Centuries-old shipwrecks found off Singapore
Two centuries-old shipwrecks packed with ceramics and other artifacts have been found off Singapore in a rare discovery that will shed light on the city-state's maritime heritage, archaeologists said Wednesday......»»
Medieval French narrative reveals that the complexity of gender identity spans centuries
Gender and gender identity may seem like more recent headline-grabbing topics, but societies have discussed the subjects for centuries. A new approach to reading a medieval French narrative text suggests that gender identity 600 years ago was just as.....»»
Australian Billionaire Wants Submarine Cable to Export Solar Power to Singapore and Beyond
SunCable could help Asia’s fossil-fuel dominated economies—particularly those with limited space for solar and wind farms—switch to cleaner electricity sources. Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is making new progress on plans t.....»»
New research highlights opportunities to protect carbon and communities from forest fires
As the climate and wildfire crises have intensified, so too have concerns regarding the loss of carbon captured and stored in forests from decades to centuries of tree growth. A new study describes where to optimize ongoing wildfire mitigation effort.....»»
Fabricating atomically-precise quantum antidots via vacancy self-assembly
National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists demonstrated a conceptual breakthrough by fabricating atomically precise quantum antidots (QAD) using self-assembled single vacancies (SVs) in a two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide (T.....»»
Native American knowledge, and now AI, can teach us to build wildfire resilience
For centuries, Native American tribes used cultural and controlled burns to nurture healthy ecosystems. These deliberate, low-intensity fires helped maintain ecological balance in the region by reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires, promoting b.....»»
Researchers formulate "golden rules" for controlling alignment of supermoiré lattices
National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a technique to precisely control the alignment of supermoiré lattices by using a set of golden rules, paving the way for the advancement of next generation moiré quantum matter......»»
Scientists develop sustainable method to produce lactic acid for industrial food production with waste jackfruit seeds
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a sustainable and more effective technique for making lactic acid by using discarded jackfruit seeds. Lactic acid plays an indispensable part in the industrial production and preservation of nearly all the.....»»
Trees discovered at record-breaking altitudes highlight why we should restore Scotland"s mountain woodland
The Scottish Highlands are celebrated for wide-open views of spectacular glens (valleys) and rugged peaks. After centuries of landscape change, particularly deforestation caused by humans, it is easy to forget how well trees can thrive there. But new.....»»
Caroline Herschel was the first female astronomer, but she still lacks name recognition two centuries later
Caroline Herschel, the first professional female astronomer, made contributions to astronomy that are still important to the field today. But even many astronomers may not recognize her name......»»
Help, Why Do My Nose And Ears Feel Blocked?
Dr Annabelle Leong Why do your ears and nose often feel blocked? Did you know that these troublesome symptoms of blocked nose and blocked ears commonly occur together in Singapore? If you have trouble breathing through your nose and ALSO keep sufferi.....»»
Threat from climate change to some of India"s sacred pilgrimage sites is reshaping religious beliefs
The famous pilgrimage site of Kedarnath, located in the central Himalayas of India, is believed to be a sacred land. It has been referred to as "deva bhumi," or the "land of the gods," for centuries......»»
New way to read data in antiferromagnets unlocks their use as computer memory
Scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) investigators have made a significant advance in developing alternative materials for the high-speed memory chips that let computers access information quickly and that byp.....»»
Fixing hidden damage in carbon-fiber reinforced epoxy materials with a resin-injection method
A team of researchers from Singapore and the UK, led by Dr. Wei Liang Lai, with supervisor, Associate Professor Kheng Lim Goh, has developed a portable device for repairing hard-to-see damage in carbon fiber materials. The device has great potential.....»»
Researchers demonstrate first application of MicroED to nucleic acid crystallography
Function and form are deeply intertwined in biology. Knowing how organisms grow, adapt and reproduce requires understanding their physical structures. Hence the transformative power of the microscope across the past four centuries of science......»»
Scientists discover how parasites of viruses drive superbug evolution
In a study published in Cell, scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Imperial College London have discovered a new way by which bacteria transmit their genes, enabling them to evolve much faster than previously understood......»»
A 140-year-old Tassie tiger brain sample survived two world wars and made it to our lab. Here"s what we found
Researchers often think how and when their results will be published. However, many research projects don't see the light until decades (or even centuries) later, if at all......»»
Singapore races to save "Garbage of Eden"
Visitors to the island hosting Singapore's only landfill might expect foul odors and swarms of flies, but instead they are greeted with stunning views of blue waters, lush greenery and wildlife......»»
Team discovers 2,000-year-old Roman house during excavation in Malta
A team of researchers and six students from the University of South Florida have discovered a centuries-old house in exceptional condition during an excavation in Malta, a country located in the Mediterranean Sea......»»
Research supports use of managed and prescribed fires to reduce fire severity
In a study recently published in Forest Ecology and Management, scientists found that fires in America's dry conifer forests are burning hotter and killing more trees today than in previous centuries. The main culprit? Paradoxically, a lack of fires......»»
Project aims to help address the loss of cultures worldwide caused by climate change
A team of international researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has announced the initial findings of a project to address the loss of cultures by measuring the impact that climate change has on communities......»»