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......»»
Singapore integrates neighboring resources to develop IC industry
The "five shortages" of land, water, electricity, talent and labor confronting Taiwanese companies are also faced by the city-state of Singapore. However, Singapore has a unique idea regarding the development of its semiconductor industry. Kaixian Xu.....»»
Exploring the polysaccharide composition of plant cell walls in succulent aloes
Aloe vera is a well-known plant species from the genus Aloe used throughout the globe in wide range of products from creams and soaps to drinks and over-the-counter products. The genus Aloe has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and app.....»»
Hiring more social scientists could be the solution to Canada"s innovation issue
Canada has been dealing with an innovation problem for decades. We are currently ranked 15th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) following Japan, France, Finland and Singapore. Switzerland is ranked first......»»
Researchers develop a novel 2D material that uses a virus to kill cancer cells
Electro-thermal therapy, which involves applying electrical signals to nanomaterials, provides high cancer cell targeting accuracy and is highly bio-compatible. In this research, scientists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD.....»»
European summer droughts since 2015 most severe in centuries, but multi-year droughts also happened in the past
The 2015–2018 summer droughts have been exceptional in large parts of Western and Central Europe over the last 400 years, in terms of the magnitude of drought conditions. This indicates an influence of man-made global warming. However, multi-year d.....»»
Leonardo da Vinci"s forgotten experiments explored gravity as a form of acceleration
Engineers from Caltech have discovered that Leonardo da Vinci's understanding of gravity—though not wholly accurate—was centuries ahead of his time......»»
Singapore eyes chips investments amid US-China tension
Singapore will be looking to win its "fair share" of investments in semiconductor assembly and integrated circuit design, a top official said, amid a growing geopolitical divide between the US and China over trade and technology......»»
Leonardo noted link between gravity and acceleration centuries before Einstein
Caltech engineers even re-created his experiment with a modern apparatus. Caltech researchers re-created an experiment on gravity and acceleration that Leonardo da Vinci sketched out in his notebooks. (credit: Caltech) Caltech engine.....»»
Aggregated gold nanoparticle conjugates for multimodal imaging and synergistic phototherapy
National University of Singapore chemists have discovered that aggregated, photosensitized, gold nanoparticle conjugates can be used for multimodal imaging and synergistic phototherapy to destroy cancer cells effectively at power densities below the.....»»
Scientists develop AI-based method to predict RNA modifications
A team of researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a software method that accurately predicts chemical modifications of RNA molecules from genomic data. The.....»»
Scientists are trying to resurrect the dodo centuries after the bird famously went extinct
The list of extinct species that genetic engineering company Colossal wants to bring back to life is growing. The latest addition: the dodo......»»
Chinese prefer Europeans to Americans, but feeling isn"t mutual, says study
People in China have more favorable opinions of Europeans than Americans, but the feeling is not mutual, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia......»»
DNA from domesticated chickens is tainting genomes of wild red junglefowl, finds study
The red junglefowl—the wild ancestor of the chicken—is losing its genetic diversity by interbreeding with domesticated birds, according to a new study led by Frank Rheindt of the National University of Singapore published January 19 in the journa.....»»
Nanovesicles from cells for biomedical applications
National University of Singapore scientists have fabricated nano-sized vesicles from cells via a cell shearing approach that can be used for various biomedical applications......»»
Antarctic icebergs still exist today where 1700-era sailors spotted and tracked them
A new study comparing observations of large Antarctic icebergs from the 1700s with modern satellite datasets shows the massive icebergs are found in the same areas where they were pinpointed three centuries ago. The study shows that despite their rud.....»»
Singapore"s semiconductor aspiration benefited from geopolitical uncertainties
Singapore's 10-year plan for its manufacturing sector seeks to strengthen its research and development capability and attract relevant technology talents, aiming to make the country a semiconductor research hub in Southeast Asia. Hosting a chip suppl.....»»
Inside Apple"s Singapore Marina Bay Sands retail store
The Marina Bay Sands Apple Store in Singapore is the first of its kind, appearing to float on water in Singapore's Marina Bay — and we recently visited it.Apple Marina Bay Sands in SingaporeSaid by Apple to be inspired by the Roman Pantheon, the Ap.....»»
How to visit Singapore using Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and zero cash
As travel restrictions finally ease, many are booking flights to destinations such as the tech-forward Singapore. Here's how to visit Singapore's top sights without having to shell out a single physical coin.Using Apple Pay in Singapore is safe and c.....»»
How to visit top sights in Singapore using Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and zero cash
As travel restrictions finally ease, many are booking flights to destinations such as the tech-forward Singapore. Here's how to visit Singapore's top sights without having to shell out a single physical coin.Using Apple Pay in Singapore is safe and c.....»»
Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future thanks to climate change
Skiing was introduced into the Alps comparatively late in the 1880s, with the first ski-lift being developed in the Swiss resort of Davos in the winter of 1934. The industrial revolution was two centuries old by that point, but the world climate was.....»»