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......»»
Research shows that forest management in Europe is out of alignment with natural patterns
European forests are in trouble. "Not because they're being lost," says University of Vermont scientist William Keeton. "Europe, actually, is greener and more heavily forested now than it has been in centuries." But many of the continent's forests ar.....»»
Earliest record of a candidate aurora found in Chinese annals
A celestial event mentioned in an ancient Chinese text turns out to be the oldest known reference to a candidate aurora, predating the next oldest one by some three centuries, according to a recent study by Marinus Anthony van der Sluijs, an independ.....»»
WT Micro to acquire Singaporean IC distributor for NT$5 billion
Taiwan-based WT Microelectronics has announced plans to take over Singapore-based IC distributor Excelpoint Technology via its wholly-owned subsidiary WT Semiconductor for a total of NT$5 billion (US$172 million)......»»
Article: Will Blockchain Blow Up Digital Advertising Paradigms?
Ian McKee, founder and CEO of Singapore-based Vuulr, explains the value of blockchain technology—and the threat it poses to the structure of traditional digital advertising......»»
Research team unlocks new method to 3D-print complex, functional components for soft robotics
A team of researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has developed a new approach for adopting the Freeform Liquid 3D Printing (FL-3DP) technology to 3D print more robust and geometrically complex components for soft ro.....»»
SEA roundup: US to strengthen trade ties with ASEAN through IPEF
The US is preparing to launch a new Indo-Pacific economic framework (IPEF) that could strengthen trade ties with ASEAN, Nikkei Asia reported. During a recent visit to Singapore, US trade representative Kartherine Tai said the new framework aims "to w.....»»
Research discovers a pearl of hope for imperiled oyster reefs
University of Virginia researchers, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, are sharing the good news that the future of oyster reefs, which have experienced greater than 85% loss worldwide over the past two centuries, doesn't have to be bleak......»»
Ai-Da Becomes First Robot To Paint Like An Artist
Ai-Da is the world's first ultra-realistic humanoid robot that can paint as artists have painted for centuries. The Guardian reports: Devised in Oxford by [Aidan Meller], Ai-Da was created more than two years ago by a team of programmers, roboticists.....»»
Robotic dog will be on patrol in Pompeii
We promise this isn't an April Fools' Day post. Enlarge (credit: Archaeological Park of Pompeii) The nearby volcano blackened the sky and swallowed the city in clouds of ash; centuries later, robot dogs now prowl the ruins, gu.....»»
ASM unveils expansion in Singapore to meet demand for advanced semiconductors
ASM International has unveiled its Singapore manufacturing facility and operations hub, and the groundbreaking of a second manufacturing floor at the site......»»
EV battery report: Singapore strengthens its EV battery position by embracing both local and foreign companies
Industrial policy in Thailand, for example, favors the growth of foreign EV battery producers, whereas the Vietnamese government brings about a range of benefits to the local EV battery manufacturers. Unlike both countries, Singapore strengthens its.....»»
Breakthrough application of moisture-trapping film to reduce heat stress in personal protective suits
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel super-hygroscopic material that enhances sweat evaporation within a personal protective suit, to create a cooling effect for better thermal comfort for users.....»»
Confocal laser speckle autocorrelation imaging of dynamic flow in microvasculature
In a new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances, researchers from the National University of Singapore, Singapore, discuss confocal laser speckle autocorrelation imaging of dynamic flow in microvasculature......»»
Greenland ice sheet may halve in volume by year 3000
As a result of global warming in the 21st century, the Greenland ice sheet may contribute several meters to sea-level rise in the centuries to come; however, effective climate change mitigation measures will greatly reduce its decay......»»
Ancient Mexican city endured for centuries without extremes in wealth and power
Location, location, location—it's the first rule of real estate. For a long time, it's been widely assumed that being close to resources drives settlement patterns, with cities generally founded near water and fertile land for growing crops. But a.....»»
Political economists" views over Russia-Ukraine crisis, China and semiconductors (Part 2)
DIGITIMES invited Dr. Ming-chin Monique Chu, lecturer in Chinese politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Southampton, and Alex Capri, research fellow of Singapore-based Hinrich Foundation and lecturer a.....»»
Study reveals trade-offs between ecosystem resistance and resilience to tropical cyclones
In a new study of the ecological impacts of hurricanes, an international research team addresses a question that people have asked for centuries: when confronted by a storm, is it better to be resistant like an oak or resilient like a willow?.....»»
New UMC fab in Singapore to generate profit in 1st year of operation
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics' (UMC) new 12-inch fab in Singapore is expected to generate profits in its first year of operation, according to industry sources......»»
SEA roundup: Volocopter to launch air taxi in Singapore in 2024
According to TechWire Asia, air mobility company Volocopter is exploring ways to launch advanced air mobility at the Seletar Aerospace Park in 2024. The company has established a joint venture with Geely in China and conducted the first air taxi test.....»»
6.2 earthquake kills 2, injures more in west Indonesia
A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing 2 people and injuring 20, damaging buildings and panicking people in Sumatra island and neighboring Malaysia and Singapore......»»