Science & Health

Gene that repairs DNA found to cause breast cancer when mutated

By targeting stem cells carrying the mutated gene, scientists hope to treat cancer.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Shandong health authorities say the potentially compromised vaccines could cause disability and death.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Haze layers above the dwarf planet Pluto a

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captures haze layers above dwarf planet Pluto

Mar 18, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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Senior hospital staff punished for Singapore hepatitis C outbreak

Singapore hepatitis C outbreak: 16 senior SGH staff punished for lapses

At least seven people had died and 20 infected with the deadly hepatitis C virus in an outbreak that spread panic last year.

Mar 18, 2016

By Jacob J

IEA: Energy related emissions plateau thanks to surge in renewables

The data shows a decoupling of emissions and economic growth.

Mar 17, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

The world faces acute water shortage, gap seen at 40% by 2030

Experts' recommendations include a wider range of financial and insurance instruments to hedge short term risks.

Mar 17, 2016

By Boby Michael

Treating pain: Meditation could be a better option than opioid drugs

CDC has warned about risks of opioid drugs while a study shows benefits of meditation.

Mar 16, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Ucla team converts global warming gas CO2 into building material

The research needs to be upscaled for commercial application.

Mar 16, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Australian grassland patterns confirmed as fairy circles

The circles are said to be self-organising response of plants to water scarcity.

Mar 15, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Good cholesterol may not be able to protect heart

High HDL levels have been associated with a healthy heart.

Mar 15, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

New deadly virus found in Chinese bats could easily cross over into humans

A variant of the SARS virus, the new virus WIV1-CoV can wreak havoc after adaptation.

Mar 15, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Canadian firm develops antibody cocktail that cures Ebola

The MIL77E cocktail was based on the three-antibody cocktail called ZMapp, which cured a number of foreign aid workers in West Africa recently.

Mar 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Battery that operates on salt water promises to boost cheap, clean electricity

Energy storage is a big stumbling block for most renewable energies.

Mar 14, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Climate change: Dry regions can expect extreme rainfall as planet warms

The UNSW work findings were consistent across models and observations.

Mar 13, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Third dengue victim this year as 63-year-old from Bedok North dies

The area she lived in was not classified as one of the active dengue clusters but authorities said residents must exert caution.

Mar 12, 2016

By Jacob J

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Science & Health

Gene that repairs DNA found to cause breast cancer when mutated

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captures haze layers above dwarf planet Pluto

Singapore hepatitis C outbreak: 16 senior SGH staff punished for lapses

IEA: Energy related emissions plateau thanks to surge in renewables

The world faces acute water shortage, gap seen at 40% by 2030

Treating pain: Meditation could be a better option than opioid drugs

Ucla team converts global warming gas CO2 into building material

Australian grassland patterns confirmed as fairy circles

Good cholesterol may not be able to protect heart

New deadly virus found in Chinese bats could easily cross over into humans

Canadian firm develops antibody cocktail that cures Ebola

Battery that operates on salt water promises to boost cheap, clean electricity

Climate change: Dry regions can expect extreme rainfall as planet warms

Third dengue victim this year as 63-year-old from Bedok North dies

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