Singapore teams clinch two Gold awards in inaugural International Olympiad in AI
Two teams of students from Singapore have won Gold medals at the first-ever International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held at the city of Burgas in Bulgaria this year from 9 to 15 August.
What time the malaria-bearing mosquito bites you might make a difference
A discovery by McGill-affiliated researchers could lead to more effective treatment of malaria and other parasitic diseases.
Launch of NTU Innovation Port
To support budding entrepreneurs and speed up the commercialisation of technologies, NTU Singapore has launched the NTU Innovation Port.
Adults with learning disabilities three times more likely to die from cancer
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to die from cancer compared to the general population.
Lithium extraction breakthrough a huge step towards a greener future
Monash University spinout company ElectraLith has proven its Direct Lithium Extraction and Refining (DLE-R) technology can produce battery grade lithium hydroxide using no water, no chemicals and minimal energy.
‘Symptom triggered’ test can pick up early-stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4...
Symptom triggered testing, prompted by symptoms such as pain, abdominal bloating/swelling, and feeling full soon after starting to eat, can pick up early-stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of those affected, according to new research.
Young and vulnerable will keep fighting for a safe climate
Dr Blanche Verlie, Sydney Horizon Fellow from Gender and Cultural Studies, argues we must both adapt to climate change and continue to reduce emissions in...
The Sydney student fighting for disability rights around the world
As a child in Saudi Arabia, Umar was refused entry to school because of his disability. Now 28, he is completing a PhD at the University of Sydney and campaigning for equal rights for people like him.
Citizen scientists can help endangered sharks
A Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia is asking the community to embrace the theme of this year’s National Science Week by becoming a citizen scientist and documenting endangered hammerhead sharks.
It’s now up to Paris to keep the Olympic spirit burning
London and Beijing have shown us that keeping an Olympic Games sporting legacy alive post-event does not come without some hurdles.