Research

As ice melts in the Arctic, some deep-sea creatures are thriving

From left: Zoraide de Deus Mota, Zulina de Deus Nunes and Levita de Deus Nunes have been recognised as the world's oldest living trio of sisters.

Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100

THKMC's Centralised Research Unit comprises four full-time researchers and two psychologists.
TAKING HEART

Thye Hua Kwan improves service delivery with research on elder abuse, divorce support and art therapy

Singapore's patents, research grants, research and development intensity, as well as technical talent, all rank in the global top tier.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Singapore’s real startup problem is not funding

China will reach parity with the US in 2027 or 2028, the point at which both sides lead an equal share of joint research.

China closing in on US as leader in global science, study shows

To ensure SMU academics’ achievements are recognised globally, its standards cannot deviate too far from international norms. Otherwise, it will create a situation where a professor’s local credentials are not valued elsewhere.

Measuring what matters: Towards consequential research

Beijing has sought in recent years to reduce its dependence on foreign sources for critical technology and products.

China reviews impact of US data curbs due to Trump’s budget cuts

It is now extinct, but its teeth once spanned up to 8.9 cm in length, while adults could grow to nearly seven metres in length – the size of a small boat.

Great white shark’s nine-million-year-old ancestor found in Peru