by Abriel | Jun 2, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Singapore’s research landscape continues to be dominated by Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) but more needs to be done to encourage local enterprises to invest in technology and innovation, said Mr Lim Chuan Poh, the chairman of the Agency for Science,...
by Abriel | Jun 2, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
The Circle of Care programme, piloted five years ago at two pre-schools, has shown how early and holistic intervention can change the outcomes for children from disadvantaged homes. This scheme, now extended to 10 pre-schools, brings together teachers, social workers...
by Abriel | Jun 1, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
A long-growing crack in the Larsen C ice shelf, one of Antarctica’s largest floating platforms of ice, appears to be nearing its endgame. Researchers with Project MIDAS have released an update showing that the crack grew 11 miles in one week and now has just 8...
by Abriel | Jun 1, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
China and the European Union seek to save a global pact against climate change from which U.S. President Donald Trump said he will withdraw. In a statement backed by all 28 EU states, the European Union and China will commit to full implementation of the Paris Climate...
by Abriel | Jun 1, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
As US President Donald Trump nears a final decision on the Paris climate agreement, top corporate executives are mounting a last-minute push aimed at persuading Mr Trump that the U.S. has more to lose from abandoning the accord. The appeals from chief executives come...
