Schools Section

• Walks of Life
  A student-centric biodiversity rogramme in promoting the appreciation of nature and biodiversity; that is initiated by the students, for the students

• Slime Pantomime
  Cytoplasmic Streaming in Relation to the Plasmodial Movement of Physarum polycephalum

• Nurturing the Young for the Future
  Students from Hwa Chong Institution talk about how the school develops their passion in science and research

• Potential of Barnacle Cement in Dentistry
  An award-winning research work by three students from Hwa Chong Institution

Cover Story: Biodiversity & Conservation

• Giant Leaps Forward in Amphibian Conservation
  Threats to amphibians and what we can do about them

• Conservation of the Oriental Pied Hornbills in Singapore
  Saving the last Hornbill species in Singapore

• An Insight into the Giant Clam in Singapore
  Habitat loss and demand by the aquarium trade has placed a huge strain on the numbers of giant clams

• Be Amazed: Natural History at Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research!
  Did you know that a Leathery Turtle was found at Siglap in 1883?

• Southeast Asia's Coral Reef Biodiversity
  Can restoration reverse the loss?

• Growing Your Own Food
  The need for Urban Agriculture in Singapore

• Biofuels, Biodiversity and People
  Understanding the conflicts and finding opportunities

• Engineering Lessons from Biodiversity
  What can engineers learn from biodiversity, and what bioinspired engineering teaches us about biology

• Big Animals in a Shrinking World
  Studying the ecological role of Asian megafauna as agents of seed dispersal

• Tree of Life
  All species living on our planet are derived via common ancestry. Biologists are unraveling these relationships and depicting them on the "Tree-of-Life"

Features

• Looking Ahead to Medical Milestones
  NTU President talks about the university's up and coming medical school
• Targeting EphA2
  Addressing one of the biggest problems in saving lives – the spreading of cancer
• Blooding a New Algorithm
  An automated image analysis should improve the accuracy and reliability of high-throughput screening of peripheral blood smears
• Understanding Depression
  Research may lead to a better way of diagnosing and managing depression
• The Global Liveable Cities Index
  Researchers embark on a bold project to improve the liveability of global cities

Departments

• Editorial
  Biodiversity & Conservation

• In Brief
  Innovative highlights in various fields

• Industry Updates
  Significant industry development

Spotlight

• 2010-Engaging China Program
  Students from Pioneer Junior College speak to Mr Jim Rogers on his views about engaging China

• The Physicist-Poet: Prof Kerson Huang
  Driven by curiosity, IAS Senior Fellow Prof Kerson Huang is inspired to share new discoveries in science and literature

Viewpoint

• Gaining in Research Momentum
  Thomson Reuters examines growing research activity in the Asia Pacific Region and implications on Singapore's goal to become a regional research hub

• Driving Growth for SMEs through Technological Collaboration
  SMEs must be mindful that a partnership approach towards innovation and knowledge sharing are also key drivers of success.

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