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Prosthetic Arm – New Hope for Singapore’s Healthcare
Vasantham channel’s Seithi (news) programme interviewed Assistant Prof Subburaj Karupppasamy and Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Principal Prosthetist Trevor Binedell on their research collaboration to fabricate a non-metallic, self-locking 3D printed prosthetic arm for a patient. It is also 20% cheaper compared to conventional ones in the market. Trevor is also currently an EPD PhD student
S'pore's longest serving ambassador to US Chan Heng Chee on Joe Biden: 'Nice, genuine & friendly'
Mothership did an interview with Singapore’s longest serving ambassador to US and LKYCIC Chair Prof Chan Heng Chee, who shared her views on US President-elect Joe Biden.
Reusable masks put to the test: Do they really keep you safe?
Some rethink BTO plans, current living arrangements
First apply for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat, then have a wedding three to four years later.
To curb xenophobia, foster dialogue between students of govt and international schools
The unique advantage of Singapore is that students do not have to travel to other countries to gain exposure to various cultures and nationalities. This can be done by harnessing existing educational infrastructure…
Explainer: How hydropower dams can help ASEAN fight climate change
Coronavirus: Will our day-to-day ever be the same?
How will the way we live look different in the wake of the pandemic?
Using the shells of insects to manufacture in Mars
Research paper co-authored by Assoc Prof Stylianos Dritsas featured on Channel 8, using the shells of insects to manufacture in Mars
Career Prospects Hampered by Digital Skills Gap
Job hiring practices have shifted online in the light of the pandemic – be it using algorithms to sieve out inappropriate resumes or conducting job interviews virtually.
Tech helps improve lives but also leaves some struggling
Professor Lim Sun Sun, head of humanities, arts and social sciences at SUTD, highlighted the need for inclusion by design in digital solutions, where the needs of every group of society, including people with disabilities, are considered in the planning stages.
