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Why do landslides occur and will there be more in future?
Engineering experts tell The Straits Times that such incidents in Singapore are commonly caused by heavy rain. They say that with more frequent bouts of intense rainfall projected, more landslides may occur.
Headphones and written instructions help him focus at work
Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) alumni, Yeoh Jan Wai was diagnosed with autism at the age of five. He now views some aspects of autism as a strength at work: “People with autism tend to be very detail-oriented. They have perseverance and spend a lot of time trying to correct any imperfections.”
TikTok, the latest platform for walking the virtual ground
Experts ST spoke to say that the embrace of TikTok by political leaders is another sign that more of them are sharpening their focus on social media.
New 3D-printed upcycling hub shows future of manufacturing
A new upcycling facility in Singapore, the DB Schenker’s Upcycling Hub by Airlab SUTD, explores new production methods needed for a sustainable manufacturing future.
Researchers develop new strategies to teach computers to learn like humans do
To implement continual learning in edge computing systems, the new type of brain-inspired replay code designed by SUTD researchers provides a promising solution
Singapore's battle against disinformation and foreign influence bids
Head of HASS, Prof Lim Sun Sun, shares her views on the use of third-party advocates and commentators in this topic.
Temasek Shophouse launches Orchard Road extension project
Associate Prof Yeo Kang Shua says the row of early- to mid-20th-century buildings is reflective of the transitional phase from the traditional shophouse design to larger commercial and mixed-use developments with residences.
How technology can help make urban transport work for people
A data-driven approach helps Associate Professor Lynette Cheah to tackle concerns about self-driving buses and delivery-truck congestion.
The Big Read: Watch out Facebook (and the world), as pandemic-fuelled TikTok boom unleashes the good, bad and ugly
Social media experts told TODAY that while TikTok was already gaining traction when it launched internationally in 2017, it was boredom and isolation at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic that boosted the take-up rate of the Chinese mobile app around the world.
How Singapore’s scientists partner with Chinese peers despite complicated politics
The article included an interview with SMT Assistant Prof Ang Yee Sin and quotes from Associate Provost, Research & International Relations, Prof Yeo Kiat Seng.