Albert Einstein 'puzzle' solved as missing page emerges in new trove, World News,An Albert Einstein \”puzzle\” has been solved thanks to a missing manuscript page emerging in a trove of his writings newly acquired by Jerusalem's Hebrew University, officials announced on Wednesday. The h
'Freedom day' or 'Anxiety day'? England to end Covid-19 curbs, World News,LONDON, July 15 – As England's so-called \”freedom day\” draws near, excitement at the impending end of Covid-19 restrictions is tempered by worries of rising cases and downright fear among the vulnerabl
Japan fears Covid-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese health authorities are concerned that variants of the coronavirus are driving a nascent fourth wave in the pandemic with just 109 days remaining until the Tokyo Olympics. The variants appear to be more infectio
Millennials in Singapore want more than financial success, Singapore News,There may be successful young entrepreneurs in Singapore, but millennials are generally not particularly interested in entrepreneurship and business success. This is according to findings of an OCBC survey that explored the ps
Cancer-killing protein in breast milk breaks down tumours patients can pass through urine, Lifestyle News,A recent study has proved that breast milk has anti-cancer properties thanks to an accidental discovery made over 30 years ago. PROMISING RESULTS FROM STUDY SHOW BREASTMILK KILLS CANCER CELLS Th
If Facebook is the problem, is a social media regulator the fix?, World News,WASHINGTON – Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told Congress on Tuesday (Oct 5) that one option for making social media less harmful would be to create a dedicated regulatory agency to oversee companies like Facebook, w
'PigeonBot' brings aircraft closer to feathered-flight, Digital News,WASHINGTON – Since the dawn of the aviation era, inventors have strived to build aircraft that fly as nimbly as birds, whose morphable wings allow for faster, tighter turns and more efficient gliding. That dream was a ste
South Korea experts call for more Covid-19 curbs as easygoing young fuel surge, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean health experts called on Thursday (July 29) for tougher social distancing rules including a midnight curfew as the number of severe Covid-19 cases has doubled in three weeks, driven largely
Major study debunks myth that moderate drinking can be healthy, Health News,LONDON – Blood pressure and stroke risk rise steadily the more alcohol people drink, and previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are not true, according to the results of a major genetic stu
Advertising authority investigating whether Huawei breached guidelines in smartphone promotion, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's advertising authority is investigating whether tech giant Huawei breached industry guidelines in its promotion of a smartphone deal that led to chaotic scenes a
Coronavirus: First patient in Singapore discharged, some given anti-HIV drugs, says MOH, Singapore News,A man from Wuhan, China, who previously tested positive for the coronavirus has since recovered and was discharged from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) yesterday, the Ministry o
Singapore GE: What are the possible dates for Polling Day?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The release of the electoral boundaries report on Friday (March 13) has set off speculation about when the general election might take place. Observers had earlier picked out two possible windows for this year – M
Insurance linked to high medical inflation in Singapore, Singapore News,Overuse of insurance and pricey doctors in private practice could be reasons for the high inflation in the healthcare sector, said experts. Medical cost inflation here rose 10 per cent last year, 10 times more than the Singapore
Paternal smoking linked to miscarriage risk, Health News,Would-be fathers may increase their partner's risk of miscarriage by smoking during the pregnancy, or even during the time leading up to conception, a large study from China suggests. Based on data for nearly 6 million pregnancies, resear
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious human species, World News,WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in Africa, the latest e
Vaccinated Hong Kong residents ready to party till 2am curfew as bars reopen, China News,HONG KONG – In Hong Kong's famed party zone Lan Kwai Fong, dormant bars and clubs are revving up to serve customers again, but only if they have had at least one vaccine shot – one of the few examples globa
