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Science

Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colourful shockwave

A white dwarf star creating a colourful shockwave, as observed using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
A white dwarf star creating a colourful shockwave, as observed using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.

New fossil unearths tiny dinosaur with weaponised hand for stealing eggs

NParks drawing up advisory on how to shield marine mammals from coastal development noise

The carcass of a critically endangered dugong found off Pulau Hantu on Oct 9, 2021.
The carcass of a critically endangered dugong found off Pulau Hantu on Oct 9, 2021.

Swiss author Erich von Daeniken, who popularised ancient‑alien theories, dies at 90

Representatives of Swiss author Erich von Daeniken announced his death on his website on Jan 11, 2026.
Representatives of Swiss author Erich von Daeniken announced his death on his website on Jan 11, 2026.

Jupiter will appear bigger, brighter over Singapore at night on Jan 10

Some of the best views of the planet are likely to be at Marina Barrage, East Coast Park or the Southern Ridges.
Some of the best views of the planet are likely to be at Marina Barrage, East Coast Park or the Southern Ridges.

Letter From Kuala Lumpur

From TikTok to trophies: Malaysia’s science influencers, robotics contests nudge students towards STEM

Young Malaysian students compete in the International Robot Challenge 2025 in Beijing in August.
Young Malaysian students compete in the International Robot Challenge 2025 in Beijing in August.

Trump political base sets aside isolationism to cheer Maduro capture

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Testosterone is grossly misunderstood

Baboons can teach us a thing or two about testosterone, says the writer.
Baboons can teach us a thing or two about testosterone, says the writer.

Some of the world’s atomic clocks were off last week (by 5-millionths of a second)

Some of the world's most accurate clocks were affected by a wind-induced power outage on Dec 17, 2025.
Some of the world's most accurate clocks were affected by a wind-induced power outage on Dec 17, 2025.

ST Explains

Hydrogen is fuelling climate change – should we scrap plans to use it?

A new generation of gas turbines can generate electricity by using a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas.. PHOTO: SIEMENS ENERGY
A new generation of gas turbines can generate electricity by using a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas.. PHOTO: SIEMENS ENERGY

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