Science

Britain seeks to bring in more workers by expanding research visa route

Some sectors had complained that high visa costs and an inflexible immigration system were putting Britain at a competitive disadvantage.

Japan team develops ‘eco-fireworks’ with water-soluble shells to cut debris

When exposed to moisture, the shell becomes soft and can dissolve almost completely within a day in areas with flowing water.

Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat ‘bomb’

Coral in an area of the sea near Onna village, Okinawa Prefecture. Scientists are trying ways to revive Okinawa's famous coral reefs.

Shooting stars set to streak across Singapore’s sky on July 29 and 30

No special equipment is required to view the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower, which will coincide with a full moon on July 29.

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The great tech manhunt: East Asia’s billion-dollar race for ASEAN talent

wstalent - Many Vietnamese join the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Fukuoka, which caters to those aged 18 to 30. At this Hakata Dontaku Festival held in May 2026, members of the group promoted Vietnamese heritage and interacted with local residents and international visitors.
Credit: VIETNAMESE YOUTH AND STUDENT ASSOCIATION IN FUKUOKA

Weird whales: Orcas blow fish to bits ‘for fun’, study finds

Killer whales are highly intelligent apex predators and have been known to play with their prey.

50 years ago, Viking 1 landed on Mars

Trump is driving another nail into the coffin of US science

Demonstrators rally during a “Kill the Cuts” protest against the Trump administration’s funding cuts in April 2025.

S.Korean scientist behind global stem cell scandal stripped of top honour after 22 years

A Seoul National University investigation found that Hwang Woo-suk’s landmark stem cell findings were based on fabricated data.

8 common science exam mistakes even high achievers make

Science tutor Jayce Or teaches P6 students how to avoid common careless mistakes.

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