Conservation/Preservation

Taiwanese film hunters rescue ageing reels from bygone era

The ageing cellulose acetate films are at risk of developing “vinegar syndrome”, a chemical decay that can make film brittle, warped or sticky.

Starpoint bungalow, designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, proposed for conservation

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Starpoint, a condominium designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, on June 19, 2026.

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Century-old bungalow built by ‘King of Bedok’ Haji Kahar put up for conservation

1 Bedok Avenue, also known as Villa Haji Kahar, on Jun 5, 2026.

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the blue-fronted lorikeet was one of Indonesia’s most elusive birds.

Ghost sharks, carnivorous sponges: Over 1,100 marine species discovered under global initiative

Between April 2025 and March 2026, a record 1,121 species were discovered by scientists across 13 expeditions in various less-explored regions of the ocean.

Modi urges limits on fuel use, travel and imports to save forex

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his supporters as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Forum: Safeguarding Singapore’s built heritage is a shared responsibility

Historical townhouse set to be S’pore’s first energy self-sufficient heritage building

The townhouse at 141 Neil Road is among the more than 7,200 buildings in Singapore that have been conserved thus far.

Bangladesh’s tigers stalk uncertain future in Sundarbans

Tigers are so feared in Bangladesh's vast Sundarban mangroves that locals invoke spirits to protect against them.

Study reveals untapped potential of coral reefs as nature’s pharmacy

Researchers collected coral samples from 99 reefs across the Pacific Ocean.

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