Science

Scientists in Malaysia discover gecko species unknown to science in Sabah

The small lizard was confirmed as a new species following detailed genetic and morphological investigations by researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery

Some 950 Claude-powered software agents found more than 200,000 genes for one type of enzyme and picked out 20 worth a closer look.

Girls organise science research programme to grow interest in STEM among S’pore female students

Participants of the INTEGIRLS Science Research Program during their research showcase on Sept 5.

Can dogs sniff out cancer with the help of AI?

A growing body of global research suggests dogs can be trained to detect cancer and other human illnesses, from Parkinson’s to Covid-19.

Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman's death, lawsuit claims

People gather to protest in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 24, 2022. Picture taken June 24, 2022. REUTERS/Sabrina Valle/File Photo

Spanish scientists find first evidence of Diplodocus dinosaur in Europe

A diplodocus skeleton is seen at Summers Place Auctions in Billingshurst, southern England.

Rare bowmouth guitarfish recorded in Singapore waters after nearly 30-year absence

A critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish that surfaced off Bedok Jetty on Oct 29, 2022, was the first formal record of a sighting in Singapore in nearly 30 years.

Are we giving up on a 1.5 deg C limit to global warming?

The spillway (foreground) at Imja Lake in Nepal, an attempt to reduce flood hazard, in June 2025. Melting glaciers and the lakes they leave behind are time bombs.

More scrolling, less reading: Teen literacy sinks to lowest this century

More than one in four students say devices distract them from their lessons.

Microbes along S’pore coastline break down oil faster when sand is less waterlogged, has more oxygen: Report

Samples of sand were collected from Bendera Bay on St John’s Island, a beach designated for long-term scientific study.

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