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Blood moon rising: Total lunar eclipse expected in Singapore on March 3

During the March 3 total lunar eclipse, the moon is expected to take on a reddish glow, often referred to as a blood moon.
During the March 3 total lunar eclipse, the moon is expected to take on a reddish glow, often referred to as a blood moon.

AI screening helps catch aggressive breast cancers earlier, Swedish trial finds

Women screened with AI support were also less likely to be diagnosed later with invasive tumours or aggressive cancer subtypes.
Women screened with AI support were also less likely to be diagnosed later with invasive tumours or aggressive cancer subtypes.

OpenAI debuts new tool Prism for scientists in push for AI discovery

OpenAI and its competitors have increasingly focused on scientific and healthcare-related applications for AI.
OpenAI and its competitors have increasingly focused on scientific and healthcare-related applications for AI.

Astronomers spot mysterious ‘iron bar’ in well-known Ring Nebula

Researchers have spotted a large cloud of iron atoms in the shape of a bar stretching about six trillion kilometres-long across the face of the Ring Nebula.
Researchers have spotted a large cloud of iron atoms in the shape of a bar stretching about six trillion kilometres-long across the face of the Ring Nebula.

Smoke alert! Early detection cameras can prevent deadly, runaway bush fires in Australia

Smoke billows from the Longwood bushfire outside Seymour in Victoria, on Jan 9, 2026. PHOTO: EPA
Smoke billows from the Longwood bushfire outside Seymour in Victoria, on Jan 9, 2026. PHOTO: EPA

Tylenol pregnancy study contradicts Trump claims on autism link

The Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue's Tylenol to autism in September 2025 and advised pregnant women to avoid it.
The Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue's Tylenol to autism in September 2025 and advised pregnant women to avoid it.

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.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.