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Singapore Science Centre

Catch firefighting and boxing robots in action at Science Centre’s robotics festival in April

azrobot09 - A special highlight at RoboFest 2026 is the Science Centre’s limited-run comedy performance, My Colleague is a Robot Dog, offering a playful lens on human-robot interaction, alongside other live demonstrations including robot dog fire-fighting showcases.


CREDIT: SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE
azrobot09 - A special highlight at RoboFest 2026 is the Science Centre’s limited-run comedy performance, My Colleague is a Robot Dog, offering a playful lens on human-robot interaction, alongside other live demonstrations including robot dog fire-fighting showcases.


CREDIT: SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE

Clouds obscure blood moon, leaving S’poreans with nearly 3-year wait for next total lunar eclipse

The moon seen from Tampines at 9.20pm on Mar 3, 2026.
The moon seen from Tampines at 9.20pm on Mar 3, 2026.

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.

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.

Want children to learn better? Get them to do active learning

Children paint on leaves and decorate them before hanging their works of art out to dry during an outdoor playdate organised by Madam Nurul Aqilah Zakaria.
Children paint on leaves and decorate them before hanging their works of art out to dry during an outdoor playdate organised by Madam Nurul Aqilah Zakaria.

Clouds fail to dim bright Beaver Moon over Singapore

The Beaver Moon reached peak brightness at about 7.30pm, appearing larger and more luminous than usual.
The Beaver Moon reached peak brightness at about 7.30pm, appearing larger and more luminous than usual.

Beaver Moon and Taurids meteor shower to light up Singapore skies in early November

The beaver moon is the second of three su
The beaver moon is the second of three su

Stargazers can catch shooting stars streaking across Singapore sky for two nights in October

Dark, open areas - such as parks, beaches, reservoirs or fields away from city lights - are recommended for the best viewing experience.
Dark, open areas - such as parks, beaches, reservoirs or fields away from city lights - are recommended for the best viewing experience.

From a giant ‘squid’ to a T-rex: Science Centre’s biggest dino expo to open on Oct 11

Visitors will learn about prehistoric life and the five major mass extinction events through interactive activities and 90 captivating artefacts.
Visitors will learn about prehistoric life and the five major mass extinction events through interactive activities and 90 captivating artefacts.

‘Big lego’: How the largest dinosaur found was brought to Science Centre Singapore

ldinosaur/ST20251002_202570400649/Gin Tay
Behind-the-scenes look into the assembly of a 40-metre life-size cast of the Patagotitan mayorum, which belongs to a group of dinosaurs called titanosaurs. It will be on display at the Science Centre from 11 October. We need more pix of the finished patagotitan
ldinosaur/ST20251002_202570400649/Gin Tay
Behind-the-scenes look into the assembly of a 40-metre life-size cast of the Patagotitan mayorum, which belongs to a group of dinosaurs called titanosaurs. It will be on display at the Science Centre from 11 October. We need more pix of the finished patagotitan

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