UNSW scientists to co-lead fastest ever survey of stars in our galaxy using mini-robots
All 150 Starbugs can independently move to new targets, meaning
that the astronomers can reposition and observe another 150 stars roughly every
six minutes, adding up to 15,000 stars a night, or more than a million stars a
year.
Singapore gives Study Award to grow talent pool for intellectual property sector
Up to 60 SkillsFuture Study Awards will be available for the IP sector. Successful applicants will each receive S$5,000 to defray out-of-pocket expenses associated with their training courses. The Award is bond-free and can be used on top of existing Government course fee subsidies such as the SkillsFuture Credit and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy.
NUS researchers develop novel approach to expand use of light-induced precision cancer treatment method
The method is often limited to surface cancers due to the
low penetration of light through biological tissue. The NUS team’s approach
involves the insertion of a tiny wireless device at the target site, extending
the spatial and temporal precision of PDT deep within the body.
IMDA shares vision to build a community of innovation in Singapore at emerging tech conference
In his speech on the role of IMDA in encouraging innovation and supporting the ecosystem, Mr Yeong outlined three key elements that Singapore has to offer: (1) Space, (2) Room, and (3) Opportunity.
Artificial intelligence being adopted in newsrooms around the world
China’s state news agency, Xinhua, announced recently that it is building an AI platform for automated news production, combining multiple sources of data. This could potentially be the most comprehensive use of automation yet in newsrooms.
