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Since 1999, GIS Day has been held annually in mid-November to celebrate the technology of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS technologies capture data about spatial relationships across Earth’s surface and have important applications in urban planning and zone classification. However, specific applications such as classifying urban functional zones (UFZs) into industrial, residential, and other categories …
Once staunchly against unemployment benefits, Singapore is currently in the midst of reconsidering its stance. In ‘Commentary: Singapore has long resisted unemployment benefits, so why the change of heart?’ (Channel NewsAsia, October 2023), Dr Kelvin Seah (NUS Economics) explores this development and points to the whirlwind of economic changes and tech disruptions as the driving …
As part of its efforts to protect intellectual property rights, the Singapore Parliament passed the Patents Act on 31 October, 1994. Given the difficulties for private parties to derive commercial benefits from investment in basic scientific research, besides legal protection, public funding is also necessary to sustain basic research. A natural question then is, to …
Tacit knowledge, localization push, and diffusion of science: Evidence from Singapore Read More »
World Cities Day is celebrated on 31 October in recognition of our commitment to Sustainable Development Goal #11, which aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive and safe. In Singapore, a city with one of the fastest rates of aging worldwide, the need for age-friendly neighbourhoods has led to housing innovations such as the …
Falls among Asians Living in Small Apartments Designed for Older Adults in Singapore Read More »
The first paper featuring the famous marshmallow test by Stanford psychologist Walter Mischel was published in October 1970. It is arguably one of the most memorable studies on Delay-of-Gratification (DoG) in children, which tests children for their ability to withstand short-term temptation in view of a possibly better long-term reward. While much DoG research so …
Amidst the turbulence and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies adapted by adopting flexible working arrangements, which have since become commonplace. However, this flexibility is not enjoyed by all, often being the exclusive prerogative of well-paid work. In their insightful article titled “Flexible work arrangements can’t be for just well-paid professionals” (The Straits Times, …
Flexible work arrangements can’t be for just well-paid professionals Read More »
Here are some of the highlights from the book launch of ‘The Tropical Turn: Agricultural Innovation in the Ancient Middle East and the Mediterranean‘ by Dr Sureshkumar Muthukumaran (NUS History)!
17 October is designated as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It is a day dedicated to the acknowledgement of the struggles of the poor, and is a call to action towards the lessening of suffering of the destitute. Debt—an issue which disproportionately burdens the less well off—affects not only financial stability, but …
Reducing debt improves psychological functioning and changes decision-making in the poor Read More »
Over the past 20 years, advancements in information and communication technology, especially in social media, have drastically altered how we communicate and access information. While these platforms offer numerous benefits, such as easy access to data and a platform for self-expression, they also present serious risks. Addressing this issue, Associate Professor Weiyu Zhang (NUS Communications …
Demystifying Portrayals of Harmful Content on YouTube and TikTok Read More »
About 930,000 Singaporean households living in Housing Development Board (HDB) flats received the fourth installment of their annual Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebate in October 2019. Depending on the HDB flat type, households are eligible for up to $100 worth of rebates to offset electricity, water, and gas costs to help lower their utility expenses. In ‘Electrical …
Electrical appliances moderate households’ water demand response to heat Read More »