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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 »
World Homeless Day is marked every 10th of October and reminds us of the hardships faced by people who experience homelessness in our local communities. In Singapore, 90 percent of citizens and permanent residents live in high-rise flats provided by the Housing and Development Board (HDB), the government public housing authority. Public housing home ownership …
No one left homeless: Universal provision of housing in Singapore Read More »
World Mental Health Day is commemorated annually on the 10th of October to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts that support mental health. In the digital age, it is undeniable that social media shapes everyday life and therefore influences mental health outcomes, both positive and negative. However, there …
Children’s Day is celebrated on October 6, 2023 in Singapore. As Singapore transitions towards a knowledge-based economy, it is increasingly important to cultivate creativity in the population, including the younger generation. However, there is not enough understanding of the cognitive mechanisms underlying creativity and how they are affected by specific ways of information processing. In …