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Critical warnings in new State of the Climate report

The world is on track to hurtle past the Paris Agreement’s global warming limits. Australia’s average warming has already increased 1.5C.

Regulatory creep in the Indian media

The Indian government continues to enhance its legal and regulatory powers over the country’s media outlets.

The big question on AI in education

Are educators, societies and governments prepared to accept and address the changes brought on by the arrival of AI in education?

Why organic food can lead to a risk of gut disease

As organic food gains popularity for its health benefits, safeguarding plants from pathogen contamination is essential to curb gastrointestinal illnesses.

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Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.

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Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold

While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia’s daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.

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Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal

Explore the multifaceted world of sleep, understanding its impact on health and well-being.

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Social media binge taking mental toll on students

Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.

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The race to improve DNA sequencing

Cost, availability and sample preservation are the main concerns but progress is rapid.

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DNA could ensure strawberry fields forever

Advances in the field are revolutionary but require safeguards to curb misuse.

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AIs could predict dementia, humans can ensure it’s done ethically

AI could mean early intervention for dementia but raises ethical issues about patient privacy.

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Special Report: Changing climate, changing diseases

For World Zoonoses Day on July 6 we cover the growing links between climate change and animal diseases which spread to humans.

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Pandemic warning systems

Can we predict emerging diseases like we predict the weather?

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Critical warnings in new State of the Climate report

Regulatory creep in the Indian media

The big question on AI in education

Why organic food can lead to a risk of gut disease

Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold

Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal

The race to improve DNA sequencing

DNA could ensure strawberry fields forever

AIs could predict dementia, humans can ensure it’s done ethically

Special Report: Changing climate, changing diseases

Pandemic warning systems

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