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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

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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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

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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