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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Living long but dying alone in Singapore

Singapore’s longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.

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Lonely in Malaysia? Relationships and support matter

A significant proportion of Malaysians over 40 are lonely. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk of loneliness.

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How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Malaysia’s move to amend citizenship laws marks progress for gender equality, but the non-retrospective nature raises concerns.

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Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

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A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

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Dealing a knockout blow to dengue

Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change. A bacteria-based solution could be key to fighting back.

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Build better homes; survive worsening fires

Houses should be able to withstand wildfires thus allowing firefighters to spend their time fighting the blaze rather than evacuating residents.

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Igniting community awareness to prevent peat fires

Fire prevention is key to protecting peatland swamps and surrounding communities should be at the frontline in such efforts.

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India has ignored infertility for too long

India has a history of coercive family planning which ignored infertility. A shift in focus will help women’s health.

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Bridging the fertility care gap in India

To make infertility care widely accessible, services for basic infertility investigations can be integrated into existing reproductive health facilities.

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What does the future of fertility look like?

With falling birth rates and rising longevity, World Fertility Day is a good time to take stock of the future of baby making.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Living long but dying alone in Singapore

How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

Dealing a knockout blow to dengue

Build better homes; survive worsening fires

Igniting community awareness to prevent peat fires

India has ignored infertility for too long

Bridging the fertility care gap in India

What does the future of fertility look like?

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