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Here are some interesting articles published in the Straits Times about the importance of STEAM.

Invisible barriers prevent S’pore women from joining AI boomGetting more women to break down these barriers has become a priority. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Research wanted: S’pore experts on the hunt for diseases that can spread from animals to humansNParks is calling for research proposals that aim to fortify Singapore against outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Meet agentic AI, chatbots that can decide on your behalf – for better or worseNew AI that makes decisions and uses computers expands AI's capabilities – and also potential harm. Read more at straitstimes.com.

More AI chatbots for NTU, NUS to answer questions, boost efficiency and cut errorsUniversities are building custom chatbots to handle student queries and basic tutoring. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Science Talk: Helping people manage diabetes through technology and researchWith an increasing burden of diabetes in Singapore, digital innovations, research can help diabetics manage better. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Science journals: Nuclear fusion and the promise and challenges of making energy like the sunNuclear fusion has been touted as a holy grail for clean energy. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Science Talk: ‘Underconsumption core’ TikTok trend reminds us to be smarter consumersIn adopting these habits, we can influence businesses toward more sustainable practices, contributing to a regenerative economy Read more at straitstimes.com.

ST Explains: How Sisters’ Islands Marine Park is bringing marine science from lab to lifeA second biodiversity survey will focus on tiny marine organisms thriving in seafloors and inside corals. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Science Talk: Collaboration key for S-E Asia to unlock benefits of global goal to triple renewablesThe region needs to enhance key enablers of renewables-dominated system, overcome existing barriers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MOE’s engineering and tech scholarship attracts more than 500 applicants in first yearEducation Minister Chan Chun Sing said selection of the first 200 recipients focused on passion, creativity and gumption. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Home Team’s science and tech agency tapping talent in Stem field to join its ranksHome Team Science and Technology Agency is looking to boost its current 1,500 staff strength. Read more at straitstimes.com.

$1m makerspace opens at SUTD as part of James Dyson Foundation’s plan to support Stem educationSINGAPORE - A $1 million makerspace set to benefit 13,000 tertiary and secondary school students over the next five years was officially opened on Friday at the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD). Read more at straitstimes.com.

Science Talk: Supercharging ‘future foods’ in Asia and beyondThe centre will focus on all three pillars of alternative proteins and serve as a launch pad to pioneer new technologies. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Exposure to Stem careers crucial to get more young women into industry: Sun XuelingSINGAPORE - It is important for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or Stem, industry to work with schools and parents to paint a more accurate reflection of careers in Stem, said Minister of State for Social and Family Development Sun Xueling on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Young women get hands-on experience in Stem jobs via United Women Singapore, J.P. MorganThey gain skills, knowledge through job attachments, mentorships during a one-year period. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Here are some interesting Science articles published in the Straits Times.

Bumpy flight? Climate change may be to blame for the turbulenceA warming atmosphere is causing more clear-air turbulence which is hard to detect. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japanese firm develops solution to eradicate mosquitoes without insecticidesA 2022 study found that mosquitoes in parts of South-east Asia had developed resistance to a common insecticide. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Every 1 deg C of warming means 15% more extreme rain, researchers sayOn top of that, each additional 1,000m of altitude adds another 1% of rainfall. Read more at straitstimes.com.

UK hobbyist stuns maths world with 'amazing' new shapesMr David Smith's 13-sided polygon can completely cover a flat surface without ever repeating the same pattern. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Man in US who spends millions a year to look 18 is swopping blood with his father and sonPlasma donors typically receive about US$100 in gift cards for a procedure that costs roughly US$5,500. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Slather on sunblock lotion or try to stay out of the sun when days get hot, say expertsThere were 53 days when the UV index exceeded 10 in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Flying from Sydney to London may take just 2 hours in the next 10 yearsCutting the travel time between the two cities would require travelling via space. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Microsoft says new AI shows signs of human reasoningCritics of the research by Microsoft say its scientists are kidding themselves. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Self-healing metal? It's not just the stuff of science fictionPlatinum and copper spontaneously heal cracks caused by metal fatigue during nanoscale experiments. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Possible Energy Sources for Singapore in the near future

Singapore explores tapping nuclear energy by 2050 _ The Straits Times.pdf

Site near Sembawang hot spring could be...nergy_ Researchers _ The Straits Times.pdf

New hydrogen-ready power plant to be bu... energy generators _ The Straits Times.pdf

Scientists dig deep into ‘promising’ geothermal energy resource near Sembawang hot spring - CNA.pdf

Commentary_ Singapore strives to develo...y 2050 – here’s what it will look like.pdf

CNA Explains_ Singapore_s energy source...future of its electricity supply - CNA.pdf

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