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Scientists are unraveling the role of senescent cells in a common form of epilepsy, and it could point to new treatments.

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Will scrapping the PSLE create a sheltered generation, unprepared for the rigours of the modern workplace? This concern was expressed in a recent op-ed by Associate Professor Mary Foong-Fong Chong, ...

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Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore’s own Direct School Admission show that each pathway for sorting students carries its own inequities and tensions. Now is an apt time for review and reflection, ...

Are you a multitasker, a free spirit, or an overly optimistic planner? Experts say these are some of the traits that explain why some people are always running behind. Some people just seem wired to ...

Discover how scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR to precisely edit DNA, revolutionizing medicine and ethics as they rewrite the very code of life. Pixabay, PublicDomainPictures CRISPR ...

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple. Alongside counting ...

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