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2nd
chance for S'pore to save its rear species
Prof Peter Ng, NUS Dept of Biological Sciences, and Mr Norman
Lim, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research at NUS, give views
on conservation.
The Straits Times, 22 August 2008, Home, pB18 |
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Professor
and former student win National Science and Technology Awards
for outstanding contributions to R&D in Singapore
Prof Mohan Balasubramaniam, Department of Biological Sciences
at NUS, and his former student Asst Prof Wang Hongyan, Duke-NUS
Graduate Medical School, received individual recognition for
their achievements in science.
Lianhe Zaobao, 22 August 2008, Section 1, p6 |
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Don't
let these amphibians croak their last
Asst Prof David Bickford, Dept of Biological Sciences at NUS,
gives expert views on extinction of amphibians.
The Straits Times, 20 August 2008, Home, pB9 |
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Strayed too far
in search of supper?
Recent road death of pangolin puts focus on need to protect rare
local creature and raise awareness. Pangolins have a typical
anteater shape, with a scaly exterior, handy when they raid ant
and termite mounds, said Mr Norman Lim, a research assistant
at the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS.
The Sunday Times, 17 August 2008, Home, p15 |
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Ordinary Singaporeans
lead the green charge
In the last decade, Mr N. Sivasothi, Dept of Biological Sciences
at NUS, has trained hundreds of NUS students to be nature guides,
as part of a commitment to share Singapore's natural heritage
with its people.
The Straits Times, 16 August 2008, Home, pB9 |
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Hope for coral reefs
here
Prof Chou Loke Ming, Dept of Biological Sciences at NUS, envisions
a marine paradise by 2018, with many large young thriving reefs
lining Singapore's shores.
The Straits Times, 16 August 2008, Home, pB9 |
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Create a reef
paradise within ten years
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Year of
the Reef, Prof Chou Loke Ming from the NUS Dept of Biological
Sciences said Singapore wants to create a reef paradise in 10
years.
Lianhe Zaobao, 12 August 2008, Section 1, p9 |
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How to tell if your
food's authentic? Use DNA test kit / Discovering 'insect technology'
Assoc Prof Rudolf Meier and postgraduate students from NUS Dept
of Biological Sciences talk about their research work, where
they draw inspiration from insects to develop new tools to aid
humans.
The Straits Times, 28 June 2008, Science, pS12 |
| Green Urbanites |
Green urbanites
According to Prof Peter Ng, NUS Raffles Museum of Biodiversity
Research, conservation is the privilege of the rich and the
rich, developed countries have to help the developing ones.
The Straits Times, 21 June 2008, Special, p8&9 |
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Is saving our reefs
a lost cause?
Prof Chou Loke Ming, NUS Dept of Biological Sciences, writes
about the damage to the coral reefs in South-east Asia and ways
in which they can be protected.
The Straits Times, 31 May 2008, Science, pS13 |
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'Super-senses' alert
animals to impending disasters
Asst Prof David Bickford and Prof Peter Ng, NUS Dept of Biological
Sciences, explains how may have super-senses capable of surpassing
the most sensitive disaster-monitoring devices.
The Straits Times, 15 May 2008, Prime, p6 |
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A
New Star for Singapore
NUS scientists are part of a team that had recent discovered
a large five-rayed sea star, which was a new and spectacular
addition to Singapore’s already substantial inventory of living
stars.
The Straits Times, 03 May 2008, Science, pS13 |
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Led by Dr Li Daiqin, NUS research
team studies jumping spiders to counter UV rays
NUS Assoc Prof Li Daiqin, Dept of Biological Sciences, and his
team provided first evidence of animal communication using Ultraviolet
B rays.
Lianhe Zaobao, 2 May 2008, Section 1, p5 |
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Spiders
court the girls with UV rays
Researchers from NUS and China find that female jumping spiders
spend more time ogling males with ray reflectors
NUS Assoc Prof Li Daiqin, Dept of Biological Sciences, and his
team provided first evidence of animal communication using Ultraviolet
B rays.
The Straits Times, 2 May 2008, Home, pH2 |
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Corals
get a new lease of life at the nursery
According to Prof Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences
at NUS, some of the corals at the coral nursery have regrown
and were ready to be transplanted into suitable waters.
Lianhe Zaobao, 25 April 2008, Section 1, p9 |
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Keppel
sponsors pilot coral nursery project
NUS Prof Chou Loke Ming, Dept of Biological Sciences,
spearheads this major project to revive the corals around Singapore's
waters. The project is supported by the National Parks Board and
Keppel Group.
The Business Times, 17 April 2008, p20 |
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Underwater
Nursery
NUS Professor Chou Loke Ming spearheads this major project
to revive the corals around Singapore's waters. The project is
supported by the National Parks Board and Keppel Group.
The Straits Times, 16 April 2008, Home, p5 |
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Singapore
scientist discovers frog without lungs
The find, made by a team of researchers led by NUS Asst Prof
David Bickford, makes evolutionary history.
Lianhe Zaobao, 11 April 2008, Section 1, p13 |
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Attracting
the birds and the bees
NUS collaborates with UR and BCA to test different wall-greening
systems for applications in skyrise greenery. (Interview with
Peter Ng)
The Business Times, 8 April 2008, p38 |
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NUS
team makes history by finding frog with no lungs
- Kalimantan find is only
the 4th creature with backbones known to breathe without lungs
The find, made by a team of researchers led by NUS Asst Prof
David Bickford, makes evolutionary history.
The Straits Times, 10 April 2008, Home, pH3 |
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How
to fight viruses? Attack those fats
About 120 researchers from Canada, the United States, Europe
and other countries met recently at the NUS Centre for Life Sciences
for a three-day symposium on lipids research.
The Straits Times, 5 April 2008, Science, pS12 |
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61
research projects awarded $41m in grants
Grants of about $41 million have been awarded to
61 research projects under the annual Biomedical Research Council
(BMRC) grant call scheme. 39 of the projects are led by NUS researchers.
(Pro Therapeutics by RM Kini mentioned)
The Business Times, 21 February 2008, Singapore News,
p12 |
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Science & Technology-Planting
the seeds of hope
NUS Assistant Prof Yu Hao, Department
of Biological Sciences, was a recipient of the Singapore
Youth Award (SYA) for Science & Technology in 2007. His
expertise in the genetic engineering is fast gaining recognition.
TODAY, 11 January 2008, p61 |
| 2007 |
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Common
toxin in krait, viper, cobra venom: Expert
Professor Kini on the topic in India
National Deccan Herald, India, 25 December 2007, pH7 |
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Port
Project: $20m to limit harm to environment
NUS Prof Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, was
engaged by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to study
the environmental effects of a new port expansion project near
Labrador Park.
The Straits Times, 25 December 2007, pH4 |
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Clogged
artery? Ticks might do the trick
Two NUS researchers Prof R. Manjunatha Kini and Mr Koh Cho Yeow, Department of
Biological Sciences, together with a team of international scientists, found
a substance, called variegin, in the saliva of European ticks which stops blood
from clotting. The novel protein has potential to prevent heart attack or stroke
arising from a clogged artery.
The Straits Times, 31 December 2007, Home Section, pH3 |
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A
clear and present danger to the planet
Prof Navjot Sodhi, Department of Biological
Sciences, writes about on how man's exploitation of nature is
creating a global extinction crisis.
The Straits Times, 7
December 2007, pS11 |
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Snake venom production varies with
prey
An NUS research team led by Prof Manjunatha Kini, Dept of Biological
Sciences, had shown that the type of venom produced by poisonous
snakes depends directly on their prey. Researchers hope that
the findings could lead to the discovery of potent therapeutic
drugs in the future.
The Straits Times, 29 September 2007, pS12 |
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Research by NUS Department
of Biological Sciences: Snakes' diet affects the type of
venom they produce
A group of NUS researchers led by Professor Manjunatha Kini,
Department of Biological Sciences, discovered that the diet of
snakes determines the type of venom they produced. The findings
have been published in the BMC Evolutionary Biology journal.
Lianhe Zaobao, 28
September 2007, Section 1, p14
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'Monkey' tree draws crowds
Tree experts say 'monkey' figures are formed by callusing but
devotees think otherwise
The Straits Times, 16 September 2007, pS12 |
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Plastic
electronics seen as next big thing for S'pore
Four NUS researchers- Assistant Professor Ng Huck Hui, Dept of Biological Sciences;
Professor Jon Berrick and Associate Professor Wu Jie, Dept of Mathematics; and
Assistant Professor Ng How Yong, Division of Environmental Science and Engineering-are
proud winners at this year's National Technology and Technology Awards ceremony.
The Business Times, 14 September 2007, p3 |
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Red blood cells do more than just
carry oxygen
This new finding, by scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS),
was published in scientific journal Nature last month. Research carried out since
2004 by NUS scientists, led by molecular biologist Ding Jeak Ling and
microbiologist Ho Bao with Dr Tan Nguan Soon and Ms Jiang Naxin, showed red blood
cells respond aggressively when bacteria breach their cell walls... >>
more
ST 1 Sept 2007 |
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NUS
research breakthrough: Haemoglobin can kill bacteria that
caused illness
NUS researchers recently discovered that haemoglobin, which is present in human
blood, does more than giving red blood cells its colour and transporting oxygen
to the body. This scientific breakthrough, which will be published online by
the Nature Immunology journal, will pave the way for future clinical research.
Professor Ding Jeak Ling, a key member of the research team, said that research
work began in 2003 when the team studied how the human body reacted and killed
bacteria when it was first under attack.
Lianhe Zaobao, 27 August 2007, Section 1, p3 |
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Species -
in Singapore uncovered by RMBR and National Parks Board..
Straits Times, Sat, 18 Aug 2007 |
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The island
paradise built on a garbage dump
..... the Semakau Landfill project has inadvertently turned into more than just
a trash dump; it is becoming an educational project and could serve as a model
for sustainable urban development around the world. ... >>more
CNN 26
Jul 07 |
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Sea-Mply
Magical
A new book was launched by NUS' Raffles Museum of Biodiversity
Research and Oil Company ExxonMobil Asia. 'Private
Lives: An Expose of Singapore's Shores', showcased the eclectic
mix of sea creatures just off Singapore's shores. The photo spread
in this report shows the many fascinating creatures in Singapore's
sea.
The Straits Times, 4 August 2007, pS10 |
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Four
biologists discover the secrets of sea creatures
4 biologists from NUS' Raffles Museum of Biodiversity of Research
and NIE have launched a book titled ''Private
Lives: An Expose of Singapore's
Shores'. The book unveils the intriguing
lives of close to 300 inter tidal plants and animals in Singapore,
highlighting the interesting, strange and often innovative ways
in which seashore organisms cope with the harsh environment. The
book was launched by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim.
Lianhe Zaobao, 4 August 2007, Section 1, p9 |
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Coral nursery off Semakau
The National Parks Board and its partners
Keppel Group, NUS and National Environment Agency, launched the
first coral nursery in Singapore at a site off Pulau Semakau.
The two-year conservation effort will focus on using fragments
of naturally-broken hard coral to protect existing reefs.
Today, 31 July 2007, p6 |
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Infection fight: Crab blood link leads
to NUS team's breakthrough
A team of scientists led by Prof Ding Jeak Ling, Dept of Biological
Sciences, and Assoc Prof Ho Bow and Assoc Prof Lu Jinhua from
NUS Dept of Microbiology, have made a breakthrough in understanding
how the 'C-reactive protein' helps people fight off bacterial
infections. The discovery was published last month in the European
Molecular Biology Organization journal.
The Straits Times, 31 July 2007, pH4 |
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NUS to save local plants by rebuilding
forests
Since NUS launched its 'Forest Regeneration Experimental Project' in 2002 to
rebuild the forest in its Kent Ridge Campus, 24 species of plants had been moved
from other parts of Singapore to the campus. Assoc Prof Hugh Tan of NUS’ Dept
of Biological Sciences said that 95 percent of the forests in Singapore are fast
“disappearing”. Only 100 species or 20% of the original figure of local species
can be found in the 11-hectare forest situated at NUS’ Kent Ridge campus.
Lianhe Zaobao, 30 July 2007, Section 1, p5 |
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Congratulations
to Dr Yu Hao, the recipient for National
Youth Award in the category of science and technology, 2007. He
was also recently awarded the A*STAR
Young Scientist award, 2006 and the NUS Young Researcher Award,
2007 >> Zaobao,
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NUS scientists offer 5 ways to beat haze
Five measures put up by three NUS scientists -Dr David Lohman, Dr David Bickford and Assoc Prof Navjot Sodhi from the Dept of Biological Sciences - to combat the regional haze were published last week in the prestigious journal Science.
The Straits Times, 28 April 2007, pS8 |
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Research On Water Quality Testing, Opening To The Public: First Aquatic Science Centre Predicted To Be Built This Year
The centre is part of the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance (SDWA), a partnership between Delft, NUS and PUB.
Lianhe Zaobao, 20 April 2007, Section 1, p2 |
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S'pore, Dutch scientists work on range of products
Singaporean and Dutch scientists working in a collaboration hope to develop solutions on a number of wide ranging issues, from managing the forthcoming Marina Bay reservoir system, to route-planning for maritime vessels, and tackling climate change. NUS biologist Prof Peter Ng is part of the team.
The Business Times, 20 April 2007, p2 |
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S'pore-based firm uses DNA test to curb illegal timber trade - article
Channel News Asia, 6 April 2007 |
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NUS scientists (Dr Chew Fook Tim) and a S'pore-based timber verification company, Certisource, have developed the world's first DNA testing for timber, which will help fight illegal logging .... the article
The New Paper, 29 March 2007, p8-9 |
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Panglao, Center of marine biodiversity- an interview with Prof Peter Ng
part 1 and part 2
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sunday, 4 March 2007 |
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NUS research now under one roof
The $40 million Centre for Life Sciences was officially opened by National Research Foundation Chairman Dr Tony Tan. The new research complex will see some 450 researchers from an array of disciplines and backgrounds being housed there.
The Straits Times, 6 February 2007, pH5 |
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How to create a Transgenic Animal - A/P Gong Zhiyuan
Straits Times 17 March 2007 |
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New discovery by NUS 'Spiderman'- UV light helps jumping spiders in choosing a mate
Published in world-leading journal, Science, this study conducted by Assoc. Prof. Li Daiqin, NUS Department of Biological Sciences, is the first to show that UV light has different sex-specific effects in courtship in an animal.
Lianhe Zaobao, 28 January 2007, Section 1, p13 |
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Sex-specific UV and fluorescence signals in jumping spiders - publication in Science by A/P Li Daiqin making headlines all over the world!..... more
Video clip of the courtship behaviour
Straits Times 26 Jan 2007
Zaobao 26 Jan 2007 |
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Nature at your doorstep
The NUS Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research has produced a series of 10 guidesheets to showcase the unique plants and animals found at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
The Straits Times, 18 November 2006, pS12 |
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NUS staff help unearth 10 new crab species
NUS researchers are part of a global research team which unearthed about 650 species of crabs, with at least 10 new species.
The Straits Times, 10 November 2006, pH24 |
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NUS-Ngee Ann Poly team wins global business plan contest
The Straits Times, 21 July 2006, pH34 |
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Dino-might
US paleontologist Dr Jack Horner was invited by NUS Faculty of Science and Singapore Science Centre to give talks as part of a three-month dinosaur exhibition on which began on 20 May.
The New Paper, 19 June 2006, p8 |
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Rollerbladers rescue baby turtles at East Coast
Members of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research at NUS were among the volunteers who helped in the rescue of endangered hawksbill turtles.
The Straits Times, 26 May 2006, pH18 |
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Gigantic couple in town
The DINOSAURS! Exhibition, jointly organised by NUS and Singapore Science Centre, was officially opened by President S R Nathan.
The Straits Times, 23 May 2006, pH5 |
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The world's largest dinosaur at the Science Centre
Jointly organised by NUS and the Singapore Science Centre, the DINOSAURS! exhibition features a replica cast of Sue, the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur fossil.
Tamil Murasu, 22 May 2006, p8 |
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What did the dodo look like? See it up close at show
A model of the extinct dodo bird, commissioned by NUS, Science Centre and Jurong Bird Park, will be on display at the DinosaurS! exhibition.
The Straits Times, 19 May 2006, pH15 |
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Big draw
Jointly organised by NUS and the Singapore Science Centre, the DINOSAURS! exhibition features a replica cast of Sue, the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur fossil.
The Straits Times, 16 May 2006, p4 |
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Discover the dinosaur era at Science Centre
Jointly organised by NUS and the Singapore Science Centre, the DINOSAURS! exhibition features a replica cast of Sue, the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur fossil.
Berita Harian, 12 May 2006, p7 |
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Tekong's treasures
NUS postgraduate student Norman Lim, who is currently doing a research on wild life creatures, spotted the Malayan Porcupine for the first time on Pulau Tekong.
Tamil Murasu, 26 April 2006, p3 |
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Tekong's treasures
NUS postgraduate student, Norman Lim, Department of Biological Sciences, spotted the Malayan Porcupine for the first time on Pulau Tekong.
The Straits Times, 25 April 2006, pH9 |
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Lobsters ancestors not extinct after all
NUS PhD student in marine biodiversity, Ms Joelle Lai, was among the six scientists who recently made the ground-breaking discovery of this "living fossil" in the seas off New Caledonia.
The Straits Times, 1 April 2006, pH11 |
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Early research start for JC1 students
JC students who excel in the Science Research Programme could get advanced placement in NUS and be granted exemption from one module.
Today, 18 March 2006, p8 |
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Making educated choices-which university?
NUS offers the widest range of degrees among the three universities. Prof Hew Choy Leong was listed as one of the 'Star' Professors.
The Straits Times, 14 March 2006, pH6 |
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Scientists here find proteins controlling stem cell behaviour
NUS Assistant Professor Ng Huck Hui, Department of Biological Sciences, leads team in a 3-year effort that will bring scientists a step closer to using stem cells to cure debilitating diseases.
The Straits Times, 15 March 2006, pH6 |
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150 new species of flies found
The new species of long legged flies discovered by Dr Patrick Grootaert, curator of flies at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, will be housed at the NUS Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research.
The Straits Times, 6 February 2006, pH6
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Singapore and Europe scientists' new discovery: The world's smallest fish
Maurice Kottelat and Dr Tan Heok Hui, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity at NUS, were credited with the discovery of the world's smallest fish and also the tiniest vertebrate.
Lianhe Zaobao, 26 January 2006, Section 1, p2 |
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S'pore scientist helps find tiniest fish
Dr Tan Heok Hui, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research at NUS, was credited with the discovery of the world's smallest fish and also the tiniest vertebrate.
The Straits Times, 26 January 2006, pH6 |
| 2005 |
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Mozzies go for upgrade too
NUS Associate Professor Rudolf Meier, Department of Biological Sciences, gives expert views on how the current breed of mosquitoes evolves and adapts to new breeding environment.
The Straits Times , Mind Your Body, 21 September 2005, p4&5 |
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Coral reefs need help to restore themselves
NUS Professor Chou Loke Ming, Dept of Biological Sciences, gives expert views on strategies for restoration of coral reefs.
The Straits Times, 12 September 2005, pH9 |
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NUS terbaik ditemuan pelajar sains possiwazah di Norway
Beriata Harian, 20 Aug 2005 |
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Nalini, a student from Evolutionary Biology Lab in the News
Tamil Murusa, 18 Aug 2005 |
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Talk to Penang Girls School by Prof Hew Choy Leong
Malaysian Newspaper "Guang Hua Daily", 14 Aug 2005 |
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Renewal of the Trilateral Agreement of Research and Education Collaboration
between The Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Tsinghua University, The School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University and The Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
Xiamen Daily, 11 July 2005
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Two groups fear new Shell plant will endanger marine life
NUS Professor Chou Loke Ming, Dept of Biological Sciences, gave expert view opinion on how corals can be protected.
The Straits Times, 4 July 2005, pH5
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Adopt a reef, and save the coral
NUS Professor Chou Loke Ming, Dept of Biological Sciences, gave expert views on how the project can protect the coral reefs.
The Straits Times, 28 June 2005, p3 |
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New sea creatures found off Philippines
NUS researchers, who were part of global research team dredging ocean depths, unearthed several hundred species of prawns, crabs, lobsters and fish during their recent trip to Panglao.
The Straits Times, 13 June 2005, p4 |
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Hantu coral life dying out fast
NUS Department of Biological Sciences conducts detailed studies on coral life -- Professor Chou Loke Ming gives his comments
The Straits Times, 4 February 2005, pH15 |
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Life sciences top choice for students seeking poly entry
One in three of 1,500 first year NUS science students chooses to do a life sciences degree
The Straits Times, 22 February 2005, p1
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Scientist back NMP's call to protect nature
The Straits Times, 28 January 2005 |
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Mermaid or Man-made?
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng, Director, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, Professor Bella Galil, visiting researcher at the Museum, and Assistant Professor Terence Sim, School of Computing, share their expertise in a new series, Urban Legends
The Sunday Times, 27 February 2005, pL3
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The big Asia seafood scare
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng, Director, Raffles Museum of Biodiveristy Research, shares his expertise on whether contamination after the tsunami has affected seafood
The Sunday Times, 9 January 2005, p2 |
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Dr Chew Fook Tim on his Singapore Youth Award 2004
Today, 6 January 2005, p15 |
| 2004 |
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Sun block from a spider?
NUS Assistant Professor Li Daiqin and his student Matthew Lim hope to harness jumping spider's UV-reflecting abilities
The Straits Times, 25 December 2004, pH12
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NUS researchers discover how crabs can thrive in acidic 'hell'
NUS postgrad student, Ng Ngan Kee shares team's findings in paper published in Nature
The Straits Times, 25 December 2004, pH11
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Breakthrough in sea horses
NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute is looking into breeding sea creatures commercially for the ornamental fish trade
The Straits Times, 28 December 2004, pH4
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Marine life bounty off Philippines
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng, Director, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, talks about a recent discovery of 1,200 species of crabs, prawns and lobsters in Philippines
The Straits Times, 12 November 2004, pH10
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NUS will work with Xiamen University to establish life sciences lab
The collaboration will be similar to the Singapore-MIT Alliance programme
Lianhe Zaobao, 19 October, Section 1, p10
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"Useles wastelands" turn up wealth of animal life
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng, Department of Biological Sciences talks abouts his research on unearthing new species in habitats
The Straits Times, 2 October 2004, pH18 |
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Why would moulds grow on everything, even glass?
NUS Associate Professor Sanjay Swarup shares his expertise in The Learning Curve, on why moulds grow on glass
The Straits Times, 2 October 2004, pH18 |
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Probing for soft spot in the tough TB bug
NUS Assistant Professor Markus Wenk, Dept of Biochemistry, works with Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases in ther research on lipids to fight TB
The Straits Times, 24 September 2004, pH15 |
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Top honours for ace researchers
NUS reseacher Dr Ng Huck Hui, Department of Biological Sciences, wins Young Scientist Award at National Science and Technology Awards
The Straits Times, 16 September 2004, pH10 |
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Extinction figures may be dead wrong
NUS Associate Professor Navjot Sodhi, Department of Biological Sciences, comments that the effect of vanishing species may be under-estimated
The Straits Times, 10 September 2004, pH14 |
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Pansy gene adds colour to blue roses
NUS Associate Professor Prakash Kumar, Department of Biological Sciences, explains how blue roses are produced in Learning Curve
The Straits Times, 4 September 2004, pH19 |
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Is evolution true? There's no 100 per cent proof
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng, Department of Biological Sciences, comments on evolution in Learning Curve
The Straits Times, 28 August 2004, pH20 |
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Lipids in human cells are like castle walls
NUS Dr Markus Wenk, Departments of Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, collaborates with Novartis Institute of Tropical Disease to research in lipids
Lianhe Zaobao, 16 A ugust 2004, Section 1, p9 |
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Singapore students achieve best result ever
NUS Associate Professor Lim Tit Meng, Vice-Dean, Faculty of Science, helped train International Olympiad team to win 2 golds and 2 silvers, achieveing overall second place
Lianhe Zaobao, 20 July 2004, Section 1, p10 |
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NUS researcher wants to stop bacteria from attacking us
NUS Department of Biological Sciences Associate Professor Leung Ka Yin's research on how bacteria can attack human beings through syringe-like mechanism
Lianhe Zaobao, 5 July 2004, Section 1, p8 |
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NUS researcher wins Young Investigator Award for advance hormonal replacement therapy
NUS Department of Biologial Sciences Dr Philippa Melamad receives $550,000 funding from NUS and the Biomedical Research Council
Lianhe Zaobao, 3 July 2004, Section 1, p6 |
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Outstanding youth winners discuss secrets to success
NUS academics Dr Chew Fook Tim and Dr Ong Soh Khim awarded the nation's highest accolade for those under 35 for their excellence in science and technology
Lianhe Zaobao , 1 July 2004, Section 1, p4 |
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New youth award for ex-winners
NUS academics Dr Chew Fook Tim, Department of Biological Sciences and
Dr Ong Soh Khim, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, awarded the Singapore Youth Award for their contributions to science and technology
The Straits Times, 1 July 2004, pH1 |
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NUS team finds protein 'switch' is key to fighting Sars
NUS team has identified replicating section of the Sars virus: Breakthrough revealed at the announcement of the University being the first in the region to receive the IBM SUR Award
The Straits Times, 24 June 2004, pH6 |
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Fighting fish: A model father
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng in collaboration with Spain's National Museum of Natural Sciences, the Tubingen University in Germany and the Smithsonian Institution in the US, looks into new perspectives on how animals evolve and adapt
The Straits Times, 18 June 2004, pH20 |
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Researcher honoured for extinction alarm
NUS Associate Professor Navjot Sodhi is key member of research team on Singapore's animal species
The Straits Times, 1 June 2004, pH8 |
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A study of the world's catfish
NUS Associate Professor Peter Ng on catfish at Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research workshop
The Straits Times, 2 April 2004, pH15
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Fish and chips
NUS team's research on how gene chips of zebrafish benefits study of role of oestrogen in diseases
The Straits Times, 5 March 2004, pH19 |
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GloFish sparks off classroom study in US
NUS academic’s genetically-modified fish now used as educational model
The Straits Times, 25 February 2004, |
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NUS scientists crack an ancient flower puzzle
The Straits Times, 11 February 2004, pH11 |
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Ex-Yale don to pioneer lipids work here
Work by NUS Dr Markus Wenk may lead to drugs to prevent Sars
The Straits Times, 10 February 2004, pH9 |
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Cascading mosses form green curtains
NUS Professor Benito Tan writes book on Singapore mosses
Lianhe Zaobao, 1 February 2004, Section 3, p16&17 |
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Moss man of S'pore gets top award
NUS professor is the first in Asia to receive prestigious Richard Spruce Award.
The Straits Times, 28 January 2004, pH9 |
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NUS gene finding could help S'pore orchid trade bloom
The Straits Times, 15 January 2004 , pH11 |
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