Science & Health

Singapore detects 'haze' smell in some parts, 24-hour PSI reaches moderate level

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

The National Environment Agency says it will issue an advisory regarding this haze issue.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Dengue cases rise again after two-week decline

Dengue cases in Singapore rise again after two-week decline

The Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency warns that the number of dengue cases in Singapore may exceed 30,000 this year.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China launches satellite to establish 'hack-proof' communications between space and the ground

China launches first ever hack-proof quantum communications satellite

This latest programme is of immense priority to establish China as a space power.

Aug 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

The National Environment Agency anticipates that the number of cases might rise in the coming months.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rise in dengue in Singapore, 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore: 79-year-old man dies of dengue; 7th reported death in 2016

A total of 10,137 cases have been reported in Singapore, since the beginning of this year.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough cases affecting infants

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough affecting infants; MOH urges parents for vaccination

The doctors say that the adults should also go for vaccination of this particular disease, especially those who are in contact with infants.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

The lava flowed from the east side of the Kilauea Volcano into the ocean

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases for the 5th week, more than 9,900 cases reported this year

The National Environment Agency has alerted the public to expect an increase in the number of dengue cases in the coming months.

Jul 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

The woman's residence at Simei Street 1 is an active two-case dengue cluster.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

The total number of localities, which are still affected by dengue increased from 647 to 660 for Week 26.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Officials have warned of the risk of flooding and mudslides as they are expecting severe rainfall.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Ambassador Anil Kumar says Singapore wants Indonesia to act against firms responsible for haze crisis of last year.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: More rainfall is expected to ease haze episodes this year: Masagos

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia on alert over outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease

Malaysia on high alert as hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak spreads

The upward trend began in the last week of April with 794 cases.

Jun 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Science & Health

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

Dengue cases in Singapore rise again after two-week decline

China launches first ever hack-proof quantum communications satellite

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

Singapore: 79-year-old man dies of dengue; 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough affecting infants; MOH urges parents for vaccination

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases for the 5th week, more than 9,900 cases reported this year

Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

Malaysia on high alert as hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak spreads

Researchers Devise Smart Approach to Boost Efficacy of Solar Panels [Details]

Researchers Devise Smart Approach to Boost Efficacy of Solar Panels [Details]

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