In a remarkable journey back to the Jurassic Era, scientists have used cutting-edge technology to uncover secrets about Orthosuchus stormbergi, a small, early ancestor of today’s crocodiles. Unlike its modern relatives, which are renowned for their massive size and aquatic prowess, this tiny croc offers unique insights into the evolution of its lineage. Standing out for its slow growth and diminutive adult size, Orthosuchus paints a fascinating picture of ancient ecosystems and crocodilian history.

The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Nursing), is a major host of the prestigious International Nursing Education Conference 2024, held at the Singapore Expo over four days from 27 to 30 October 2024. The occasion marks the first time this major international conference is being held in Asia and reflects NUS Nursing’s commitment to transforming nursing education through the innovative use of digital technology.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) will be taking a significant leap forward in synthetic biology, leveraging its deep expertise and cutting-edge innovations to usher a new paradigm for green manufacturing, driven by this rapidly evolving field. Over the next six years, the University plans to dedicate substantial resources and efforts – estimated to value around S$120 million (US$90.6 million) - to firmly establish synthetic biology as a foundational pillar of NUS’ innovation ecosystem, driving transformative benefits for Singapore across multiple sectors.

For the first time, scientists have used data from weather radar not to track storms, but to count birds as they travel across Australian skies.