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COVID-19: Cases in Singapore

As of 12 May 2020, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 884 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Among the cases: 0 imported cases 4 are cases in the community 3 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 1 Work Pass 3 are Work Permit holders residing outside dormitories 877 are Work Permit holders residing...

When should I wear a mask?

As of 14 April 2020, you are required to wear a mask if you need to leave your house. The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has decided to make it mandatory for all persons to wear a mask when leaving their home. When should I wear a mask? When outside of your home On public transport, taxis, and private hire cars Walking to or...

A NASA scientist’s incredible animation shows how dinosaurs roamed the Earth on the other side of t

Morgan McFall-Johnsen | November 7, 2019 A dinosaur park sees freezing weather and snowfall in Belgrade, Serbia, February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovi When dinosaurs ruled the Earth, the planet was on a completely different side of the galaxy. A new animation by NASA scientist Jessie Christiansen shows just how...

Sleep may trigger rhythmic power washing in the brain

Laura Sanders | November 1 , 2019 Waves of fresh cerebrospinal fluid could help clean out harmful proteins Powerful waves of cerebrospinal fluid roll into the brain during non-REM sleep, a study finds. PEOPLEIMAGES/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Every 20 seconds, a wave of fresh cerebrospinal fluid rolls into the sleeping brain. Th...

The 'Stress Vaccine' May Be Another Step Closer To Reality

A new study shows how dirt-based bacteria disarm the fight-or-flight response. David DiSalvo | Jun 15, 2019 Source: Pixabay Royalty Free Bacteria was here long before us, will be here long after us, and never stops serving up secrets about how it affects us. A new study just revealed another big one concealed by bacter...