A study found that 70% of eel products in Singapore were mislabeled as European eels, while the endangered American eel was also widely consumed. The research calls for increased monitoring and regulations to prevent overexploitation.
A growth-mindset intervention portrayed interests as developable, leading to increased interest and grades in Mathematics and Science courses. Students with a growth mindset approached lessons with curiosity and openness, connecting new material to existing interests.
A study by Yale-NUS researchers found that cultural backgrounds shape individuals' attitudes toward pursuing a passion as a career, affecting life outcomes. Americans tend to prioritize independence and believe passion motivates personal fulfilment, whereas Singaporeans prioritize pragmatism and view passions as potentially problematic.
Researchers have developed novel approaches to resolve low-level vision in videos caused by rain and night-time conditions, as well as improve 3D human pose estimation in videos. These techniques can be used to enhance the quality of night-time videos and rain videos, addressing visibility issues during these environmental factors.
Researchers at Yale-NUS College have discovered a way to produce single gyroid photonic crystals directly in feather colours of blue-winged leafbirds. This breakthrough has the potential to improve photovoltaic cells, fibre optics, and fuel cells by making them more efficient and cost-effective.
Researchers at Yale-NUS College identified five components of resilience that correlate with lower rates of burnout and psychological distress among college students. These components include approach coping, self-belief, effort and purpose, interpersonal resources, and spirituality, which can be learned and honed over time.
Researchers found that people with a growth mindset of interest are more likely to generate ideas combining diverse fields, leading to higher-quality integrative solutions. This can help organizations create innovative products and services, as well as aid job seekers in adapting to changing fields.
Researchers found that haptic feedback causes distraction, but this loss of focus lasts only for about one second. They recommend that smart devices should have dynamically scheduled notifications where multiple alerts are separated by at least one second.
Researchers analyze 13,000-year-old fossils to understand the origin of light-scattering nanostructures in insects, which create colorful iridescent colors. The study finds that these structures may have evolved as a means of camouflage, with similar color patterns maintained over hundreds of thousands of generations.
A Yale-NUS research team discovered a connection between the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian continental landmass via airborne microbes. This finding underscores the interconnectedness of ecosystems, necessitating holistic conservation efforts.
Researchers found metabolic defects precede amyloid-beta protein accumulation in Alzheimer's disease. Treatment with Metformin reversed these defects and improved healthspan and lifespan in a tiny worm model.
Yale-NUS researchers have discovered a combination of pharmaceutical drugs that extend healthy lifespan and delay ageing in microscopic worms. The study, published in Developmental Cell, lays crucial groundwork for further research into designing drug combinations that produce the same effect in mammals.
A team of researchers has discovered a novel colour-generation mechanism in the 'rainbow' weevil, which could lead to the creation of cosmetics with purer hues and digital displays with true colours from any angle. The mechanism is composed of three-dimensional crystalline structures made from chitin that control both size and volume f...
Researchers have developed a model explaining electron interactions past the Coulomb threshold in all Dirac materials, enabling better understanding of long-range interactions and potential breakthroughs in low heat dissipation devices. This discovery could lead to faster processor performance with reduced power leakage.
A new study suggests that fixed theories of interest may prevent people from exploring new topics, leading to a limitation in their academic pursuits. The researchers argue that adopting a growth theory can encourage individuals to develop their passion and be more open to new experiences.
Researchers have discovered five new species of frogs in Southeast Asia, previously misclassified due to subtle differences. Advanced DNA sequencing techniques revealed the existence of these five species, highlighting the importance of accurate species identification for conservation efforts.
Undergraduate researchers from Yale-NUS College found that two mathematical models describing magnetoresistance are equivalent, providing a unified framework for understanding the phenomenon. The discovery has implications for future research and practical applications in electronic devices.
A study by Yale-NUS College Postdoctoral Fellow Eunice Tan found that beetle color patterns are similar to host plants, suggesting camouflage rather than warning signals. The research challenged the prevailing theory among coleopterists and highlights the complexity of natural selection in leaf beetles.
A new study reveals that shy children with high social communication skills are more popular among their peers, regardless of language vocabulary skills. Developing social communication skills is key to increasing popularity in shyness, not just expanding vocabulary.
A Yale-NUS professor has discovered an 'alarm response' in medaka fish to a semiochemical released due to physical injuries, providing insights into the brain's processing of danger. This finding will facilitate comparative neural circuit analysis between medaka and zebrafish, shedding light on fear mechanisms.
Researchers created a novel nematode strain that produces amyloid beta protein fragments, displaying neuromuscular defects and age-dependent behavioral dysfunction. The findings suggest mitochondrial bioenergetic deficit as an early event in Alzheimer's disease.
A study published in Nature reveals that secondary tropical forests in Latin America are highly resilient and can recover up to 122 tons of biomass per hectare after 20 years. The research, led by Yale-NUS College Assistant Professor Michiel van Breugel, found carbon uptake rates 11 times higher than old-growth forests.