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The comprehensive marine biodiversity survey, Singapore Straits Edition

Its been quiet on the media front here at RMBR, because all the action is down in the southern isles of Singapore! The comprehensive marine biodiversity survey of Singapore kicked off on Monday 20 May, and will continue through to … Continue reading

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Kwek Yan featured in Straits Times and Today

Plant Systematics Lab member Chong Kwek Yan presented the results of his doctoral research project earlier this month and was featured the Straits Times and Today last Saurday! Text to ST article Natural greenery ‘key to diverse wildlife’ – Grace … Continue reading

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More sightings of wild otters in S’pore

More sightings of wild otters in S’pore  by David Ee Resurgence may be due to land development in Johor: Researchers LESS than 20 years ago, the Singapore Zoo may have been the only place here where you could see these playful … Continue reading

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Alumnus features green consciousness

Professors Leo Tan, Peter Ng and Chou Loke Ming are amongst the many academics  featured in the April Issue of Alumnus, highlighting the effort made in ensuring environmental sustainability in NUS. They share their personal philosophies and reflections on the journey of … Continue reading

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Our new home – under construction!

This is the view from CREATE at Utown, just across AYE.

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Dr Francis Seow discusses his love for stick insects in Berita Minggu

Translation of Berita Harian article on Dr Francis Seow (7 April 2013) by Martyn Low.   STICK AND LEAF INSECTS Because of a deep interest, a colorectal specialist is willing to frequently enter forests to look for his favourite insects By FARID … Continue reading

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Spotlight on birdwatching in Singapore!

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Celebrate Earth Day at the launch of “The Diversity of Life on Earth”

Join author Sylvain Richer de Forges and guest speaker Professor Peter Ng for this timely book launch of “The Diversity of Life on Earth: from Heritage to Extinction”, as we celebrate International Mother Earth Day. Overall this book aims to address the dramatic issue … Continue reading

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This could be Singapore’s first World Heritage Site

Text to ST article This could be Singapore’s first World Heritage Site Tan Dawn Wei SINGAPORE is making a pitch for its first Unesco World Heritage Site – the 154-year-old Botanic Gardens. It has sent its initial application for the coveted status … Continue reading

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So long and see you soon!

Its been a hectic last month for the museum and the curtains have finally fallen over the public gallery. As a last swan song, the museum threw its doors open from 18 to 22 March during the Last Hurrah! Presented … Continue reading

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