September 2026
CBO Reports Iran War Costs Reach $38 Billion by July
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the cost of the Iran War has reached $38 billion as of July. This financial burden is significant…
Innovative Use of Magnetic Pulses to Enhance Immune Response Against Breast Cancer
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed a method using pulsed electromagnetic fields to reprogram immune cells to combat breast cancer. This innovative…
U.S. Airman Shares Dramatic Rescue After Being Shot Down in Iran
An airman who was shot down in Iran recounts his dramatic rescue experience. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as…
Iran and Gulf Nations Hold Strait of Hormuz Talks Excluding the US
Iran is engaging in discussions with Gulf countries regarding a deal related to the Strait of Hormuz, notably excluding the United States from these talks.…
Who is the Highest-Paid Political Leader in the World and How Much Does the President of Iran Earn?
The article discusses the recent salary increase of Singapore's Prime Minister, highlighting the contrast with the opaque salary structures of political leaders in Iran. The…
New Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Compound Identified Against Enteroviruses
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have discovered a broad-spectrum antiviral compound effective against enteroviruses, including EV-D68, which is associated with severe respiratory illnesses.…
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
Oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel due to escalating tensions between U.S. and Iranian forces, raising concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. This marks a…
Discovery of First PLP-dependent Enzyme Influencing Bacterial Protein Production
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology and various international collaborators have discovered a new enzyme, aminovaleramididine synthetase (AvaS), which plays a role…
Singapore Reveals Iran-Backed Militia Chief's Past Attempt to Enter Country Amid Antisemitic Plot
Singapore has revealed that a chief of an Iran-backed militia, who was involved in plotting antisemitic attacks, had previously sought entry into the country. This…
Oil Prices Exceed $100 a Barrel Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The intensification of clashes is contributing to market instability…
Discovery of Mechanism for Blood Cells to Release Key Signaling Lipid S1P
Scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified the mechanism by which blood cells release sphingosine-1-phosphate…
Microscopic Peptide Droplets Show Promise in Reducing Colorectal Tumor Growth
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have developed peptide droplets that significantly reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice. This advancement in cancer treatment could have…
Oil Prices Surge Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
Oil prices have increased significantly due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, marking the largest weekly gain since mid-July. The renewed hostilities are…
Iran Responds to US Strikes, Ignoring Trump's Threats of Severe Retaliation
Iran has launched a retaliatory strike in response to recent US military actions, disregarding President Trump's warning of potential severe consequences. This escalation involves both…
Short mitochondrial protein STMP1 may protect aging hearts from inflammation and failure
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have identified a short protein, STMP1, that may protect the aging heart from inflammation and failure. This discovery…