New polymer designs for beyond-5G telecommunications
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Dec-2025 09:11 ET (21-Dec-2025 14:11 GMT/UTC)
The demand for polymer-based dielectrics with a low dielectric constant and a low dissipation factor is rising, owing to the expansion of 5G and 6G telecommunications networks. However, polymer designs that satisfy both requirements have been difficult to realize. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a new family of ultralow dielectric loss polymers, presenting a new strategy for developing next-generation dielectrics that are suitable for future beyond-6G telecommunications.
When it comes to clean energy, solar and wind often dominate the headlines. But in the lush, river-rich landscapes of Southeast Asia, another renewable powerhouse is quietly making waves—hydropower. A major new study published on August 4, 2025, in Carbon Research proves that hydropower isn’t just a side player in the region’s energy mix—it’s a leading force in cutting carbon emissions, with the potential to reshape the future of sustainable development.
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NTU Singapore launches four new Master's programmes leveraging advancements in AI
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is launching four new master’s degree programmes in 2026 to prepare professionals for the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven future.
The programmes are:
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIMed),
• Master of Arts in Digital Humanities (MADH),
• Master of Science in Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (Enterprise AI), and
• Master of Science (Chinese Medicine).
AIMed will train healthcare professionals, engineers and technologists to apply AI responsibly in clinical settings; MADH, the first of its kind in Singapore, will connect digital tools with humanistic inquiry to address the cultural and ethical dimensions of digitalisation; Enterprise AI will produce “AI-savvy” professionals who can translate AI potential into enterprise value; and the MSc in Chinese Medicine will advance holistic healthcare by combining traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge with modern clinical and research practices.
These programmes are designed to tackle pressing challenges in healthcare, business, culture, and holistic medicine, while advancing Singapore’s priorities in cultivating a future-ready workforce, driving responsible AI adoption, and reinforcing the nation’s standing as a trusted global hub for innovation and integrative healthcare.