Feature Stories
Updates every hour. Last Updated: 28-Oct-2026 11:16 ET (28-Oct-2026 15:16 GMT/UTC)
29-May-2026
AI and the cityscape: Finding a compromise
Singapore Management University
SMU Research Fellow Prerona Das embarks on her next study, on the incongruency of AI and nature in an urban sprawl like Singapore.
29-May-2026
Musim Mas Workshop brings global experts together on biomass and sustainability
National University of Singapore College of Design and EngineeringHosted at NUS CDE, the workshop brought together researchers across disciplines and borders to explore sustainable biomass solutions.
29-May-2026
Ecosperity panel spotlights collaboration on low-carbon materials in the built environment
National University of Singapore College of Design and EngineeringLeaders from academia, industry and sustainability advocacy examined how stronger alignment can support the adoption of low-carbon materials across the region.
28-May-2026
The lowdown on high blood pressure: what the Hispanic community needs to know
American Heart Association
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” and it is a disproportionate challenge facing Hispanic and Latino communities. Among Hispanic and Latino adults, more than half of the men and more than a third of the women are living with high blood pressure. To help them learn more about managing this risk factor, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, is sharing vital information and awareness on how to keep blood pressure in check — starting with simple lifestyle changes.
28-May-2026
High blood pressure: essential information for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander health
American Heart Association
High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke in the U.S., disproportionately affecting Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities — and yet many people don’t even know it they have it. That is why the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, is sharing tips and information on how to how to keep your blood pressure in check — starting with simple lifestyle changes.
28-May-2026
The lowdown on high blood pressure: what you need to know
American Heart Association
High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is why the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, is sharing tips and information on how to how to keep your blood pressure in check — starting with simple lifestyle changes.
28-May-2026
Understanding high blood pressure: key facts for Black communities
American Heart Association
High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is why the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, is sharing tips and information on how to how to keep your blood pressure in check — starting with simple lifestyle changes.
28-May-2026
FIU advances hurricane and resilience research as Atlantic season begins
Florida International University
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Florida International University (FIU) researchers continue to generate the science and engineering insights that inform forecasting, strengthen infrastructure and improve community resilience. Their work spans hurricane behavior, forecasting and environmental impacts, El Niño patterns, storm surge, flooding, infrastructure performance, public health and disaster response.
28-May-2026
Q&A: The Pentagon’s new UFO files in the age of drones and AI
Penn State
The U.S. Department of Defense released new batches of never-before-seen UFO files, including photos and video, on May 8 and 22. Greg Eghigian, professor of history and bioethics at Penn State and author of “After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon,” unpacked the releases and what historians and UFO enthusiasts can take away from the recently declassified information in the following Q&A.