TOKYO, Nov 5, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that it opens Hitachi Origin Park (“Origin Park”) in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture (north of Tokyo), Japan, the company’s birthplace. Origin Park is a corporate museum that introduces the company’s mission and the history of its business and social... » read more
SINGAPORE – How the environment is portrayed in Singapore’s history textbooks should be relooked to give students a more comprehensive understanding about sustainability, two researchers say. In a recent study, the Yale-NUS College researchers found that history books here often focus on Singapore’s developmental history, with little mention about the trade-offs the country had to... » read more
SINGAPORE – It might be a deeply personal issue for some, and others might even be offended when asked. But knowing about a rape victim’s sexual history is important in rape investigations, said the police and criminal lawyers. Not only does it help in analysing forensic medical examinations, but it also helps investigating officers pose... » read more
Explore the natural heritage of Singapore through the National Library Board’s (NLB) range of interactive exhibitions across the island. From now till 26 September, discover the hidden beauties of our past. To keep your family extra safe, check the crowd levels of the respective libraries before visiting any exhibits at https://www.nlb.gov.sg/visitors. These three exhibits capture our relationship with Mother Nature. ... » read more
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM (REUTERS, AFP) – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday (Aug 29) without racing even a single lap, as half-points were awarded for only the sixth time in Formula One history. After some three hours of waiting for the rain to subside, the race started from the pit... » read more
One boy was found dead in a school. Another, with a history of mental health issues, has been remanded in prison. These tragic events two weeks ago have raised the nation’s awareness of mental illness in the young. They have also made me reflect on my work as a child psychiatrist for 20 years. For... » read more
SINGAPORE – Exposing children to as much nature as possible from a young age can help interest them in climate change, said National Library Board (NLB) Exhibitions Co-Curator Georgina Wong at an askST @ NLB discussion on Friday (June 25). Hosted by The Straits Times Science and Environment Correspondent Audrey Tan, the discussion – When Nature Speaks... » read more