Commentary: Why do university classes start so early if it is bad for sleep and learning?
Adolescents and young adults are biologically programmed to go to bed later, so even the most self-disciplined student will struggle to go to bed in time for an early morning…
Commentary: ‘How do I prove my innocence?’ Casting students as would-be cheaters eager to exploit AI tools is disheartening
ChatGPT’s arrival has created the perfect storm to foster distrust between educators and students, says NUS undergraduate student Lim Le Ming.Read More
Criticism of SIA food fuelled by unmet expectations over ‘world class’ branding, travellers say
Singapore Airlines says it is bringing back appetisers for economy class meals on medium- and long-haul flights and bread rolls on shorter flights.Read More
US approves $385m sale of NASAMS air defence system to Ukraine
May 25, 2023 5:29 AM Kyiv is seeking to boost protection against Russian missile strikes. Read More
Canada and Saudi Arabia normalise diplomatic relations after 2018 split
May 25, 2023 5:08 AM A tweet from Canada’s embassy in Riyadh about women’s rights activists angered Saudi Arabia in 2018. Read More
China-sponsored cyber actor targeting critical US infrastructure, says NSA
May 25, 2023 4:41 AM It said other countries in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance have issued similar advisories. Read More
Ron DeSantis enters 2024 race, teeing up bitter face-off with Trump
May 25, 2023 4:11 AM He files papers to launch his 2024 presidential campaign ahead of Twitter livestream with billionaire Elon Musk. Read More
Leader of cross-border raid warns Russia to expect more incursions
May 25, 2023 1:40 AM He spoke to reporters on the Ukrainian side of the border with Russia. Read More
Paralysed Dutch man walks again via thought-controlled implants
May 25, 2023 12:17 AM Two implants have restored communication between his brain and spinal cord. Read More
EU, Google to develop voluntary AI pact ahead of new AI rules, EU’s Breton says
May 24, 2023 11:04 PM He also urged the EU to finalise details of the EC’s proposed AI rules before the end of the year. Read More