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Uncertainty has replaced confidence as economic reality bites science in the city-state and scientists find that their research funds now come with strings attached. Nobody should cry for Singapore's scientists, who don't expect sympathy. They have been living large and will continue, if they can prove themselves, to be paid... 

Julian Assange Washington - The founder of Wikileaks says that angry reactions to his release of tens of thousands of US military documents on the Afghan war show the whistleblower website is succeeding in its mission. Julian Assange, 39, an Australian former hacker and computer programmer, told the Guardian newspaper: "If journalism... 

Singapore's water polo team at the 2010 Asian Games are raising eyebrows here thanks to their custom-made swimming trunks which feature the Singapore flag's crescent moon and stars near the groin area. It is courting controversy now as the self-designed trunks feature the Singapore flag displayed prominently on the front. Previously,...