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Military stealth coating sold as cheap house paint? China might do it

Radar-absorbing materials have long been associated with stealth fighters, cruise missiles and other high-end military platforms for which performance often comes at a high cost. But in China, some stealth coatings could be moving into…

Global Economy Briefing — June 16, 2026

A calmer week ended on a high note as SpaceX completed the largest stock market debut in history, jumping nearly 20%, and US consumer confidence rebounded sharply from a record low. The post Global Economy Briefing — June 16, 2026 appeared…

Scientists identify 166,000 sq km of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis

AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists

Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data The rise of AI and digitisation could be a turning point in the “race against extinction” faced by botanists trying to identify and save…

The bat that weighs the same as a teaspoon of salt – and the biologist who rediscovered it

The short-tailed roundleaf bat was feared extinct until scientist Iroro Tanshi found one in Afi sanctuary in Nigeria, and set out to protect the only confirmed roosting colony Just after sunrise, a cacophony of whoops and chatter can be…

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said. The…

Scientists found some coral reefs can survive climate change

About 166,000sq km of coral reefs across 71 countries have capacity to either withstand or recover from the effects of global warming.

CNA is Singapore's most trusted, widely used news source: Reuters Institute report

The 15th edition of the global report also highlights Mediacorp's position in the local media ecosystem, with its brands securing four of the top five spots in public trust.

How flavors, social media draw Filipino youth to vaping

For years, researchers have warned that flavors, attractive packaging and youth-oriented designs could make tobacco and nicotine products more appealing to young people. Now, Filipino youth are offering a firsthand account of how those…

Roadside trading thrives as shops remain locked in FCT markets

Across several satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), modern market structures with rows of locked shops remain largely underutilised. In contrast, crowded roadside stalls and makeshift trading points continue to thrive…

Scientists drill into Spain's only meteorite crater for clues to Mars

Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists understand Mars.

Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes

Mosquitoes have recently been detected in greater number across France and elsewhere.