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Swimming in the Sea of Mindfulness — A Wave of Positive Psychology
As we approach the mid-semester mark, many of us are probably already feeling the crunch-time pressure. Mindfulness and positive psychology may help us better understand and handle this stress. Alison introduces a new field in psychology that takes a starkly different approach than the traditional problem-centric focus.
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Big Data
Companies have been pouring in big amounts of money into this recent buzzword known as big data. Big data, as the term suggests is big, it is huge, and we find out how, much like a college student struggling with deadlines, systems make sense of all of it. Jensen Goh tells us more.
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The Formula in Formula 1
With the Singapore Grand Prix happening this weekend, many of us would be watching the spectacle live or on our TVs. Behind the speed is a careful set of rules and regulations that dictates the performance of the vehicles. Zhimin explores how these rules shape the sport and how it affects consumer automobile buyers.
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Moore’s Law 50th Birthday: What is a Transistor?
“The number of transistors that can be fitted onto an integrated circuit will double every 24 months.” On the 50th anniversary of the Moore’s Law, Zhimin Sim revisits this often quoted adage and attempts to explain briefly what this transistor is and how it helps our computers.
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It’s not (just) about the Hair – Shunji Matsuo Modelling Experience
The Shunji Matsuo Tembusu Show earlier this month more than impressed (and surprised) as fellows and students were transformed by the master himself and his team. Andrea tells us more about what happened in the six hours of preparation prior to the show, and reflects on her modelling experience.
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Tomomi has Gained a Level! ATK +50
Wondered what some of our Tembusians were up to during the summer break? This week, Tomomi Hikawa shares with us her experience as an intern in a game developer’s world.