2021 stories

Transforming the Future of Rail

Discover how an LTA engineer uses data and drones to keep Singapore's MRT reliable and safe for commuters.

Tech at Play - Rolling Out Innovations at Jurong Lake Gardens

Discover how technology and nature work together at Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore's first heartland national garden.

Shoring Up Sustainability - Reshaping the Coastline of Pulau Tekong

Discover how Singapore is reshaping its coastline using polders — a sustainable, sand-saving method of land reclamation that could future-proof the nation's shores.

Smart Homes - How Technology is Changing Your HDB Estate

Discover how HDB's Smart Hub is making housing estates more liveable and efficient. Read about the technology and the people behind it.

Safety on Your Plate – Ensuring Food Safety in Singapore

Discover how SFA scientists work to keep Singapore's food supply safe. Learn about the tools, challenges, and real-world events that drive this vital mission.

Revolutionising the Future of Nutrition

Discover how A*STAR scientist Dr Chen Xixian uses bioengineering to produce nutrients more sustainably, supporting Singapore's goal to meet 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030.

Waste Not, Want Not - Engineering a Cleaner Future

Discover how an NEA engineer is using technology and innovation to drive recycling and waste management in Singapore.

Mapping the Smart Future with 3D Data

Discover how SLA's 3D mapping data supports city planning, flood management, and Singapore's Smart Nation vision.

Man on a Mission – Engineering Singapore’s Frontline Fight

Meet Samuel Seah, a lead engineer at HTX who builds smart vehicles and tools to keep Singapore's frontline officers safe and effective.

A Greener Singapore, One Building at a Time

Discover how BCA engineer Lee Si Min is making low-energy buildings the norm in Singapore, and explore a career that helps build a greener future.

Marvellous Singapore: Infinite Possibilities at your Fingertips

Discover how URA's ePlanner platform puts Singapore's planning data at urban planners' fingertips. Read about the tech behind it and the people who built it.