The Best of The Straits Times
6 most popular The Straits Times articles, as voted by our community.
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The Straits Times on Climate Crisis
Antarctic ice melt could disrupt the world’s oceans: Study
A collapse of the Antarctic overturning circulation could disrupt the world's weather and starve marine ecosystems of nutrients. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Monster iceberg released 'billions of tonnes' of fresh water into ocean
It raises questions for scientists over the impact on the marine ecosystem. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Straits Times on Outdoors
In Pictures: Professional base jumpers leap off the Kuala Lumpur Tower
The KL Tower International Jump Malaysia is an annual affair that draws daredevils from around the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Straits Times on Travel
On The Road: Wild, wild Western Australia with the family
KALBARRI AND SHARK BAY, AUSTRALIA - Peering over the precipice, I tune my ear to the sound of birdsong as the jade snake of the Murchison River winds its way through the gorge 100m below. Read more at…
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Robots that move goods from loading bays to shops among features at new Punggol neighbourhood centre
Visitors can use their phones to browse the offerings while shopkeepers can use robots to deliver their goods from loading bays. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Can smartphones replace professional cameras?
At The Straits Times, photojournalists continue to use professional digital cameras, but are increasingly using their phone cameras for a variety of reasons.
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