Astronomers have discovered mysterious circles in the cosmos using a new massive radio telescope in Western Australia. It was so surprising that initially they called it "WTF?", but later renamed them more soberly as Odd Radio Circles (ORCs).
In this BBC interview, astronomer Ray Norris’s excitement is palpable and infectious. These unusual objects cannot be explained by current theories, but he hopes this unexpected discovery will open up a whole new understanding of our universe and how it works.
Whether it’s discovering mysterious radio emissions or developing vaccines against COVID-19, science is exciting and important. The scientific mindset – exploring the world and understanding it rationally and empirically – is crucial to Singapore. This is true not just in R&D work, but more fundamentally to the ethos of our whole society.
I chaired the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC) meeting last night. Our continued investments in R&D will sustain our competitiveness and bolster our status as a tech and innovation hub. We discussed and settled our five-year RIE2025 plan. With the profound uncertainties ahead, RIE2025 will be a crucial differentiator in refreshing our economic strategy, and securing our future for a post-COVID world.
You can read more about RIE2025 here: https://go.gov.sg/nrfrie2025
– LHL
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