PHOTO: Samuel Lim's family Lim's first interview with the media appeared in The Sunday Times on Oct 21, 2012, when he was 13 and known as the boy who survived a horrific acid attack in June 1999.

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), formed by acid-catalyzed dehydration and in the Maillard reaction from reducing sugars, is found at high levels in numerous foods. It was shown to initiate colon ...

Freezer burn Moisture loss, or ice crystals evaporating from the surface area of a product, produces freezer burn — grainy, brownish spots where the tissues become dry and tough. These areas often ...

In emergencies involving oxygen deficiency or exposure to toxic gases, closed-circuit escape respirators (CCERs) provide prompt and reliable respiratory protection, enabling safe escape from hazardous ...