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SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Have you ever wondered about the science behind our everyday lives, or dreamt of exploring outer space? Science is all around us, and a trip to Science Centre Singapore offers the perfect mix of fun and learning.

Renowned as one of the best science-themed attractions globally, Science Centre Singapore promises engaging experiences and fascinating discoveries that cater not just to kids but to guests of all ages! There are so many photo-opportunities for youths too! Here are some exciting experiences you should not miss out on.

Are you ready to have your mind stretched while having fun?

 

Offering a variety of interactive exhibits that make learning science an exciting adventure, Science Centre Singapore is the perfect destination for guests of all ages.

 

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Quirky and interesting experiences at Science Centre Singapore

1. Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze

Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze is a captivating maze of mirrors and infinite reflections. Guests can navigate through the life-sized labyrinth to help Professor Crackitt find his lost pet parrot, Wattnot.

The maze’s identical corridors create an endless loop of disorienting hallways, challenging your sense of direction. Along the way, you get to marvel at the Professor’s quirky inventions, like the Dynamic Chromatology Shadow Splitter, where you can create colourful shadows by blocking different lights. And don’t forget to capture your memories with stunning photos!

2. Phobia²: The Science of Fear

From public speaking to scary clowns or even being buried alive, fears come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re ready to square up to your fears, then Phobia²: The Science of Fear is the place to be! This award-winning exhibition delves into the cultural, psychological, and physiological aspects of fear, revealing its impact on daily life.

Here, you can take on daring challenges like sleeping in a coffin or building confidence by speaking to a virtual audience and embark on a journey to understand fear and yourself better.

3. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE

Attention, space enthusiasts! Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, a world-renowned exhibition, is currently running at Science Centre Singapore — its first stop in Southeast Asia. As the largest immersive space exploration experience inspired by NASA missions, this extraordinary exhibit uses VR technology to transport you into the wonders of space.

Find yourself 400 kilometres above Earth, sharing exclusive moments with astronauts aboard the International Space Station in VR. From breathtaking views of our planet to never-before-seen footage of Earth captured from space, this VR adventure promises a truly out-of-this-world experience! How cool does that sound?

Note: Exhibit only available until 23 March 2025.

4. The Mind’s Eye

Think out of the box. The mind is tricky — sometimes, what we see is not what appears! At The Mind’s Eye, you’ll discover the magic of illusion and the power of perception through a series of mind-bending exhibits. More than that, you can also take goofy pictures for the ‘gram!

At The Unexpected Dinner exhibit, you can poke your head through a hole to experience an incredible illusion created by cleverly placed mirrors, making your body seemingly disappear. Meanwhile, the Giant Chair invites you to peek through a special peephole, aligning its seemingly disjointed parts into a complete chair. With photo subjects, this visual trick becomes even more fascinating, offering a playful insight into how our brain tends to simplify what we see.

5. Know Your Poo

Know Your Poo is one of the quirkiest exhibitions at the Science Centre Singapore. Step into the Cheeky Fart Chamber to uncover the science behind why we fart and what causes the smell; or test your knowledge in How Well Do You Poo?, where you’ll explore what influences bowel movements and compare yours to the Bristol Stool Chart — a tool doctors use to describe digestion health.

For guests interested in the cultural evolution of everyday life, get a glimpse of what toilets in Singapore looked like 60 years ago, and learn the importance of good habits, such as knowing what and what not to flush down the toilet, to contribute to a better society.

6. Savage Garden

Enter the Savage Garden to uncover fun facts about carnivorous plants, from their fascinating abilities to their unique eating habits.

Check out our Plant Theatre, where our friendly carnivorous plant characters come to life with singing, dancing, and raving about their favourite food! Explore the stunning Paludarium Tank, home to a vibrant collection of live carnivorous plants. Don’t forget to capture unforgettable moments in this interactive and photo-worthy exhibition—perfect for curious minds and nature enthusiasts alike!

7. Laser Maze

Ever imagined yourself as a ninja, overcoming all obstacles? The Laser Maze Experience at the Science Centre Singapore offers three thrilling exhibits that put your agility, strategy, and reflexes to the test!

In Entrapment, you’ll have to strategise and navigate through an ever-changing laser maze. Beam Buster on the other hand tests your energy, where you dive and dash to break as many laser beams as possible before time runs out. Finally, unleash your inner ninja as you manoeuvre through a dense maze of over 50 lasers in the Laser Maze Challenge, avoiding every beam with skill and agility. It’s an adrenaline-filled adventure for all ages!

8. E.S.C. – ESCAPE @ SCIENCE CENTRE

Searching for more thrilling, fun-filled activities to do with friends? Put your skills to the test uncovering unique storylines and STEM-themed puzzles with Escape @ Science Centre, offering immersive experiences from ball-filled enclosures to quaking floors.

Choose among three adrenaline-pumping concepts: survive a climate apocalypse as the last humans alive in Museum of Humankind , find your way out of the glitchy Shangri-La metaverse, or venture into the facility of Dr.X to rescue your missing friend. No matter which room you pick, you are always bound for an unforgettable challenge and photo-worthy ops! The real question is, are you up to the task?

9. Energy Titans Show

In addition to the interactive exhibitions, Science Centre Singapore also hosts captivating live shows. The Energy Titans Show is an electrifying live demonstration that showcases humanity’s discovery and use of electrical energy through the magnificent Tesla Coils.

From witnessing spectacular lightning arcs that create music to participating in a Faraday cage challenge, this 15-minute show is filled with high-energy demonstrations. But note that this show is not for the faint of heart! Caution is advised for those with pacemakers, and who are sensitive to flashing lights, or loud noises.

10. Fire Tornado Show

Another engaging performance that appeals to everyone is the Fire Tornado Show. As cool as its name, it offers an exciting spectacle where a fire tornado is recreated in a specially designed chamber. Watch as towering flames spin in a powerful vortex, reaching temperatures over 600°C.

This mesmerising demonstration lasts around 15 minutes and brings the intense force of nature right before your eyes. For kids and adults seeking excitement and awe, this show is not to be missed!

There you have it — some of the exhibits and shows at Science Centre Singapore catered to guests of all ages! Which of these exhibits sparks your interest the most? Start planning your visit to Science Centre Singapore and be prepared for an exciting and thought-provoking journey.

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About Science Centre Singapore 

Science Centre Singapore, a non-formal educational institution and leading regional Science Centre, along with its group of attractions, brings out the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through its unique blend of exhibitions, educational programmes and events. A custodian of creativity and innovation, Science Centre Singapore has captured the evolution of scientific developments for nearly four decades. 

The Centre and its partners have played a pivotal role in transforming the way students and the public interact with and learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Since 1977, the Centre has welcomed over 30 million visitors and inspired them with more than 1,000 exhibits spread across 14 exhibition galleries and outdoor exhibition spaces. 

The Centre’s group of attractions include Omni-Theatre, Snow City and KidsSTOP™. The Omni-Theatre is an immersive dual-technology edutainment destination fitted with Southeast Asia’s largest seamless dome screen and featuring the latest and brightest 8k digital fulldome system in the world. Snow City is Singapore’s only permanent indoor snow centre offering an Arctic inspired experience at Singapore’s first ice gallery and snow chamber. KidsSTOP™ – Where every child gets to Imagine, Experience, Discover and Dream – is Singapore’s first children’s science centre offering an enriching experience through purposeful play for children aged 18 months to 8 years old. For more information, please visit www.science.edu.sg

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Global AI Leader and Enterprise Transformation Visionary Zeya Ottomone Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Integrow

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ATLANTA, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Integrow announced the appointment of Zeya Ottomone as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it accelerates its vision to become a global leader in Agentic AI-powered enterprise software and business transformation.

Integrow announced the appointment of Zeya Ottomone as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it accelerates its vision to become a global leader in Agentic AI-powered enterprise software and business transformation.

With more than three decades of executive leadership spanning Fortune 500 enterprises, global technology organizations, and enterprise software innovation, Ottomone joins Integrow at a defining moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence.

Widely recognized for helping organizations modernize operations, simplify complex business ecosystems, and deliver measurable transformation outcomes, Ottomone has led some of the industry’s largest enterprise modernization initiatives across ERP, CRM, workforce management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation. His appointment signals Integrow’s commitment to redefining how enterprises execute strategy in the era of autonomous AI.

“Artificial Intelligence is no longer about automation alone, it’s about empowering organizations to execute faster, make smarter decisions, and fundamentally rethink how work gets done,” said Zeya Ottomone, Chief Executive Officer of Integrow. “We’re entering the Agentic Era, where intelligent AI agents become trusted digital teammates capable of planning, reasoning, collaborating and executing alongside people. At Integrow, we’re building the enterprise platform that makes that future practical, secure and measurable for every organization.”

Ottomone is internationally recognized as a leader in enterprise technology, SaaS transformation, digital modernization and AI-enabled business strategy. Throughout his career he has held executive leadership and C-level positions with ABB, Honeywell, AmerisourceBergen, Cable & Wireless, Chicago Tribune and Rimini Street, leading global organizations through large-scale transformation initiatives across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. His expertise spans enterprise applications, Salesforce ecosystems, ServiceNow, ERP modernization, customer experience, intelligent operations, data strategy, and the emerging field of Agentic AI.

Before joining Integrow, Ottomone led global SaaS Centers of Excellence focused on enterprise transformation, helping organizations modernize critical business operations while reducing technology complexity and accelerating innovation. A certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and recognized executive advisor, Ottomone has consistently delivered operational excellence by combining strategic leadership with emerging technologies to create sustainable business value.

His appointment also coincides with the upcoming publication of his new book, Empowered to Execute in the Agentic Era, which explores how organizations can bridge the gap between strategy and execution by leveraging AI, empowering people, and building intelligent enterprises capable of continuous innovation. The book reflects many of the same principles that will guide Integrow’s next phase of growth: human-centered AI, intelligent automation, operational excellence, and measurable business outcomes.

Under Ottomone’s leadership, Integrow will accelerate investment across:

Agentic AIEnterprise AI PlatformsIntelligent ERPAI-powered CRMHuman Capital ManagementIT Service ManagementPredictive AnalyticsAutonomous WorkflowsEnterprise CopilotsIndustry-specific AI Solutions

The company’s vision is to deliver a unified enterprise platform where AI is embedded into every business process, enabling organizations to eliminate operational silos, automate decision-making, increase productivity, and create competitive advantage through intelligent execution. “Zeya represents exactly the type of visionary leader required for the next generation of enterprise software,” said Harvey Nicholson, Chair of Corporate Governance and Member of Integrow’s Board of Directors. “His global experience, deep understanding of enterprise technology, and forward-looking vision for Agentic AI position Integrow to become one of the industry’s most innovative AI-powered enterprise software companies.”

Wayne Gadson, Chair of Growth Strategy, added: “The future belongs to organizations that can execute strategy with intelligence, speed and confidence. Zeya has spent his career helping enterprises achieve exactly that. His appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Integrow, our customers and our partners worldwide.” As enterprises face mounting pressure to modernize operations, reduce costs, improve workforce productivity and harness the power of artificial intelligence, Integrow is uniquely positioned to help organizations transform through a single AI-powered enterprise platform that unifies finance, operations, customer engagement, workforce management, projects and service delivery.

“Our mission is simple,” Ottomone concluded. “We don’t believe AI should replace people. We believe AI should elevate people. The organizations that will define the next decade won’t simply adopt AI—they’ll empower every employee to execute better decisions every day. That’s the future Integrow is building.”

About Integrow

Integrow is a global enterprise software company delivering next-generation AI-powered business applications built on Salesforce. The platform unifies ERP, CRM, Human Capital Management, IT Service Management, Project Management, Field Service, Finance and Operations into a single intelligent ecosystem enhanced by Agentic AI.

By embedding artificial intelligence into every workflow, Integrow enables organizations to modernize operations, accelerate innovation, improve decision-making and execute strategy with confidence.

For more information, visit www.integrow.com.

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Media Team, Integrow, Inc., 1 855-333-4769, info@integrow.com, www.integrow.com 

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Lufax Announces Board and Management Changes

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SHANGHAI, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LU and HKEX: 6623), a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China, today announced changes to its board of directors and senior management, effective July 25, 2026.

Ms. Fangfang Cai (“Ms. Cai”), Mr. Shibang Guo (“Mr. Guo”) and Mr. Peifeng Li (“Mr. Li”) have resigned as non-executive directors of the Company and from their respective positions on the Board’s committees. Mr. Tongzhuan Xi (“Mr. Xi”) has resigned as an executive director, the chief financial officer and the authorised representative of the Company (“Authorised Representative”) under Rule 3.05 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Hong Kong Listing Rules”), with effect from July 25, 2026. Each of the four directors cited personal work arrangements as the reason for their resignation and confirmed there is no disagreement with the Board and no matter relating to their departure that needs to be brought to shareholders’ attention.

The Company has begun a search for a new chief financial officer. During the transition, the CFO’s duties will be temporarily assumed by the Company’s internal team to ensure continuity of the Company’s financial functions. Mr. Xiang Ji, an executive director and the Company’s chief executive officer, has been appointed as the Authorised Representative, the Company’s designated liaison with the Stock Exchange under the Hong Kong Listing Rules, in place of Mr. Xi, with effect from July 25, 2026.

The Board has appointed Mr. Wai Kin Chim (“Mr. Chim”) as an independent non-executive director for an initial three-year term commencing July 25, 2026.

Mr. Chim, aged 65, has over 40 years of experience in international banking and extensive board experience in Asia Pacific, having worked in Hong Kong, Singapore and Beijing. He specializes in risk management and internal control, with a strong emphasis on corporate governance, credit risk, market risk and capital management.

Mr. Chim served as a loan officer at Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong Branch, from October 1985 to August 1988. He was then employed by Bankers Trust Company, Hong Kong Branch, as a vice president of the Asia Credit Department from September 1988 to October 1996. He subsequently served as the managing director and the chief credit officer for Deutsche Bank AG, a company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker symbol DBK, for Asia Pacific (non-Japan Asia), from October 1996 to November 2006. He joined Bank of China Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange under stock code 3988, as the chief credit officer from March 2007 to March 2015.

Mr. Chim was an independent non-executive director of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited from October 2015 to October 2017. He served as an independent non-executive director of HDR Global Trading Limited, owner and operator of the BitMEX digital asset trading platform, from February 2021 to February 2022. Mr. Chim served as a non-executive director of China Chengtong Hong Kong Company Limited from July 2022 to June 2025. Mr. Chim is currently an independent non-executive director of OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, since November 2017; an independent non-executive director of Banco OCBC (Macau), S.A., since August 2023; an independent non-executive director of China Intellogis Technology Co., Ltd., since June 2024; and a director of Hong Kong Dance Company Limited since June 2026.

Mr. Chim obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1983 and an MBA degree from Indiana State University, USA, in 1985. He also graduated from the Senior Executive Program at Columbia University in 2000.

In connection with these changes, with effect from July 25, 2026, Ms. Cai will step down from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Mr. Koon Wing Ernest Ip has been appointed as a member to that committee. The Company’s Special Committee will comprise Mr. Dicky Peter Yip, Mr. Koon Wing Ernest Ip and Mr. Siu Hong Cheng, continuing under the chairmanship of Mr. Dicky Peter Yip, with effect from July 25, 2026.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Cai, Mr. Guo, Mr. Li and Mr. Xi for their service during the tenure of their office and warmly welcome Mr. Chim to the Board.

About Lufax

Lufax is a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China. The Company offers financing products designed principally to address the needs of small business owners. In doing so, the Company has established relationships with 85 financial institutions in China as funding partners, many of which have worked with the Company for over three years.

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Email: Investor_Relations@lu.com

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UMD Smith School Researchers Warn AI Security Lapses Highlight Urgent Need for Independent Oversight

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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A series of recent AI security lapses—including the OpenAI–Hugging Face breach—raises a fundamental question, say a pair of researchers at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business: Can tech companies safely govern the powerful AI systems they build, or is stronger outside oversight now essential?

In its incident report, OpenAI confirmed that one of its experimental AI agents exploited a weakness in its testing environment while working on a routine benchmark task. The system wasn’t instructed to behave maliciously; instead, its persistence turned a small design flaw into a real escape. Earlier tests showed similar behavior, including agents that learned to bypass security checks by manipulating authentication tokens.

This pattern echoes findings from Dean’s Professor of Information Systems Siva Viswanathan at the Smith School, who studies how large technology platforms enforce rules. His research on mobile app privacy—published in Management Science—examined Google’s rollout of Android 6.0, which gave users more control over what data apps could collect. Developers were granted a flexible window to update their apps. Many used that flexibility to delay compliance for months, continuing to gather user data until Google imposed consequences such as lower search rankings and reduced visibility in its app store.

Viswanathan’s takeaway: when companies rely on voluntary compliance, self‑interested actors often exploit the slack. Real accountability requires pairing flexibility with firm, enforceable penalties.

That lesson now reverberates across the AI sector. As companies race to build increasingly capable systems, Viswanathan says oversight must treat these AI systems as strategic actors and must include strong safeguards that can pause or reverse a system before harm occurs.

He notes that a separate study from Anthropic underscores the stakes. In controlled tests, even an AI system designed to monitor another AI inherited the same flaws it was supposed to catch. In some cases, the “judge” model failed to flag clear sabotage because it agreed with the agent’s goals, allowing dangerous behavior to pass without human review.

Balaji Padmanabhan, Dean’s Professor of Decisions, Operations and Information Technologies and director of the Smith School’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business, extends Viswanathan’s governance argument into the realm of autonomous AI agents, warning that the same structural weaknesses now carry far higher stakes.

“The fact that this breach occurred organically without the AI agent being asked to be malicious is itself notable. Imagine what someone who actually intends to do harm can do. It’s also not terribly reassuring that the same firms we depend on for AI infrastructure, who are facing these issues, are the ones assuring enterprises that their systems with guardrails are perfectly safe,” says Padmanabhan. “We have to wake up to the fact that we’ve created capabilities that let software become as powerful as we want it to be—and then some. It’s time we seriously ask what’s needed to create an infrastructure to play defense well.”

Across the independent studies, the pattern is consistent, says Viswanathan: Voluntary compliance fails when the governed actor is more capable than the regulator. And AI systems cannot be governed by trust or good intentions alone. Oversight must be preventive, independent and capable of stopping harmful behavior before it spreads.

About the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master’s, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.

Contact: Greg Muraski, gmuraski@umd.edu

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