Cities, as engines of economies, sites of diversities and centers of innovation, accommodate more people today than at any point in history. What makes cities work and how do multibillion-dollar grand projects, like those initiated by hosting the Olympic Games, affect the rhythms of a city? We find out from architect, urban planner and programme leader of Future Cities Laboratory Professor Kees Christiaanse. 

<p>Cities, as engines of economies, sites of diversities and centers of innovation, accommodate more people today than at any point in history. What makes cities work and how do multibillion-dollar grand projects, like those initiated by hosting the Olympic Games, affect the rhythms of a city? We find out from architect, urban planner and programme leader of Future Cities Laboratory Professor Kees Christiaanse.&nbsp;</p>

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

Health & Living

The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

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