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The Designer Ecosystems of Singapore

In future Singapore, Dr. Mei, a brilliant geneticist, crafts living ecosystems in the heart of the city, discovering a new harmony between nature and technology.

The Designer Ecosystems of Singapore

Singapore, a city of gardens and glass, shimmered with possibility. Dr. Mei, a young geneticist, gazed from her lab at the vast vertical forests rising above the skyline. She dreamed of more than buildings covered in green—she imagined living, breathing ecosystems tailored to each community’s needs. Her work combined science and imagination: she reprogrammed seeds to sprout glowing petals for city lights, bred vines that filtered polluted air, and even designed tiny pollinator drones that mimicked bees. But Mei’s favorite project was the Harmony Grove—a floating island in Marina Bay where every tree, flower, and insect played a role. One season, a mysterious blight threatened the Grove. The flowers wilted, and the city air felt heavy. Mei worked day and night, blending genes from orchids, mangroves, and wild butterflies. With the help of children from a nearby school, she collected samples, taught them about DNA, and together, they planted a new generation of resilient seeds. Within weeks, the Grove revived, brighter than ever. The island glowed softly at night, drawing crowds who marveled at dragonflies shimmering in rainbow colors and trees that sang in the wind. Mei realized that the best designer ecosystems were not just engineered—they were nurtured by everyone. She opened the Grove for all to share, and Singapore became not just a city in a garden, but a garden made by its people. Under the glow of new life, Mei smiled, knowing the future would blossom with a thousand living dreams.