On the wave to fusion energy
The power plants of tomorrow could tap into fusion energy, as scientists gain insight into how to control the reactions and suppress turbulence.
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Single cell maps unveil Asia’s immune diversity
A groundbreaking multinational atlas of the body’s frontline defenders reveals hidden variations that could enhance precision health efforts worldwide.
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Seeing the unknown
A consistent rulebook of prompts could be the key to advancing artificial intelligence models, enhancing their image classification performance even when dealing with unknown objects.
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Broad new hope for late-stage IV cancer
Clinical trial results show a new antibody drug with an unconventional approach improves survival for patients with various aggressive cancers.
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Rippling new colours from quantum emitters
A new method of electrically controlling light emissions from nanoscale light sources opens new possibilities for quantum photonic devices.
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Features
From code to cure
18 Sep 2025SINGA scholar Senuri De Silva merges computational biology with translational science to unlock protein-level insights into the mechanisms of disease.
Making living medicines
12 Sep 2025Combining biology and analytical chemistry, Yu Hui Kang is developing cell infusions to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Whole in one
8 Sep 2025Integrating molecular insights from several omics profiling approaches, A*STAR research initiatives are deepening our understanding of human physiology and unearthing new diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities.
Powering the changemakers
24 Jul 2025This year, the National Research Foundation Singapore is empowering three A*STAR researchers to push the boundaries of science.
Highlights
Energy
On the wave to fusion energy
7 Nov 2025The power plants of tomorrow could tap into fusion energy, as scientists gain insight into how to control the reactions and suppress turbulence.
Genomics
Single cell maps unveil Asia’s immune diversity
5 Nov 2025A groundbreaking multinational atlas of the body’s frontline defenders reveals hidden variations that could enhance precision health efforts worldwide.
Artificial Intelligence
Seeing the unknown
3 Nov 2025A consistent rulebook of prompts could be the key to advancing artificial intelligence models, enhancing their image classification performance even when dealing with unknown objects.
Immunology
Broad new hope for late-stage IV cancer
30 Oct 2025Clinical trial results show a new antibody drug with an unconventional approach improves survival for patients with various aggressive cancers.
Optics And Photonics
Rippling new colours from quantum emitters
28 Oct 2025A new method of electrically controlling light emissions from nanoscale light sources opens new possibilities for quantum photonic devices.
Vaccines
Mucus impossible: Giving nasal vaccines a new ride
24 Oct 2025A new ‘liquid lipid’ approach that penetrates the nose’s mucus barrier could lead to needle-free, nasal spray-based mRNA vaccines.
Materials Science
Shaping strength with thinner composites
22 Oct 2025A new computer modelling approach lends a hand with designing lighter, sturdier aircraft components from next-generation composite materials.
Neuroscience
How pre-baby jitters shape high-strung kids
20 Oct 2025Maternal stress even before pregnancy can alter a child’s developing brain in a key region for reward processing, a years-long study reveals.
LANGUAGE MODELS
A tireless friend in dementia care
16 Oct 2025An AI-driven conversational assistant aims to bring new forms of companionship and emotional support to people living with cognitive decline.
Genetics
Bringing NATURA light to drug discovery
14 Oct 2025A new chemical testing platform harnesses colour- and light-producing genes from wildlife to speed the search for promising RNA-based therapeutics.
