Unlocking magnesium’s green power potential
A newly developed additive for magnesium-based batteries brings them a step forward as safer, high-performance alternatives to lithium-ion systems.
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Two weeks off for fatherhood gains
Two Singapore-based studies of young families reveal how paternity leave nurtures stronger family bonds and enhances early childhood development.
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Points for the work, not just the answer
By adding rewards for logical reasoning steps, a new training framework aims to make large language models more robust and reliable.
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The evolving living language of skin
A comprehensive study across different life stages unveils new insights into the roles of the skin microbiome and lipidome in impacting skin health.
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Tracking down cancer’s crumbs
A machine learning model called Fragle helps detect cancer and spot signs of relapse by quantifying DNA fragments in the blood.
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Features
Driving science to new horizons
19 Nov 2025In recognition of their research excellence, leadership and impact both locally and globally, ten leading A*STAR researchers have been awarded the A*STAR Distinguished Fellowship and Fellowships.
A lodestar for integrity
11 Nov 2025From biomedical research to generative AI models, scientific progress depends on strong ethical standards that maintain integrity, transparency and accountability.
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.
Highlights
Energy
Unlocking magnesium’s green power potential
9 Dec 2025A newly developed additive for magnesium-based batteries brings them a step forward as safer, high-performance alternatives to lithium-ion systems.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Two weeks off for fatherhood gains
5 Dec 2025Two Singapore-based studies of young families reveal how paternity leave nurtures stronger family bonds and enhances early childhood development.
LANGUAGE MODELS
Points for the work, not just the answer
3 Dec 2025By adding rewards for logical reasoning steps, a new training framework aims to make large language models more robust and reliable.
Skin
The evolving living language of skin
1 Dec 2025A comprehensive study across different life stages unveils new insights into the roles of the skin microbiome and lipidome in impacting skin health.
Cancer
Tracking down cancer’s crumbs
27 Nov 2025A machine learning model called Fragle helps detect cancer and spot signs of relapse by quantifying DNA fragments in the blood.
Energy
Tracing the source of greenwashed fuels
25 Nov 2025Advanced chemical fingerprinting tools and international standards offer new ways to verify how purported low-carbon fuels are produced.
Immunology
Neutrophils fill the gaps in skin defence
21 Nov 2025A deep dive into the skin barrier uncovers the critical role immune cells play in structural reinforcement and wound healing.
Materials Science
Washing surface defects away
17 Nov 2025A serendipitous encounter led researchers to discover a new method for fabricating a key crystal for nanophotonics applications.
Neuroscience
Obesity genes also speak for the growing brain
13 Nov 2025An early childhood study reveals that some genetic roots of obesity may also link to language-related neurodevelopment.
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.
