Batteries made to last 17 March 2015 An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices
How cells remember infections 17 March 2015 Shp1 protein helps immune system develop its long-term memory
Uncovering a reaction’s secrets 17 March 2015 A theoretical and experimental study could lead to improved catalysts for producing hydrogen fuel from waste biomass
Nano packages for anti-cancer drug delivery 17 March 2015 Drugs delivered by nanoparticles can simultaneously attack cancer cells and cancer stem cells
Master strokes lead to high-precision, long-range actuators 3 March 2015 The flexure-based linear actuator invented at A*STAR has been recognized as one of the 100 most-significant technologies commercialized in 2014
Oil palm offers cheap biofuels and bioplastics 3 March 2015 A cost-effective method uses fungi to convert palm oil waste to green products
Increased pressure creates a happy union 3 March 2015 Cheap, environmentally friendly solar cells are produced by minimizing disruptive surface layers
Avoiding the cracks 3 March 2015 A laser-assisted fabrication process enables the processing of heat-resistant and crack-free materials
Teamwork uncovers genetic risk factors 3 March 2015 Over 100 locations on the human genome associated with the risk of developing schizophrenia are identified in an international study
Shaken, not stirred, is best for cancer imaging 3 March 2015 Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products
A key player in embryo formation 3 March 2015 A protein originally identified as a tumor suppressor also helps establish body patterns in developing embryos
Three-dimensional opto-electric integration 17 February 2015 Depositing different materials on top of bulk silicon wafers enables three-dimensional opto-electric integration
Making a mark on mitochondria 17 February 2015 A fluorescent probe for labeling mitochondria helps scientists study fat-burning brown adipose tissue