Piecing the cracks together
31 May 2021A hybrid approach combining deep learning with Bayesian inference has enabled more accurate, efficient and automatic crack detection.
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If floors could talk
27 May 2021Floor mats equipped with deep learning could take us one step closer to truly smart homes.
Reaping the fruits of nanotechnology
25 May 2021Nanosensors embedded in plants could allow farmers to ‘talk’ to their crops and gather valuable data for better yields, says Min Hao Wong.
Picking peptides for COVID tests
21 May 2021Four newly discovered SARS-CoV-2 peptides not only promise to make COVID-19 tests cheaper and more specific, but may also reveal disease severity.
A new angle on 3D-printed metal
18 May 2021Artificial neural networks are now being used to make 3D-printed metal structures more accurately—and stronger—than ever before.
How SARS-CoV-2 gets a bacterial boost
17 May 2021In a classic case of double trouble, the binding of SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein to bacterial lipopolysaccharide supercharges inflammation in COVID-19 patients.
An enzyme’s molecular structure and mechanism unveiled
14 May 2021The detailed structure of a testosterone-regulating enzyme is helping researchers to design better drugs for diseases such as prostate cancer.
Sharper sound classification with less data
11 May 2021A generative adversarial network has been used to develop audio classification technologies that require much less training data.
Tracing the path between hunger and pain
9 May 2021Researchers have identified a pain pathway that suppresses hunger, opening the door to understanding how pain quells other competing behaviors.
Basic research for breakthrough solutions
7 May 2021By addressing technological and societal needs while advancing basic research, scientists can make a profound impact on Singapore and beyond, says A*STAR Deputy Chief Executive (Research), Andy Hor.
Eat heartily with Asian oils
5 May 2021Asian oil blends rich in healthy fats and phytonutrients are as good as—or even better than—olive oil for the heart.
Polymers breathe new life into antibiotics
3 May 2021When combined with low doses of antibiotics, this biodegradable polymer can reduce or even reverse antimicrobial resistance.
How civil are Singaporeans?
30 April 2021Using newly-developed tools, researchers discover that age and social anxiety are amongst the unique determinants of civility in Singapore.
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