Spinning threads from sutures to circuits
3 June 2024Inspired by spider silk, researchers develop a new biocompatible wrapping film that can transform how medical implants interface with human tissues.
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Growing ‘brains’ put on a show
30 May 2024Lab-grown human brain tissue cultures incorporating immune cells offer never-before-seen insights into the complexity of embryonic brain development.
Magnesium batteries charge ahead
28 May 2024Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.
Jellyfish robot makes a big splash
24 May 2024A new transparent soft robot uses innovative materials to blend into underwater environments by mimicking the moon jellyfish’s movement and appearance.
The stuff of sustainability
22 May 2024Serving as atomic architects, A*STAR scholars Rebecca Khoo and Kang Rui Garrick Lim are designing novel materials that can shape a more sustainable future.
The ‘blood microbiome’ debunked
20 May 2024Advanced DNA sequencing technologies reveal little trace of native microbial communities in healthy human blood, challenging recent claims to the contrary.
‘I spy’ with a digital eye
15 May 2024A novel machine learning framework efficiently detects small objects in images, potentially boosting computer vision technologies such as self-driving vehicles and remote sensing.
Powering a green tomorrow
13 May 2024From production to storage and usage, A*STAR research institutes are tackling challenges in sustainable energy to meet the needs of the 21st-century.
Virus killers get under the skin
10 May 2024Research suggests monitoring individuals previously infected with Zika virus for chronic skin diseases caused by overactive T cells.
A quantum leap towards reshaping connectivity
8 May 2024A new approach to generating terahertz radiation offers a compact, tuneable and scalable solution for faster data transmission and improved imaging applications.
A sensor for mirrored molecules
6 May 2024A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.
Cancer-killing complexes charge ahead
3 May 2024A*STAR researchers developed specially designed nanocomplexes that effectively target and kill cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional treatments.
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