Features
Seeing beyond the surface
22 May 2026Rachel Sim develops imaging platforms that bring microscopic insights into the operating theatre, helping surgeons make more informed decisions in real time.
Shaping science through collective conversation
18 May 2026After 15 years of shaping A*STAR’s approach to research, innovation and enterprise in the physical sciences and engineering, Sir John O’Reilly highlights the importance of surfacing promising ideas, fostering dialogue and harnessing collective wisdom for impactful science.
RIE2030: Turning the page
14 May 2026As a new five-year phase of Research, Innovation and Enterprise takes off across the nation, A*STAR leaders present the strategic throughlines and shifts through which the agency will advance national priorities in health, economy, sustainability and future technologies.
Advancing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem, driving impact at scale
19 March 2026As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
Found in a crowd
17 March 2026At A*STAR, precision medicine and population health are bridging disciplines to shed new light on facets of human development and well-being, enabling targeted early interventions to enhance the healthspans of Asian populations.
Building tools, paving roads
11 March 2026This year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Singapore) Awards programme recognises three women scientists for their exceptional contributions to neuroscience, infectious diseases and RNA therapeutics.
Three stars of scientific vision
20 January 2026Whether combating global viral threats or advancing next-generation telecommunications, the A*STAR winners of the 2025 President’s Science and Technology Awards showcase the talent and drive at the foundations of world-class research excellence.
A culture that DARES
14 January 2026At the core of A*STAR’s research mission, Kian Teik Beh underscores the importance of prioritising real-world needs and bridging discovery with deployment in the clinic, industry and marketplace.
Reality mirrors
8 January 2026Through a blend of simulation, machine learning and advanced data analytics, digital twins are emerging as one of AI’s most powerful applications, transforming innovation cycles across a diverse range of industries.
Driving science to new horizons
19 November 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 November 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 September 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 September 2025Combining biology and analytical chemistry, Yu Hui Kang is developing cell infusions to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases.
