Features
A shared vision for biomedical research and innovation
28 January 2014Singapore and South Korea sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enable greater collaboration in biomedical research and healthcare
Harnessing randomness to improve lasers
14 January 2014Developed at A*STAR, the first electrically pumped random lasers for mid-infrared radiation are set to enable applications in sensing and imaging
Improving drug delivery for breast cancer treatment
3 December 2013A nontoxic hydrogel developed by the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and IBM Research offers a new way forward for breast cancer therapeutics
Biopolis: Ten years on
19 November 2013A decade after the opening of Biopolis, Singapore’s premier biomedical sciences research hub, A*STAR’s multifaceted activities are spurring discovery and innovation with a global reach
Enhancing security in Apple devices
5 November 2013A*STAR’s Institute for Infocomm Research has helped to fix three security weaknesses in Apple’s iOS mobile operating system
A one-stop shop for nanotech needs
22 October 2013Spearheaded by A*STAR, the Nanoimprint Foundry is set to accelerate the development of nanotechnology for real-world applications
A boost for medical imaging
8 October 2013The A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and nanoX Imaging Ltd join forces to develop a new medical X-ray imaging detector
Strengthening the fight against dengue fever
24 September 2013A*STAR scientists are taking a multipronged approach to understanding and preventing dengue fever
New partnership for greater manufacturing precision and productivity
10 September 2013Joint laboratories created by A*STAR and the National University of Singapore are set to advance Singapore’s manufacturing industry through robotics and automation
A fresh hope for regaining lost hair
27 August 2013Research into hair loss has been given a boost thanks to a three-dimensional living model of a hair follicle created at the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
A*STAR scholarships foster local talent
13 August 2013A*STAR’s array of scholarships nurtures aspiring young scientists and prepares them to fulfill leadership roles in Singapore’s rapidly advancing research and innovation landscape
Turning unused TV frequencies into wireless broadband
30 July 2013The Singapore White Spaces Pilot Group takes the nation’s capability in ‘white space’ wireless connectivity to a new level
One step closer to Singapore’s first influenza vaccine
16 July 2013A*STAR’s new vaccine, based on a virus-like particle technology created by Cytos Biotechnology AG, could strengthen Singapore’s ability to tackle influenza pandemics
