Features
New ways to harvest light
12 April 2011A*STAR researchers are devising a variety of low-cost photovoltaic materials to develop the next generation of solar cells
The key to data freedom
29 March 2011The iTwin device developed at A*STAR is a conceptual breakthrough in data security and portability providing easy, secure access to remotely stored files
The digital side of biology
1 March 2011The rapid development of computational tools is shedding light on new genetic and molecular studies, but it is also creating headaches for the scientists involved in this research
Robots with a human touch
18 January 2011‘Social’ robots with human-like mannerisms allow for more natural interactions with human users.
The next big thing
21 December 2010A new international project involving A*STAR researchers could set the stage for atomic-scale molecular computing
A*STAR Scientific Conference 2010
7 December 2010This year’s scientific conference reached out to a wider audience with inspiring presentations highlighting the bright future for collaborative research among young scientists
The landscape of stem-cell research
12 October 2010Stem-cell research is diversifying more than ever in Singapore
A brighter society
28 September 2010New optical and lighting technologies are set to revolutionize the IT and telecommunications industries
Finding the best approach in cancer research
31 August 2010Cancer geneticists in Singapore seek clinical relevance in large-scale cancer genomics studies
A new initiative to curb tuberculosis
17 August 2010The Singapore Immunology Network has launched a US$2 million program to identify biomarkers for this ancient infectious disease
Ushering in a new multimedia era
20 July 2010A*STAR’s Scalable Multimedia Platform promises a next-generation entertainment experience based on a more sophisticated and adaptable media coding, management and delivery system
A sign of things to come
22 June 2010Genomic technologies developed by A*STAR’s Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) form the basis for a new vaccine development platform that could pave the way for cost-effective personalized therapy
Tackling the ever-growing threat of dengue fever
11 May 2010Scientists at A*STAR are taking a diversified approach to combating dengue fever, an infectious tropical disease that is fast becoming a major global threat to health and the economy.
