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Shaping a legacy of scientific excellence
15 December 2021Honored with the President’s Science and Technology Awards, A*STAR researchers are shaping Singapore’s scientific landscape. Here, we spotlight three researchers who have pushed the boundaries in foundational biomedical research, translational engineering efforts and cross-cutting collaborations.
Raising the bar for research excellence
13 December 2021According to A*STAR Deputy Chief Executive (Research) Andy Hor, research excellence can be sustained by empowering scientific talent and working synergistically towards the bigger picture.
Building breakthroughs beyond the lab
10 December 2021From music streaming technology to COVID-19 tests, A*STAR Assistant Chief Executive (Enterprise) Sze Wee Tan details how the agency is bringing their innovations out of the lab and into the real world.
Three decades of driving dedicated research
7 December 2021Through the years, A*STAR has always stood at the forefront of science and technology and innovation. Here’s how A*STAR came to be and what it has in store in the upcoming decades.
Success in the sciences
29 November 2021A*STAR’s steady investments in R&D and talent create the ideal conditions for impactful science, says its Chief Executive Officer Frederick Chew.
Accelerating discoveries in chemistry with AI
30 September 2021Machine learning and artificial intelligence have the power to transform chemical research, says A*STAR National Science Scholar Jacqueline Tan.
Lighting up the world of optoelectronics
28 September 2021From sensors to solar cells, Le Yang harnesses functional materials to create energy-efficient devices applicable to various facets of everyday life.
Delving into a spectrum of quantum capabilities
24 September 2021From advanced materials to atomic super sensors, A*STAR scientists are harnessing the power of quantum to the fullest, ushering in the next generation of trailblazing technologies.
Unraveling the complexity of immune cells
28 July 2021By tapping into the inner workings of cells, Jinmiao Chen uses novel analytical technologies to understand why immune responses vary greatly among individuals.
Fuelling the future
22 July 2021Nuclear fusion could provide Singapore—and the rest of the world—with a safe and clean source of energy, says A*STAR National Science Scholar Valerian Hall-Chen.
Advancing synthetic biology across all fronts
16 July 2021From expanding the genetic alphabet to uncovering antibiotics hidden in silent genes, A*STAR’s researchers are wielding the tools of synthetic biology to improve our lives in surprising ways.
Getting the right food at the right time
24 June 2021Taking meal timing into account in dietary recommendations could radically alter our approach to food consumption, metabolism and health.
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.
