Highlights
Medical Imaging
(Motion) matters of the heart
25 September 2026AI-powered analysis of cardiac muscle motion could help identify microvascular obstruction without requiring contrast-enhanced imaging.
Cancer
Mapping cancer’s metabolic landscape
23 September 2026Integrating spatial information to the metabolic readouts of liver cancer samples reveals region-specific markers that conventional bulk profiling methods miss.
BIOPROCESSING
Unearthing nature’s chemical treasure trove
21 September 2026A*STAR researchers developed an AI-powered framework to identify microbial producers of valuable natural products from nature’s vast chemical landscape.
Alternative Meat
Cutting the guesswork in meaty flavour creation
17 September 2026A machine learning framework proposes smarter experiments for optimising meat-like flavours by learning from the aroma and sensory profiles of each round of samples.
Electronics
A switch-up for mobile networking
15 September 2026A new switchable radio frequency filter could help mobile devices stay compact, affordable while keeping up with the growing number of bands required by next-generation communication networks.
Infectious Diseases
Battling the blaze of malarial infection
10 September 2026A*STAR researchers discover a new vaccine target for malaria that could offer more durable protection.
Advanced Manufacturing
Hidden strength in printed steel
9 September 2026Simulations reveal how finely tuned lasers ‘forge’ strength and flexibility in 3D-printed steel, enabling more complex microengineering of high-performance components.
Biomaterials
Safer packages for mRNA vaccines
3 September 2026A*STAR researchers showcase the improved potency and safety of a new protective molecule for mRNA vaccines compared to commercial options.
Materials Science
Solidifying batteries for safety
1 September 2026A*STAR researchers demonstrate a fully solid-state battery from a dynamic polymer electrolyte, unlocking new possibilities for lithium-ion batteries.
Nanotechnology
Tapping cells without tapping out
28 August 2026Unlike conventionally destructive RNA extraction techniques, a new gentler RNA sampling platform enables profiling of the same cell samples repeatedly over time.
Artificial Intelligence
AI’s peer pressure problem in persuasion
26 August 2026Even cutting-edge large language models can fall prey to persistent misleading arguments from users, a new evaluation framework reveals.
Energy
Magnesium’s hidden hairy situation
20 August 2026A nanoscale investigation reveals how ‘whiskery’ metal deposits in magnesium batteries disrupt their performance, offering new design principles for more stable battery systems.
Cancer
Targeting cancers where they spawn
12 August 2026Researchers pinpoint a specific marker for gastric cancer stem cells and show that eliminating this subpopulation may be a viable approach to more effectively treat stomach cancers.
