Highlights
Food Science
Legumes and gut bugs team up against diabetes
11 August 2025A first-in-Asia study reveals how legume-rich diets trigger shifts in the gut microbiome that boost metabolic health in prediabetic adults.
Digital Health
Decoding emotions online for mental health needs
7 August 2025A big data study reveals that shifts in emotional expressions on social media can predict changes in demand for mental health care services.
Photonics
Tiny silicon patterns for an ultraviolet shine
5 August 2025A new crystalline silicon metasurface harnesses asymmetric design to efficiently generate deep-UV light, advancing chip-scale photonic applications.
Optics
Seeing the invisible
31 July 2025Transforming near-infrared light to visible light can open possibilities for practical applications in medical imaging and security systems.
Neuroscience
Bedtime battles now, big feelings later
29 July 2025A long-term study reveals that sleep problems in early childhood impact emotional well-being in later childhood, especially among ‘night owl’ children.
Polymers And Plastics
Ionogels charge on to greener wearables
17 July 2025A new generation of flexible polymers could pave the way for more easily recycled bioelectronics.
LANGUAGE MODELS
Doctor AI on call
10 July 2025An AI-based framework adds a personal touch to medical dialogues, supporting the health management plans of patients with diabetes.
Decarbonisation
A molecular anchor for green fuel
3 July 2025A tough yet thin coating for functionalised copper catalysts offers a performance boost for carbon dioxide-to-ethanol conversion.
Chemistry
Corralling ions for carbon conversion
27 June 2025A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.
Metals And Alloys
Strengthened alloys hit a new stretch
25 June 2025Simple tweaks in the microstructure of 3D-printed aluminium alloys add exceptional mechanical and thermal properties for semiconductor and aerospace applications.
Food Science
Fashioning faba-lously familiar fats
20 June 2025A*STAR researchers explore the potential of faba beans and olive oil in creating a healthier plant-based chicken fat substitute.
Energy
Catching on to magnesium’s potential
18 June 2025Through a unique molecular clamping effect, a novel organic-inorganic composite material offers a performance boost for next-generation batteries.
Cancer
Better TIMES for liver cancer patients
16 June 2025A new spatial genomic scoring system outdoes existing tools at identifying patients at risk of recurring liver tumours.
