Highlights
Modeling
Avoiding alarms
26 August 2014An intelligent system that predicts when alarms might be triggered could greatly improve the management of industrial plants
Spintronics
Magnetic memories on the right track
26 August 2014An investigation into switching characteristics provides new criteria for achieving faster switching of magnetic memories
Natural Killer Cell
A signal to kill
26 August 2014Crystal structure reveals how minor variations make receptor proteins activate or inhibit natural killer cells
Polymer Films
Keeping in contact
12 August 2014Transparent polymeric films with near-uniform, continuous nanoprotrusions show high water pinning abilities
Surfaces
Diamonds in the crush
12 August 2014Theoretical simulations reveal how nanoscale lubricating systems can ease friction between surfaces coated with diamond-like carbon
Nanorods
Pentagonal nanorods show catalytic promise
12 August 2014A novel route to pentagon-shaped gold–copper nanorods could advance the field of heterogeneous catalysis
Hydrogel
Finding the sweet spot for cartilage formation
12 August 2014A synthetic scaffold with fine-tuned physical properties helps cartilage regrowth at injury sites
Parkinson’s Disease
Animal-free reprogramming improves safety
12 August 2014Reprogramming of adult cells in animal-free conditions provides a safer culture system for therapeutic stem cells
Steric Exclusion
Small particles, big productivity
12 August 2014Magnetic nanoparticles break the capacity barrier for antibody purification
Anti-fouling
Positive progress on antifouling
29 July 2014Heat-responsive polymers that do not break down in water may lead to new antifouling coatings and enhanced oil recovery
Immunoglobulin E
Putting the squeeze on the Singapore sneeze
29 July 2014House dust mites may be the primary trigger for allergy-associated respiratory problems in tropical urban environments such as Singapore
Cancer
Modified drug gives a ‘green light’ for its own success
29 July 2014A modified anticancer drug can simultaneously target tumor sites and show whether or not it is working
Privacy
Recharging in private
29 July 2014An electronic payment system developed at A*STAR will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles
