Highlights
A*STAR Institute For Infocomm Research (A*STAR I²R)
Focusing on what’s relevant
20 May 2014Analyzing pixel correlations in photographs outperforms current methods of extracting relevant information for image analysis
Metamaterials
Cutting reflection for the infrared and beyond
20 May 2014Efficient broadband antireflection coatings improve terahertz optics for applications in sensing and imaging
Oxidative Coupling
Modern routes to ancient remedies
20 May 2014An innovative catalytic system makes the synthesis of sought-after bioactive molecules easier and more efficient than ever
Micro-optics
The direct approach to microcavities
6 May 2014A robust micrometer-scale structure for trapping light enhances optical interactions in advanced photonic devices
Crystal Sublattice
The promise of purple for enhanced bioimaging
6 May 2014Newly detected ‘energy-clustering’ structures inside rare-earth nanoparticles generate intense violet light, which is ideal for studying photon-induced transformations
Toxicity
Antifungals go nano
6 May 2014Cationic small molecules hold great potential for preventing and treating fungal infections
Data Storage Institute (DSI)
Making it big
6 May 2014The use of a fabrication technique borrowed from the semiconductor industry brings metamaterial applications a step closer to reality
Biofuels
Catalytic upgrade
6 May 2014New catalysts to remove oxygenated compounds from bio-derived oils may lead to better and cheaper renewable biofuels
Peptides
Stapling together cancer therapy
6 May 2014Computer simulations help design molecules with potential as a cancer therapy
Silicon
Clear predictions
22 April 2014Computer modeling is assisting the design of optical modulators with low losses to improve optical communications
Germinal Center
Subverting the sneeze
22 April 2014Disease-causing IgE antibodies are kept under wraps to avoid allergic responses
Endoderm
Building a heart
22 April 2014Newly identified hormone ELABELA regulates the generation of the embryo’s endoderm and is required for the normal formation of the heart
Conformal Mapping Transformation
More speed, less interference
22 April 2014A semi-analytical model can compute electromagnetic interference on an electronic circuit board ten times faster than existing commercial software
