Highlights
Systems Biology
Exploring cells’ community ties
20 December 2024A new algorithm, BANKSY, expands our understanding of cellular diversity by revealing how cells are influenced by interactions with their neighbours.
Clean-energy
A sunlit spark for hydrogen’s potential
18 December 2024A new nanosheet-based catalyst for splitting water uses sunlight and electricity to efficiently produce clean hydrogen for energy applications.
Energy Storage
Fortifying batteries for an energy revolution
16 December 2024Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Catalysis
Evolving enzymes for greener goods
12 December 2024A*STAR researchers develop new tools to speed up the development of potent enzymes for oxidising complex alcohol molecules, providing more options for a challenging synthesis step in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
Biomedical Engineering
Tiny device takes the pressure off
10 December 2024A new medical device can make treating resistant high blood pressure safer and more effective by improving how doctors perform a key surgical procedure.
Chemistry
Structural tweaks supercharge industrial catalysts
6 December 2024A closer look at the molecular structure of catalysts revealed how pairing certain atoms can dramatically improve the speed and efficiency of critical chemical reactions.
Cell Biology
Gene therapy steadies sugar swings
4 December 2024Researchers developed a new method to improve the effectiveness of islet cell transplants, which may offer better treatment options for people with diabetes.
Computational Mechanics
Calculating the course of drifting droplets
2 December 2024A more accurate model for understanding how respiratory droplets spread viruses aims to improve public health strategies and reduce transmission risks.
Nano-optics
A vibrant kaleidoscope on display
28 November 2024A new thin-film technology solves the challenge of creating rich, durable colours, offering a more efficient and adaptable solution for next-generation displays.
Materials Science
Tough plastics find new life
26 November 2024A new class of heat-cured polymers proves both durable and recyclable, which can drastically reduce landfill waste from disposed household items and industrial parts.
Immunology
Taming T cells to douse eczema’s flare
22 November 2024A*STAR researchers discovered a potential new treatment for severe eczema by targeting a protein that regulates immune cell activity.
Telecommunications
Breaking through to open airwaves
20 November 2024New acoustic filters could support faster future mobile communications by tapping into underused higher frequency bands, reducing congestion in existing channels.
Transportation
Deep learning for deeper waters
18 November 2024A new dynamic, context-aware machine learning model aims to support safer navigation through busy seaports by predicting ship movements in real time.
