Highlights
Photocatalysts
A richer harvest on the horizon
27 August 2013Theoretical simulations reveal that layered semiconductors with magnetic interfaces are potent catalysts for solar energy capture and conversion
A*STAR Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Forging ahead with a back-to-basics approach
27 August 2013Atomic-level simulations hint at how to control the magnetic properties of layered materials for data storage applications
Data Storage
Better hard drives ready for lift-off
27 August 2013An improved software algorithm enables more efficient modeling and development of computer hard drives of the future
Sensors
Automating cancer detection
13 August 2013A sensor developed at A*STAR can detect bladder cancer cells and track tumor progression
Encryption
Maintaining privacy on the cloud
13 August 2013A data-sharing scheme utilizing an encryption manager shows the way toward low-cost, flexible and secure cloud storage services
Plasmonics
Nanotechnology’s benefits brought into focus
13 August 2013Mathematical modeling confirms that a nanometer-scale device that can concentrate light into a tiny spot improves optical sensing
Pathology
All sorted on a single microchip
13 August 2013A microchip that can identify human pathogens in a single test could revolutionize the diagnosis of infections
Stem Cells
In search of stem cell origins
13 August 2013Mapping the replacement of dead cells in the intestine uncovers a critical stem cell pool
Fluorescent Labeling
A brighter future for cell tracking
13 August 2013Fluorescent organic nanoparticles operating as cell tracers outperform existing methods for long-term tracking of living cells
Bio-imaging
Probing for deeper diagnostics
30 July 2013Multi-armed polymers with dual fluorescent and magnetic imaging capabilities boost the resolution of cancer detection tools
Hard Drive
Measuring the downside of downsizing
30 July 2013Sensitive measurements of lubricant transfer in hard disk drives will aid the design of more stable and compact components
Nanomaterials
Sized-up for strength
30 July 2013Experiments and numerical simulations show that miniaturized ultra-small platinum cylinders weaken when their constituents are reduced in number
Cellular Stress Sensor
Cellular damage control’s link with diabetes
30 July 2013A cellular ‘stress sensor’ that also modulates metabolism could offer a therapeutic target for diabetes
