Highlights
A*STAR Institute Of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME)
A step up in wavelength
24 September 2013A device that can manipulate radiofrequency signals could soon reduce the size of short-distance communication systems
Cell Biology
Regulatory network revealed in embryonic stem cells
24 September 2013A location map for a signaling protein identifies key molecular targets in human embryonic stem cells
Bioinformatics
Analysis of sequence data falls into line
10 September 2013Formal mathematics underpins a new approach that standardizes the analysis of genome information
Glaucoma
Catching the silent thief of sight
10 September 2013An automated method could prevent blindness by detecting glaucoma in its early stages
Nano-optics
Light moves in the right direction
10 September 2013An experimental demonstration of light scattering controlled by silicon nanoparticles augurs well for the development of integrated optical circuits
Malaria
Parasites inflict collateral damage in the brain
10 September 2013Brain-damaging complications of malaria arise from the immune response to parasite antigens absorbed by blood vessels
Vaccines
Personalized vaccines edge closer
10 September 2013A technique for analyzing specific T-cell responses could pave the way for more rationally designed vaccines
Modeling
City dynamics yield to computer modeling
10 September 2013A new computer model of city dynamics could pave the way to planning sustainable urban areas
Nanoparticles
Polymer knots with silicon hearts
27 August 2013Biocompatible complexes for drug delivery applications get a structural boost from nanoscale silicon cages
Solar Energy
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
Spintronics
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
Development
Assumption about fish skeletons proves false
27 August 2013Evidence that disproves a long-standing assumption about fish development gives insight into the evolution of skeletons
