Highlights
Surfaces
The vibration that smoothes
13 September 2011Vibration-assisted milling can lead to higher-quality surfaces
Thin Films
Better solar cells around the corner
30 August 2011Design optimization could help maximize the power conversion efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells
Fabrication
An ear for the cutting edge
30 August 2011Acoustic sensors that identify tool wear problems before they occur promise to reduce downtime in manufacturing
T-cells
Many ways to fight infection
30 August 2011T cells use a multi-pronged approach to promote an inflammatory counterattack against infectious threats
MicroRNA
Under the ‘scope
30 August 2011A new microarray is so sensitive that it can detect 300 copies of microRNA in a one-microliter sample
A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (A*STAR BTI)
Stem cell signaling
30 August 2011Tyrosine phosphorylation profiles illuminate the molecular basis of self-renewal in human embryonic stem cells
Nanomaterials
Copying geckos’ toes
30 August 2011Simple templating technology allows researchers to stamp out materials that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko toes
Photonics
One and only
16 August 2011The transmission quality of an optical fiber can now be tested without the need to take measurements at both ends
Solar Cells
Solar express
16 August 2011A one-pot synthesis provides a simpler and faster route to highly efficient solar cells
Skin
A fix for fragile skin
16 August 2011Adding back a gene that is missing in cells from patients with skin fragility disorders restores the cells’ normal response to stress
Raman
Raman probes for cancer diagnostics
16 August 2011A combinatorial approach speeds up the discovery of highly sensitive probes for detecting cancer
Cells
Learning through interaction
16 August 2011Vaccine development could be aided by increased understanding of the physical interactions between immune cells
Institute Of Bioengineering And Nanotechnology (IBN)
Composite catalysts
16 August 2011Noble metals and semiconductor nanocrystals combine to make nanocomposites with superior catalytic activity
