Highlights
Cancer
Cancer-killing complexes charge ahead
3 May 2024A*STAR researchers developed specially designed nanocomplexes that effectively target and kill cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional treatments.
Waste Management
Plastic and ash: from trash to treasure
30 April 2024A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.
Materials Science
Light benders shape tomorrow’s tech
26 April 2024An innovative thin film coating that controls how much light is absorbed over a wide range of viewing angles can revolutionise optical technologies.
Environmental Science
Plotting the path of forever chemicals
24 April 2024Researchers use virtual simulations to track and predict how chemicals used in everyday objects impact human health over time.
Materials Science
Making graphene honeycombs with copper
22 April 2024A groundbreaking method to incorporate copper into graphene-like coordination polymers (GCPs) can unlock exciting possibilities for electronics, energy storage and materials science.
Cancer Research
Engineered brain model forges cancer breakthroughs
18 April 2024Researchers develop a new technology for studying how brain tumours interact with the blood-brain barrier to inform future treatment strategies.
Artificial Intelligence
Bridging nodes to embrace connections
16 April 2024A new machine learning method enables smaller models to understand and replicate complex relationships within large networks.
Materials Science
Small variations spark giant gains
12 April 2024New electromechanically active thin films can revolutionise how devices respond to electrical signals for diverse industrial applications.
Biotechnology
Sniffing out scalable solutions for aromatic compounds
10 April 2024An innovative approach that uses genetically engineered bacteria to synthesise high-value natural fragrance offers a greener, more cost-effective alternative for the biomanufacturing sector.
Computer Networks And Communications
Covert whispers behind digital curtains
5 April 2024A new approach to secure direct communication between devices enhances privacy by preventing eavesdropping.
Cancer
Turning cold tumours into hot targets
4 April 2024Researchers identify predictive immune ‘signatures’ in liver cancer patients that can help tailor and improve the success rates of combined immunotherapy and radiotherapy.
Modelling And Simulations
Bypassing silicon for light speed computing
2 April 2024An enhanced computational design method uses deep learning to accelerate the development of light-based computer chip technologies.
Biochemical Engineering
Mushroom blueprint scores biotech breakthroughs
29 March 2024An innovative genomic approach speeds up the search for new fungal enzymes to sustainably create industrial products ranging from perfumes to jet fuel.
