Highlights
Optics
Folding light into lasers
24 April 2026A new nanoscale laser uses optical origami to balance trapping and releasing light, paving the way for efficient integrated photonics.
Cancer
Screening signatures of dodgy tumours
22 April 2026A new cellular model of colorectal cancer helps identify high-risk subtypes likely to resist standard treatments and proliferate in response.
Transportation
Forecasting the rain(out) from next-gen fuels
20 April 2026A simplified model helps predict the liquid fraction of accidental low-carbon fuel leaks at maritime facilities, supporting safer handling and operational design.
Polymers And Plastics
Changing tunes to soften tough plastics
16 April 2026A new fusion chemistry approach could make some of the toughest industrial plastics recyclable, with tuneable features for different applications.
Food Science
Getting the recipe right for soy-based meat alternatives
14 April 2026By examining how soy protein concentrates affect protein fibrous texture, scientists address existing quality control issues faced by meat-alternative manufacturers.
Artificial Intelligence
Sharpening shears for AI pruning
10 April 2026Inspired by classical signal processing techniques, a new approach to fine-tuning AI models helps reduce irrelevant computing while maintaining performance.
Semiconductors
Clearing the air on semiconductor performance
8 April 2026Researchers uncover an unlikely culprit behind the mysterious underperformance of novel 2D semiconductors: oxygen.
Synthetic Biology
Reading a richer genetic alphabet
6 April 2026Nanopore sequencing and a self-enhancing AI model team up to enable a faster and more accurate method for reading synthetic genes.
Green Energy
Cracking methane’s carbon problem
2 April 2026An in-depth investigation of how graphene catalysts split methane molecules offers a cleaner route to hydrogen fuel production with near-zero CO₂ emissions.
Biomaterials
Vaccine packages signed, sealed, delivered
31 March 2026A*STAR researchers develop a smarter delivery system for mRNA vaccines that boosts their targeting abilities and biological safety.
Artificial Intelligence
When AI plays to learn
27 March 2026A new framework to train artificial intelligence models draws on concepts from game theory to improve model stability and performance.
Biomedical Engineering
Linking enzymes up for wound healing
25 March 2026A tri-enzyme delivery platform restores biochemical balance and promotes healing in skin wounds.
Cancer
Tracing colon cancer to its stem cell roots
23 March 2026Region-specific stem cells may not only act as starting points for colorectal cancer, but also offer new clues for early detection and treatment.
