Highlights
Waste Management And Disposal
Clean water and a cleaner planet
1 March 2024A first-of-its-kind recyclable water filtration membrane enables more sustainable practices in wastewater management.
Food Science
Mindful eating curbs blood sugar spikes
28 February 2024Research reveals that the way we chew can affect our blood sugar levels, offering improved strategies for managing blood sugar in people at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Chemical Engineering
Nano catalysts ignite greener fuel cells
26 February 2024A new fuel cell technology using novel nanoparticles promises a powerful and reliable alternative to commercial catalysts for fuel cells.
Inflammation
Breakaway yeasts instigate the itch
22 February 2024Researchers discover a protein-cutting enzyme that may be responsible for inflammatory skin conditions triggered by yeast species.
Artificial Intelligence
Seamless operations with machine health checks
20 February 2024A new algorithm accurately predicts when industrial machines will need maintenance, which can greatly improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Ophthalmology
Eyeing vision-saving breakthroughs
16 February 2024A polymer-based drug delivery innovation can replace invasive eye treatments for retinal diseases.
Artificial Intelligence
Millions of nature’s secrets revealed
14 February 2024A*STAR scientists use advanced computer models to create a massive database of natural products for drug discovery and beyond.
Sustainability
Sustainable protein to feed a hungry planet
12 February 2024A*STAR researchers explore the potential and challenges associated with meat-free protein sources for a sustainable, healthier global diet.
Acoustics And Ultrasonics
Flexing into safe underwater structures
8 February 2024A ground-breaking sensor technology may provide a flexible, environmentally friendly means of monitoring the health and safety of underwater structures.
Infectious Diseases
Gene editing cuts to the chase
6 February 2024A programmable gene editing tool targets and eliminates a rapidly mutating RNA virus responsible for hand, foot and mouth disease.
Electronics
Sniffing out solutions for climate change action
2 February 2024New gas sensing technologies offer improved environmental monitoring to address climate change and improve safety.
Immunology
Predicting persistence, and a glimmer of hope
31 January 2024A two-year study uncovers potential immune biomarkers to detect long COVID, and evidence that its inflammatory symptoms may resolve over time.
Chemical Engineering
Picking the perfect mirror image
29 January 2024In a medicinal chemistry breakthrough, scientists develop a precise and efficient method of creating chiral sulfones for safe and effective medicines.
