Highlights
Infectious Diseases
Fine-grained anatomy of a viral enemy
16 November 2023Investigations into an under-explored region of SARS-CoV-2's spike protein reveals detailed structural insights that can represent valuable drug targets.
Optical Materials
Rise of the light-benders
14 November 2023With their unique optical properties, customisable ultrathin metasurfaces can enable the next wave of high-performance optoelectronics devices.
Immunology
Mighty mice mirror maladies
8 November 2023A new genetically-modified mouse model offers a powerful and reliable platform to study human immune responses to complex infections.
Computer Science
Making machines wonder
2 November 2023Researchers teach artificial intelligence systems how to process information by mimicking human introspection.
Catalysis
New electron highways uncovered
27 October 2023Subtle molecular differences in nickel-based electrocatalysts can open the path to more efficient water-splitting chemical reactions for clean energy generation.
Cancer
Decrypting the breast cancer code
25 October 2023Researchers extract insights from large databases of genetic and clinical information in a bid to develop more robust, data-driven breast cancer screening frameworks.
Infectious Diseases
Red flags in wastewater
23 October 2023Wastewater surveillance in epidemiological studies can help researchers better understand and control COVID-19 outbreaks.
Genetics
Humans reject helpful RNA-editing enzymes
19 October 2023Gene editing holds promise for treating many conditions, but the bacterial origins of RNA-editing enzymes has been found to activate unwanted immune responses in healthy people.
Chemical Engineering
Clean chemical plants create a buzz
17 October 2023Researchers identify a high-efficiency approach that can cut greenhouse gas emissions from plastics and fertiliser manufacturing.
Technology
Smartphones unmask hidden malnutrition
13 October 2023A new digital healthcare platform allows physicians to remotely monitor elderly patients at risk of malnutrition with a smartphone.
Materials Science
Peeling back the layers of emerging materials
11 October 2023Researchers use computer simulations to uncover novel atomic configurations of layered materials used in electronics and energy storage.
Biomedical Engineering
Shedding light on diabetic blindness
9 October 2023The discovery of an enzyme that prevents the formation of abnormal blood vessels may enable clinical strategies to manage diabetes-associated blindness.
Urban Studies
The rise of pandemic pedal-pushers
5 October 2023A surge in Singapore's bike-sharing usage during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of shared mobility modes during periods of restricted public transit.
