Highlights
Quantum
A new recipe for quantum computers
27 April 2022In developing a new process to synthesise stable qubits, A*STAR researchers are paving the way toward scalable and practical quantum devices.
Materials Science
Helping metals survive the cold
22 April 2022Materials scientists unlock novel chemical processes for manufacturing durable cold-resistant alloys.
Food Science
Getting plant proteins to take root
19 April 2022New technologies that turn plant proteins into better ingredients and food items could help feed the growing human population with less impact on natural resources.
Machine Learning
Taming the data-hungry translation machine
1 April 2022Obviating the need for large datasets in machine translation models could be a reality, thanks to a new method for diversifying training data
Additive Manufacturing
The pathway to printing better energy absorbers
30 March 2022By leveraging an alternative approach to 3D printing, A*STAR scientists have demonstrated the superior energy absorption of honeycomb-shaped functionally graded materials.
Computer Science
Catching the culprit in electromagnetic interference
24 March 2022A new mathematical model quickly and reliably predicts the origin of disruptive electromagnetic interference emanating from complex electronic circuits.
Nanoparticles
Clearer medical imaging through tiny chains
22 March 2022A phenomenon called superferromagnetism boosts the resolution of magnetic particle imaging.
Polymers
Catalyzing super energy storage
16 March 2022Novel polymers built with the aid of non-toxic halide salt catalysts could pave the way for high-power yet safe energy storage applications.
Artificial Intelligence
Getting a headstart on predictions
14 March 2022By linking past observations with future possibilities, a novel framework could help computers predict human actions more accurately.
COVID-19
Is it safe to breastfeed after the COVID-19 vaccine?
8 March 2022Research reveals the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for breastfeeding mothers and the potential of passing immune protection to the baby.
Nanostructures
Microbe-busting copper surfaces
4 March 2022A*STAR scientists developed self-sanitizing surfaces capable of eliminating microbes effectively within mere minutes.
Electronics
Viewing abnormal grains in-plane sight
28 February 2022Revealing how abnormalities form and grow in piezoelectric films could make smart devices better at making the right connections.
Molecular Biology
Unmasking key players in the SARS-CoV-2 infection process
23 February 2022SARS-CoV-2 genome structures and their interactions with human RNA are shown to be important in virus survival and pathogenicity.
