Highlights
Surfaces And Interfaces
Nanofluids draw more oil from stone
1 July 2022A*STAR scientists show how small amounts of nanoparticles can significantly boost crude oil extraction from rocks.
COVID-19
Why remdesivir works for some COVID-19 patients but not others
23 June 2022Remdesivir treatment is more likely to be successful in COVID-19 patients who are naturally able to mount a strong immune response against infections.
Photonics
Holograms make better augmented reality
21 June 2022Scientists are creating advanced nanopatterned metasurfaces for projecting high-resolution 3D holograms in augmented reality headsets, thereby making the user experience more immersive.
Computational Imaging
Imaging with computational lenses
17 June 2022A modified image processing algorithm, created by A*STAR scientists, paves the way toward super-resolution imaging.
Sustainability
Plastic-eating superworms for a zero-waste future
13 June 2022A*STAR scientists lay the foundations for a circular economy using worms that turn plastics into fertiliser.
Materials
A new fluid-pumping dressing for speedier healing
9 June 2022Using a new nanomaterial, A*STAR researchers create a wound dressing that promotes healing and promises pain-free dressing changes for patients.
COVID-19
A COVID-19 test as good as gold
3 June 2022A*STAR researchers create a next-generation, ultrasensitive COVID-19 rapid test powered by gold nanoparticles.
Protein Modelling
Designing drugs on new principles
26 May 2022A computational model developed at A*STAR provides insights on how molecular dynamics of proteins impact their function, unlocking new precision medicine opportunities.
COVID-19
What’s the best way to reuse an N95 mask?
24 May 2022By identifying the best way to decontaminate N95 masks, A*STAR scientists are helping solve the environmental consequences of disposable masks.
Infectious Disease
Mapping a missing link in malaria infection
20 May 2022A novel molecular mechanism by which a malarial parasite enters host cells may broaden possibilities in malaria vaccine development.
Artificial Intelligence
Calculating the end of machine life flexibly
18 May 2022A computational platform designed by A*STAR researchers accurately predicts a machine’s functional lifespan even with limited data.
Immunology
Speaking the same immune language
12 May 2022The first open-access database of mononuclear phagocytes, created by A*STAR researchers, provides insight into the biology of these immune cells and their roles in fighting disease.
Stem Cells
Healing in the small intestine, redefined
10 May 2022A*STAR researchers challenge existing theories around intestinal stem cell biology using a newly developed animal model of intestinal regeneration.
