Highlights
LANGUAGE MODELS
A tireless friend in dementia care
16 October 2025An AI-driven conversational assistant aims to bring new forms of companionship and emotional support to people living with cognitive decline.
Genetics
Bringing NATURA light to drug discovery
14 October 2025A new chemical testing platform harnesses colour- and light-producing genes from wildlife to speed the search for promising RNA-based therapeutics.
Photonics
A chip that dials in colours
10 October 2025A new photonic device offers a hybrid metasurface design that produces brighter, tuneable light emissions for applications in quantum computing and sensing.
Immunology
Tired T cells get a power up
8 October 2025Targeting a key gene can help prevent the body’s immune fighters from wearing out when attacking tumour cells, offering a new treatment strategy against cancer.
Transportation
Tackling tugboat timing woes
6 October 2025Through machine learning, a new mathematical model aims to reduce fuel costs and improve the timeliness of tugboat services in high-traffic ports.
Bioengineering
Lipid tweaks for better vaccines
2 October 2025A*STAR researchers discover how subtle changes to a packaging component of mRNA vaccines can boost their efficacy and safety.
Energy
Amplifying hidden faces of aluminium batteries
30 September 2025A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.
Mental Health
Beating stress with mindfulness
26 September 2025While scepticism still surrounds the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions, a new multi-site study may help settle the debate.
Energy
When two (atomic) heads are better than one
24 September 2025Dual-atom catalysts overcome a significant barrier in lithium-sulfur battery performance, opening a new paradigm for catalyst design in next-generation batteries.
Immunology
Going the distance to treat pancreatic cancer
22 September 2025The distance between certain cell types in pancreatic tumours can predict whether patients live longer.
Electrochemistry
Catalytic tag team pulls ammonia into green waters
16 September 2025An unusual molecular ‘baton pass’ in oxide-derived copper may explain its remarkable potential to turn wastewater nitrates into a useful chemical feedstock.
Food Science
Soy gets a tasteful makeover
10 September 2025Researchers find that the same microbes behind cheeses and dry-aged meats can add new depths of flavour to fermented soybean products.
Electronics
Spongy sensors for a human touch
4 September 2025Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.
