Highlights
Holographics
Tiny antennae directing light at the chip scale
15 November 2018A hybrid nanoantenna designed to manipulate visible
light could one day help transmit information in tiny optical devices
A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR SIgN)
Coated for a clearer contrast
15 November 2018Peptide coatings boost the biocompatibility and performance of tiny iron oxide-based particles for diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging
Nanoelectronics
Taking the edge off of nanoscale heat
31 October 2018Simulations of graphene-like nanoribbons show that
small tweaks to their edge structures can drastically alter heat conduction
Ocean
Going with the flow
31 October 2018A simulation of the forces induced on cylinders by ocean currents could help in the design of off-shore platforms
Induced Coherence
Wavelength shift could lead to cheap infrared scans
31 October 2018Using a crystal to link visible light to infrared
opens a window on infrared sensing
Graphene Oxide
Layered chambers open a window for drug release
31 October 2018Tiny chambers opening under infrared light offer fine
control for drug release and chemical sensing
Feeding
Brain region controls hunger in mice
31 October 2018A previously unsuspected region in the brain has been
implicated in controlling feeding in mice
A*STAR Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
The ripple effects of supply chain disruptions
31 October 2018The
resilience of supply chain networks to major disruptions can now be measured
using a multi-factor test
Silica
Toughening up polymers
3 October 2018Adding nanoparticles to a polymer matrix enhances the thermo-mechanical properties of the materials
RNA Aptamer
PARCEL wraps up mRNA discovery
3 October 2018A high-throughput screening technique detects special messenger RNA molecules that sense and respond to environmental signals
Immunology
Aging white blood cells may boost inflammation
3 October 2018A class of white blood cells becomes more inflammatory
as they get older
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
Transplant drug goes ‘green’
3 October 2018Sustainability-driven developments in a transplant
rejection drug’s formulation may lead to reduced costs and side effects for
patients
A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII)
Measuring microviscosity inside cells
3 October 2018A rotating fluorescent molecule that stays brighter in more viscous environments could shed light on the inner workings of the cellular environment
