Highlights
Chemistry
Corralling ions for carbon conversion
27 June 2025A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.
Metals And Alloys
Strengthened alloys hit a new stretch
25 June 2025Simple tweaks in the microstructure of 3D-printed aluminium alloys add exceptional mechanical and thermal properties for semiconductor and aerospace applications.
Food Science
Fashioning faba-lously familiar fats
20 June 2025A*STAR researchers explore the potential of faba beans and olive oil in creating a healthier plant-based chicken fat substitute.
Energy
Catching on to magnesium’s potential
18 June 2025Through a unique molecular clamping effect, a novel organic-inorganic composite material offers a performance boost for next-generation batteries.
Cancer
Better TIMES for liver cancer patients
16 June 2025A new spatial genomic scoring system outdoes existing tools at identifying patients at risk of recurring liver tumours.
Electronics
Breathing room for tiny flaws
12 June 2025A detailed look at a tungsten-based semiconductor reveals how the spacing of surface defects can improve the material’s stability in atmospheric conditions.
Cell Biology
Fatty liver poses silent risks to SMA survivors
5 June 2025A new study reveals that the genetic defect behind spinal muscular atrophy may also cause long-term liver issues for both patients and carriers.
Quantum Computing
Classical-quantum hybrid divides and conquers
3 June 2025Combining the best of both classical and quantum computing, a new mathematical approach promises faster solutions for complex modelling of real-world phenomena.
Bioinformatics
Gluing together layers of molecular insights
29 May 2025A new spatial multi-omics tool merges different levels of biological data from the same tissue sample to better differentiate finer details at different health states.
Optoelectronics
An on-chip wellspring for quantum light
27 May 2025A new lithium niobate nanophotonic device efficiently produces correlated photon pairs on chips, paving the way for compact quantum communication systems.
Infectious Diseases
Mapping an evolving fungal foe
23 May 2025Scientists identify a new, distinct group of the deadly yeast Candida auris, and urge the expansion of global surveillance efforts.
Artificial Intelligence
Delivery routing’s need for (AI) speed
21 May 2025Computational models offer an AI boost to logistics planners by identifying the most efficient transport routes through cross-problem learning.
Drug Discovery
A twist in the tale of stapled peptides
15 May 2025A new molecular dynamics study reveals how some stapled peptides shapeshift to slip through cellular barriers and target key disease-related proteins within cells.
