Highlights
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.
Electronics
A whirling step forward for spintronics
8 May 2025By introducing tiny magnetic whirlpools to existing spin-based electronics, researchers pave the way for faster, more compact and more energy-efficient computing.
Waste Management
Turning salty waste to mineral wealth
30 April 2025A two-in-one approach to treating desalination brine offers a new way to capture carbon emissions and recover valuable industrial minerals.
Transportation
Clearing traffic jams in the skies
24 April 2025New decision-making support tools aim to help air traffic controllers safely manage the complex navigational space around airport terminals.
Microbiology
Microbial neighbours keep golden years shining
22 April 2025A large-scale gut microbiome study in elderly Singaporeans reveals new insights into the role of our resident microbes in healthy ageing.
Optics
Zooming lenses with a spark
17 April 2025The discovery of a 2D material with electrically-tuneable light-bending properties could lead to more compact and efficient optical components in future electronics.
Agriculture
A watery test of fishy stress
15 April 2025Hormone traces in aquaculture tank water offer a less intrusive way to monitor the health of popular Asian fish farm stocks.
Modelling And Simulation
Man-machine team-up boosts solar materials search
10 April 2025A new AI-driven computational pipeline paired with rigorous lab-based testing accelerates the discovery of novel molecules for efficient organic solar cells.
Biotransformation
A fat bounty from industrial yeasts
8 April 2025Oil-producing yeasts offer a path to transform organic waste into vital fats and oils used in a wide range of consumer goods.
Biotechnology
A Midas touch against cancer
4 April 2025Inspired by natural biomineralisation processes, a novel cancer therapy uses gold nanoparticles to selectively sabotage vital components in cancer cells.
