Highlights
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.
Genomics
Genetic twists define medicinal potency
2 April 2025A detailed map of genetic variations in a key drug-processing enzyme reveals new precision medicine insights for patients of Asian ancestry.
Polymers And Plastics
Breaking free from creeping flaws
31 March 2025A chemical breakthrough helps vitrimers resist the effects of long-term stress, defying a conventional trade-off between their performance and recyclability.
Oncology
Smart solutions for custom cancer care
27 March 2025A new machine learning tool could help predict cancer treatment outcomes for more effective and targeted treatments.
Artificial Intelligence
A clinician’s co-pilot for diabetes treatment
25 March 2025An innovative AI tool uses patient data to generate individualised treatment recommendations to support clinicians in managing type 2 diabetes.
