Highlights
Engineering
Smarter sensing for the Internet of Things
19 April 2016A sensor node processor for networked sensor applications achieves ultra-low power consumption by using ultra-low voltage operation, hardware acceleration and cognitive sensing techniques
Chemical Vapor Deposition
Cool method for making waveguides
19 April 2016Silicon-based films that are useful for waveguides have been made at temperatures low enough to be compatible with standard manufacturing processes
A*STAR Singapore Institute Of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
Nanometric positioning goes the distance
19 April 2016A frictionless drive system achieves stable nanometer positioning precision over an unprecedented distance
Graphene
Small and powerful X-ray sources from graphene, plasmons and electrons
5 April 2016Plasmons in graphene could make a tabletop ― or even handheld ― source of X-rays a reality
Electro Motor
Taking the heat out of energy conversion
5 April 2016A more accurate method of modeling heat generation and transfer in electromagnetic machines could lead to more efficient electric motors
Metal Mesh Film
Transparent metal touchscreens
5 April 2016Roll-to-roll printing a conductive metal ink offers an inexpensive, high performance alternative to today’s touchscreen technology
Phylogeny
Fungus colonies settle on human skin
5 April 2016Comprehensive genomic analysis of Malassezia yeasts underpins novel antifungal skin treatments
A*STAR Institute Of Molecular And Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB)
ELABELA helps unlock the secrets of early survival and development
5 April 2016A newly discovered hormone has a vital role in survival and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Drug Resistance
Tiny molecule punches above its weight
5 April 2016A small molecule outclasses larger ones in combating drug-resistant bacteria that cause skin infections
Michelson Interferometer
Lighting the way to new sensors
5 April 2016Novel photonic structures can act as tiny and highly accurate sensors of temperature and humidity
Migration
Embryonic toxicity on the move
22 March 2016The first lab-based drug screening method for detecting changes in cell differentiation and migration during embryonic development
Solar Cells
Silicon profits from a dose of iron
22 March 2016A streamlined procedure for assembling the active components of photovoltaic devices from inexpensive metals could boost their economic prospects
Antibodies
Sidling up to natural killers
22 March 2016A technique to generate antibodies that can help strengthen natural immune responses to cancer and leukemia has been developed
