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
Waveguide
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 Institute Of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Nanometric positioning goes the distance
19 April 2016A frictionless drive system achieves stable nanometer positioning precision over an unprecedented distance
Sensors
Lighting the way to new sensors
5 April 2016Novel photonic structures can act as tiny and highly accurate sensors of temperature and humidity
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
Thermal Management
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
Ultraprecision Machining
Transparent metal touchscreens
5 April 2016Roll-to-roll printing a conductive metal ink offers an inexpensive, high performance alternative to today’s touchscreen technology
Genome
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
Fusion Proteins
Resource for drug developers helps pick linkers
22 March 2016SynLinker offers a better way to design fusion protein drugs
Network
Wireless-powered network gets its fair share
22 March 2016Calculations reveal how sensors must take turns to harvest power efficiently from a data hub
Drug Screening
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
