A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Getting (heat) carried away
3 Feb 2026New insights on how tiny particles carry heat in nanoscale environments can lead to developing faster and cooler electronics.
Trapping light with tiny mirrors
16 Jan 2026Metasurface-based mirrors allow optical cavities to bend and trap light in new ways, improving sharpness and sensitivity.
Reality mirrors
8 Jan 2026Through a blend of simulation, machine learning and advanced data analytics, digital twins are emerging as one of AI’s most powerful applications, transforming innovation cycles across a diverse range of industries.
Rain-powered energy makes a splash
15 Dec 2025A new material uses raindrops to power the production of fuel from carbon dioxide in the air.
Unlocking magnesium’s green power potential
9 Dec 2025A newly developed additive for magnesium-based batteries brings them a step forward as safer, high-performance alternatives to lithium-ion systems.
A lodestar for integrity
11 Nov 2025From biomedical research to generative AI models, scientific progress depends on strong ethical standards that maintain integrity, transparency and accountability.
On the wave to fusion energy
7 Nov 2025The power plants of tomorrow could tap into fusion energy, as scientists gain insight into how to control the reactions and suppress turbulence.
Shaping strength with thinner composites
22 Oct 2025A new computer modelling approach lends a hand with designing lighter, sturdier aircraft components from next-generation composite materials.
Tackling tugboat timing woes
6 Oct 2025Through machine learning, a new mathematical model aims to reduce fuel costs and improve the timeliness of tugboat services in high-traffic ports.
Amplifying hidden faces of aluminium batteries
30 Sep 2025A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.
When two (atomic) heads are better than one
24 Sep 2025Dual-atom catalysts overcome a significant barrier in lithium-sulfur battery performance, opening a new paradigm for catalyst design in next-generation batteries.
Spongy sensors for a human touch
4 Sep 2025Inspired by sponges and trees, a novel hydrogel design paves the way for a new generation of multi-functional electronic soft sensors.