A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Keeping the world moving
6 May 2025Through tight-knit collaborations with industry and ecosystem partners, A*STAR is building smart solutions to boost land, sea and air connectivity within Singapore and beyond.
Zooming lenses with a spark
17 Apr 2025The discovery of a 2D material with electrically-tuneable light-bending properties could lead to more compact and efficient optical components in future electronics.
The anatomy of metal failure
19 Mar 2025Understanding how microscopic voids grow and merge under stress helps predict material failure, improving safety in industries such as aerospace.
Editing the basics
7 Mar 2025Cell and gene therapies are driving the next revolution in medicine, combining the best of biology with game-changing technologies from A*STAR researchers and partners.
Solid solutions for safer power
5 Mar 2025By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.
Crystal hexes help magnesium find their flow
21 Feb 2025A new electrolyte innovation tackles a key hurdle in developing a viable substitute for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Virtual forges to design stronger steels
17 Feb 2025Advanced computer simulations make designing stronger metal alloys more efficient by revealing how their microscopic structure affects performance.
Stretching the limits of health monitoring
3 Feb 2025A new wearable sensor continuously detects key chemical biomarkers directly from the skin, circumventing more invasive clinical methods.
Record-breaking films amplify wireless speeds
28 Jan 2025A new thin film technology harnesses a unique nanoscale phenomenon to achieve exceptional electromechanical responses, potentially raising the speed limits of tomorrow’s wireless communications.
Charging the future, atom by atom
22 Jan 2025A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.
Tuning in to cellular conversations
8 Jan 2025A new artificial intelligence tool helps scientists uncover how cells communicate within tissues, paving the way for more targeted treatments for diseases like cancer.
Calculating the course of drifting droplets
2 Dec 2024A more accurate model for understanding how respiratory droplets spread viruses aims to improve public health strategies and reduce transmission risks.