A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)
Molecular blemishes boost batteries
22 Oct 2021Embedding chemical impurities into zinc-ion batteries boosts their performance and prolongs battery life.
Accelerating discoveries in chemistry with AI
30 Sep 2021Machine learning and artificial intelligence have the power to transform chemical research, says A*STAR National Science Scholar Jacqueline Tan.
Delving into a spectrum of quantum capabilities
24 Sep 2021From advanced materials to atomic super sensors, A*STAR scientists are harnessing the power of quantum to the fullest, ushering in the next generation of trailblazing technologies.
Bringing integrated avalanche detectors into the (visible) light
14 Sep 2021This first-of-its-kind integrated avalanche photodetector for visible light lays the foundation for next-generation innovations in imaging and communications.
Limiting light loss
13 Aug 2021Compact nanochain waveguides that can efficiently transmit infrared light and even slow light down to a fraction of its usual speed could take photonics mainstream.
Mapping the pulse of Singapore’s shared bikes
12 Jul 2021Quantifying where and when communities use dockless bike-share systems could help operators and urban planners design more biking-friendly cities.
Getting ahead of dengue outbreaks
8 Jun 2021This two-step outbreak detection framework could give early warnings of dengue outbreaks, improving Singapore’s ability to control the disease.
Alloys as electricity-generating allies
28 Apr 2021Mixing tin into germanium telluride creates a high-performance thermoelectric material that could make energy harvesting or cooling devices more effective.
Shining a way forward for on-chip lasers
12 Apr 2021A*STAR researchers have developed a compact on-chip laser using a nanoantenna chain as an optical resonator.
Simulating a water droplet
2 Apr 2021An integrated simulation model provides a clearer picture of what happens when a water droplet comes in contact with a hydrophobic surface.
Teaching robots by example
26 Mar 2021By breaking complex actions into their basic components, researchers have developed a versatile framework that enables robots to learn from human demonstrators.
Did Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ work?
24 Mar 2021Lockdown measures not only reduced the number of COVID-19 cases but also resulted in a temporary improvement in air quality, study finds.