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New insights on how tiny particles carry heat in nanoscale environments can lead to developing faster and cooler electronics.

Metasurface-based mirrors allow optical cavities to bend and trap light in new ways, improving sharpness and sensitivity.

Insights into the magnetic properties of a rare-earth element open up new possibilities for engineering energy-efficient magnetic technologies.

An enhanced photochemical formula could pave the way for on-demand reversible adhesives triggered by cheaper and safer light sources.

A serendipitous encounter led researchers to discover a new method for fabricating a key crystal for nanophotonics applications.

A new computer modelling approach lends a hand with designing lighter, sturdier aircraft components from next-generation composite materials.

Adjustments to a key chemical reaction could improve the selective production of mirror-image molecules with differing properties for better chemical design.

A new molecular modification helps a class of light-emitting materials capture lost radiation energy, boosting their efficiency as X-ray detectors.

Through machine learning-aided design, A*STAR scientists discover new additives to suppress hazardous metal deposits in high-performance lithium metal batteries.

A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.

Simple tweaks in the microstructure of 3D-printed aluminium alloys add exceptional mechanical and thermal properties for semiconductor and aerospace applications.

A detailed look at a tungsten-based semiconductor reveals how the spacing of surface defects can improve the material’s stability in atmospheric conditions.