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Pinning waves in place for potent lasers
28 May 2026A new approach to trapping light waves inside tiny flat structures could enable more energy-efficient lasers in next-generation photonic devices.
Perfecting 3D printing for top-tier alloys
26 May 2026A close look at an additive manufacturing technique for titanium alloys reveals how tiny process variations can shape high-performance components.
Shaping science through collective conversation
18 May 2026After 15 years of shaping A*STAR’s approach to research, innovation and enterprise in the physical sciences and engineering, Sir John O’Reilly highlights the importance of surfacing promising ideas, fostering dialogue and harnessing collective wisdom for impactful science.
It takes two to resonate
12 May 2026A hybrid platform for manipulating deep ultraviolet light in semiconductor materials opens new possibilities for next-generation ultraviolet photonic devices.
The battery film that never knew when to quit
4 May 2026Controlling when a protective layer stops growing in lithium-ion batteries may be more beneficial than modifying its composition during formation.
A metabolic highway to citrus scents
30 Apr 2026Researchers map out a metabolic detour, engineering microbes to take the fast lane to producing citrus-scented limonene.
Folding light into lasers
24 Apr 2026A new nanoscale laser uses optical origami to balance trapping and releasing light, paving the way for efficient integrated photonics.
Forecasting the rain(out) from next-gen fuels
20 Apr 2026A simplified model helps predict the liquid fraction of accidental low-carbon fuel leaks at maritime facilities, supporting safer handling and operational design.
Clearing the air on semiconductor performance
8 Apr 2026Researchers uncover an unlikely culprit behind the mysterious underperformance of novel 2D semiconductors: oxygen.
Opening up the field for nanoscale catalysts
5 Mar 2026A novel strategy reshapes single-atom catalysts to enhance their performance and efficiency in producing valuable pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
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.