Smart Nation and Digital Economy (SNDE)
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.
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.
SEA-ing into machines’ future life
22 Aug 2025A new framework aligns data from multiple sensors across time, boosting the accuracy of machine failure predictions.
Tiny silicon patterns for an ultraviolet shine
5 Aug 2025A new crystalline silicon metasurface harnesses asymmetric design to efficiently generate deep-UV light, advancing chip-scale photonic applications.
Seeing the invisible
31 Jul 2025Transforming near-infrared light to visible light can open possibilities for practical applications in medical imaging and security systems.
Doctor AI on call
10 Jul 2025An AI-based framework adds a personal touch to medical dialogues, supporting the health management plans of patients with diabetes.
Breathing room for tiny flaws
12 Jun 2025A detailed look at a tungsten-based semiconductor reveals how the spacing of surface defects can improve the material’s stability in atmospheric conditions.
Classical-quantum hybrid divides and conquers
3 Jun 2025Combining the best of both classical and quantum computing, a new mathematical approach promises faster solutions for complex modelling of real-world phenomena.
An on-chip wellspring for quantum light
27 May 2025A new lithium niobate nanophotonic device efficiently produces correlated photon pairs on chips, paving the way for compact quantum communication systems.
Delivery routing’s need for (AI) speed
21 May 2025Computational models offer an AI boost to logistics planners by identifying the most efficient transport routes through cross-problem learning.
A whirling step forward for spintronics
8 May 2025By introducing tiny magnetic whirlpools to existing spin-based electronics, researchers pave the way for faster, more compact and more energy-efficient computing.
Clearing traffic jams in the skies
24 Apr 2025New decision-making support tools aim to help air traffic controllers safely manage the complex navigational space around airport terminals.