Smart Nation and Digital Economy (SNDE)
A sound test for AI listeners
2 Jan 2026A new comprehensive benchmark for audio-based artificial intelligence allows researchers to gauge and improve the way models follow speech, soundscapes and everyday cues.
Unveiling entanglements between waves and particles
19 Dec 2025A successful demonstration of previously hidden relationships between three key quantum properties confirms a new universal framework in quantum physics.
Points for the work, not just the answer
3 Dec 2025By adding rewards for logical reasoning steps, a new training framework aims to make large language models more robust and reliable.
Seeing the unknown
3 Nov 2025A consistent rulebook of prompts could be the key to advancing artificial intelligence models, enhancing their image classification performance even when dealing with unknown objects.
Rippling new colours from quantum emitters
28 Oct 2025A new method of electrically controlling light emissions from nanoscale light sources opens new possibilities for quantum photonic devices.
A tireless friend in dementia care
16 Oct 2025An AI-driven conversational assistant aims to bring new forms of companionship and emotional support to people living with cognitive decline.
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.