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Detailed experiments reveal the operational parameters for a promising thermo-magnetic data-storage technology

Calculations reveal how mixtures of different elements can control the thermal properties of nanowires

A polymeric material that changes its structure when immersed in salt water could help protect ships and marine structures

Socially intelligent computers can turn difficult online negotiations into win−win situations through tactical information disclosure

An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices

A theoretical and experimental study could lead to improved catalysts for producing hydrogen fuel from waste biomass

Singapore, March 18, 2015 – A new drug delivery system from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR that uses green tea to fight cancer has won the Grand Prize at The Crown Prince Creative, Innovative Product and Technological Advancement (CIPTA) Award 2015.

A cost-effective method uses fungi to convert palm oil waste to green products

Cheap, environmentally friendly solar cells are produced by minimizing disruptive surface layers

A laser-assisted fabrication process enables the processing of heat-resistant and crack-free materials

Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products

A fluorescent probe for labeling mitochondria helps scientists study fat-burning brown adipose tissue

Fungal waste biomass from biotechnology applications could be used to harvest microalgae for fuels and chemicals production

A computational technique reveals how tiny pillars affect the condensation of vapor onto a surface

Researchers in Singapore and UK as part of the EpiGen consortium worked together with scientists at the Nestlé Research Center, Switzerland, on a new study on the bacterial makeup of the gut (gut microbiota) of infants in Singapore.

Noble metal nanoparticles can be coated with silica by a simple, environmentally friendly process that does not employ alcohol

A combined cyber and physical security system will protect customers charging electric vehicles on smart electricity grids

A method of generating high-resolution, full-color moving holograms in three dimensions shows life from a new angle

IBN’s MedTech innovation simplifies diagnosis of infectious diseases

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) launches Asia’s first centre for test bedding and developing remanufacturing technologies

By varying the size and spacing of aluminum nanodisks, researchers generate images that contain over 300 colors and are not much wider than a human hair

Mathematical analysis reveals how to maximize access to mobile networks by seamlessly ‘offloading’ traffic to smaller Wi-Fi and cellular systems

Singapore — A new research collaboration between A*STAR’s IHPC, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, University of Glasgow and UGS aims to make a ship’s voyage more smooth sailing by improving its hydrodynamics and energy efficiency.

A quantum light source proves that light-sensitive cells in frog eyes can detect single photons

Deploying many low-power, compact antenna nodes to handle cellular traffic can make wireless communication more reliable and adaptable

Mathematical model that learns to compensate for positioning errors can control a micromanipulation system more accurately

Laser processing produces deep ripples in silicon over a wide area — something that could enhance solar cell efficiency

The two organisations will further the development of spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) and bring STT-MRAM devices closer to commercialisation.

Mixed nanoparticle systems may help purify water and generate hydrogen

A technique to analyze production processes highlights the financial benefits of recycling