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Waste is reduced through the cheap and green development of a catalyst for the transformation of a commercially important functional group

A fluorescent nanoprobe could become a universal, noninvasive method to identify and monitor tumors

An international team of researchers has discovered that genes are linked to humans’ ability to resist typhoid fever. This finding is significant in helping to develop personalised therapies for sufferers of typhoid fever, based on an individual’s genetic code.

A combination of X-ray diffraction and computational techniques can determine unknown crystal structures in powder mixtures

A multifunctional testing instrument helps improve production of laser-heated hard disk drives with enhanced storage capacities

A long-lived catalyst facilitates the first steps toward a viable small-scale on-board hydrogen generator

Miniature two-color barcodes have the potential to combat forgery and track cancerous cells

A new technique for heat-assisted magnetic recording media promises improved writeability for next-generation hard drives

Quantum effects in nanometer-scale metallic structures provide a platform for combining molecular electronics and plasmonics

Surface chemistry controls the selective nucleation of crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical drug

An optimized technique allows B cells to be transfected with extraneous DNA without the use of viruses

Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes

A dry powder inhaler formulation provides excellent protection against pneumonia-causing bacteria

Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions

Building on success of their previous collaboration, the two agencies will renew their research partnership for another three years with a focus on supporting projects in physical sciences

Singaporean politician Mr S Iswaran, Minister (Prime Minister’s Office), Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry, visits local dry-cleaning and laundry specialist, Presto Drycleaners to witness how the company has adopted RFID technology to improve its processes and business operations.

A*STAR, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National Healthcare Group (NHG) sign Memorandum of Understanding at the Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2014

The two organisations will jointly develop micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) for a myriad of industries

An alternative fabrication route improves the properties of aluminum-based nanocomposites with great potential for vehicles of the future

Researchers overcome noise problems in ultrasensitive measurements of tiny amounts of compounds

Pact paves way for A*STAR’s technologies to be incorporated into the operations of one of the largest mining companies in the world.

A team from A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) and the National University Hospital (NUH) has discovered new ways to enhance the efficacy of drugs used to treat respiratory system infections and antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) has launched a Collaborative Industry Project (CIP) on Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Functional Film and Printed Electronics to help companies develop technological and production capabilities in this emerging sector.

An innovative algorithm exposes the energy pathways that cause super-repellent surfaces to stop working.

A separation method that isolates protein-protected gold clusters enables improved sensing of toxic mercury compounds and pesticides.

Human nasal epithelial cells, cultured on a microchip, react to air pollutants just like they would in the upper airway.

A tiny device produces oscillatory flows that enhance the mixing of viscous fluids for chemical reactions.

An investigation into switching characteristics provides new criteria for achieving faster switching of magnetic memories.

An intelligent system that predicts when alarms might be triggered could greatly improve the management of industrial plants.

A gadolinium-based material that can be cooled by varying a magnetic field may be useful for cooling low-temperature sensors.