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Simulations of defects inside copper point the way to making stronger metals. Results show that there are many different deformation mechanisms occurring in nano-structured materials like nanotwinned copper. Understanding each of them will allow scientists to tune material properties.

Bin Chen of the A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing and Huajian Gao at Brown University, US, have built a model to illustrate the process of skeletal muscle contraction. A combination of random protein movements and the elasticity inside muscles helps to maintain a steady force during skeletal muscle contraction.

A new design for nanoparticles that absorb low-energy light and emit high-energy light may find use in biological imaging

A low-temperature method could be used to ‘grow’ transparent zinc oxide films for use in displays and solar cells

The dissipation of energy from a vibrating gold nanoparticle is strongly influenced by the surrounding environment

A pioneering error correction technique developed at the A*STAR Data Storage Institute holds promise for the development of next-generation computers

This conference is jointly organised by the Changing Family in Asia Cluster, Asia Research Institute, the Family, Children and Youth Cluster, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, & Scientific Group on “Marriage Transition in Asia”, Asian Population Association. DATES: 15-16 NOVEMBER 2012

A unique 'micro-loop mirror' design may enhance the performance of integrated laser on silicon

Faster computational methods could simulate the power and signal integrity of next-generation electronic systems

Nanowires have superior electrical and mechanical properties and can be put to good use in pressure sensors

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Picosun Oy, a Finland-based global manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, have announced a partnership to develop advanced ALD techniques to enable continuing growth in the areas of next generation memories and solar cells.

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), has signed a research collaboration agreement with QuantuMDx Group (QMDx), a UK based biotech company which is developing a range of portable technologies for diagnostics, DNA sequencing and proteomics.

The latest microfluidic chip can generate microbubbles to break open cells for biochemical analysis

Researchers have devised a simple and inexpensive approach to making soft magnetic films for microwave applications

Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost savings

Joint R&D Centre is first dedicated facility of its kind focused on developing next-generation packaging technologies to feed the explosive growth of mobile devices

A*STAR IMRE’s Dr Loh Xian Jun was recently elected a Fellow of the prestigious Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. He is an A*STAR scholarship recipient currently working on smart biomaterials that identify and target cancer cells.

Researchers have synthesized a fungal metabolite and derivatives that inhibit crucial enzymes related to cancers

A robust approach for preparing polymer-coated quantum dots may find use in a wide range of applications

Long diamond tips could broaden the three-dimensional measuring capabilities of atomic force microscopes

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), has signed a collaboration agreement with Petroleum Geo-Services (OSE:PGS), a geophysical company based in Norway that provides a range of services. IME will develop rugged inertial sensing technology to enable PGS to acquire more precise seismic data at higher sensitivity and at ultra-low frequencies.

Cutting-edge technologies to be developed at Baidu-I2R Research Centre (BIRC)

Computer simulations show how key properties of nanowires change as the diameter increases

A novel link between optical fibers and nanometer-scale silicon structures could aid the development of integrated optical circuits

Reduced graphene oxide decorated with metallic nanoparticles shows high potential for gas detection

Singapore, 15 February 2012- The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is showcasing 15 cutting-edge technologies to boost safety and productivity that is of relevance to the aerospace and aviation industry.

A total of 18 members joined the A*STAR Aerospace Programme’s consortium to collaborate on pre-competitive research in aviation technologies, develop new products, processes and solutions in aviation engineering, and improve performance, safety and productivity.

Singapore, 9th February 2012 – The Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), is collaborating with Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), a world leader in wireless technologies, connectivity and location solutions to enable CSR to develop and market the next-generation standard-compliant as well as proprietary video coding solutions.

Understanding the molecular properties of polyelectrolytes gives unprecedented control over responsive polymer microstructures

The active learning algorithm is faster and more accurate in guessing the age of an individual than conventional algorithms