CNA Explains: Do you need an air purifier if haze hits?
With a high risk of severe transboundary haze this year, consumers are turning to air purifiers.
CNA Explains: Do you need an air purifier if haze hits? Read More »
CDE in the News
Sensor patch developed in Singapore aims to monitor wound recovery using AI
A paper-thin sensor patch the size of a postage stamp attached to the skin could soon help to determine how well a wound is healing – without the need to remove its dressing.
Sensor patch developed in Singapore aims to monitor wound recovery using AI Read More »
Love affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate change
Article discusses the impact of the Urban Heat Island effect on Singapore’s climate and includes reference to SDE4 – Singapore’s first net-zero energy building.
Love affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate change Read More »
NUS student designs lightweight and durable assistive walker for dogs
News reports on DID student Chong Zi En and his design for an assistive walker to help mobility-impaired dogs on show in the DID GradShow 2023.
NUS student designs lightweight and durable assistive walker for dogs Read More »
Turf Club land may be used to expand Woodlands
Senior Lecturer Nikhil Joshi (Dept of Architecture) speaks to CNA about the proposed redevelopment in Woodlands on the site of the soon-to-be-closed Singapore Turf Club.
Turf Club land may be used to expand Woodlands Read More »
Amid high COE prices, remember goal of car-lite society
In an op-ed article, Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) says Singapore’s goal of a car-lite society hinges on the efficiency, accessibility and affordability of public transport.
Amid high COE prices, remember goal of car-lite society Read More »
Changing mindsets to go green
Features comments from Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian (Civil and Environmental Engineering) on the need to adapt our lifestyles to be more environmentally friendly.
Changing mindsets to go green Read More »
Indian rocket sends 2 Singaporean satellites to orbit in ‘textbook launch’
News coverage of launch of Lumelite-4 satellite, co-developed by CDE’s Satellite Technology and Research (STAR) centre and A*STAR.
Indian rocket sends 2 Singaporean satellites to orbit in ‘textbook launch’ Read More »
On The Pulse: Breakthroughs in dementia research
CNA documentary series features interview with Poh Yun Ru, a designer at the NUS Design Incubation Centre.
On The Pulse: Breakthroughs in dementia research Read More »
Smart recycling boxes that reward residents for sorting waste have cut contamination rate
A trial in Bishan and Sin Ming to collect recyclables using smart boxes has managed to cut the contamination rate of their contents to just 5 per cent – far lower than the national average of 40 per cent. News report includes comment from Professor Seeram Ramakrishna (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), who chairs the Circular