RESEARCH FEATURES

Research Features

Taking a bite out of carbon emissions

April 8, 2024

As climate change influences weather patterns and upsets food systems, researchers think it’s time to reimagine how food is farmed to ensure its security and sustainability.

Taking a byte out of data centre emissions

April 5, 2024

A new testbed facility is launched at NUS to fast-track the testing and adoption of sustainable cooling technologies for data centres in tropical climates.

Future-proofing Singapore’s climate resilience

April 5, 2024

The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore aims to bolster local capabilities and expertise in coastal protection and flood management.

Architecting resilient, future-proof cities

April 5, 2024

NUS CDE researchers design a multi-scale, climate-sensitive framework to support urban design decision-making.

MORPHing metamaterials into biomarker-detection powerhouses

April 5, 2024

Molecular diagnostics get a shot in the arm with hydrogel-based metamaterials, enhancing precision and speed in identifying critical biomarkers for disease monitoring.

Injecting fresh energy into membrane technology

April 5, 2024

NUS CDE researchers challenge the status quo of membrane technology with a novel design that promises enhanced energy efficiency and versatility.

Darkness is no enemy to this solar tech

April 5, 2024

NUS CDE researchers demonstrate the possibility of harnessing solar power even under after the sun has set.

Getting the most out of the sun

April 5, 2024

NUS CDE researchers combine perovskite and organic semiconductors to create next-generation thin-film photovoltaic cells.

Transforming processes to slash carbon intensity

April 5, 2024

NUS CDE researchers design a novel and greener process to produce ethylene glycol, making use of carbon dioxide without emitting any wastes.

Collaborative research in design

December 8, 2023

Design elements developed by Design Incubation Centre converged into the fabrication and successful launch of a working prototype of an innovative advancement in microscopy

Conserving heritage through architecture capability

July 25, 2023

Two Architecture researchers underscore the need and urgency in actively conserving heritage buildings in Singapore and at the same time impart, knowledge to the wider community.

Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage

July 7, 2023

Researchers at NUS CDE pioneer an innovative ‘biological camera’ that ushers in a new paradigm of information storage.