RESEARCH NEWS

Prof Rajasekhar Balasubramanian elected Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences

October 23, 2025

Fellowship recognises Prof Balasubramanian’s contributions to atmospheric chemistry, including his pioneering work on aerosol measurement techniques.

Atomic precision and the future of chips

October 16, 2025

Applied Materials Visiting Chair Professor Erwin Kessels discusses how atomic-level precision is redefining what’s possible in the technology that drives our world.

CDE faculty honoured at President’s Science & Technology Awards 2025

October 3, 2025

Prof Lim Chwee Teck receives the President’s Science Award, whilst Assistant Professors Andy Tay and Wang Xinchao are recognised with the Young Scientist Award.

Ice mixed with amino acids stores methane in minutes

October 3, 2025

NUS researchers developed a reusable, biodegradable ice material that captures methane rapidly, paving the way for safer and cleaner storage of natural gas and biomethane.

Industry Day highlights bold partnerships and future-ready talent

October 1, 2025

Annual showcase at CDE brings together academia, industry and government to tackle urgent challenges in sustainability, AI and innovation.

Charting a path to control microplastic pollution

September 30, 2025

Symposium brings together leading researchers to advance knowledge, share tools, and spark collaborations on a growing environmental challenge.

Balancing clean energy transitions with river ecosystem protection

September 26, 2025

A new model shows how substituting high-impact hydropower projects with solar, wind and storage can preserve vital sediment flows while keeping energy systems affordable.

Building cities that live well

September 12, 2025

Third NUS Cities Symposium explores health, resilience and the science of urban life.

The multiplier effect of combining green roofs and solar panels

September 11, 2025

Study shows how co-locating systems boosts solar energy output, supports plant growth, and reduces indoor temperatures.

Bioengineered lymph nodes offer window into human immunity

September 9, 2025

Hydrogel-based approach keeps human lymph node tissue alive, enabling more accurate studies of immune responses to cancer and vaccine development.

CDE projects join weather and climate research alliance

September 6, 2025

Researchers to develop AI-driven forecasting tools and actionable tropical weather models under new national Weather Science Research Programme.

Graphene sets new electronic benchmark with dual breakthroughs

August 27, 2025

NUS and collaborators achieve record graphene mobility using twist-angle and proximity screening, surpassing GaAs benchmarks.