When stem cells feel the squeeze, they start building bone
Research finds that physical forces alone, without chemical cues, can set stem cells on the path to becoming bone cells, opening up new possibilities for regenerative therapies.
SHINE signs research collaboration with NSTIC (GaN)
Research collaboration with new National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride aims to grow Singapore’s leadership in next-gen semiconductor technologies.
Self-powered sensor offers fast, sustainable water monitoring
Inspired by human skin, the ReSURF sensor detects pollutants in milliseconds without the need for an external power source.
Bioengineered tumour model offers new tool in fight against peritoneal cancers
Engineered hydrogels preserve live tumour fragments from patients for over 12 days, enabling more accurate testing for personalised cancer treatments.
Paving the way for ultrafast, energy-efficient memory and logic devices
An NUS research team has demonstrated a long-sought capability to pave the way for ultrafast, energy-efficient memory and logic devices beyond conventional electronics.
Perovskite tandem solar cell achieves new efficiency record
Researchers break 26% barrier with solar cell design that could power next-generation wearables and smart devices.
‘We view buildings as robotic ecosystems’
Asst Prof Ali Ghahramani leads research at CDE that redefines how we think about buildings: not as static infrastructure, but as intelligent, human-centric environments.
Q&A: Shaping the future of technology with new materials
Quantum materials are changing the way we understand electronics — and could open the door to entirely new technologies.
Biomaterial shows how ageing in the heart could be reversed
Breakthrough study by CDE researchers uncovers how to reverse age-related changes in heart cells by changing their environment.
AI customises heart valve treatments for men and women
Research shows sex-specific therapies could improve outcomes for deadly valve disease.
Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts
Precision-targeted treatment developed by CDE researchers protects plants from harmful bacteria without disrupting natural functions.
Gene platform promises improved cancer cell therapies
New non-viral gene delivery system developed by CDE researchers efficiently engineers immune cells with minimal damage, potentially widening access to treatments.