New system to profile telomeres in less than 3 hours
Rapid test to tell whether a cell is aging normally or abnormally will help detect cancers and age-related diseases.
Smart glove redefines gaming experience and more
The InfinityGlove(TM) uses ultrathin microfibre sensors to be lighter and more flexible than existing gaming gloves.
All about Biochar concrete, a sustainable building material
Biochar concrete, a sustainable building material with high potential is in its nascent stage of development.
Intelligent sensing abilities for robots to carry out complex tasks
NUS computer scientists and materials engineers combine their expertise to let robots perceive their environment by sight and touch.
NUS Engineers join the battle against COVID-19
From 3D-printed masks to AI-assisted drug testing, NUS Engineering researchers have stepped up to join the fight against the virus.
Novel COVID-19 swabs to address shortage
The swab designs are mass producible and comparable to current “gold standard” swabs.
Breakthrough shows ‘magic angle’ twistronics principle can also manipulate light
A small rotation of just one layer of atoms results in an ultrathin material that can control the path of light.
On-site COVID-19 test results in one hour
The one-hour test was developed in just two months at the NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology.
New ‘shield’ protects healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients
A reusable tentlike structure reduces the risk of getting infected while caring for patients.
Five times more efficient data transfer
A technique to transfer bits across a silicon chip could set a new standard for power efficiency for devices.
A greener way to cool data centres
A combination of liquid and air cooling achieves near-ideal energy efficiency, says Associate Professor Lee Poh Seng.
New electronic material for wearables and soft robots
New material could allow stretchable display screens that even heal themselves when cracked.