RESEARCH NEWS

Nanodiamond sensors to unlock secrets of cells

March 14, 2021

NUS researcher’s polymer-coating technique key to making the heater-thermometer hybrid sensors.

A greener solution for cooler outdoor dining

January 15, 2021

Innovative approach by NUS Engineers gives aircon respite to outdoor diners for less energy.

Durable medical electrodes from a materials breakthrough

December 11, 2020

A newly discovered flexible organic polymer promises to open the way to more reliable and long-lasting medical electrodes.

A multitasking microbe to purify wastewater

December 10, 2020

Newly-identified bacterium removes polluting phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater at half the usual electricity cost.

AI platform finds optimal combination of COVID-19 drugs

December 10, 2020

The platform called ‘IDentif.AI’ was able to examine more than 500,000 combinations of 12 potential drug candidates in just two weeks.

Ice that burns: A fast, safe and economical way to store natural gas

December 3, 2020

A breakthrough process allows low cost and sustainable production of solidified natural gas (SNG), opening the way to easy storage and boosting the energy security of gas importers like Singapore.

NUS researchers create new metallic material for flexible soft robots

November 25, 2020

NUS Assistant Professor Chen Po-Yen (right) and doctoral student Yang Haitao (left) and their team created a new metallic material for soft and flexible robots ‘Origami robots’ are state-of-the-art soft and flexible robots that are being tested for use in various applications including drug delivery in human bodies, search and rescue missions in disaster […]

NUS Engineers recognised at IES Achievement Awards 2020

November 24, 2020

Four research projects by NUS Engineering researchers among shortlisted entries to the Institute of Engineers, Singapore.

Focus on Indoor Environmental Air Quality at WorldGBC Health and Wellbeing Summit

November 4, 2020

Organised by the World Green Building Council, the global summit Session 3 on Indoor Environmental Quality sought to explore three components of the new WorldGBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework – Protect health, prioritise comfort and harmony with nature.

Boosting flexibility and reliability in electronic sensors

November 2, 2020

Highly flexible material maintains exceptional reliability for health monitoring and robot sensing over long-term use.

Marrying chemical and biological processes to turn waste into treasure

October 29, 2020

Researchers say the novel combination used to extract drug components from discarded seafood shells and wood waste could have wide range of applications.

Smart sockets for a smarter nation

October 23, 2020

Smart electrical infrastructure promises energy savings and electrical safety on a nationwide scale.