RESEARCH NEWS

Five times more efficient data transfer

June 11, 2020

A technique to transfer bits across a silicon chip could set a new standard for power efficiency for devices.

Prof Dean Ho shortlisted for eminent engineering prize

June 10, 2020

Head of NUS Biomedical Engineering is the only Asia-based scientist shortlisted for the A F Harvey Engineering Research Prize.

A greener way to cool data centres

June 5, 2020

A combination of liquid and air cooling achieves near-ideal energy efficiency, says Associate Professor Lee Poh Seng.

The power of good design

June 4, 2020

NUS School of Design and Environment shares the impact of designing structures beyond aesthetics and function — to keep the people who use them in the pink of health.

New electronic material for wearables and soft robots

May 30, 2020

New material could allow stretchable display screens that even heal themselves when cracked.

NUS and ST Engineering leverage quantum technology for cybersecurity

May 29, 2020

Collaboration focuses on a new approach suited for widespread use of quantum encryption.

NUS researcher selected to be in WEF’s Young Scientists Class of 2020

May 29, 2020

Assistant Professor Andy Tay has been recognised for his work on boosting the immune system.

A new library of atomically thin 2D materials

May 22, 2020

A method found by NUS scientists and engineers opens up a whole new world of 2D materials to discover.

Using the ‘shadow-effect’ to generate electricity

May 21, 2020

The difference between light and shadow could power your watch.

3D-printed masks to fight COVID-19

May 19, 2020

NUS Mechanical Engineers print soft and comfortable masks for physicians.

Cooling with heat: Hybrid air conditioner that reduces electricity consumption

May 14, 2020

New air conditioners use heating from the sun and surroundings to provide cool air more efficiently.

Realistic thin-film robots that can move and feel!

April 28, 2020

Light-driven robots thinner than paper – beautiful creations by Associate Professor Ho Ghim Wei’s group.