Digital Naturalist app launched for NUS natural history museum
App designed to enhance visitor experience is collaboration between CDE’s Design Incubation Centre and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.
Discovery opens insights into ways to halt or reverse tumor growth
Researchers at CDE develop wireless magnetic hydrogel platform to study tumor progression and potential cancer treatments
CO2 capture material could bring economic payback
New covalent organic framework (COF) material has high selectivity and potential to convert captured CO2 into commercial chemicals.
Energy-efficient inorganic membranes for a cleaner future
Versatile ultrathin inorganic membranes developed by CDE researchers could be suited for wide range of applications.
Shining a light into the ‘black box’ of AI
Novel method for evaluating interpretability of AI technologies could open door to greater transparency and trust in AI-driven diagnostic and predictive tools.
Novel crystal material enables a key step forward for optical microchips
Crystal material developed by researchers at CDE has light response properties needed to power optical quantum information processing.
One step filter offers route to greener ethylene purification
CDE researchers discover greener and cheaper method for purifying ethylene – said to be the world’s most important petrochemical.
Smart insole to identify and mitigate workplace accidents
The insole uses pressure and motion sensors to help identify areas at high risk of slips, trips and falls.
Prof Seeram Ramakrishna presented with IES award
Prof Seeram (Mechanical Engineering) awarded the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Outstanding Volunteer Award 2022.
CDE launches landmark urban sustainability initiatives
Singapore Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat formally launches CDE’s rejuvenated net-zero buildings SDE1 and SDE3, as well as NUS Cities education and research centre.
Novel VR glove brings realistic sense of touch to the metaverse
A new lightweight, untethered and flexible VR glove “allows users to interact with the virtual world more naturally and realistically” say the researchers behind the device.
Exhibition showcases novel aerogels upcycled from waste
Exhibit at VivoCity mall showcases CDE research on novel aerogel technologies supported by real estate developer Mapletree.