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Highlights of the latest discoveries and innovations at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research.
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Joined October 2009
NEW ISSUE DROP! 🔥. A*STAR Research is proud to present Issue 47, our latest magazine edition exploring the hidden risks that stalk the digital world. Download your copy today:
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Not all proteins are created equal 🧬. @AStarsg researchers reveal key differences in how our bodies digest plant vs animal proteins, offering insights for improving alternative protein products.
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Digital threats are evolving faster than ever—and so are the solutions. Through the Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety (CATOS), A*STAR is accelerating efforts to combat new safety risks from harmful online content and cyberattacks.
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As artificial intelligence and other digital innovations continue to reshape the internet landscape, A*STAR is accelerating efforts to combat a new wave of safety risks from harmful online content...
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Predictions of machine failure just got smarter 🔧. @ASTARsg researchers devised a new Sensor Alignment (SEA) framework that aligns multi-sensor data across time, dramatically improving failure predictions for complex systems like aero engines.
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A new framework aligns data from multiple sensors across time, boosting the accuracy of machine failure predictions.
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Could diagnosing #psoriasis be as simple as scanning a bar code?. @ASTARsg researchers used ms-RSOM imaging to create detailed 3D skin images—transforming how we can monitor chronic skin conditions.
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A material thinner than paper offers a new way to control light and electronic charge with minimal energy, which could improve how future computers store and process information. 👉 Read more:
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A material thinner than paper offers a new way to control light and electronic charge with minimal energy, which could improve how future computers store and process information.
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A closer look at fermentation 🔍. @ASTARsg scientists dig into tempeh to uncover how microbial action breaks down soybean proteins into smaller, more digestible and more nutritious forms.
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Scientists dig into tempeh to uncover how microbial action breaks down soybean proteins into smaller, more digestible and more nutritious forms.
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Patients with spinal muscular atrophy may need to watch their liver. Using stem cells & CRISPR, @ASTARsg researchers discovered the same genetic defect that causes muscle weakness can cause long-term liver issues for both SMA patients & carriers.
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Plant-based chicken fat that looks, feels & acts like the real thing? . @AStarsg researchers used faba beans & olive oil to create protein emulsion gels that perfectly mimic chicken fat with lower cholesterol. A game-changer for plant-based food tech! 🌱.
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X-rays just got a major efficiency boost ⚡. @AStarsg scientists developed scintillators that capture escaping X-ray energy using "triplet exciton recycling"—several orders more efficient than current systems.
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A new molecular modification helps a class of light-emitting materials capture lost radiation energy, boosting their efficiency as X-ray detectors.
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Dendrites have limited lithium-ion battery potential for decades. @ASTARsg and @nussg researchers are using machine learning to screen millions of molecules for new additives, and identified 62 solutions for safer, higher-capacity batteries.
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Through machine learning-aided design, A*STAR scientists discover new additives to suppress hazardous metal deposits in high-performance lithium metal batteries.
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On #WorldBreastCancerResearchDay, see how @AStarsg scientists are targeting transcriptional pathways—the control centers responsible for rapid cancer cell growth—to minimise the aggressiveness of triple-negative breast cancer.
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Save $60 when you register for #SSC2025 by Aug 31!. Join 1,200 delegates from Singapore and abroad for 4 days of insights & networking, from 8–11 Dec at the Marina Bay Sands. Claim your spot at #sustainability #environment #energy #health #manufacturing
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What can tweets tell us about a person’s emotional state?. @ASTARsg researchers discovered that emotional expressions such as fear, joy & anger in tweets were effective predictors of mental health crises, potentially aiding in early interventions.
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A big data study reveals that shifts in emotional expressions on social media can predict changes in demand for mental health care services.
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Ultraviolet (UV) light is quietly powering breakthrough technologies. @AStarsg and @ntusg scientists developed silicon metasurfaces that convert low-power lasers to deep-UV on tiny chips—achieving 14x power boost for faster electronics and technology ⬇️.
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A new crystalline silicon metasurface design harnesses asymmetric design to efficiently generate deep-UV light, advancing chip-scale photonic applications.
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Scientists at @ASTARsg, together with teams from China & @ntusg, developed a device that converts invisible near-infrared light into visible light 👁️. The breakthrough technology opens doors for smarter vision security systems & medical sensors ⬇️ .
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Transforming near-infrared light to visible light can open possibilities for practical applications in medical imaging and security systems.
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Sometimes, working with imperfections is the perfect solution. @ASTARsg researchers found that spacing out the defects in WS2 semiconductors evenly maintains material stability as opposed to keeping clustered defects. Read more:
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Could your childhood sleep preferences shape your emotional development?. New research reveals 'night owl' children may face social challenges later on—but not for the reasons you'd expect. 🦉.
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A long-term study reveals that sleep problems in early childhood impact emotional well-being in later childhood, especially among ‘night owl’ children.
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Why do some people breeze through viral infections while others fight for their lives? 🤔. From viral immunity genetics to light-powered AI computers, meet 3 A*STAR researchers tackling big questions in their respective fields with 2025 NRF Fellowships:.
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A silent killer lurking in hospitals worldwide just got more complex 🦠. @AStarsg researchers discover a 6th clade of Candida auris—a high-priority fungal pathogen. But unlike other drug-resistant clades, this new strain responds to antifungal treatment.
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Scientists identify a new, distinct group of the deadly yeast Candida auris, and urge the expansion of global surveillance efforts.
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