Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Abbreviation: A*STAR) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore.

A diagnostic test that can detect the virus that causes COVID-19 even when it mutates

Opening the door to new technologies that make use the new ability to communicate with plants via electrical signals

Micropores may provide a new way to deliver more drugs through the skin

A smart liquid that darkens dramatically in response to rising temperature

The thermochromic liquid changing color in reaction to a change in temperature Nanowires that form and disperse as the temperature changes form the basis of a robust thermochromic liquid A smart liquid that darkens dramatically in response to rising temperature has been developed by researchers at A*STAR. The nanowire-based thermochromic liquid’s tunable color-changing behavior was

A smart liquid that darkens dramatically in response to rising temperature

Using body heat to power wearables

If thermoelectric materials can convert low-grade heat into electricity, we may never need to charge wearable technology at home again. At night, most of us plug in a jumble of wires and devices as we charge our smart watches, phones and fitness trackers. It’s a pile that’s unlikely to get any smaller as more and

Using body heat to power wearables

World’s first PET aerogels cut plastic waste, and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, carbon dioxide absorption and more

NUS researchers turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight supermaterial with wide-ranging applications Researchers from the the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made a significant contribution towards resolving the global issue of plastic waste, by creating a way to convert plastic bottle waste into aerogels for many useful applications. Plastic bottles are commonly made from

World’s first PET aerogels cut plastic waste, and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, carbon dioxide absorption and more

A synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects

An international research team led by the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and IBM Research developed a synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects. Their new material could be developed into an antimicrobial drug to treat patients with antibioticresistant infections.

A synthetic molecule that can kill five deadly types of multidrug-resistant bacteria with limited, if any, side effects

A new class of ‘invisible’ materials is within sight

The theoretical discovery of transparent particles that break the previously accepted limit of visibility opens a new door in the search for perfect transparency Transparent particles with extraordinarily high refractive indices can become almost invisible at wavelengths longer than the particle size, an A*STAR-led theoretical study has shown1. The discovery challenges the accepted wisdom around

A new class of ‘invisible’ materials is within sight

Self-healing heart cells get closer with Singheart

Researchers discover a new molecule, ‘Singheart,’ that may hold the key to triggering the regeneration and repair of damaged heart cells New research has discovered a potential means to trigger damaged heart cells to self-heal. The discovery could lead to groundbreaking forms of treatment for heart diseases. For the first time, researchers have identified a

Self-healing heart cells get closer with Singheart

Cars could soon negotiate smart intersections without ever having to stop

A crossroads for intersections Sick of waiting at traffic lights? The semi-autonomous driving aids being fitted to many new cars could consign the red light to history, A*STAR researchers report. According to their modeling, a system in which each car crosses the intersection in its own virtual bubble of safe space, modulating its speed using

Cars could soon negotiate smart intersections without ever having to stop

Magnetic levitation coming to manufacturing

A new magnetic system could precisely control the movement of levitating objects for many manufacturing applications Magnetic levitation (Maglev) is well known for its use in high-speed rail networks, but could also be applied at smaller scales in medicine and electronics. To do so, researchers must be able to precisely control electromagnetic fields so that

Magnetic levitation coming to manufacturing

Admitting visible light, rejecting 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight

A coating that blocks 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight could be used to develop smart windows By fine-tuning the chemical composition of nanoparticles, A*STAR researchers have developed a coating that is promising for fabricating smart windows suitable for tropical countries. Such windows block almost all the infrared heat from sun rays, while

Admitting visible light, rejecting 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight

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Local plastics manufacturer innovates to make the world its market
Homegrown plastics manufacturer Omni-Plus System (OPS) made history by being the first Singapore company to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in June last year. Read more at The Business ...
How worried should we be about solar flares and space weather?
Geomagnetic storms, solar flares, and other forms of space weather are increasingly causing power outages and satellite issues, but only because there are more devices to disrupt.
Local study demonstrates synergies of using blood-based liquid biopsies to complement tissue biopsies for lung cancer diagnosis
Researchers from A*STAR’s Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging (IBB), in collaboration with Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Lucence, a local biomedical start-up, conducted the first local ...
Elementum – built for the best in biomedical sciences
Nestled in the one-north district, a master-planned work-live-play area, Elementum is purpose-built for biomedical sciences companies. (Picture: Ho Bee Land)Singapore stands at the forefront of the ...
LPE And A*STAR IME To Collaborate On SiC
LPE and Singapore's Institute of Microelectronics (IME) at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have announced a research collaboration to develop high quality 200mm SiC and ...

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James Webb Space Telescope detects a surprise supernova
Just a few days after the start of its science operations, the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam camera spotted an unexpected bright object in a galaxy called SDSS.J141930.11+52 ...
Singapore researchers give 2D electronics a performance boost
The use of an imperfect 2D material, contrary to conventional approaches, was found to increase carrier mobility by two orders at room temperature. This discovery paves a smoother path to 2D materials ...
Researchers Identify Gene That Could Help With More Targeted Cancer Treatment
According to a study published in Nucleic Acid Research, scientists from Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s Institute ... of cancer cells. The discovery can act as a useful ...
Into the fold: Origami concepts being used in healthcare
So, it’s crucial to have some basic knowledge about origami science to apply them in the medical field and drug discovery research. Origami technology ... Japanese space agency JAXA used the ...
New discovery in cancer progression paves way to combat cancer
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private ...