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.

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

New synthetic protein offer potential Malaria cure

Scientists at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have developed a protein which completely cures mice of malaria and protects them against re-infection. The breakthrough could lead to a new and more effective way of treating the deadly disease in future. The findings have been published today in the prestigious journal Immunity. Malaria is caused by

New synthetic protein offer potential Malaria cure

Silicon brings more color to holograms

Silicon holograms harness the full visible spectrum to bring holographic projections one step closer We can’t yet send holographic videos to Obi-Wan Kenobi on our droid, but researchers at Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, have got us a little bit closer by creating holograms from an array of silicon structures that work

Silicon brings more color to holograms

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ARIA to Progress? The British Advanced Research and Invention Agency Should Learn More from Defense
on March 4, 2021 at 4:28 pm
A new star has appeared in the constellation of British quasi-autonomous non-governmental organizations — the Advanced Research and Invention Agency ...
SCAsia 21 Kicks-off Student Team Entries for HPCAIAC and NSCC Singapore’s 4th Annual APAC HPC-AI Competition
on March 2, 2021 at 11:57 pm
The HPC-AI Advisory Council (HPCAIAC) and National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore today announced the immediate opening and acceptance of student team proposals for entry consideration in the ...
CSIRO and Elsevier Sign Pilot Agreement on Research Access and Publishing Services
on March 2, 2021 at 11:46 pm
This is the first agreement that includes publishing and reading services for Elsevier across the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. The new agreement provides CSIRO researchers with access to ...
AIM Biotech Launches Organ-on-a-Chip Contract Research Service
on March 2, 2021 at 4:56 am
AIM Biotech has launched a contract research service, which uses its organ-on-a-chip technology to accelerate and improve drug discovery and development. AIM's 3D microfluidic organ-on-a-chip platform ...
Empowering the US Global Change Research Program to further climate education and training
on March 1, 2021 at 12:55 am
Christina Kwauk and Joseph W. Kane offer a proposal for how federal leaders can advance a new green learning agenda.

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How to choose low glycaemic index (GI) foods? A GI 'glossary' of Asian foods released - EurekAlert
March 3, 2021
A*Star scientist Jackie Ying elected to prestigious US engineering academy based on work in Singapore - The Straits Times
February 11, 2021
A*Star scientist allegedly exposed himself and performed sexual act in condo backyard - The Straits Times
February 8, 2021
Things They Don’t Tell You: Dr Clara Cheong of ASTAR on the pursuit of science and the present - Prestige Online
March 2, 2021
Spatial Omics Firms Use AGBT as Launchpad for New Tech - GenomeWeb
March 5, 2021

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Bill introduced to create high risk, high reward research agency ARIA
on March 2, 2021 at 7:18 am
The UK’s new independent research body, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), will be empowered to take an innovative and flexible approach to funding cutting-edge science and technology.
AIM Biotech Launches Organ-on-a-Chip Contract Research Service
on March 2, 2021 at 4:56 am
AIM Biotech has launched a contract research service, which uses its organ-on-a-chip technology to accelerate and improve drug discovery and development. AIM's 3D microfluidic organ-on-a-chip platform ...
Agency for high-risk, high-reward research up and running by 2022
on February 19, 2021 at 5:45 am
The UK government has announced the launch of a new research agency, which will pursue areas of science and technology with the potential ... the UK is steeped in scientific discovery,” Kwarteng said.
Advanced Research & Invention Agency to launch in UK
on February 19, 2021 at 2:50 am
The UK government has announced the launch of the Advanced Research & Invention Agency ... discovery. Today’s set of challenges – whether disease outbreaks or climate change – needs bold, ambitious ...
'Licence to fail': £800m for new scientific agency that will focus on high-risk, high-reward projects
on February 18, 2021 at 9:36 pm
"Led independently by our most exceptional scientists, this new agency will focus on identifying and funding the most cutting-edge research and technology ... high-risk science," he said.