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 new simple very low cost material to scrub CO2 for powerplant smokestacks

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

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Singapore's A*Star researcher one of two women scientists to win prestigious international award
Two female scientists – a Singapore-based nanotechnology scientist and a Covid-19 vaccine developer – have received one of the most prestigious international awards for their contributions to medicine ...
How the internet was created by government — not private — innovation
Residents of the United States are raised to hold two seemingly paradoxical beliefs: That the American nation's greatest contribution to humanity is its supposedly free form of government — and that ...
UA System, beer brewer partner on rice research
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Anheuser-Busch are partnering to research and promote resource conservation for rice farming in Arkansas and the surrounding region. Their ...
A*Star researcher one of two women scientists to win prestigious international award
Professor Jackie Yi-Ru Ying's inventions have been used to solve challenges in medicine, chemistry and energy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
First made-in-Singapore drug that targets cancer cells approved for US clinical trials
The antibody-drug conjugate, known as EBC-129, is able to kill cancer cells while sparing normal, healthy cells.

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UA System, beer brewer partner on rice research
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Anheuser-Busch are partnering to research and promote resource conservation for rice farming in Arkansas and the surrounding region. Their ...
First made-in-Singapore drug that targets cancer cells approved for US clinical trials
The antibody-drug conjugate, known as EBC-129, is able to kill cancer cells while sparing normal, healthy cells.
The Biggest Space Discoveries Of The Last Decade, Ranked
As arguably the most notable decade regarding space since the '60s, the last ten years have yielded some historical discoveries. Here are the biggest.
Two Female Scientists Win this year’s King Faisal Prize
The woman behind Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Professor Sarah Gilbert, the Saïd Chair of Vaccinology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at Oxford University, was selected to receive King ...
Webb Space Telescope Makes Stunning Discovery: Unveils Previously Shrouded Newborn Stars
Webb’s infrared camera peers through dust clouds, enabling discovery. Rice University astronomer Megan Reiter and colleagues took a “deep dive” into one of the first images from NASA’s James Webb Spac ...