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Narratives for a brighter future

NTU researchers use the craft of storytelling to mitigate some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

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Engineering & Technology

Harmful gases could be detected on-the-spot with a new way to generate powerful lasers

Method by NTU Singapore-led scientists allows intense and ultra-fast mid-infrared lasers to be produced beyond the laboratory for outdoor use.

Published on 07 Nov 2023
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Engineering & Technology

A cool solution for hot devices

A new innovation from researchers led by Nanyang Asst Prof Hortense Le Ferrand prevents high-power devices from overheating.

Published on 13 Sep 2023
The lead researchers of the study, PhD student Lee Khang Leng, Nanyang Asst Prof Christine Cheung and research fellow Dr Ng Chun-yi
Health Sciences & Medicine

How liver disease leads to cardiovascular disease

NTU researchers discover why liver disease patients have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Published on 25 Jul 2023
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Business

Reading into negative reviews

Assoc Prof Trevor Yu's research reveals that individuals focus more on negative company reviews than positive ones.

Published on 17 Jul 2023

Research news releases

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Launch of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed

Launching the world's first tropical data centre testbed

Published on 29 Nov 2023

Corporate lab for the future of nanotech solutions launched

Published on 28 Nov 2023

Ocean plastic trash home to both potentially harmful and promising resources of microbes

Published on 27 Nov 2023
Illustration of coronavirus particles

Catch me if you can: how three infectious disease agents evade the immune system

Published on 24 Nov 2023

Dementia study calling for more Malay participants

Published on 16 Nov 2023
NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) PhD student Mr Zhang Jiahui, NTU SCSE Associate Professor Lu Shijian, NTU SCSE PhD graduate Dr Wu

Creating realistic ‘talking heads’ with an AI-powered program

Published on 16 Nov 2023
NTU Singapore's Gaia building

NTU is 22nd globally and first in Singapore with most number of highly cited researchers

Published on 15 Nov 2023
NTU President Prof HoTeck Hua; NTU Vice President (Industry) and Co-Chair of the INSPIRASI Governing Board Prof Lam Khin Yong; Prof Nizam; and Dr. Ir Suharti, at the launch of INSPIRASI

Singapore and Indonesia inspiring research in climate change and sustainable development with INSPIRASI launch

Published on 14 Nov 2023
Prof Shane Snyder standing in a laboratory

Playing a part in securing Singapore’s water security: Opinion

Published on 09 Nov 2023

AI-tech to make batteries safer and last longer

Published on 08 Nov 2023

In the news

Mobile robot balance assistant called “Mr Bah” was developed by NTU Singapore and Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
The Washington Post

This robot catches grandma before she falls

The mobile robot balance assistant, called “Mr Bah,” can sense when elderly people lose their balance.
NTU Singapore team develops 'fabric' that generates electricity when pressed, squeezed or stretched.
Popular Mechanics

Scientists found a way to turn your body into a battery ... with your clothes

A "fabric" has been developed that generates electricity when pressed, squeezed or stretched.

Research features

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Robot massaging a woman
Health Sciences & Medicine

The doctor's digital detective

Powering the future of healthcare with artificial intelligence

Published on 24 Nov 2023
Illustration of coronavirus particles
Health Sciences & Medicine | Natural Sciences

Catch me if you can: how three infectious disease agents evade the immune system

NTU researchers are understanding how the respiratory syncytial virus, Chikungunya virus and malaria parasite escape being detected by the immune system.

Published on 23 Nov 2023
Arts & Humanities | Engineering & Technology

Making machines smarter

NTU researchers are exploring the promise and perils of advancing artificial intelligence.

Published on 06 Nov 2023
Earth and cycle
Engineering & Technology | Social Sciences

Circular economy education: The time is now

Assoc Prof Liu Lerwen shares her views on how higher education can drive the circular economy.

Published on 03 Nov 2023

Researcher spotlight

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Profile of Assoc Prof Md Saidul Islam
Social Sciences

Bringing a human touch to problem solving: Assoc Prof Md Saidul Islam

Assoc Prof Md Saidul Islam's research explores the relationship between nature, sustainable development and society.

Published on 13 Oct 2023
Prof Boh Wai Fong cropped photo for thumbnail
Business

Bringing a human touch to problem solving: Prof Boh Wai Fong

Prof Boh Wai Fong is understanding how to manage the flow of knowledge in an organisation for business continuity.

Published on 11 Oct 2023

COVID-19 research

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NTU researchers in fields from medicine to learning sciences have won competitive grants to tackle future challenges
Health Sciences & Medicine | Natural Sciences | Social Sciences

Gearing up to meet future needs

NTU researchers in fields from medicine to learning sciences have won competitive grants to tackle future challenges.

Published on 03 Apr 2023
An illustration of COVID-19 coronavirus
Health Sciences & Medicine

Uncovering the mechanism of COVID-19 infection

Understanding COVID-19 infection at the cellular level to develop new treatments.

Published on 27 Mar 2023

Featured videos

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NTU Singapore study reveals prehistoric human migration in Southeast Asia driven by sea-level rise

Sea-level rise drove prehistoric human migration in SEA: Study
Associate Professor Aravind Dasari with PhD student Dean Seah from NTU fire testing a piece of timber that has an invisible coating which makes it 'fireproof'

Invisible coating that makes wood 'fireproof'
Ms Tan Li Ling, a PhD student at NTU’s School of Materials Science & Engineering, and the school's Assoc Prof Joachim Loo with the coated probiotics they developed

Ensuring probiotics reach the gut with new pill coating
A new method to assess the risk of vascular inflammation in diabetes patients has been developed by a team of international scientists from #NTUsg, @Tan Tock Seng Hospital and @Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

New way to assess the risk of vascular inflammation for diabetes patients
NTU Singapore scientists develop tougher, safer bicycle helmets using new plastic material

Tougher, safer helmets for cyclists
Assistant Professor Wang Yifan from NTU Singapore holding a stiffened nylon chain mail in a vacuum-packed envelope

Fabric that can stiffen on demand
An NTU Singapore team of researchers developed a sweat-powered battery; the members include (from left) Dr Gurunathan Thangavel, Professor Lee Pooi See and Dr Lyu Jian.

Researchers invent sweat-powered battery for wearable tech
Ultrasensitive robot skin

Potential ultrasensitive robot ‘skin’ made possible by NTUsg scientists
Highly manoeuvrable miniature robots

Grain-sized robots
Biomaterial from fish scales and bullfrog skin

Turning fish scales and frog skin into biomaterial for bone tissue regrowth
TracieX

Disposable breathalyser developed by NTU start-up detects Covid-19 in just minutes
Voltaglue catheter

Faster, less invasive way to mend blood vessels with catheter device
Pollen sponge to tackle marine oil spills

Scientists create pollen sponge that can tackle oil spills
NTU daylight harvester

'Smart' device to harvest sunlight
Scientists develop COVID 19 test to detect virus variants

Test detects COVID-19 even when it mutates
3D fingerprint printer

Portable device creates 3D images of skin in 10 minutes
Oral insulin nanoparticles

Oral insulin nanoparticles could one day be an alternative to injections
XDBOT

Meet #NTUsg's​ newest virus exterminator, the XDBOT

Pollen-based ‘paper’ holds promise for new generation of natural components

NTUsg and Rolls-Royce extend research partnership to develop next-gen aircraft propulsion systems
Robots building IKEA furniture

Flat-pack heaven? Robots master task of assembling Ikea chair

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Issue 22 (2023)

Pushing Frontiers Issue 22

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