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Mapping the impacts of natural hazards in order to save lives

Using satellite and cloud computing technologies, the ARIA-SG team at the Earth Observatory of Singapore maps the destruction caused by natural hazards.

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Engineering & Technology

Borrowing a leaf from the pitcher plant

Inspired by the pitcher plant, NTU scientists have developed eco-friendly membranes and sponges for easy separation of organic liquid mixtures.

Published on 23 Jun 2021

Engineering & Technology | Health Sciences & Medicine

A calming pill for Parkinson's patients

Parkinson’s disease patients can hope for fewer drug side effects and simpler drug regimen, thanks to a slow-release micropill developed by NTU’s Assoc Prof Joachim Loo.

Published on 04 Mar 2021

Collaborations | Engineering & Technology

Advancing spin electronics for new generations of semiconductors

Backed by substantial funding, Assoc Prof Gao Weibo of NTU’s School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and School of Materials Science and Engineering is spearheading the generation of highly efficient low-cost electronics.

Published on 04 Mar 2021

Engineering & Technology | Natural Sciences

Solving fundamental questions in biology

Assoc Prof Ali Miserez, an expert in bioinspired engineering, embarks on a quest to solve “one of biology’s hottest questions”.

Published on 04 Mar 2021

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Reuters

Singapore researchers control Venus flytraps using smartphones

NTU scientists have come up with a new innovation that transforms plants into environmental sensors.

World Economic Forum

This 'liquid window' harnesses light and heat to save energy in buildings

Researchers at NTU have created a smart window that can help reduce the energy consumption of buildings.

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Collaborations | Natural Sciences

Mapping the impacts of natural hazards in order to save lives

Using satellite and cloud computing technologies, the ARIA-SG team at the Earth Observatory of Singapore maps the destruction caused by natural hazards.

Published on 03 Aug 2021

NTU 2025 – An ambitious agenda for global impact

NTU has developed an ambitious five-year strategic plan to transform research, innovation and education and create a community working together for a better world.

Published on 05 Mar 2021

Engineering & Technology | Natural Sciences

Bracing for impact: Using technology to cope with climate change

In a pan-university effort, NTU researchers study sea-level rise, extreme weather events and terrestrial and marine ecology to mitigate the impact of climate change on societies.

Published on 04 Mar 2021

Natural Sciences | Social Sciences

Do sustainability eco-labels work?

Land system scientist Asst Prof Janice Lee of NTU’s Asian School of the Environment is putting sustainability certification programmes to the test.

Published on 04 Mar 2021

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Social Sciences

Physical activity and digital media use: link to cognitive development

Asst Prof Teo Wei Peng discusses his research project that aims to plug the gap in our understanding of physical activity and digital media use in young children, and their link to cognitive development.

Published on 30 Jul 2021

Engineering & Technology | Social Sciences | University News

Infant brain development award: Asst Prof Victoria Leong wins funding from Wellcome LEAP 1kD programme

Backed by the grant, Asst Prof Victoria Leong and her collaborators will develop toys that help psychologists to monitor the development of cognitive skills in children.

Published on 29 Jul 2021

COVID-19 research

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Health Sciences & Medicine | Natural Sciences

Gist of the jab

As vaccines to prevent COVID-19 roll out, we ask Assoc Prof Luo Dahai, an infectious disease expert at NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine about the jab, including how it works, its effectiveness and safety, and whether you need it.

Published on 22 Jun 2021