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Lessons from three NTU research trailblazers

Assoc Prof Victoria Leong, Assoc Prof Yeong Wai Yee and Prof Lam Yeng Ming share their insights for a successful career in STEM.

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Discoveries

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Assoc Prof Steve Yim and Prof Joseph Sung
Health Sciences & Medicine

What makes air carcinogenic

From analysing levels of fine particulates in the air, a study by NTU and the Chinese University of Hong Kong has uncovered a link between air pollution and lung cancer.

Published on 14 Nov 2022
Macanese Pro-wrestler's cookbook cover
Arts & Humanities

A recipe for murder

The Macanese Pro-Wrestler’s Cookbook by Asst Prof Barrie Sherwood of NTU’s School of Humanities is both a tale of self-discovery as well as an adventure through Macanese cuisine and the streets of Macau.

Published on 03 Nov 2022
Nuclear power plant with smoke
Social Sciences

A less than electrifying welcome

Despite the advantages of nuclear energy, there is low public support for its development in Southeast Asia, according to a study led by Prof Shirley Ho of NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and information.

Published on 31 Oct 2022
Dr Que Yande, Jia Junxiang and Asst Prof Bent Weber
Engineering & Technology

Electrons that flow like liquids pave the way for robust quantum computers

Strong interactions between electrons discovered at ultra-low temperatures close to the coldness of space bring less error prone quantum computers a step closer.

Published on 21 Oct 2022

Research news releases

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NTU-Livent and Prof Madhavi

Livent and NTU Singapore partner to accelerate innovation in sustainable lithium battery technologies

Published on 01 Dec 2022

S$160 million research centre launched to close gap between the biological and digital worlds

Published on 01 Dec 2022
Two men fishing on a bridge

Fairer wages alone not enough to retain workers: Opinion

Published on 28 Nov 2022
The battery anodes made of waste paper

Converting waste paper into battery parts for smartphones and electric vehicles

Published on 23 Nov 2022
Person using a microscope

NTU among top 25 in the world and first in Singapore with the biggest number of the most highly cited researchers

Published on 15 Nov 2022
Master Research Collaboration Agreement Signing Ceremony with OCBC

S$5 million to develop tech solutions in sustainability, data privacy and cyber security

Published on 10 Nov 2022

Bioengineering crops to yield more vegetable oils

Published on 09 Nov 2022

Earthquakes explained: Are they happening more often?

Published on 07 Nov 2022
A close-up view of the tip of a scanning tunnelling microscope at NTU Singapore and a test sample inside the microscope’s ultra-high vacuum chamber.

Electrons that flow like liquids pave the way for robust quantum computers

Published on 27 Oct 2022
A view of a solar and wind farm

MOU to study and develop floating new hybrid renewable energy system

Published on 27 Oct 2022

In the news

Prof William Chen holding up a hydrogel bandage made from durian with PhD student Cui Xi
Reuters

Scientists in Singapore transform fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages

NTU scientists turn durian husks into antibacterial bandages.
Smart window
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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Brain with binary numbers
Health Sciences & Medicine

The AI will see you now: diagnosing mental disorders intelligently

NTU scientists leverage the power of artificial intelligence to diagnose mental conditions.

Published on 06 Sep 2022
Dr Gurunathan Thangavel, Professor Lee Pooi See and Dr Lyu Jian
Engineering & Technology

Making wearables greener and chargeable on the go

Three ultrathin energy devices have been developed by NTU scientists to help power wearable devices.

Published on 12 Aug 2022
Lee Jia Min at Lindau
Engineering & Technology

The 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: connecting the young with the wise

Dr Lee Jia Min, research fellow at HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab, recounts her experiences at the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Published on 10 Aug 2022
Dr Liu Shukui, Prof Apostolos Papanikolaou and Prof Fan Sheming
Business | Collaborations

Singapore and Greece researchers develop a new method to estimate the resistance experienced by ships in seaways

The method aims to optimise shipping operations, with the aim of minimising greenhouse gas emissions.

Published on 05 Aug 2022

Researcher spotlight

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Prof Teoh Swee Hin looking at a sample
Health Sciences & Medicine

The pioneer of 3D printed bone implants: Prof Teoh Swee Hin

Passionate about research and entrepreneurship, Prof Teoh Swee Hin investigates unexplored opportunities in discarded fish skin and 3D printed bone implants.

Published on 06 Apr 2022
Assoc Prof Sharon Ng
Business | Collaborations | Social Sciences

Me and my robot colleague: Assoc Prof Sharon Ng

Supported by an interdisciplinary grant, Assoc Prof Sharon Ng of NTU's Nanyang Business School wants to understand the public's feelings towards rehabilitation robots in order to improve experiences of patients.

Published on 28 Mar 2022

COVID-19 research

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Person getting a vaccination
Arts & Humanities

Above average consumers of social media news tend to be more hesitant in getting COVID-19 vaccines

But news literacy helps to reduce these vaccine hesitant attitudes.

Published on 12 Oct 2022
Preparing COVID19 vaccination
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

Featured videos

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Ultrasensitive robot skin

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

Grain-sized robots made by NTU Singapore scientists
Biomaterial from fish scales and bullfrog skin

NTUsg scientists turn 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 invented by NTUsg-led team
Pollen sponge to tackle marine oil spills

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

NTU Singapore scientists design 'smart' device to harvest sunlight
Scientists develop COVID 19 test to detect virus variants

Team of scientists led by NTU Singapore develops test that detects COVID-19 even when it mutates
3D fingerprint printer

NTU Singapore team develops portable device that creates 3D images of skin in 10 minutes
Oral insulin nanoparticles

NTU Singapore scientists develop oral insulin nanoparticles that could one day be an alternative to injections
XDBOT

Meet #NTUsg​ newest virus exterminator, the XDBOT

Pollen-based ‘paper’ created by #NTUsg​ 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 20 (2022)

Pushing Frontiers Issue 20 cover

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