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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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Arts & Humanities

Ethnic forces in diplomacy

In her new book, Asst Prof Zhou Taomo of NTU’s School of Humanities outlines the impact of Chinese migrants on the political development of Indonesia after Word War II.

Published on 19 Oct 2021

Business

Why giveaways don't always work

Free trials may not be effective at encouraging customers to use products, according to a study led by Asst Prof Sadat Reza of NTU’s Nanyang Business School.

Published on 19 Oct 2021

Engineering & Technology

Giving robots a soft touch

Researchers led by Asst Prof Leong Wei Lin of NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering have developed ultrasensitive pressure sensors that may be used in wearable medical devices.

Published on 11 Oct 2021

Engineering & Technology

Keeping the heat out

NTU researchers develop an energy-saving window that is able to regulate the temperature of buildings.

Published on 11 Oct 2021

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A self-folding plant-based material that could form ‘intelligent’ green products

Published on 19 Oct 2021

In the news

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

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Scientists in Singapore transform fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages

NTU scientists turn durian husks into antibacterial bandages.

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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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Arm rehabilitation robot ‘H-Man’ bags National Healthcare Group Research and Innovation Award

H-Man, a portable arm rehabilitation robot designed to help stroke patients regain upper limb mobility, has won a National Healthcare Group (NHG) Research and Innovation Award.

Published on 18 Oct 2021

Social Sciences

Technology integration during collaborative argumentation

NIE Associate Professor Chen Wenli shares about her current research study on the design and use of a digital system for collaborative argumentation in classrooms and the benefits it brings about.

Published on 06 Oct 2021

DPM Heng Swee Keat and and Prof Subra Suresh at the Singaporean Researchers Global Summit 2021

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The Singaporean Researchers Global Summit – connecting diverse research talents from Singapore and around the world

Researchers and industry leaders at the Summit shared their insights and directions for the future of R&D in a post-COVID world.

Published on 27 Sep 2021

Engineering & Technology | University News

Controlling the behaviour of light

Researchers at the Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies have secured major funding for projects to study the behaviour of light for imaging, telecommunication and environmental monitoring applications.

Published on 03 Sep 2021

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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

Health Sciences & Medicine | Natural Sciences

Asst Prof Zhao Wenting wins prestigious Human Frontier Science Program grant

Backed by the grant, Asst Prof Zhao Wenting and her collaborators will investigate the role of finger-like protrusions on the surfaces of immune cells that help our body fight infections and cancer.

Published on 29 Jun 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