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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

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
Asst Prof Kim Munho and PhD students Kim Youjin and Liao Yikai
Engineering & Technology

Precisely fabricating powerful electronics

A new method to fabricate semiconductor nanostructures for high-performance electronic devices.

Published on 13 Jul 2023

Research news releases

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S$62 million CyberSG R&D Programme Office

Published on 29 Sep 2023

Uncovering how our cells process cholesterol

Published on 28 Sep 2023

NTU Singapore and Naval Group to jointly develop autonomous technologies for vehicles and vessel navigation

Published on 28 Sep 2023

Study explains how we pay attention

Published on 21 Sep 2023

Advancing understanding of lung health in Asian populations

Published on 20 Sep 2023
Pollution fumes from factories on the horizon

Singapore must prepare for risk of increased haze: Opinion

Published on 18 Sep 2023

S$50 million interdisciplinary Climate Transformation Programme

Published on 13 Sep 2023

Bright way to upcycle plastics into energy-storage liquids

Published on 13 Sep 2023
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New innovation to keep high-power devices cool

Published on 13 Sep 2023

Upcycling silicon from expired solar panels into lithium-ion batteries

Published on 07 Sep 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.

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Social Sciences

Spaces that improve mental health

Assoc Prof Georgios Christopoulos designs intelligent mood-boosting environments for work and play.

Published on 04 Sep 2023
Asst Prof Ivy Yeh examining remains
Social Sciences

Digging in the dirt to uncover clues of the past

Asst Prof Ivy Yeh understands ancient health conditions and the origins of modern civilisation.

Published on 28 Aug 2023
Research by NTU Singapore’s National Institute of Education finds ways to better support children with special needs in the classroom
Social Sciences

Making education more inclusive

Prof Kenneth Poon finds ways to better support children with special needs in the classroom.

Published on 25 Aug 2023
Arts & Humanities

What shapes our views of self-driving vehicles

Prof Shirley Ho investigates how public support is key to rolling out driverless technology.

Published on 23 Aug 2023

Researcher spotlight

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Social Sciences

The international relations specialist

Leading social sciences and humanities research in a complex world.

Published on 07 Sep 2023
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Health Sciences & Medicine

On the shoulders of pioneers: Assoc Prof Sunny Wong

Assoc Prof Sunny Wong from Lee Kong Chian's School of Medicine investigates the link between gut microorganisms and colorectal cancer.

Published on 27 Jan 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
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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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NTU's research & innovation magazine

Issue 22 (2023)

Pushing Frontiers Issue 22

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