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Thirty years of research impact

Over the past three decades, NTU has driven innovation across many domains, from health and sustainability to Industry 4.0 technologies and the arts.

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NTU scientists preparing the capping layer

Engineering & Technology

A new approach to stabilise perovskite solar cells without lead

Efficient, stable and eco-friendly perovskite solar cells may be on the horizon, thanks to an innovation spearheaded by NTU Singapore scientists.

Published on 24 Feb 2023

A “spleen-on-a-chip” developed by a team led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA; and France’s Institut Pasteur.

Health Sciences & Medicine

‘Spleen-on-a-chip’ opens the way for understanding sickle cell disease better

Chip mimics human spleen functions and simulates disease mechanisms

Published on 03 Feb 2023

Nanyang Asst Prof Wong Liang Jie (left) and research fellow Dr Huang Sunchao from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore with a transmission electron microscope used in their quantum recoil experiments. (Credit: NTU Singapore)

Scientists demonstrate quantum recoil for the first time, paving the way for precise X-ray imaging

Experimental results suggest that the recoil causes X-rays to lose energy, which could affect practical applications.

Published on 20 Jan 2023

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

Research news releases

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Water droplet splashing onto the surface of the water

Joint collaboration with Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre for research & innovation

Published on 10 Feb 2023

Sea-level rise drove prehistoric human migration in SEA: Study

Published on 07 Feb 2023

Food solutions for a sustainable tomorrow

Published on 30 Jan 2023

Turning fruit and plastic wastes into useful materials for water purification

Published on 29 Jan 2023

Nanyang Asst Prof Wong Liang Jie (left) and research fellow Dr Huang Sunchao from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore at The Hive building in the University.

Scientists demonstrate quantum recoil for the first time, paving the way for precise X-ray imaging

Published on 20 Jan 2023

In the news

Co-authors Professor of Earth Sciences Emma Hill, Acting Chair of the Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at NTU Singapore, and Ms Cheryl Tay, a PhD student at NTU’s ASE

The Washington Post

Coastal cities in parts of Asia are sinking fastest, study finds

International scientists led by NTU have found that many densely populated coastal cities worldwide are vulnerable to sea level rise.

A device by NTU scientists can halve the volume of noise coming from outside a building, such as from a busy expressway or a construction site.

CNN's Tech for Good

Silencing noise pollution with smart tech

NTU scientists are developing technology to mitigate urban noise.

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Engineering & Technology

Advancing water treatment for a sustainable future

NTU researchers have developed innovations to purify water to ensure a sustainable supply of water for all.

Published on 15 Mar 2023

Health Sciences & Medicine

Breathing new life into respiratory health

Assoc Prof Sanjay H. Chotirmall unveils the vital roles of microbiomes in lung health and disease.

Published on 18 Jan 2023

Health Sciences & Medicine | Natural Sciences

Tiny organisms with a big impact

Assoc Prof Janelle Thompson investigates environmental microorganisms to engineer a sustainable future.

Published on 16 Jan 2023

Engineering & Technology

Unlocking science to solve today's challenges

Together with BBC StoryWorks commercial productions and the International Science Council, NTU has produced three videos in the Unlocking Science series that explores the role of science in the pursuit of sustainable development.

Published on 10 Jan 2023

Researcher spotlight

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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

Social Sciences

On the shoulders of pioneers: Prof Mely Caballero-Anthony

Prof Mely Caballero-Anthony from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies examines the impact of non-military threats on society.

Published on 26 Jan 2023

COVID-19 research

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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

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