08 May 2013Latest Highlights
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Micromachining: Inclinations sounded out
Applied Physics Letters
A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of applications
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Data storage: Synchronized at the write time
Journal of Applied Physics
Numerical simulations show how to avoid imperfections in the next generation of high-density data storage
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Metallic glass: How nanoscale islands react under strain
Applied Physics Letters
High-level simulations reveal that plastic deformation in super-resilient alloys is governed by atomic zones with characteristic lengths
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Imaging: Cells marked for death
Journal of the American Chemical Society
A fluorescent indicator could help scientists identify useful drugs that modulate the process of cell death
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Biomaterials: A robust cure for a fungal eye infection
Biomaterials
Stable, inexpensive and easy-to-prepare active ingredients for topical treatments effectively clear a fungal eye infection
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Terahertz technology: Seeing more with less
IEEE Journal of Solid State Circuits
Single-chip integration of the components needed for sending and receiving terahertz radiation should help applications in imaging and communication
24 April 2013Previous Highlights
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Eye disease: Genes with a blinding influence
Nature Genetics
Identification of specific genetic variants associated with common eye disorders could improve treatment and prevention
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Microelectronics: Taking the heat off microfluidic chips
Microelectronic Engineering
Replacing a high-temperature processing technique with an infrared treatment allows the manufacture of tiny devices without damaging the polymer components
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Gene sequencing: Sensitive software detects diversity
Nucleic Acids Research
A new computer program readily identifies rare mutations harbored within diverse populations of cancer cells and microorganisms
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Materials: Two ways to tame a radical
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Trapping free electrons with polycyclic aromatic molecules creates materials with enhanced optical, electronic and magnetic properties
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Cell biology: Touring the assembly line
Molecular Systems Biology
A large-scale screen reveals how numerous signaling pathways intersect at the cell’s primary protein-processing center
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Antimicrobial materials: Pathogen-proof surfaces for better health
Advanced Materials
A hydrogel with potent antibacterial activity promises to protect hospital patients from difficult-to-treat infections
Features & Innovations
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Innovation: Making long-haul, ultrahigh bandwidth more affordable
08 May 2013
Research at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics is enabling low-cost, ultrahigh-bandwidth telecommunication through an innovative advance in silicon photonics
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Innovation: Adding another dimension to smartphones
24 April 2013
A new type of plastic film developed in Singapore brings the third dimension to handheld mobile devices
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