Changing tunes to soften tough plastics
A new fusion chemistry approach could make some of the toughest industrial plastics recyclable, with tuneable features for different applications.
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Getting the recipe right for soy-based meat alternatives
By examining how soy protein concentrates affect protein fibrous texture, scientists address existing quality control issues faced by meat-alternative manufacturers.
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Sharpening shears for AI pruning
Inspired by classical signal processing techniques, a new approach to fine-tuning AI models helps reduce irrelevant computing while maintaining performance.
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Clearing the air on semiconductor performance
Researchers uncover an unlikely culprit behind the mysterious underperformance of novel 2D semiconductors: oxygen.
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Reading a richer genetic alphabet
Nanopore sequencing and a self-enhancing AI model team up to enable a faster and more accurate method for reading synthetic genes.
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Features
As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
Found in a crowd
17 Mar 2026At A*STAR, precision medicine and population health are bridging disciplines to shed new light on facets of human development and well-being, enabling targeted early interventions to enhance the healthspans of Asian populations.
Building tools, paving roads
11 Mar 2026This year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Singapore) Awards programme recognises three women scientists for their exceptional contributions to neuroscience, infectious diseases and RNA therapeutics.
Three stars of scientific vision
20 Jan 2026Whether combating global viral threats or advancing next-generation telecommunications, the A*STAR winners of the 2025 President’s Science and Technology Awards showcase the talent and drive at the foundations of world-class research excellence.
Highlights
Polymers And Plastics
Changing tunes to soften tough plastics
16 Apr 2026A new fusion chemistry approach could make some of the toughest industrial plastics recyclable, with tuneable features for different applications.
Food Science
Getting the recipe right for soy-based meat alternatives
14 Apr 2026By examining how soy protein concentrates affect protein fibrous texture, scientists address existing quality control issues faced by meat-alternative manufacturers.
Artificial Intelligence
Sharpening shears for AI pruning
10 Apr 2026Inspired by classical signal processing techniques, a new approach to fine-tuning AI models helps reduce irrelevant computing while maintaining performance.
Semiconductors
Clearing the air on semiconductor performance
8 Apr 2026Researchers uncover an unlikely culprit behind the mysterious underperformance of novel 2D semiconductors: oxygen.
Synthetic Biology
Reading a richer genetic alphabet
6 Apr 2026Nanopore sequencing and a self-enhancing AI model team up to enable a faster and more accurate method for reading synthetic genes.
Green Energy
Cracking methane’s carbon problem
2 Apr 2026An in-depth investigation of how graphene catalysts split methane molecules offers a cleaner route to hydrogen fuel production with near-zero CO₂ emissions.
Biomaterials
Vaccine packages signed, sealed, delivered
31 Mar 2026A*STAR researchers develop a smarter delivery system for mRNA vaccines that boosts their targeting abilities and biological safety.
Artificial Intelligence
When AI plays to learn
27 Mar 2026A new framework to train artificial intelligence models draws on concepts from game theory to improve model stability and performance.
Biomedical Engineering
Linking enzymes up for wound healing
25 Mar 2026A tri-enzyme delivery platform restores biochemical balance and promotes healing in skin wounds.
Cancer
Tracing colon cancer to its stem cell roots
23 Mar 2026Region-specific stem cells may not only act as starting points for colorectal cancer, but also offer new clues for early detection and treatment.
