Abright idea for on-demand nanopatterns
Focused electron beams can simultaneously synthesize optically active nanocrystals and pattern them into intricate surface arrays
Nanophysics
Mar 9, 2018
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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
The quantum states on the surface of conducting materials can strongly interact with light
An exotic state of matter that is dazzling scientists with its electrical properties, can also exhibit unusual optical properties, as shown in a theoretical study by researchers at A*STAR.
General Physics
Mar 9, 2018
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Flower-shaped gold nanocrystals as photothermal agents against tumor cells
Gold nanoflowers grown in starfruit juice are promising agents for photothermal cancer therapy. When injected into a tumor and irradiated with near-infrared laser light, the nanoflowers heat up and kill the cancer cells around ...
Bio & Medicine
Mar 9, 2018
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New molecule can kill five types of deadly drug-resistant superbugs
An international research team led by the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and IBM Research developed a synthetic molecule that can kill five ...
Biotechnology
Mar 6, 2018
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Palladium catalyst speeds up two separate reactions, making useful molecules in a single process
A palladium catalyst developed by A*STAR researchers offers a reliable and efficient way to create a molecular structure that is commonly found in medicines and electronic materials.
Materials Science
Feb 22, 2018
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Image processing algorithm shows promise for mapping the blood vessel networks in the eye
More accurate and efficient mapping of retinal blood vessels using a path-following image processing scheme, developed by an A*STAR-led research team, could help improve retinal scanning and medical diagnosis.
Computer Sciences
Feb 22, 2018
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Nanostructured thin-films that can bend light by large angles could be a replacement for bulky glass optical components
Surfaces that efficiently redirect the propagation of light have been developed by A*STAR researchers. Ramón Paniagua-Domínguez, working with colleagues from the A*STAR Data Storage Institute and Nanyang Technological ...
Nanophysics
Feb 22, 2018
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Integrated design strategy lowers the mass and costs of motors that move objects nanometers at a time
Probing intricate cells or high-tech microchip components requires 'nanopositioners' that can scan large areas with extremely small steps. Normally, these positioners have separate fine- and coarse-movement stages, but A*STAR ...
Engineering
Feb 15, 2018
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A magnetic method for polishing metals enables mold templates with microscale features
Injection molding enables large-scale production of polymer and plastic materials with micrometer-sized features. Now, A*STAR scientists have developed a method for creating mold templates with high precision and few defects.
Engineering
Feb 15, 2018
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Power grid fluctuations hidden in audio recordings proved a powerful tool for police forensics
Audio and video recordings are important sources of evidence in criminal investigations, especially as more electronic devices are in use now than ever before. However, for recordings to be admissible, investigators often ...
Engineering
Feb 14, 2018
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