Articles tagged with 'impact' | National University of Singapore

From the classroom to the laboratory and beyond, nine outstanding individuals were recognised at the NUS University Awards 2026 for their significant impact in teaching, research, mentorship and service. Their work has shaped the University in …

Three distinguished NUS scientists have been recognised at this year’s President’s Science & Technology Awards (PSTA) for their exceptional contributions in pushing the boundaries of science and technology. Presented annually and organised by …

STMicroelectronics N.V. (“ST”) (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have officially launched the ST–NUS HELIX Corporate Lab, a …

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a method to turn waste from the tough, lightweight composites used in aircraft and other high-performance structures into aerogels that could be used for thermal insulation, …

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have been awarded a research grant of S$22 million under Singapore’s national Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 …

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps cancer cells evade detection by the body’s immune system. The finding …

Five projects led by NUS and Duke-NUS Medical School will study zoonotic disease risks linked to urban birds, ticks, wildlife mammals, domestic dogs and cats, and wild and domestic birds as part of a national effort to improve early detection and …

The past decade has brought a wave of legal reforms around same-sex relationships across Asia: India struck down its colonial-era ban in 2018; Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in 2019; Singapore repealed Section 377A, with the change taking effect …

Baker’s yeast is one of biotechnology’s most important microorganisms. It has long been used to leaven bread and ferment beer. More recently, advances in synthetic biology have enabled engineered yeast to convert sugar into a wide range of products, …

Razer™, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, and the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing), today announced the launch of the Razer-NUS Joint AI Research Lab, a first-of-its-kind research initiative …

The National Initiative for RNA Biology and its Applications (NIRBA) officially opened its new Hub at NUS today, marking a significant milestone in Singapore’s efforts to strengthen its capabilities in RNA science and accelerate the translation of …

To galvanise decarbonisation and combat climate change, the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations (CHCI), has established the Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Consortium (HyLoCC). The consortium, officially …

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at NUS have developed a new method that allows scientists to better understand how DNA is organised and regulated inside our cells.The study, published in the scientific …

Solving complex optimisation problems is central to many modern technologies, from logistics and financial modelling to chip design, communications and artificial intelligence (AI). However, as these problems grow in size, conventional computers …

Disease management is a significant aspect of aquaculture which is a vital industry that is a significant food source. One of the most serious threats is a disease caused by the nervous necrosis virus (NNV) which can wipe out large populations of …

Two research projects by NUS researchers, in collaboration with experts from the National Parks Board (NParks), reveal new insights into Singapore’s forests which can enhance management and restoration initiatives. The research projects are under …

NUS has secured four major projects under Singapore's S$120 million AI-for-Science Initiative (AI4S), reinforcing its position as a global leader in AI-driven scientific research. This achievement underscores the University’s unique strengths in …

As industries seek more sustainable ways to produce ingredients, chemicals and materials, synthetic biology is opening up new routes to make useful compounds by engineering biological systems such as microbes and enzymes. The Agency for Science, …

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is advancing on two fronts to apply artificial intelligence (AI) across the semiconductor sector. The University, through the Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab, will focus on research …

Parents who come down hard on their children for telling lies or misbehaving may believe that they are teaching the child right from wrong. But new research by NUS suggests that both overly strict or punitive parenting could be part of what drives …

Annually on 8 June, World Ocean Day is celebrated to cultivate public interest in the protection, restoration and conservation of our oceans. This year’s theme, “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet,” calls for a global commitment to …

Pomegranate peel discarded by food vendors could soon help clean up contaminated water, thanks to research from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science. Led by Professor Sam Li, the research team developed a nanoscale carbon material …

In tropical forests, much of biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.Dr Sean Yap, Research Fellow at the Centre for …

A study led by Dr Jason Pitt, Principal Investigator at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore), has identified eight new "signatures" of DNA patterns (gains and/or losses) in breast cancer. By analysing nearly 2,800 genomes, the …

What if your eyes could use light to heal themselves? Drawing inspiration from how plants harness sunlight, researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) are pioneering a revolutionary treatment for dry eye disease. Their approach uses a …

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a high-throughput method to identify gold nanoparticles capable of delivering therapies directly to mitochondria (the energy centres inside cancer cells). By tagging …

Southeast Asia is home to eight out of the world’s 12 giant clam species and their numbers are dwindling. Addressing this issue, Dr Neo Mei Lin, Senior Research Fellow at the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), led a study on the …

Millions of tonnes of plastic waste accumulate in landfills and oceans every year. One promising response is to engineer microbes to break the plastic down into useful chemical building blocks. However, teaching a bacterium to digest plastic …

The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArCLab) will commence repair and upgrading works for its heritage building with the goals of becoming Singapore’s first historic building retrofitted to achieve …

When the liver fails, toxins – such as ammonia – that should be filtered from the blood build up and reach the brain. The result is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a devastating neurological complication of liver disease that can cause anxiety, …