Feature Stories
Updates every hour. Last Updated: 11-Jun-2026 14:15 ET (11-Jun-2026 18:15 GMT/UTC)
7-May-2026
Where atoms are engineered into impact
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
Forging new frontiers in semiconductor materials, the AMAT–NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab enters a new phase featuring advanced facilities, deeper industry integration and a strong focus on talent development.
7-May-2026
A smarter way to power artificial intelligence
National University of Singapore College of Design and EngineeringA fully integrated compute-in-memory system pairs 2D memristors with silicon selectors to offer a practical, energy-efficient route for powering next-gen AI applications.
7-May-2026
Bridging light and electrons
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
A new ferroelectric memory device stores and retrieves data using both light and electricity, offering a compact and scalable solution to bridge electronic and photonic computing systems.
7-May-2026
Building safer batteries
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
Associate Professor Palani Balaya develops sodium- and lithium-ion battery technologies, raising their performance and safety for an increasingly electrified world.
7-May-2026
A smarter way to stay cool
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
A new heat exchanger design combines condensation and desiccant processes to manage humidity more efficiently, reducing energy use without sacrificing comfort.
7-May-2026
Keeping the (ammonia) flame alive
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
The chemistry of ammonia flames shows that even a small dose of hydrogen can turn an unstable or near-extinction flame into a steadier source of clean power.
7-May-2026
Riding the heat wave
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
A new nanoscale design channels hybrid light–vibration waves to carry heat more efficiently, allowing better thermal management in compact, energy-hungry electronics.
7-May-2026
Fuelling the future of sustainable shipping
National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering
A new engine concept turns ammonia into its own source of hydrogen, charting new waters for cleaner, more efficient shipping without the need to store hydrogen onboard.
7-May-2026
Rice, Baylor College of Medicine renew Superfund Research Program to tackle toxic pollutants and protect public health
Rice University
Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have renewed their joint Superfund Research Program with a nearly $15 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to advance detection, health research and cleanup technologies for a class of hazardous pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.