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“Extremely short mid-infrared laser pulses will help scientists explore ultrafast processes in atoms A laser synthesizer developed by an A*STAR researcher and his overseas collaborators produces infrared pulses shorter than the wave period, which could enable scientists to probe …
“An exact mathematical solution reveals how to tilt a laser pulse and move intensity peaks at faster than the speed of light, or even backwards A breakthrough in the mathematical solution for manipulating pulses of light clarifies the physics of …
“A sensing scheme that responds dynamically to voltage fluctuations could improve accuracy when reading data from spin-based memory storage A voltage sensing scheme developed by researchers from Singapore could improve the accuracy of reading data from spin-based memory systems with …
“New technique for creating lightweight materials that are stiffer and stronger than previously possible Advances in materials engineering have led to the development of lightweight structures that are both strong and stiff, which are transforming aerospace, automotive and medical industries …
“Immune cells hold their memory of how to respond to allergens in a surprising way. Understanding how the immune system remembers allergy-causing antigens could help prevent severe reactions. When a predisposed person is initially exposed to an allergy-causing antigen, specific …
“A clever simulation scheme helps identify the most promising compositions of two-dimensional materials A high-throughput scan of possible compositions for a new class of materials known as MXenes gives researchers invaluable direction for picking the best candidate from the millions …
“A simple technique for mass producing ultrathin, high-quality molybdenum trioxide nanosheets could lead to next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) has potential as an important two-dimensional (2D) material, but its bulk manufacture has lagged behind that of others …
“To protect networks from malicious threats, cyber-security solutions must track all the data flowing through the network—just like security guards checking travelers in airports. However, it is hard to design a solution that works fast enough to process all …
“A data-driven computational approach that recognizes filamentary sections of neurons and blood vessels may enhance medical diagnosis A computational tool is now available for faster and more reliable screening and diagnosis of serious vascular and neurological conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic …
“Superimposing two lattices of similar periods creates structures that researchers can design to control and localize light. Brighter LEDs and more efficient solar cells are two potential applications for ASTAR’s research into lattice structures that can slow or …