Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists from LUMINOUS! Center of Excellence for Semiconductor Lighting and Displays, together with Swedish technology company PureFize Technologies, have developed a small chip that harnesses the power of ultraviolet (UV) light for disinfection. The innovation has been integrated into a commercially available product that preserves the freshness of food stored in containers.

Where there is water, there are waves. But what if you could bend water waves to your will to move floating objects?

Scientists at NTU Singapore, have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge - a by-product of wastewater treatment - into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed.

Singapore is now the first country to have an art installation 7,000 metres beneath the ocean.

An international genomics study led by scientists from NTU Singapore at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and Asian School of the Environment (ASE) has shown that early Asians made humanity’s longest prehistoric migration.

NTU Singapore scientists, in collaboration with local ecology and biomimicry design firm bioSEA, have developed ‘fungi tiles’ that could one day be used to cool down buildings without consuming energy.

Inspired by the ancient East Asian method of constructing wooden structures using a "tongue and groove" technique, NTU Singapore scientists have developed a new approach to fabricating advanced ceramic microparticles, just slightly bigger than the width of the human hair.

A team of scientists at NTU has developed grain-sized soft robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery, paving the way to possible improved therapies in future.

As trees grow older and larger, they are more likely to develop defects such as cavities and decay, threatening their structural health and may lead to tree failures – the structural deterioration or breakage of any part of a tree.

Scientists at NTU have developed a 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon, demonstrating a new pathway to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.

Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed an innovative wearable fabric that is flexible but can stiffen on demand.

Materials scientists from NTU Singapore have invented the world’s first pollen-based sunscreen derived from Camellia flowers.

In 2023, the average Singaporean lived to 83 years old, compared to 78 years at the turn of the century. Globally, life expectancy has also risen, from nearly 67 years in 2000 to just above 73 in 2023, according to the United Nations. And it is predicted to exceed 75 soon.

Chemotherapy, UV exposure and formaldehyde – a carcinogen commonly found in home furniture – can cause a toxic type of DNA damage responsible for cancer, neurodegeneration and premature ageing.

NTU Singapore scientists have built the world’s first automated cyborg insect “factory line”.

From taking our first steps to upskilling during our careers, learning is a lifelong endeavour. Our experiences and brains’ neural networks shape how we perceive and process information.

An international team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a new type of ultracompact laser that is more energy efficient and consumes less power.

Five years ago, COVID-19 wreaked havoc across the globe. Most countries enacted months-long lockdowns or implemented extensive movement restrictions and testing. Planes were grounded, businesses were shuttered and healthcare systems were stretched to their limits.

According to a false video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) that went viral on social media, American media personality Kim Kardashian manipulates people online for money, and you are more likely to believe this if you come across the same video again online, according to a multi-country study by NTU Singapore.

Perovskite solar cells are a promising alternative to silicon-based photovoltaic technologies. However, their widespread adoption is limited by poor environmental stability, as perovskite materials degrade easily when exposed to oxygen, moisture, heat or light.

Scientists from NTU Singapore have created a biodegradable food wrap that changes colour when the food it protects has spoiled. The wrap also has antibacterial properties that could protect the food from microbial contamination.

Scientists led by NTU Singapore and Hong Kong University (HKU) have found evidence that electro-acupuncture – a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment – could be used to manage obesity.

Research in NTU is paving the way for sustainable and smart urban development.

NTU scientists create new semiconductor materials that change colour when heated and cooled.

Quantum technology jointly developed at NTU Singapore and the National University of Singapore (NUS) has now been spun off into a new deep tech startup, AQSolotl.

Scientists from NTU Singapore, Osaka University, and Hiroshima University have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck while navigating challenging terrain.

People who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who contracted COVID-19, according to the findings of a nationwide study led by NTU Singapore.

Research at NTU is making plastic recycling easier.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of medicine, with promises of accurate diagnoses, better management decisions, and improved outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system. However, to successfully implement AI technology in clinical practice, trust and acceptance among healthcare providers to use such tools is crucial.

NTU has unveiled the final test model of its latest advanced satellite, aimed at enhancing Singapore’s space technology capabilities.

A study led by researchers from NTU Singapore revealed that fine particulate matter from 1980 to 2020 was associated with approximately 135 million premature deaths globally.

From partnering its homegrown unicorn to working with industry giants, NTU is creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Assoc Prof Mu Yuguang makes virtual drug screening a reality with machine learning.

Genomes of coffee plants mapped to identify other useful traits.

A common lie parents tell their misbehaving children is: “If you don’t behave, I’ll call the police!” While such instrumental lies – a type of parental lie told to encourage behavioural changes – may lead to behavioural compliance, a new study by NTU Singapore suggests that children told such lies are more likely to lie to their parents.

A study by researchers from NTU Singapore found that older adults who exercise with their spouse achieve lower physical activity levels than older adults without their spouse.

NTU researchers are exploring the promise and perils of advancing artificial intelligence.

Assoc Prof Georgios Christopoulos designs intelligent mood-boosting environments for work and play.

Efficient, stable and eco-friendly perovskite solar cells may be on the horizon, thanks to an innovation spearheaded by NTU Singapore scientists.