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These compounds target the SARS-CoV-2 main protease and are active against other coronaviruses Lead series of proprietary 3CLpro inhibitors is available for out-licensing or co-development to expedite development and make…

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The Science Of DIY Air Purifiers

July 29, 2021

Scientists in Singapore have done research on additional preventive measures against the COVID-19 virus. One of these studies examined how proper ventilation in spaces is effective in reducing droplet and aerosol transmission, on top…

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From Mix To Market: A*STAR Creates Low GI Premix For Healthier Snacks

July 29, 2021

Spinoff Nutriient brings Singaporeans tasty and healthier treats using low GI premix Singaporeans’ love affair with food is contributing to the nation’s growing prevalence of chronic diseases, including diabetes. The…

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A*STAR And Arcstone Open Joint Lab To Help Manufacturers Go Digital, Go Green

June 22, 2021

Mr Willson Deng, Chief Executive Officer, Arcstone (right), shares about the A*STAR-Arcstone joint lab with Minister Gan Kim Yong.A*STAR and local manufacturing software company Arcstone opened a joint laboratory at…

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Singapore To Advance COVID-19 Research Collaboration With ASEAN And Strengthen Regional Capabilities To Combat Pandemics

June 18, 2021

Under Singapore’s chairmanship of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, ASEAN had seen stronger Science, Technology and Innovation…

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NTU Singapore Scientists Develop Device To ‘Communicate’ With Plants Using Electrical Signals

March 17, 2021

The NTU team developed their plant ‘communication’ device by attaching a conformable electrode (a piece of conductive material) on the surface of a Venus flytrap plant using a soft and…

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Sustainable Urban Farming – Lighting Up Our Local Farms

March 12, 2021

A*STAR’s innovations in hybrid lighting technologies will create farming environments where vegetables can be produced sustainably and cost effectively. Indoor farming has gained traction in highly urbanised countries such as…

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Translating R&D Into COVID-19 Kits: DxD Hub And Local Medtech Firms Ramp Up Singapore’s Testing Capability

March 4, 2021

A year has passed since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Singapore. Ensuring a strong testing capability continues to be one of the nation’s key strategies to contain…

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Scientific Research Shows Customised Innovations Can Reduce The Risk Of COVID-19 Transmission

February 28, 2021

The R&D ecosystem in Singapore has been studying various measures that can help support the safe reopening of the economy as we open up in phases. On top of current…

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Technology

Creating A Factory “Smart” Enough to Operate in the Dark

December 1, 2020

Meet Singapore’s Tech Transformers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have adopted innovation, embraced new technologies and digitalisation to meet the challenges of a disrupted business environment. Behind their transformation…

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