NUS Research

The latest research from @NUSingapore - a leading research-intensive university in the heart of Asia

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NUS researchers developed a nanobiochar material from pomegranate peel biomass that removed more than 94% of 4-nitrophenol, a persistent industrial pollutant, from water under optimised conditions.
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In NUS, our "Human before AI - Empathy before intelligence" approach amplifies creativity & critical thinking. AI helps students generate ideas and critically refine solutions, ensuring technology enhances our most human skills. #NUSImpact

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Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! Meet NUS researcher Dr Sean Yap uses bioacoustics and AI to analyse rainforest soundscapes and monitor biodiversity in tropical forests. https://t.co/56dXKpMfRi

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Researchers from @CSI_singapore have developed a framework to profile genome instability in breast cancer, identifying eight new DNA signatures[NUS Comms2.1] across nearly 2,800 tumours and launching an open-access platform for cancer genome analysis.

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PhotosynthesEYES: NUS scientists transplanted nanosized extract of the thylakoid grana into corneal cells, allowing them to photosynthesise. NADPH production from photosynthesis alleviates damage in inflamed eyes, effectively treating dry eye disease. 🌱👀
https://t.co/3aR38wbNhg

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NUS researchers from @nus_cde_sg and @iHealthtechNUS created a DNA-barcoding technique to quickly screen nanomaterials in living systems. This efficient system significantly speeds up the design of nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery.
https://t.co/w1CminFQwL

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Southeast Asia hosts 8 of the world’s 12 giant clam species and their numbers are dwindling. An @NUSTMSI-led paper outlines key conservation actions: enforce anti-poaching laws, boost offspring survival and secure sustained funding. #NUSImpact https://t.co/0Ay8bAOEUL

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NUS researchers developed a method to improve multi-gene systems in a controlled way.

Using a reprogrammed virus, bacterial growth on a plastic-derived compound improved by >50% in five cycles, paving the way for future work in reducing waste.

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A climate-resilient landmark in the making: NUS-ArCLab is upgrading its heritage building to become Singapore’s first historic retrofit to achieve net-zero operational energy and the first to earn BCA Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy certification.

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Scientists from @nus_syncti engineered a good gut bacterium into a programmable “living medicine” to treat a brain dysfunction linked to liver failure, demonstrating a multi-functional microbial therapy that targets multiple disease drivers all at once https://t.co/EuBls1SW1N

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Hair dye allergies are becoming more common due to a key ingredient in many permanent dyes. To combat this, a team from @NUSPharmacydept has developed new dye compounds that reduce this risk while keeping strong colour performance. #NUSImpact #NUSResearch

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Events like the REx Conference 2026 and the REx Researcher Unbound Plus series empower students to tackle complex, cross-disciplinary questions and contemporary challenges. #NUSResearch
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NUS research in action! Dr Sapphire Lin & Assoc Prof Bina Rai are pioneering digital solutions for healthier ageing at HD@QT. Their work on ambient intelligence & serious games demonstrates how empathy drives impactful MedTech research. #NUSResearch https://t.co/LqDG9hIq7z

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Introducing a wearable sensor that continuously monitors fatigue & stress! Developed by NUS researchers, this AI-powered hydrogel sensor system accurately tracks heart signals & blood pressure throughout daily activities, outperforming commercial devices.
https://t.co/1D2mnZxsJM

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A childhood curiosity in science led Asst Prof Tedrick Lew from @nus_che_eng_res to develop nanotechnology tools to help plants withstand climate change. His latest breakthrough is a microneedle patch that delivers cargo into terrestrial & aquatic plants. https://t.co/rEN2IRIZNF

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Global challenges today span tech, health, policy, society and beyond. At NUS, interdisciplinarity is at the heart of our research strategy, bringing diverse expertise together to translate knowledge into practical, real-world solutions. #NUSImpact
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NUS scientists designed a self-training platform that couples 2 rings of muscle tissues to continuously and autonomously pull against each other. Made with 1 trained muscle ring, OstraBot swims 3x faster than robots with conventionally cultured muscle!💪🏼
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Can food waste improve everyday staples? @NUS_FST researchers incorporated purified red dragon fruit peel extract into bread, increasing antioxidant levels & slowing starch digestion. This opens the door to healthier & diabetes-friendly bread. #NUSResearch
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Happy #PiDay! Did you know that π is related to MRI? π appears in the math that reconstruct images from electromagnetic signals. At NUS, Asst Prof Lei Li uses MRI scans to build digital twins of the heart for personalised healthcare.
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🦠@NUS_FST scientists discovered a probiotic-derived compound that blocks norovirus by preventing it from attaching to host cells, paving the way for an affordable, food-based way to prevent infection. #NUSImpact https://t.co/BtyslCaE2l