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Newly Discovered Family of 2D Semiconductors Enables More Energy-Efficient Electronic Devices
SUTD researchers show how a newly discovered family of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are more energy-efficient thanks to the presence of a built-in atomic protection layer.
New book on S’pore’s oldest Teochew temple sheds light on its origin
Even after successfully leading a five-year-long, Unesco award-winning restoration of Yueh Hai Ching Temple, conservator Yeo Kang Shua felt like that his work on the temple in Raffles Place was not done.
Local unis cut down on in-person classes
Three local universities have moved to reduce the number of in-person classes amid a spike in Covid-19 cases here.
The war against Covid is over – if we want it to be
As we learn to live in peace with the virus, vulnerable people must be protected, rapid antigen testing can be used to help protect children, and global health equity is vital
Can seawater give us the lithium to meet our battery needs?
To harvest lithium from the oceans, chemists are developing methods that can isolate the element from dilute solutions filled with …
Researchers develop fast, low-energy artificial synapse for advanced AI systems
To improve energy efficiency of the artificial synapse, SMT Assistant Prof Desmond Loke’s research team has introduced a nanoscale deposit-only-metal-electrode fabrication process for artificial synapse for the first time.
Innovation in the Internet Age: Putting a new spin on old things
Chemical & Engineering News: Can seawater give us the lithium to meet our battery needs?
C&E News published an article examining if seawater can provide the lithium to meet the world’s battery needs. The article briefly mentioned Associate Prof Yang Hui Ying’s research on an electrochemical cell that operates similarly to a redox flow battery. Original Link: https://cen.acs.org/materials/inorganic-chemistry/Can-seawater-give-us-lithium-to-meet-our-battery-needs/99/i36
Lithium might seem wimpy, with its ultralow density and tiny mass. But element
SUTD students propose dual-purpose vehicle to ferry workers, tools safely
Discover the rich evidence of design at Archifest 2021
With over 100 events spread out across the island and online, the month-long Architecture Festival promises to have something for everyone, appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and the general public.
