An international research team jointly led by Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, and the German research centre Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) has for the first time observed the ultrafast formation and breakdown of water ions created when water is exposed to ionising radiation.
Compound in green tea plant shows potential for fighting tuberculosis, finds research team led by NTU Singapore
An antioxidant found in the green tea plant could become key to tackling tuberculosis one day, a team of international scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found.
Novel Photocatalyst Breaks Down Plastic Waste
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have invented an environmentally friendly way to transform non-biodegradable plastic waste into useful chemicals by harnessing sunlight.
NTU Physics undergrad Kon Wen Yu clinches Global Winner spot at Undergraduate Awards
Kon Wen Yu, an alumnus of the Physics and Applied Physics programme in NTU School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences clinched the Global Winner award in the “Mathematics and Physics” category of the Global Undergraduate Awards 2019.
NTU Maths student Jamie Yeng’s experience at the University Scholars Leadership Symposium
Yeng Jia Wen, Jamie, represented School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at the 10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS). From inspiring keynote speakers to giving back to the society, Jamie gives us a glimpse into her rewarding experience in KL.
2019 Distinguished Young Chemist Award – Assoc Prof Rei Kinjo
Associate Professor Rei Kinjo, a faculty member at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has received the 2019 Distinguished Young Chemist Award from the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS).
NTU Physics professor Ranjan Singh elected Fellow of the Optical Society
Associate Professor Ranjan Singh has been elected as the Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) for pioneering contributions to the field of terahertz science and technology through the development of active metamaterial platforms for sensing, ultrafast switching, and communication applications.
New technology for identifying airborne chemicals instantly
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a device that can identify a wide range of airborne gases and chemicals instantly. The new prototype device is portable and suitable for rapid deployment by agencies to identify airborne hazards, such as from tiny gas molecules like sulphur dioxide.
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Uncovering How Radiation Damages Molecules Over Femtoseconds
Now, researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have performed the first experimental study showing how ionizing radiation alters organic molecules dissolved in water, over time-frames of just one quadrillionth of a second – a femtosecond.