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The unbreakable code: Is this the lock?
Prof Artur Ekert, Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the NUS, writes about how the use of quantum properties ensures unauthorised attempts to access encoded information do not go undetected.
The Straits Times, 26 July 2008, Science, pS11 |
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Tune Smiths
Classical music composers Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at NUS and Prof Bernard Tan, NUS Dept of Physics, speaks on their passion for classical music.
The Straits Times, 3 July 2008, Life!, p2 |
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NUS professor wins Olympics sculpture prize
Prof Tang Sing Hai, NUS Department of Physics, was awarded a merit prize at a Beijing Olympics sculpture competition.
Lianhe Wanbao, 20 June 2008, p22 and Shin Min Daily, 20 June 2008, p26 |
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NUS professor inspires students with interactive lab
Assoc Professor Sow Chorng Haur who inspires students with his interactive laboratory. Channelnews Asia came to visit the Demo Lab and carried out an interview on the laboratory. Click here for the  interview. For Chinese version please click here  .
Channel NewsAsia, 12 April 2008
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Scientists win prize with the thinnest of sheets
NUS Asst Prof Peter Ho, who is Director of the Organic Nano Device Laboratory, won the prestigious Temasek Young Investigator Award.
The Straits Times, 18 March 2008, Home Section, pH5
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NUS don invented ‘New Black Gold’ awarded Temasek Young Investigator Award
NUS Asst Prof Peter Ho had found a way to produce stable solutions of one-atom-thick sheets of graphite, called graphenes. This could revolutionalise the development of the next-generation electronic devices and materials.
Lianhe Zaobao, 18 March 2008, p10 |
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Is reality a quantum hocus pocus?
Quantum physic’s bizarre implications can be applied to create new technologies. The Centre of Quantum Technologies at NUS is tapping into quantum physics to ease the current information storage crunch and to provide ultra-safe ways to code and decode information.
The Straits Times, 23 February 2008, Science Section, pS13 |
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NUS researchers pioneered Phononics principle – Future computers may not need to be powered by electricity
Professor Li Baowen and Dr Wang Lei, NUS Department of Physics, had discovered and proven in theory that heat pulses, or phonons, could be used to transmit and manage data.
Lianhe Zaobao, 2 January 2008, Section 1, p3
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| 2007 |
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Use carbon to go green and small
NUS Prof Andrew Wee and Assoc Prof Loh Kian Ping wrote about the hotly competitive race to develop graphene as the platform technology that will revolutionise the way devices are made. Their research project is one of the six selected for funding up to $10 million in the inaugural National Research Foundation Competitive Research Projects award.
The Straits Times, 22 December 07, Science Page, Science Talk, pS11 |
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The man in his multiple machines
NUS Prof Bernard Tan, Department of Physics, talks about his fascination with computers. He owns about 15 notebook computers, and he is also an accomplished musician.
The Straits Times, Digital Life, 6 November 2007, p10 |
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A lucrative living from science
In his interview with the TODAY, Dean of the NUS Faculty of Science Prof Andrew Wee had highlighted that science studies are excellent preparation for the knowledge economy. He also mentioned that top banks and finance companies prefer to recruit graduates from the hard sciences, such as theoretical or computational physics and mathematics, as they have strong analytical and quantitative skills which are much needed in the finance industry.
Today, 23 July 2007, p18. |
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$150m for world-class NUS research
The Research Centre for Excellence in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST), which will have the latest equipment and employ up to 200 scientists, will study how light and atoms can be used to store information.
The Straits Times, 3 May 2007, pH4 |
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NUS sets up research centre for quantum technology
The centre is the first of its kind to be established by the National Research Foundation and MOE. The QIST centre at NUS will receive a $150million fund.
The Business Times, 3 May 2007, p4 |
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Her research may spell relieve for soldiers
Dr Chen Ping, Faculty of Science, wins the Temasek Young Investigator Award for her work in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
The Straits Times, 24 January 2007, pH8
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Why is the sky always red at night when it rains?
Prof Lim Hock, Director of the Temasek Laboratories at NUS, provides a scientific explanation to a reader’s observation.
The Straits Times, 13 January 2007, pS12
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| 2006 |
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Scientists honoured for research
NUS Professor Oh Choo Hiap, Department of Physics; Assistant Professor Yeo Yee Chia, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Assistant Professor Yu Hao, Department of Biological Sciences were recognised for the contributions in science and technology.
The Straits Times, 12 October 2006, pH7 |
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Quantum cryptography
NUs researchers share their research breakthroughs in quantum cyrptography.
Lianhe Zaobao, 20 July 2006, Section 1, p12 |
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The scholar from 2-room flat… 15 patents at the age of 35
At a May Day event, Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam commended NUS Associate Professor Peter Ho, Department of Physics, for his outstanding achievements in nanotechnology.
Lianhe Zaobao, 1 May 2006, Section 1, p13 |
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Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark
NUS Professor Bernard Tan, Department of Physics, shares his experience in setting up the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Today, 26 April 2006, p32-33 |
| 2005 |
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Singapore honours work of 8 scientists
NUS Associate Professor Edward Teo, Associate Professor Li Baowen and Associate Professor Peter Ho, Department of Physics, and Assistant Professor Leonard Ang from NUS Department of Ophthalmology are among the 8 recipients of the prestigious National Science and Technology Award.
The Straits Times, 20 September 2005, pH6 |
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Transistor coup by hubby-wife duo
NUS Assistant Professor Peter Ho and Research Fellow Chua Lay Lay, Department of Materials Science, have created entirely plastic transistors.
The Straits Times, 30 April 2005, pH7 |
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Decayed tooth to heal by itself
NUS Associate Professor Liu Xiang Yang, Department of Physics, shares his research findings on how microgravity affects bone loss
Lianhe Zaobao, 21 February 2005, Section 1, p4 |
| 2004 |
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Nanotechnology may be the next big thing for Singapore
NUS Associate Professor Andrew Wee, Director, NUS Nanotechnology Initiative and Professor Barry Halliwell, Director, NUS Graduate School, give their views on what's likely to be the next big thing in research for Singapore.
The Straits Times, 25 October, pH5 |
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NUS team may have key to drive hydrogen economy
NUS Dr Chen Ping, Department of Physics, spearheads research in hydrogen storage The Straits Times, 17 August 2004, pH11 |
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Plastic semiconductors can be made into newspapers and computer chips
NUS collaborates with 55th LKY Distinguished Visitor, Sir Richard Friend on new research to develop organic polymers
Lianhe Zaobao, 7 August 2004, Section 1, p13 |
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Plastic today, foldable screens tomorrow
NUS and 55th LKY Distinguished Visitor, Sir Richard Friend to develop materials with properties of metals and semi conductors.
The Straits Times,10 August 2004, pH10 |
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NUS researcher granted cool half-million
NUS Associate Professor Li Baowen wins Temasek Young Investigator Award
The Straits Times, 16 June 2004, pH8
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NUS actively develops quantum cryptography
Lianhe Zaobao, 26 February 2004, Section 1, p14 |
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