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NTU unveils locally made aircraft prototype at Singapore Airshow

The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype by NTU being unveiled on the first day of the Singapore Airshow.
The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype by NTU being unveiled on the first day of the Singapore Airshow.

New NTU master’s in psychology offers specialisation in death and bereavement studies

NTU provost's chair in psychology Andy Ho (left) and Master of Science in psychology programme director Rebecca M. Nichols.
NTU provost's chair in psychology Andy Ho (left) and Master of Science in psychology programme director Rebecca M. Nichols.

AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevent falls at active ageing centres in Tampines

Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.
Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.

S’pore study finds new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hasten healing of chronic wounds

The team of scientists, led by NTU Associate Professor Guillaume Thibault (left), included visiting professor at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences and Engineering (SCELSE) Kimberly Kline from the University of Geneva (centre) and NTU Research Fellow, Dr Aaron Tan. 
Credit: NTU
The team of scientists, led by NTU Associate Professor Guillaume Thibault (left), included visiting professor at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences and Engineering (SCELSE) Kimberly Kline from the University of Geneva (centre) and NTU Research Fellow, Dr Aaron Tan. 
Credit: NTU

As Aceh reels from severe floods, NTU-led study in 2024 traces roots to forest loss

Researchers found that more than 2,000 flood events happened in Aceh between 2011 and 2018.
Researchers found that more than 2,000 flood events happened in Aceh between 2011 and 2018.

NTU students successfully raise funds to make school building safe for birds

 A prone Japanese sparrowhawk at NTU's School of Art, Design and Media building.
 A prone Japanese sparrowhawk at NTU's School of Art, Design and Media building.

News analysis

JTC lays groundwork for Singapore’s push in world-class advanced manufacturing

The newly completed Bulim Square offers over 110,000 sq m of ready, sustainable factory space to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
The newly completed Bulim Square offers over 110,000 sq m of ready, sustainable factory space to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".
(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".

Brain implant smaller than grain of salt developed by Cornell, NTU researchers

The microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE) is a wireless neural implant measuring about 300 microns in length and 70 microns in width.
The microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE) is a wireless neural implant measuring about 300 microns in length and 70 microns in width.

NTU student arrested after being filmed walking naked on campus

A video circulating on social media platforms showed the naked man walking on the pavement near a road.
A video circulating on social media platforms showed the naked man walking on the pavement near a road.

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