Nanyang Technological University

Insights into Microbiota–Vaccine Crosstalk in Humans: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Translational Horizons

Vaccine responses differ substantially among individuals and across populations. Although factors such as age, genetics, and vaccine type are recognized contributors, they do not fully explain this heterogeneity. Emerging evidence suggests that the human microbiota, particularly...

Plant‐Inspired Symbiotic Atmospheric Water Sorption–Evaporation for High Efficiency Adaptive Passive Cooling

ABSTRACT Atmospheric water sorption–evaporation passive cooling couples two antagonistic processes, moisture harvesting and evaporative heat dissipation, whose intrinsic trade‐off hinders integrated system‐level design and limits stable operation under high heat fluxes. Inspired...

Attosecond‐Stable Two‐Dimensional Spectroscopy by a Sagnac‐Based Modulating System and a Sub‐4‐fs Continuum Source

ABSTRACT We present a two‐dimensional electronic spectroscopy (2DES) platform driven by a Coherent Loop‐based Integrated Modulating and Beamsplitting System (CLIMBS). Combined with an octave‐spanning multiple‐plate continuum (MPC) source, the system enables ultrabroadband, phase‐...

Protocols on X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Measurement and Interpretation

Abstract Understanding the local electronic and atomic structure of materials is central to modern physics, chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) provides element-specific insight into these local environments through core-level X-r...

Global Reanalysis Reveals Recurrent Cyanobacterial Enrichment in the Aquatic Plastisphere

Abstract The plastisphere is an emerging anthropogenic ecosystem hosting complex microbial assemblages. While heterotrophic colonizers are well studied, the role of primary producers such as cyanobacteria remains underexplored. Here, we reanalyzed 16S rRNA gene amplicon data from...

Superior flexibility merges high power density in single-crystal Bi2Te3 film thermoelectric generators

Developing high-performance, mechanically robust power sources is critical for wearable microelectronic networks. Flexible thermoelectric technology offers a promising solution, but the central challenge remains the synergistic optimization of mechanical flexibility and functiona...

Evaluating the effectiveness of roadside auditory warnings in tunnel noise: a staged auditory information processing perspective

In tunnels, roadside auditory warnings provide an important safety communication channel for drivers. However, warnings transmitted at the intended volume may not remain clear when reaching drivers. This study examined the effects of broadcast voice, volume, and ambient noise on...

Melt‐Regulated Crustal Kinematics in the Pamir, NW Tibetan Plateau: Insights From Surface‐Wave Tomography

Abstract The Pamir, located at the northwestern margin of the Tibetan Plateau, is undergoing E–W extension within its interior, accommodated by micro‐block motions along major fault systems; however, the mechanisms governing this modern block kinematics remain elusive. Here, we p...

Deployment‐Matched Allocation of PBE , mBJ , and HSE06 for Band‐Gap Screening Under Chemical and Protocol Shifts

ABSTRACT Band‐gap screening requires a calculation policy because agreement and cost vary with chemistry and computational protocol. The observation target is one literature gap compiled for each benchmark record across optical and fundamental measurements, temperatures, and samp...

Ultrasensitive Terahertz Spintronic Modulator for On‐Chip Applications

ABSTRACT Ensuring stability and controlling terahertz spintronic emitters typically involves the application of a relatively strong magnetic field to counter magnetization drift during repeated pumping to regulate the emitted terahertz radiation's direction. However, using a stro...

Gender Differences in Nonverbals of Business Undergraduates: Self-Assessment Insights of Perceived Credibility

This study investigates how perceived credibility can serve as self-feedback to enhance speaker credibility. Using a critical literacy-informed self-assessment tool, 30 business undergraduates in an advanced business communication course observed the first minute of their recorde...

Physics filtering favors the generalization of robot learning

Abstract Living organisms exhibit extraordinary adaptability to unseen environments through their intrinsic physical structures and lifelong feedback-driven learning. Endowing robots with comparable generalization is critical for reliable operation in the real world. While recent...

The Impact of Regulatory Goals on the Disclosure of Self-presentational Vulnerabilities

Individuals often disclose their self-presentational vulnerabilities, including the use of counterfeit products or weight-loss medications. Yet, despite the commonality of such vulnerable self-disclosure, little is known about who discloses, why they do so, and when they choose t...

MAC1toK: relax feature matching with maximal cliques for 3D registration

Abstract The majority of existing point cloud registration (PCR) methods exhibit performance degradation under extremely low inlier ratios. To address this limitation, this paper presents a robust learning-free estimator called MAC1to K , which relaxes the feature matching with m...

Investigating mental rehearsal’s applicability in guiding independent e-learning of eye examination skills during the pandemic – Part II (IMAGINE-II)

Abstract Background Guided Mental Rehearsal (GMR), underpinned by the Theory of Motor Simulation, supports the learning of psychomotor skills. We hypothesized that (a) GMR would be comparable to Guided Physical Practice (GPP) for learning Pupillary Examination (PE), and (b) Menta...

Early adolescent self-harm: examining prevalence and risk factors in a multi-ethnic Asian birth cohort

Abstract Background Early adolescence marks a vulnerable developmental phase for the emergence of self-harm behaviours, which can potentially be life-threatening. However, the prevalence and risk factors of early adolescent self-harm, particularly in non-Western community-based p...

Understanding Barriers and Motivators of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Genetic Testing: Insights From the Singapore Public

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common monogenic disorder associated with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and premature cardiovascular disease. Despite Singapore's high FH prevalence and the launch of the National FH Genetic Testing Programme in 2025, uptake...

AI4AI Survey: From Long-Horizon Agents to Recursive Self-Improvement — Definitions, Reliable Horizons, and Open Problems

Can AI improve AI? AI agents can now run experiments, modify code and training pipelines, and iteratively improve AI artifacts. Yet the literature remains fragmented across long-horizon agents, AI for AI (AI4AI), self-improvement, and recursive self-improvement, making it difficu...

Association of Pre-ECT Anxiety Symptoms With Electroconvulsive Therapy Treatment Efficacy in Schizophrenia

OBJECTIVES: Pre-ECT anxiety symptoms are common among patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). In this retrospective observational cohort study, we aim to explore the association between pre-ECT anxiety symptoms and ECT treatment outcomes in patients with schizophreni...

Growth-dependent tRNA reprogramming and codon bias link translation to metabolic state in Enterococcus faecalis

ABSTRACT Enterococcus faecalis is a gram-positive commensal bacterium of the human gut microbiome and an opportunistic pathogen responsible for many hospital-acquired infections. Despite the clinical importance of E. faecalis , how gene and protein expression are coordinated with...