Inclinations sounded out 7 May 2013 A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of applications
Adding another dimension to smartphones 23 April 2013 A new type of plastic film developed in Singapore brings the third dimension to handheld mobile devices
Pathogen-proof surfaces for better health 23 April 2013 A hydrogel with potent antibacterial activity promises to protect hospital patients from difficult-to-treat infections
Touring the assembly line 23 April 2013 A large-scale screen reveals how numerous signaling pathways intersect at the cell’s primary protein-processing center
Two ways to tame a radical 23 April 2013 Trapping free electrons with polycyclic aromatic molecules creates materials with enhanced optical, electronic and magnetic properties
Sensitive software detects diversity 23 April 2013 A new computer program readily identifies rare mutations harbored within diverse populations of cancer cells and microorganisms
Taking the heat off microfluidic chips 23 April 2013 Replacing a high-temperature processing technique with an infrared treatment allows the manufacture of tiny devices without damaging the polymer components
Genes with a blinding influence 23 April 2013 Identification of specific genetic variants associated with common eye disorders could improve treatment and prevention
The importance of thorough editing 9 April 2013 Insights into an abnormally edited RNA molecule may yield new weapons against a hard-to-kill cancer
A flexible bridge between two worlds 9 April 2013 A novel material shows its credentials to facilitate the integration of photonic and electronic components in practical devices
Color printing reaches new highs 9 April 2013 Color printing at the highest resolution possible is enabled by the use of arrays of metal-coated nanostructures
When fate hinges on cell–cell contact 9 April 2013 Proper cell–cell interactions are required for the cells of early embryos to develop normally
Shingled tracks stack up 9 April 2013 Simply changing the pattern by which data is recorded may lead to increased hard drive capacities