Silicon profits from a dose of iron 22 March 2016 A streamlined procedure for assembling the active components of photovoltaic devices from inexpensive metals could boost their economic prospects
Embryonic toxicity on the move 22 March 2016 The first lab-based drug screening method for detecting changes in cell differentiation and migration during embryonic development
A greener solution to a sticky problem 8 March 2016 Stable environmentally friendly polymer coatings inhibit the surface buildup of bacterial and marine organisms
Vitamin D in pregnancy 8 March 2016 The significance of vitamin D levels in pregnant women may depend on their ethnic origin
Some ‘essential’ genes more essential than others 8 March 2016 The ability of cells to adapt to the loss of some genes previously thought vital for survival challenges the concept of gene essentiality
Taking control of crystal formation 8 March 2016 Surface chemistry offers new approach to directing crystal formation in pharmaceutical industry
A light diagnosis 8 March 2016 On-the-spot diagnosis of certain cancers and other diseases is closer to becoming a reality thanks to a sensitive biosensor
Patterning pluripotency 8 March 2016 Insights into how external mechanical forces affect stem cell behavior could advance regenerative medicine efforts
Bursting through for a bubble solution 23 February 2016 A simple fluid dynamics model accurately predicts how bubbles impact on solid surfaces
Unmasking the properties of 2D materials 23 February 2016 Innovative method creates larger sheets of two-dimensional materials
Unlocking the mystery of an age-old secret 23 February 2016 A quest to unravel the secrets of cloning has led to a greater understanding of how cells age
Faster analysis of electromagnetic compatibility 23 February 2016 A new computer model greatly speeds up the analysis of data from electromagnetic reverberation chambers
Ladder polymers stand apart 23 February 2016 Making microporous, non stick polymers soluble in liquids opens opportunities for targeted clean-up of molecular impurities