Leaving lead behind 28 November 2017 Thin films of a lead-free piezoelectric finally match the performance of the lead-bearing standard
How a common cancer hijacks wound-healing switch 28 November 2017 Understanding how head and neck squamous cell carcinomas take over wound-healing processes could yield new treatments
Shedding ‘light’ on antibody design 28 November 2017 The light chain subunits of therapeutic antibodies impact drug performance and yield
Better properties for magnesium alloy 28 November 2017 Optimized processing improves the mechanical strength and workability of magnesium alloy as a lighter alternative to aluminum alloy
Simulating surfactants 15 November 2017 Small changes to a surfactant’s structure influence its ability to encapsulate oily molecules
Unleashing sulfur’s potential 15 November 2017 Sealed sulfur particles show promise for renewable energy storage technology
Like father like child for weight gain 15 November 2017 A father's weight is just as relevant as the mother's in determining a child's risk of obesity
Less is more to produce top-notch 2D materials 15 November 2017 A simple technique for mass producing ultrathin, high-quality molybdenum trioxide nanosheets could lead to next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices
Better ways with X-rays 15 November 2017 Low-energy X-rays are surprisingly effective at killing bacterial spores, offering improved sterilization techniques
Lupus link to stimulatory proteins 15 November 2017 Lupus patients exhibit altered cell proteins, a discovery with potential implications for diagnostics and studies into the disease’s origins
Unlocking the potential of magnetic skyrmions 31 October 2017 An innovative technique for making tunable magnetic skyrmions could lead to next-generation memory and computing technologies
Unraveling the complexity 31 October 2017 Powerful new technologies shed light on the origin and maturation process of key immune system cells
Cell structure linked to smooth, small brains 31 October 2017 Researchers uncover how a microtubule-related gene affects neural development