Making memory last 21 October 2014 Researchers at the A*STAR Data Storage Institute are developing non-volatile memory systems that could prevent off-power memory loss
From bygones to nylons 21 October 2014 An efficient catalytic process converts sugary biomass into a renewable feedstock for polymer production
Dynamic duo to fight crime and cancer 21 October 2014 Miniature two-color barcodes have the potential to combat forgery and track cancerous cells
Seed first, heat later for better writing 21 October 2014 A new technique for heat-assisted magnetic recording media promises improved writeability for next-generation hard drives
Fighting inflammation in multiple mammals 21 October 2014 An antibody that blocks immune signaling offers a promising research tool and potential therapeutic agent
Viral remnants are ‘facilitators’ not ‘fossils’ 21 October 2014 Once considered ‘junk’, certain virus-derived genomic elements have now been shown to actively regulate important developmental processes
Quantum effects bridge the gap 21 October 2014 Quantum effects in nanometer-scale metallic structures provide a platform for combining molecular electronics and plasmonics
Poised for reproduction 7 October 2014 The DNA of stem cells that mature into sperm stands ready to express factors required for reproduction and early development
Polymorphic purity 7 October 2014 Surface chemistry controls the selective nucleation of crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical drug
A safe way to manipulate immune cells 7 October 2014 An optimized technique allows B cells to be transfected with extraneous DNA without the use of viruses
Elements of successful connections 7 October 2014 Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes
A double blast to ward off pneumonia 7 October 2014 A dry powder inhaler formulation provides excellent protection against pneumonia-causing bacteria
Imaging and treatment in one light switch 7 October 2014 Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions