Brain region controls hunger in mice 31 October 2018 A previously unsuspected region in the brain has been implicated in controlling feeding in mice
Layered chambers open a window for drug release 31 October 2018 Tiny chambers opening under infrared light offer fine control for drug release and chemical sensing
Wavelength shift could lead to cheap infrared scans 31 October 2018 Using a crystal to link visible light to infrared opens a window on infrared sensing
Going with the flow 31 October 2018 A simulation of the forces induced on cylinders by ocean currents could help in the design of off-shore platforms
The ripple effects of supply chain disruptions 31 October 2018 The resilience of supply chain networks to major disruptions can now be measured using a multi-factor test
Taking the edge off of nanoscale heat 31 October 2018 Simulations of graphene-like nanoribbons show that small tweaks to their edge structures can drastically alter heat conduction
Transplant drug goes ‘green’ 3 October 2018 Sustainability-driven developments in a transplant rejection drug’s formulation may lead to reduced costs and side effects for patients
Toughening up polymers 3 October 2018 Adding nanoparticles to a polymer matrix enhances the thermo-mechanical properties of the materials
The killing touch for bacteria 3 October 2018 Tiny zinc oxide-based spikes that mimic natural antibacterial coatings puncture and damage microbial cell walls via oxidation
Aging white blood cells may boost inflammation 3 October 2018 A class of white blood cells becomes more inflammatory as they get older
PARCEL wraps up mRNA discovery 3 October 2018 A high-throughput screening technique detects special messenger RNA molecules that sense and respond to environmental signals
Measuring microviscosity inside cells 3 October 2018 A rotating fluorescent molecule that stays brighter in more viscous environments could shed light on the inner workings of the cellular environment
Shrinking semiconductor lasers to the nanoscale 11 September 2018 An ultracompact laser has been made using nanoscale semiconductor columns