Highlights
Materials Science
The ripple effect for smaller semiconductors
29 November 2023A new study challenges current paradigms in two-dimensional semiconductor design by introducing wave-like structures to improve the flow of electrons.
Food Science
Flipping the script on fat intake
27 November 2023Despite an increased calorie intake, the consumption of unsaturated fats from Asian-based oil blends did not lead to significant changes in total body fat among Asian participants.
Control And Systems Engineering
Robot Olivia’s lessons in tool mastery
24 November 2023A pioneering computational framework empowers robots to acquire, recognise and effectively use previously unseen tools.
Biomedical Engineering
Listening out for inflammation
22 November 2023A non-invasive diagnostic method that uses light and sound can help clinicians assess and track patients with a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
Materials
Crack-resistant alloys take off
20 November 2023A new ultra-strong, ductile aluminium alloy overcomes the long-standing problem of cracking, opening up new possibilities for 3D printing high-strength aluminium aerospace components.
Infectious Diseases
Fine-grained anatomy of a viral enemy
16 November 2023Investigations into an under-explored region of SARS-CoV-2's spike protein reveals detailed structural insights that can represent valuable drug targets.
Optical Materials
Rise of the light-benders
14 November 2023With their unique optical properties, customisable ultrathin metasurfaces can enable the next wave of high-performance optoelectronics devices.
Immunology
Mighty mice mirror maladies
8 November 2023A new genetically-modified mouse model offers a powerful and reliable platform to study human immune responses to complex infections.
Computer Science
Making machines wonder
2 November 2023Researchers teach artificial intelligence systems how to process information by mimicking human introspection.
Catalysis
New electron highways uncovered
27 October 2023Subtle molecular differences in nickel-based electrocatalysts can open the path to more efficient water-splitting chemical reactions for clean energy generation.
Cancer
Decrypting the breast cancer code
25 October 2023Researchers extract insights from large databases of genetic and clinical information in a bid to develop more robust, data-driven breast cancer screening frameworks.
Infectious Diseases
Red flags in wastewater
23 October 2023Wastewater surveillance in epidemiological studies can help researchers better understand and control COVID-19 outbreaks.
Genetics
Humans reject helpful RNA-editing enzymes
19 October 2023Gene editing holds promise for treating many conditions, but the bacterial origins of RNA-editing enzymes has been found to activate unwanted immune responses in healthy people.
