Highlights
Food Science
Bite-sized protein screening
21 March 2025A new miniaturised protein testing method reduces sample volumes, speeding up evaluation and accelerating the development of plant-based food alternatives.
Materials Science
The anatomy of metal failure
19 March 2025Understanding how microscopic voids grow and merge under stress helps predict material failure, improving safety in industries such as aerospace.
Biomedical Engineering
Keeping tabs on psoriasis flare-ups
13 March 2025A non-invasive imaging technique tracks psoriasis severity and treatment response with detailed 3D skin images, offering safer, more accurate monitoring.
Materials Science
Solid solutions for safer power
5 March 2025By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.
Developmental Biology
Deconstructing the esophagus cell by cell
3 March 2025Researchers uncovered how specialised stem cells act as building blocks for the esophagus, shaping its development and offering insights into treating related diseases.
Artificial Intelligence
Dissolving cross-cultural boundaries
27 February 2025A new benchmark for multilingual artificial intelligence tackles biases and inconsistencies to foster more inclusive global communication.
Food Science
Milking new flavours
25 February 2025A new study explores the nutritional potential of underutilised Asian legumes as lactose-free, plant-based milk alternatives.
Energy
Crystal hexes help magnesium find their flow
21 February 2025A new electrolyte innovation tackles a key hurdle in developing a viable substitute for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Cancer
Liver cancer’s ‘bad apple’ effect
19 February 2025A comprehensive study of liver tumours reveals that a small fraction of aggressive cells can have an outsized effect on patient outcomes.
Manufacturing
Virtual forges to design stronger steels
17 February 2025Advanced computer simulations make designing stronger metal alloys more efficient by revealing how their microscopic structure affects performance.
Cancer
Iron fuels cancer’s trajectory
13 February 2025High iron levels, often linked to red meat consumption, can fuel cancer growth by reactivating proteins that allow cancer cells to divide endlessly.
Materials Science
Liquid metal evens out nanoscale terrain
11 February 2025A new semiconductor production method lays out insulating layers with an atomic-level smoothness that boosts their efficiency in next-generation nanoelectronics.
Materials Science
Dancing bonds reinvent plastic recycling
7 February 2025Researchers uncover a new chemical reaction that boosts the recyclability of durable thermoset plastics, tackling a major sustainability challenge.
