Highlights
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.
Infectious Diseases
Immune crosstalk fuels viral flames
5 February 2025A*STAR researchers find that ordinary communications between immune cells during chikungunya virus infection can drive joint inflammation seen in the disease.
Biomedical Engineering
Stretching the limits of health monitoring
3 February 2025A new wearable sensor continuously detects key chemical biomarkers directly from the skin, circumventing more invasive clinical methods.
Electronic Materials
Record-breaking films amplify wireless speeds
28 January 2025A new thin film technology harnesses a unique nanoscale phenomenon to achieve exceptional electromechanical responses, potentially raising the speed limits of tomorrow’s wireless communications.
Bioengineering
Microlasers track tensions between cells
24 January 2025A new sensor innovation measures stress inside tissue models to simulate disease conditions like cancer with greater accuracy.
Chemistry
Charging the future, atom by atom
22 January 2025A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.
Cognitive Neuroscience
Poor sleep in babies echo mothers’ struggles
20 January 2025Poor maternal mental health during pregnancy can lead to more restless nights for babies in their first year of life.
Materials Science
Smart windows face a sustainable future
16 January 2025By switching between clear and opaque modes at different temperatures, a new solid material promises to help buildings efficiently regulate their light, warmth and privacy.
Nanomedicine
Layering up for smarter mRNA deliveries
14 January 2025A deeper look at nanoparticle design reveals how customised lipid carriers with advanced structures can greatly enhance the delivery of mRNA treatments.
Sustainability
Plastics strong from start to restart
10 January 2025Researchers developed a new recyclable plastic that could help reduce waste and enable a circular economy by allowing durable materials to be reused.
