Highlights
Pattern Recognition
Quick to recognize
15 July 2014Neural networks that function like the human visual cortex may help realize faster, more reliable pattern recognition
Antibody Production
Putting production in proportion
15 July 2014A library of sequences that modify relative gene expression enables tighter control over protein production
Stem Cells
Skin cells control their own fate
15 July 2014The balance of renewal and differentiation of the skin’s stem cells is regulated by factors secreted by the cells themselves
Artificial Intelligence
Getting the edge on tool wear
15 July 2014A multimode algorithm helps to get a better handle on tool deterioration while maintaining a low computational cost
City Growth
Modeling city growth from the ground up
15 July 2014A computer model that can replicate the growth of cities has valuable implications for urban planning and sustainability
Ion Beam Radiation
Minimizing loss by thinning and smoothing
1 July 2014Gas cluster ion beam smoothing produces ultrathin silver films and lithographically patterned structures to enhance plasmonic performance
Semiconductors
Getting the most out of tiny lasers
1 July 2014An off-center waveguide enables light to be efficiently extracted from nanoscale lasers
Polycarbonates
Polycarbonates to tackle multidrug resistance
1 July 2014Polymers that can be fine-tuned for optimal effect could help fight multidrug-resistant infections
Hybrid Solar Cells
Powered by nanoholes
1 July 2014A simple and inexpensive fabrication procedure boosts the light-capturing capabilities of tiny holes carved into silicon wafers
Genomics
Structure informs function
1 July 2014Genomic differences between individuals can change the physical organization of RNA transcripts, affecting their expression
Graphene
Paving the way for electronic applications
1 July 2014The formation of electrically conducting ‘nanoroads’ on atomically thin semiconductor nanosheets enables the integration of electronic components
Data Sharing
Cracks emerge in the cloud
17 June 2014A systematic analysis reveals that cloud storage services have security weaknesses that can inadvertently leak users’ data
Scheduling
Right on schedule
17 June 2014Scheduling algorithms based on game theory can make better use of computational resources to reduce the costs of grid computing
