Highlights
Bioinformatics
Tuning in to cellular conversations
8 January 2025A new artificial intelligence tool helps scientists uncover how cells communicate within tissues, paving the way for more targeted treatments for diseases like cancer.
Energy Storage
Building escape routes for lithium ions
2 January 2025A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.
Genomics
Gene trails lead to a new view of diabetes
26 December 2024A comprehensive genomic map reveals how certain genes regulate key cells in blood sugar control, offering new insights for future diabetes treatments.
Sustainability
Mining value from stubborn plastic waste
24 December 2024A new sustainable method of breaking down plastics could transform landfill-bound waste into valuable resources.
Systems Biology
Exploring cells’ community ties
20 December 2024A new algorithm, BANKSY, expands our understanding of cellular diversity by revealing how cells are influenced by interactions with their neighbours.
Clean-energy
A sunlit spark for hydrogen’s potential
18 December 2024A new nanosheet-based catalyst for splitting water uses sunlight and electricity to efficiently produce clean hydrogen for energy applications.
Energy Storage
Fortifying batteries for an energy revolution
16 December 2024Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Catalysis
Evolving enzymes for greener goods
12 December 2024A*STAR researchers develop new tools to speed up the development of potent enzymes for oxidising complex alcohol molecules, providing more options for a challenging synthesis step in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
Biomedical Engineering
Tiny device takes the pressure off
10 December 2024A new medical device can make treating resistant high blood pressure safer and more effective by improving how doctors perform a key surgical procedure.
Chemistry
Structural tweaks supercharge industrial catalysts
6 December 2024A closer look at the molecular structure of catalysts revealed how pairing certain atoms can dramatically improve the speed and efficiency of critical chemical reactions.
Cell Biology
Gene therapy steadies sugar swings
4 December 2024Researchers developed a new method to improve the effectiveness of islet cell transplants, which may offer better treatment options for people with diabetes.
Computational Mechanics
Calculating the course of drifting droplets
2 December 2024A more accurate model for understanding how respiratory droplets spread viruses aims to improve public health strategies and reduce transmission risks.
Nano-optics
A vibrant kaleidoscope on display
28 November 2024A new thin-film technology solves the challenge of creating rich, durable colours, offering a more efficient and adaptable solution for next-generation displays.
