Highlights
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.
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.
