Highlights
Networks
A faster model for speedier circuits
27 March 2012Faster computational methods could simulate the power and signal integrity of next-generation electronic systems
Miniaturization
Integrated laser on silicon is looking good
27 March 2012A unique 'micro-loop mirror' design may enhance the performance of integrated laser on silicon
Medical Imaging
A simulator for liver blood vessels
27 March 2012The latest technology can automatically generate 3D models of the liver’s blood vascular system
Cancer
Bringing battlers to the tumor
13 March 2012Chemotherapeutic drugs fight melanoma by attracting immune cells into tumors
Solar Cells
A clear choice
13 March 2012Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost savings
Cell Biology
System reboot
13 March 2012An enzyme that helps yeast cells recover from arrested cell division may be relevant to cancer treatment
Magnetic
When additives are good
13 March 2012Researchers have devised a simple and inexpensive approach to making soft magnetic films for microwave applications
Ultrasound
Bubble power
13 March 2012The latest microfluidic chip can generate microbubbles to break open cells for biochemical analysis
Brain–computer Interfaces
Modeling the mind
13 March 2012Researchers have developed a computer model to simulate theory of mind
Chemistry
Natural therapy
28 February 2012Researchers have synthesized a fungal metabolite and derivatives that inhibit crucial enzymes related to cancers
Cells
Heart-to-heart
28 February 2012Stem cells grown on a scaffold form new heart tissues and may lead to the creation of functioning bioartificial hearts
Microscopy
Diamonds are a probe’s best friend
28 February 2012Long diamond tips could broaden the three-dimensional measuring capabilities of atomic force microscopes
Genomics
Heightened accuracy
28 February 2012A new computer program provides a more accurate way of assembling DNA sequences from fragmented data
