Highlights
Chemistry
Bubble chemistry
5 July 2011The intense energy released by collapsing bubbles in a microfluidic chip could help speed up chemical reactions
Catalysis
Getting nickel back
5 July 2011The recycling spent nickel catalysts could be both profitable and environmentally friendly
Stem Cells
Reprogramming with synthetic proteins
5 July 2011Genetically engineered proteins can be used to revert cells back to their undifferentiated state
Cells
The right gear for the right job
5 July 2011A new study sheds light on the types of membrane materials and coatings that are suitable for making bioreactors inside a bioartificial kidney
Hydrogen
Going green with steam
5 July 2011A rhodium–iron catalyst helps increase the yield of hydrogen gas in the steam reforming of ethanol
Protein
Preventing signal overload
5 July 2011Cellular trafficking modulates levels of a brain protein associated with a variety of neurological disorders
Nano-scale
Fast and light
21 June 2011Faster simulation brings nanoscale optical surface characterization closer to practical reality
Quantum Dots
Stress and strain
21 June 2011Three-dimensional dynamic simulations shows how the surface morphology of a nanowire changes when subjected to annealing
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
A better business model
21 June 2011A simulation model that captures the complexities of supply-chain management could help companies increase profitability and customer satisfaction
Optics
Through the crystal spheres
21 June 2011Quartz microspheres could enhance the resolution of an optical microscope beyond its classical diffraction limit
Institute Of Medical Biology (IMB)
Hand and bone patterning gene
21 June 2011The discovery of a rare genetic mutation sheds new light on bone and limb development
Hepatitis
Getting into shape
21 June 2011Structural analysis of the interaction between human leukocyte antigens and hepatitis B viruses reveals a path to better vaccine design
Silicon
Double twist
7 June 2011A silicon waveguide that converts the polarization mode of light could speed up the operation of photonic circuits
