Highlights
Materials Science
Dynamic molecular arrangements shaped by light
5 July 2024A breakthrough approach integrates light-responsive molecules into polymers to advance biomedical applications.
Psychiatry
Supporting mothers from the start
3 July 2024The term ‘postpartum depression’ may be misleading, as researchers have discover maternal depressive symptoms often begin during pregnancy.
Materials Science
Green steel cuts carbon emissions
1 July 2024Aided by machine learning, researchers develop a novel high-performance steel optimised for more eco-friendly 3D printing.
Optical Materials
Spiralling light beams paint future tech
28 June 2024An innovative method puts a new ‘spin’ on light to offer exciting prospects for quantum computing, telecommunications and security technologies.
Cell Biology
Tracing the origins of aroma antennae
26 June 2024Researchers have discovered a transcription factor crucial for developing the cells that enable us to smell.
Artificial Intelligence
Speaking volumes: refining language assessments
24 June 2024An innovative approach enhances the accuracy and reliability of spoken language assessments by modelling inherent uncertainties.
Materials Science
Towards ultrathin active metaoptics
21 June 2024Researchers show that a new design element for nanoscale light-bending materials makes them electrically tuneable at room temperature, opening doors to new optical technologies.
Genetics
Unfolding RNA origami reveals cell secrets
19 June 2024A*STAR researchers develop a new method to study RNA’s intricate folding patterns within a single cell, revealing fresh insights into how cells develop and function.
Biomedical Engineering
Skin patch works up a healthy sweat
17 June 2024A new colour-changing paper patch detects trace levels of multiple biomarkers found in sweat, offering a cost-effective wearable tool for real-time health monitoring.
Chemistry
Ringing in protein remedies
13 June 2024A novel approach for sequencing custom-built synthetic peptide rings opens up new drug discovery possibilities.
Materials Science
Illuminating pathways to innovation
11 June 2024A new method for fabricating structures in optical devices improves their ability to capture and emit light, paving the way for advanced communication and sensor technologies.
Materials Science
Atomic blueprints for bioinspired enzymes
7 June 2024Researchers reach a new understanding of how synthetic enzymes can be optimised as alternatives to naturally derived metalloenzymes.
Genomics
Charting activity in genetic cityscapes
5 June 2024Bambu, a new computational tool for analysing genetic data, effectively identifies and quantifies complex gene patterns.
