Highlights
Microbiology
Wellness starts in tiny tummies
25 July 2024Changes in the gut microbiome of infants are functionally linked to childhood obesity, highlighting the potential for early interventions to promote long-term health.
Advanced Materials
Nature-inspired windows for green buildings
19 July 2024A versatile film that adjusts its transparency in response to temperature, pressure and moisture can enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, making them more sustainable.
Materials Science
Frequencies of the future
11 July 2024Advanced materials are set to enhance the transition to 6G networks, enabling faster, broader and more reliable wireless communication.
Cardiology
To the heart of fasting benefits
9 July 2024A study in mice has shown that intermittent fasting can improve heart health by altering key molecular and cellular pathways.
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.
