Highlights
Materials Science
Spinning threads from sutures to circuits
3 June 2024Inspired by spider silk, researchers develop a new biocompatible wrapping film that can transform how medical implants interface with human tissues.
Immunology
Growing ‘brains’ put on a show
30 May 2024Lab-grown human brain tissue cultures incorporating immune cells offer never-before-seen insights into the complexity of embryonic brain development.
Chemical Engineering
Magnesium batteries charge ahead
28 May 2024Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.
Mechanical Engineering
Jellyfish robot makes a big splash
24 May 2024A new transparent soft robot uses innovative materials to blend into underwater environments by mimicking the moon jellyfish’s movement and appearance.
Microbiology
The ‘blood microbiome’ debunked
20 May 2024Advanced DNA sequencing technologies reveal little trace of native microbial communities in healthy human blood, challenging recent claims to the contrary.
Computer Vision
‘I spy’ with a digital eye
15 May 2024A novel machine learning framework efficiently detects small objects in images, potentially boosting computer vision technologies such as self-driving vehicles and remote sensing.
Immunology
Virus killers get under the skin
10 May 2024Research suggests monitoring individuals previously infected with Zika virus for chronic skin diseases caused by overactive T cells.
Optoelectronics
A quantum leap towards reshaping connectivity
8 May 2024A new approach to generating terahertz radiation offers a compact, tuneable and scalable solution for faster data transmission and improved imaging applications.
Materials Science
A sensor for mirrored molecules
6 May 2024A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.
Cancer
Cancer-killing complexes charge ahead
3 May 2024A*STAR researchers developed specially designed nanocomplexes that effectively target and kill cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional treatments.
Waste Management
Plastic and ash: from trash to treasure
30 April 2024A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.
Materials Science
Light benders shape tomorrow’s tech
26 April 2024An innovative thin film coating that controls how much light is absorbed over a wide range of viewing angles can revolutionise optical technologies.
Environmental Science
Plotting the path of forever chemicals
24 April 2024Researchers use virtual simulations to track and predict how chemicals used in everyday objects impact human health over time.
