Highlights
Dermatology
Unearthing skin-deep fungi
26 June 2023A new 3D-printed microneedle array could prove a more effective, less invasive diagnostic tool to extract disease-causing fungi from deep skin layers.
Materials Science
Making the most of rare metal catalysts
22 June 2023Researchers take a deep dive into the current state of the art of iridium-based catalysts for green hydrogen production.
Materials Science
Flexing into the wearable technology future
20 June 2023A new high-performance lithium-ion battery blends robust energy storage capabilities with flexibility to power the next generation of wearable technologies.
Food Science
Chomp your way to healthier eating
16 June 2023Changing the texture of food can change eating rates and represent a new approach to helping people manage their nutrition.
Genetics
Lingering viruses make tumours vulnerable
12 June 2023New associations between COVID-19 and immune responses in cancer patients reveal potential inroads to fighting tumours.
Metals And Alloys
Metal mixologists find the winning recipe
9 June 2023A new high-efficiency computational technique identifies optimal combinations of metals for stable alloys, fast-tracking the discovery process for materials engineers.
Genetics
Getting to the root of hair colour
7 June 2023Scientists discover how a gene expressed in hair follicle cells controls hair pigmentation, creating new opportunities for future skin cancer therapeutics.
Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning models graduate to the real world
5 June 2023A new framework gives pre-trained machine learning models the ability to perform optimally in real-world settings, even with limited training data.
Food Science
Plant protein purification perfected
1 June 2023A new method to remove a toxic compound from cottonseed could unlock a readily available source of nutritious plant-based protein.
Infectious Diseases
Catching a COVID co-conspirator
30 May 2023Researchers identify an unexpected synergy between bacterial and viral molecules that causes severe inflammation in some patients with COVID-19.
Quantum Computing
A quantum leap towards solved equations
26 May 2023A hybrid approach that combines classical and quantum computing may be a stepping stone to solving complex, evolving mathematical simulations.
Infectious Diseases
Putting vaccine booster alternatives to the test
24 May 2023Inactivated COVID-19 vaccines could be an equally potent alternative for people with allergic sensitivities to mRNA-based vaccines.
Computer Science
Algorithms focus on hazy images
22 May 2023A new image dehazing algorithm sharpens both real-world and computer-generated images with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
