Highlights
Polycrystalline
Finding a premium blend
2 April 2019In shape memory alloys, the right combination of crystal grains can achieve high strength and still retain memory
Thermochromism
Smart liquid goes dark in the heat
2 April 2019Nanowires that form and disperse as the temperature changes form the basis of a robust thermochromic liquid
Drug Discovery
Fly screen captures behavioral effects of venom
2 April 2019Injecting flies with snail venom could help us discover molecules for developing new drugs
Oligosaccharide
Sweetening the deal on bone repair
17 March 2019The size and composition of protein-binding sugars in the extracellular matrix play a crucial role in bone repair
3D Printing
Strength in numbers for 3D printing
17 March 2019Hierarchical microstructure improves the performance of metallic material
Dimensionality
An algorithm to rule them all
17 March 2019A powerful machine-learning technique enables biologists to analyze enormous data sets
Color Display
Mass manufacturing of metasurfaces
17 March 2019Advanced display technologies based on nanostructures could be mass manufactured by introducing existing techniques from the semiconductor electronics industry
Cancer
Tapeworm drug targets common vulnerability in tumor cells
17 March 2019Drug screen reveals safe, potent, broad-spectrum anticancer compound
Lateral Sclerosis
Spinal organoids mimic neurodegenerative disease
17 March 2019New spinal-cord-like cell clusters could be used to study and find treatments for nerve cell degeneration
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Reprogramming T cells to attack solid tumors
17 March 2019A two-pronged genetic manipulation of T cells of the human immune system could lead to more effective cancer treatments
Micelles
Polymers join forces to deliver
5 March 2019Odorless route to polymeric delivery systems is safer and cheaper
Carbon Fibers
On board for aircraft repairs
5 March 2019A process that improves repair of carbon fiber airplane components may benefit Singapore’s avionic industry
Cancer
Better imaging leads to more precise surgery
5 March 2019A new imaging method could reduce the number of repeat operations for breast cancer
