Materials science

A versatile film that adjusts its transparency in response to temperature, pressure and moisture can enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, making them more sustainable.

A breakthrough approach integrates light-responsive molecules into polymers to advance biomedical applications.

Aided by machine learning, researchers develop a novel high-performance steel optimised for more eco-friendly 3D printing.

An innovative method puts a new ‘spin’ on light to offer exciting prospects for quantum computing, telecommunications and security technologies.

A 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.

A 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.

Inspired by spider silk, researchers develop a new biocompatible wrapping film that can transform how medical implants interface with human tissues.

Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.

A new approach to generating terahertz radiation offers a compact, tuneable and scalable solution for faster data transmission and improved imaging applications.

A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.

A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.

An innovative thin film coating that controls how much light is absorbed over a wide range of viewing angles can revolutionise optical technologies.