“Brain-on-a-chip” shows minute-by-minute how the blood–brain barrier reacts to high levels of inflammation.
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Degradable microrobots could help deliver cells within the body
Researchers find the sweet spot between strength and biocompatibility in these tiny cell-carrying microrobots.
Boosting data security with a memristor-based true random number generator
A new true random number generator offers better encryption by taking advantage of a flaw in memristor memory devices.
A new look at color displays
Tunable structural color images by UV-patterned conducting polymer nanofilms on metal surfaces.
Mixing it up: A low-cost way to make efficient, stable perovskite solar cells
Microfluidic processing could help to make a competitive printed photovoltaics industry a reality.
Buttoned up biomolecules: A click reaction for living systems
Bioorthogonal hydroamination of activated linear alkynes now suitable in living cells.
Pop-up furniture — no assembly required
Kiriform structures harness buckling for stable, deployable structures.
Organic solar cell demonstrates 18% power conversion
A molecule-thick material is opening doors for the advancement of flexible and recyclable organic solar cells.
3,000-year-old shark attack victim found by Oxford-led researchers
Analysis is a rare example of archaeologists being able to reconstruct a dramatic episode in the life of a prehistoric community.
New device refines scientists’ ability to sort and process human cells
The device could improve personalized medicine by detecting whether a specific drug is likely to work for a patient before it is administered.