Bridging physics and materials engineering, Manling Sui pushes the boundaries of electron microscopy while advocating for women in physics.
Clara Rodriguez Fernandez
Clara holds a M.Res. degree in bioengineering from Imperial College London. After graduating, she started a career in science journalism so she could keep learning about science and sharing it with the world.
Roy Zektzer: Simple, scalable quantum technologies
Bringing quantum technologies from the lab onto the chip, Roy Zektzer aims to make quantum research more accessible.
Limei Xu: Unraveling water’s hidden physics
From its unique properties to the physics of phase transitions, Limei Xu explains how studying water can reveal fundamental laws of nature.
Carnivorous plant inspires shape-shifting patch to heal diabetic wounds faster
Microneedles covering the patch adapt their shape to the wound as it heals.
Smart pill diagnoses cancer from inside the gut
One day, getting a comprehensive cancer screening could be as simple as swallowing a pill.
3D-printed tooth implant restores natural sensation
Regaining the sensation of chewing could protect patients with implants from long-term dental damage.
Graphene quantum dots kill bacteria with light
Light-activated “quantum killers” could offer an alternative to antibiotics.
Biodegradable brain probes eliminate the need for risky surgical removal
Soft sensors that dissolve away after a few weeks could make surgical removal obsolete.
Glowing probe detects multiple antibiotics with just a smartphone
A new fluorescent sensor could make antibiotic detection much faster and more affordable.
3D printing is now possible inside living cells
A tiny elephant and barcode tags are among the first items ever printed within a living cell.