Despite low estrogen levels, rapid immune and repair responses in lactating animals could help guide new treatments to improve postpartum recovery.
Jenna Flogeras
Jenna Flogeras is a science writer and editor with an M.Sc. in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. She covers research across the physical and life sciences, including chemistry, AI, materials science, health, and sustainability. A longtime traveler, she works remotely while reporting from around the world.
From Academia to Industry: Hongbian Li on Wearable Electronics, AI, and the Changing Landscape of Materials Science
Hongbian Li shares her experience as a reviewer, shifting to industry, and on translating materials research into real-world applications,
Nature-inspired coating repels both water and ice
A PFAS-free coating could help protect aircraft, wind turbines, and power lines from hazardous ice buildup.
How the brain finds order in visual chaos
Study finds early visual cortex does more than relay information
Laser-guided nanoparticles could improve drug delivery to the back of the eye
Smarter delivery systems for retinal disease treatments could reduce how often patients need injections.
When the whole is brighter than the parts: Ben Zhong Tang on aggregation-induced emission
Ben Zhong Tang shares the story behind aggregation-induced emission and reflects on its impact across chemistry and materials science.
Nature-inspired materials that move and change color on demand
A photonic actuator with separate mechanisms for color change and motion could enable smarter soft robots and sensors.
Beyond net zero: converting carbon dioxide into solid carbon for long-term storage
Researchers have developed a tandem process that converts carbon dioxide into carbon nanofibers, offering a route to net-negative emissions.
Beyond textiles: polyamides reimagined as light-emitting materials
Researchers have designed a heat-resistant polyamide that generates white light without added dyes or dopants.
Hybrid electrolysis replaces waste oxygen with valuable chemicals
A hybrid electrolysis system produces hydrogen while upgrading glycerol into valuable chemicals.