Scientists at Sarbonne University reveal the chemical secrets behind the Romantic era’s most celebrated artists.
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Simple process significantly improves viability of antibacterial films
By simplifying the production steps needed to treat surfaces with antibacterial films, scientists hope they can become more widely adopted in clinical settings and beyond.
Self-frosting glass could revolutionize sustainable buildings
Scientists have developed a polymer-coated glass that can change from transparent to opaque when exposed to sunlight and heat.
Pioneers in Science: Alan Turing
This Pride month, Pioneers highlights the genius and tragedy of Alan Turing, one of science’s most important individuals who established what we now call computer science.
Brain implants with a short and sweet solution
Pudding-like implants with a sugar-based delivery system show promise in reducing the foreign body response against brain implants.
Origami-inspired patches for minimally invasive wound sealing
Pre-folded bioadhesive patches could be the future for sealing wounds after keyhole surgery.
Climate hope with “positive tipping points”
Small changes in societies’ behaviors could lead to positive cascading effects that will mitigate climate change.
The first COVID-19 vaccines are here, but challenges remain
Whilst vaccines against COVID-19 show there is light at the end of the tunnel, three main challenges still need to be addressed.
Magnetic bacteria for drug delivery
Bacteria controlled by magnets could one day deliver medicine directly to the cells that need it.
Tiny brain tissue models grown on microchips
Researchers successfully grow 3D brain tissue on fully-integrated microchips for neural biosensing applications.