A century on from his groundbreaking paper on polymerization, Advanced Science News takes a look at the life and work of Nobel Laureate, Hermann Staudinger.
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Measles virus diverged from cattle earlier than thought
Researchers at the Robert Koch Institute date the origin of the measles virus to the sixth century BCE.
Artificial eye with 3D retina developed for the first time
Scientists at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology make artificial eye far better than anything current.
First human trial of vaccine shows it is safe and induces rapid immune response
Researchers in China give hope for a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
Pretty like a peacock: Graphene-based smart sensors
A team of researchers from the Universities of Surrey and Sussex develop mechanochromic and thermochromic sensors based on graphene infused polymer opals.
Technological adaptation to climate change is written in our evolutionary history
Researchers in China find innovative tool making from early humans at a time of climatic upheaval.
This month in pictures: April
Advanced Science News takes a look at some of the prettiest pictures researchers published in April 2020.
Step-by-step guide on how to make new antibody test published
Researchers publish detailed protocol on their new antibody test to be used by researchers and clinicians around the world.
Potential vaccines against COVID-19 on trial in UK and Germany
The two countries, in separate studies, begin human trials of potential vaccines against COVID-19.
Vaccine candidate against COVID-19 shows early promise
Potential vaccine against COVID-19 could begin human trials after FDA approval.