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Mystery of Biological Plastic Synthesis Machinery Unveiled

by Jing Zhu | May 24, 2017 | Biosystems, Features, Polymer Science

Researchers have unveiled the 30-year mystery of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) synthase.

Collecting Electrons from Photovoltaic Cells

by Andrew Moore | May 24, 2017 | Electronics, Features, Technology

Perovskite solar cells made on flexible plastic substrates are a crucial development, but how to deposit the electron collecting layer?

Breathing Glass: How To Save The Environment With Polymers

by Jolke Perelaer | May 23, 2017 | Energy, Environment, Features, Micro-/Nanotechnology, Polymer Science

Concept of ‘breathing glass’: The biobased poly(limonene carbonate) (PLimC) unifies sustainability, carbon capture and utilisation of carbon dioxide in one material.

Nickel–Cobalt Phosphate: Energy Storage for All Seasons

by Lisa Smith | May 22, 2017 | Energy, Features

2D may no longer be good enough for our cinema screens, but for nickel–cobalt phosphate it means an impressive specific capacitance.

Enzymes Play a Role in Corneal Blindness

by Eric Prager | May 21, 2017 | Biosystems, Disease Prevention, Features, Therapeutics

New research has revealed that a pair of catalytic enzymes, called extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2), may play an essential role in the development of corneal blindness. (Image credit: MJTH/Shutterstock).

Cloud Feedback Mechanisms in Global Climate Models

by WIREs Authors | May 20, 2017 | Environment, Features

Clouds have a remarkable impact on Earth’s climate.

The New Type of Graphene Films: Super Flexible, Highly Conductive

by Babak Mostaghaci | May 19, 2017 | Features, Manufacturing, Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics

Using an innovative method, super-flexible graphene films are synthesized while maintaining their ultra-high thermal conductivity. (Image credit: Artbox/Shutterstock)