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Break More Bread: How Plasma Enhances Wheat Germination
A team of researchers from Ireland report on the mechanisms of how atmospheric cold plasma (APC) improves the germination of seeds.
Novel Urine Analysis Technique to Detect Cancer
A team of researchers from China combined AC and SERS technologies to develop a novel method for urinary modified nucleoside detection as a tool for cancer screening.
‘Terminator’-like Liquid Metal
Current robots don’t have Terminator capabilities. But the technology is getting closer with new liquid metals that can be manipulated in 3D space with magnets.
Hall of Fame Highlight: Xiaodong Chen
Advanced Materials board member Xiaodong Chen on his scientific and personal motivations.
Self‐Assembly of Colloidal Nanoparticles in Printing Processes: Interview with Hong Zhao
Hong Zhao talks about her research, inspirations, and the sense of responsibilty that drives her pursuit of excellence.
How to Deal with Extreme Weather Conditions in Cities?
Ideas for cities on a warmer planet.
Cold Atmospheric Plasma Fighting Infections
German researchers tested the efficacy of cold atmospheric plasma in the inactivation and removal of infections.
Advanced Antiwetting Materials with Functional Interfaces: Interview with Yuekun Lai
Titanium dioxide nanostructures and bio-inspired intelligent surfaces with special wettability: meet Prof. Yuekun Lai.
‘Moses Technology’: Holmium Laser Lithotripsy Battling Urinary Stones
French scientists report on their new findings on fragments and dust after holmium laser lithotripsy with and without ‘Moses technology’ applied to urinary stones.
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