Bruker Presents SkyScan Micro-CT Product Line for 3D X-Ray Imaging in Materials Research

Regaining Trust in Corrosion Protection Packaging
Volatile corrosion inhibitors can protect from corrosion or the environment, but they shouldn’t form partially carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Plastic from the Wood: Environmentally Friendly Packaging
University of Florida researchers report PAHBs derived from lignin, a by-product of the paper pulping and cellulosic bio-ethanol industries

Walking on Air: Pneumatic System Enables Autonomous Motion in Soft Robots
Robot fabrication in a single step with a desktop 3D printer and pressurised gas.

Methods Perspectives: Magnetic Force Microscope Calibration Explored by Héctor Corte-León
Héctor Corte-León explores the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques used to calibrate a magnetic force microscope.

Kirigami-inspired neural probes are a cut above
The flexible and foldable 3D probes were surprisingly durable when inserted into brain tissue to map the deep functioning of neurons.

Climate pledges could shrink global cropland
The tradeoff raises concerns about food security, particularly for the Global South.

World’s smallest pacemaker dissolves once it’s no longer needed
Smaller than a grain of rice, the pacemaker is designed with temporary interventions in mind.

Common bacteria could be used to produce biodegradable bioplastics
Engineered Escherichia coli bacteria could be used to make sustainable biobased plastics.

Tiny robots take 3D scans from inside the gut to diagnose cancer
A robot with a unique shape could make it possible to perform ultrasound scans deep within the gut, helping doctors diagnose colorectal cancer.