Researchers capture high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces.
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Cement made from plant oil and waste sulfur
Researchers combine waste vegetable oil and sulfur to create an eco-friendly, sturdy and lightweight cement substitute that can be remelted as often as desired.
Smart food label can identify bacteria without opening the package
Food-safe microneedles incorporated into a new smart label can effectively collect samples from packaged food and inform consumers about its quality in real time.
Shirley Meng: “This is materials science, it is the bread and butter of our work”
The materials scientist talks about the challenges in finding work/life balance, her research in sustainable energy storage, and how Chinese calligraphy has shaped her way of thinking.
This month in pictures
Bringing science to life through spectacular images.
Planet-forming disc torn apart by its three central stars
New observations allowed astronomers to see, for the first time, the shadow of GW Orionis’ inner ring, which helped them figure out its 3D orientation.
Geoff Ozin — Small materials with a big impact
To celebrate his upcoming 77th birthday, we reached out to nanochemist and long-time ASN contributor, Geoffery Ozin, to discuss his colorful career, current projects, and plans for the future.
The temporal politics and ethics of hydropower development in the Himalayas
As hydropower projects are built across the Himalayan region, recognizing the temporal politics inherent to hydropower development will become increasingly critical.
A new diode could be a game changer for server farms and aircraft
A breakthrough diode overcomes limitations in thermal heat management for better electronics and advanced spacecraft materials.
Invasive species: Can we learn to live with them?
Scientists need a new way to manage the increasing number of invasive species that cannot be stopped.
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