New hybrid optical fibers contain 2D materials that enhance light-matter interactions and open doors for a range of new technological advancements.
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Face shields less effective against spreading COVID-19
Face shields and masks with exhalation valves found to be ineffective for stopping COVID-19 from spreading.
Heating up the debate: New findings in protocell evolution
Researchers shed light on the conditions that could have led to our abiogenesis by simulating the rapid growth and fusion of protocells.
Breaking down a cell’s barriers with a medicine-carrying nano-submarine
Researchers have designed a gold-coated nanomotor that can be controlled by infrared irradiation for precise drug delivery in cells.
A new design for better redox flow batteries
A new design for vanadium redox flow batteries could help fundamental research and accelerate commercialization of this energy storage technology.
A step towards regenerating damaged bones
A customizable scaffold helps repair bones and rebuild tissue using the patient’s own cells.
Simplifying the design of soft robotic actuators
A new layer-by-layer fabrication process allows researchers to create new and improved soft robot actuators with variable degrees of stiffness.
New ‘super light source’ should allow fascinating insights into atoms
International team of scientists proposes plans for high-intensity gamma radiation source at CERN.
This month in pictures: June
Here, we take a look at some of the most intriguing scientific images published in June 2020.
Quantifying the effectiveness of facemasks
AU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers use flow visualization to qualitatively test facemasks and social distancing.
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