Metamaterials that can locally control their stiffness and shape would enable a host of new technologies.
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Polymers are Improving Our Ability to Diagnose Cancer
Polymers have been shown to improve the biological capabilities of optical contrast agents to improve diagnosis of diseases such as cancer.
Why Tomatoes and Iron Do Not Mix
Iron can reduce absorption of lycophene, a beneficial antioxidant that gives tomatoes and other fruits their signature color.
Lending Humans the Ability to See in the Dark
Improving the eye’s ability to detect light in the near-infrared region could do more than help humans see in the dark.
Extending the Range of Electric Cars with Invisible Solar Panels
Butterfly inspired photovoltaic car roof extends the mileage by approx. 10% or an equivalent reduction in fuel consumption.
A Nano-Scale Graphene Accelerometer
Graphene forms the basis of the world’s smallest accelerometer a team of scientists in Sweden and Germany has recently developed
Flood Water and Society
In this opinion piece, researchers analyze a commonly deployed analytical tool used to think about water in the social sciences: the “hydrosocial cycle”.
Plasma Improves Printing of Fine Structures Using Nano Inks
Plasma printing pre-treatment contributes to increased print resolution with conductive nano inks on flexible polymer substrates.
microRNA Clusters as Markers for Cancer
MiRNAs area class of noncoding RNA important for gene expression regulation in many plants, animals and viruses.
Protecting Groundwater Resources During Fracking
How can we better regulate unconventional oil and gas extraction to protect groundwater from contamination?
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