Nitrogen and sulfur present in dye-contaminated wastewater are incorporated into an energy material, simultaneously addressing two important issues.
Jenna Flogeras
Jenna obtained her M.Sc. in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and eventually hung up her lab coat to pursue a career in editing and writing. She’s also passionate about travel, sharing her backpacking adventures around the world as a blogger and podcaster.
Bioelectronic Implants for Drought-Resistant Plants
Electronic plants designed to be more resilient to environmental stress could offer major advantages in agriculture.
Teaching Machines to Think Like Humans
An artificial neural network based entirely on memristors is developed.
Confronting the Global Health Challenges of Climate Change
Protecting human health should be a priority in climate change mitigation efforts.
Mimicking the Motions of the Multitalented Octopus
An octopus-arm-inspired soft robot is capable of manipulating unknown objects in confined spaces.
Integrating Wearable Medical Sensors into Clothing
Body area networks based on near-field communication technology allow for inconspicuous medical sensing.
The Hidden Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Human Nutrition
Atmospheric carbon dioxide is known to deplete the mineral content of plants, but how are carotenoid levels affected?
Carotenoids and Their Role in Eye and Brain Health
Beyond their function as pigments that impart beautiful colors to living systems, carotenoids offer valuable protection for the eye and brain.
Improving Access to Clean Drinking Water
The TriboPump enables energy-efficient water disinfection at the point of use.
An Ultrasensitive Biosensor for Early Detection of Ebola
Diagnosing Ebola early is essential for improving survival rates and controlling the spread of the disease.