Researchers use hot water and pressure to circumvent the need to use toxic chemicals in the production of organic plastics.
Victoria Corless
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After completing a Ph.D. in chemistry, Victoria worked as freelance science communicator and medical writer before joining ASN.
Gentle laser processing of perovskites at the nanoscale
Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast, and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials.
Recruiting AI in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics
A new AI system can identify optimal combinations of drugs and dosages in a matter of days to help halt viral pandemics before they reach global scales.
A foldable and washable luminescent film to better visualize infrared radiation
Near-infrared sensors and displays developed based on the maximized efficiency of optical wavelength conversion.
Mysteries of Uranus’ oddities explained
Uranus, its moons, and rings are all “tipped”, suggesting they formed during a cataclysmic impact early in its history.
Mouse study shows engineered virus could block coronavirus infections
Scientists engineer a virus known to be be harmless to humans to stimulate an immune response against the coronavirus family in mice.
Virus-scanning tool could detect previous COVID-19 infections and aid in vaccine development
SARS-CoV-2 is being added to VirScan’s library, a virus scanning tool that can identify thousands of past and present pathogens in a single drop of blood.
Modeling study estimates the impact of physical distancing on reducing the spread of COVID-19
Researchers provide evidence for the effectiveness of isolation and quarantine measures in minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Engineered fluorescent proteins for live, deep-tissue imaging of tumors
A new class of biocompatible protein-based nanoparticles that have outstanding near-infrared emission for deep tissue imaging.
Access to forbidden rings with autocatalysis
Researchers have developed a new method for creating chains of molecular rings with unparalleled sophistication.