Memristor-based sensing devices generate biological-like electrical signals that mimic those found in the brain for better computing.
Natalie Banerji: “You do not go very far by yourself”
At the interface of light and matter, Natalie Banerji is using spectroscopy to advance technologies such as solar cells and bioelectronics.
New blood sensor makes colonoscopies safer
A new blood sensor utilizes miniaturized channels to monitor for accidental bleeding during colonoscopies.
Steven Hawley: “I’ve always enjoyed the progress we made”
Astrophysicist and retired NASA astronaut Steven Hawley takes us through his fascinating career.
Color-changing microrobots help monitor the environment
Using stimuli-responsive hydrogels with regularly arranged colloidal particles, researchers create color-changing microrobots that can freely explore and gather information.
Holey tubular zeolites!
Nanotubes made from sheets of zeolite promise to expand this material’s already extensive range of application.
A sprayable chemical sensor for better environmental monitoring
An innovative chemical sensor design could make environmental monitoring in the field more efficient and effective.
A skin-like optical sensor
External strain can be detected by the wavelength and intensity of this sensor’s light signal for improved detection and resistance to interference.
Artificial cells’ valuable niche in medicine
Artificial cells with specialized internal chemistries could revolutionize how we approach precision medicine.
Conducting polymers go viral
Researchers have used helical virus particles as chiral templates for growing polymers with magnetic properties.