The first part of our talk with Orlando Auciellot on ultrananocrystalline diamond, his startup company ADT, and treating retina detachment using UNCD.
Joseph DeSimone: liberal arts education shapes science startup founders
Joseph DeSimone talks to us about materials science startups and how liberal arts eduction shapes an entrepreneur.
Startups in materials: an interview with Antonio Facchetti
An interview with Antonio Facchetti, CTO at Polyera, a startup in organic electronics, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University.
Nanoscale "bed of nails" could kickstart new drug-delivery systems
NC State researchers create develop an elastic material that is embedded with aligned, nanoscale needles.
Startups in materials: an interview with Shenda Baker
An interview with Shenda Baker, former university professor turned startup founder at biomedical polymers company Synedgen.
The Stars and Stripes: Advances in Non-Spherical Nanoparticles
Scientists who are interested in the latest progress in non-spherical noble metal nanoparticles will probably appreciate the new review articles by Tapan K. Sau and Andrey L. Rogach.
Turning banana peels and coconuts into clean energy
Researchers develop a device that generates clean energy from food waste, using banana peels and coconuts to power communities sustainably.
Parkinson’s drug helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Researchers discover that a Parkinson’s drug, procyclidine, can reduce physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors and immobility.
Scientists report airborne bacteria found in garbage may age our blood vessels
Pathogenic bioaerosols detected at household garbage collection sites may contribute to vascular aging with high chronic exposure.
Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting
The protein helps convert white fat tissue into calorie-burning beige fat, providing a potential target for weight loss and obesity treatments.