Professor Elazar Gutmanas October 1939 - October 2019 On 26 October 2019, the materials research community was shaken by the sad news that Emeritus Professor Elazar Gutmanas succumbed to severe injuries inflicted by a tragic accident during an experiment he was...
A New Method to Chemically Recycle Polyurethane Waste
Polyurethane is a widely used polymer that is toxic when incinerated or landfilled. Now researchers are trying to find a way to chemically recycle the material.
Evaluating Steelhead Migration Barriers with Drone-Based SFM
Researchers demonstrate the use of aerial drone photography, hydraulic modeling, and simulated rock blasting, to evaluate velocity barriers that prevent steelhead migrations.
Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers
In honor of Advanced Science’s 5th Anniversary, Professor Geoffrey Ozin opens up about his 50 years in materials chemistry, his love of art and communicating science, as well as future research directions.
Ozone Treatment Could Open Up New Markets for Yellow Kiwi
The delicious and nutritious yellow kiwi could be more widely available following a study to improve storage techniques.
How Can Zoning Limit Flood Damage?
How do we effectively evaluate and employ zoning and building codes in flood prone areas to minimize damage?
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.
Inhalable Nanotherapeutics for Common Lung Diseases
Many nanomaterials can be used to develop inhalable nanomedicines that can be administered with various aerosolization devices.
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.
Rising Above Climate Apathy
Climate scientist, Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto, discusses the wider impacts of climate change, emerging sentiments of apathy and how we rise above them.