A pollen-based ink opens doors for advancements in 3D bioprinting.
Electro swing direct air capture
An innovative advance dubbed “electro swing” may challenge the energy efficiency, capacity, and scalability of large-scale carbon capture.
Hydrogels with biomimetic intelligence
Fitting hydrogels with aptamer-based ligands can open doors for a range of new biomedical applications.
3,000-year-old shark attack victim found by Oxford-led researchers
Analysis is a rare example of archaeologists being able to reconstruct a dramatic episode in the life of a prehistoric community.
Using microrobots to eradicate bacteria
A team of scientists have created a cost-effective way to destroy bacterial biofilms, paving the way for advancements in everything from healthcare to utilities.
Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sponge to tackle water contaminants
This pollen sponge can absorb oil contaminants, such as gasoline and motor oil, at a rate comparable to commercial oil absorbents
Bioengineered muscle fibers help regrow damaged tissue
A new tissue regeneration strategy that employs direct cell reprogramming in combination with a new hybrid scaffold shows promise in proof-of-concept study.
Spray-on solution for common post-operative complications
Sprayed on and held in place like Velcro, researchers develop a dynamic hydrogel barrier system to improve the outcome of invasive surgery and reduce the need for additional operations.
Sheets of carbon nanotubes come in a rainbow of colors
A new model helped researchers create a “nanotube color atlas”, which they use to predict the specific colors of 466 different single‐wall carbon nanotubes, revealing a broad spectrum of potentially achievable colors.
Preclinical studies demonstrate new ways to stop bleeding
A new blood-derived embolic material with regenerative properties stops bleeding instantly, even in cases of impaired coagulation.