The stability and versatility of gold nanoparticles make them an ideal candidate for implantable sensors
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Inspired by the pufferfish, this hydrogel purifies water using nothing but sunlight
This method of purification under natural sunlight opens a new paradigm in clean water production using renewable solar energy.
Sponging up oil droplets from Arctic wastewater
A re-usable sponge can capture and recover crude oil droplets from cold water to generate clean water in a fragile ecosystem.
Bettina Lotsch: “I am excited by the prospect that our research can actually make a difference”
The materials chemist discusses her research, new innovations in tackling the energy crisis, and how her son helps with “zoom fatigue”.
New approach keeps outdoor wearable electronics cool
“Cool gadgets” takes on new meaning as scientists develop a radiative cooler that keeps wearable device temperature down, even under direct sunlight.
Solar-powered robot lifts 25x its own weight
A liquid-based, solar-powered soft robot has this writer dreaming of its potential applications in space explorations and beyond.
A pain-free microneedle patch to help with weight loss
Minimally invasive delivery of capsaicin into adipose tissues under the skin shows promise for countering obesity.
This month in pictures
From patchwork liquid marbles, artificial nerve grafts, and giant perovskites, this gallery features a host of incredible images, bringing life to the research behind them.
Shape-shifting 4D materials provide new opportunity for tissue engineering
A new hydrogel can incorporate high cell density constructs to better mimic the rearrangement of native tissue in bioengineering.
Improving Li-ion battery performance using 3D printing
Increasing the mass of an electrode reduces power density due to the longer distance that ions and electrons must travel. Electrode designs need a rethink.
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