Cutting-edge fluorine-19 imaging of inflammation extends the frontiers of MRI.
New smart materials from ionic liquid–polymer composites
The combination of ionic liquids with polymers allows the development of smart materials with superior properties and tailored functionalities for several areas of application.
Wearable electronic contact lenses as non-invasive brain sensors
Smart contact lenses could revolutionize the way in which we monitor brain activity and diagnose neurological diseases.
Using Magnets to Recycle Rare Earth Metals
Chemists have developed a new approach for purifying rare earth metals using magnetism to avoid environmentally damaging mining practices.
Not a Stretch: Flexible Hydrogels with Structural Color
New hydrogels from magnetic photonic crystal units combine the advantages of structural colour and the flexibility needed for biological applications.
The Toroidization of Quantum Matter
A novel scheme for an ultrafast generation of a toroidal moment and a field-free vector potential is uncovered.
Break More Bread: How Plasma Enhances Wheat Germination
A team of researchers from Ireland report on the mechanisms of how atmospheric cold plasma (APC) improves the germination of seeds.
Starfish-Inspired Soft Robot for Advanced Therapeutics [Video]
A bioinspired soft actuator that responds to an alternating magnetic field is fabricated.
The Swift Phase Generator: A Novel Approach for Ultrafast Quantum Devices
Ultrafast generation of a field‐free vector potential that is tunable in duration, sign, and magnitude, allowing to impart non‐invasive, spatiotemporally controlled changes to the quantum nature of nanosystems.
Hall of Fame Highlight: Olle Inganäs
Professor Olle Inganäs shares what inspires him, his approach to research, and his love for the outdoors.