Ting Zhang and co-workers from the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences develop a novel superhydrophobic and piezoresistive coating for wearable sensing devices. The coating is durable in harsh conditions and can be used to detect real-time human movement when fabricated as a wearable strain sensor.
Serotonin neurons are highly plastic; their development, maturation and regeneration is controlled by a complex gene regulatory network in constant interaction with the environment. An overview article recently published in WIREs Developmental Biology offers an updated view of these fundamental developmental mechanisms, pointing to the many ways by which developmental dysfunction of serotonin systems might occur at different periods in life. This opens new possibilities for therapeutic intervention, which can range from prevention of risk to stem cell therapies.
Clariant announced a new anti-static masterbatch concentrate for polyethylene films used in pharmaceutical production according to new regulations.
DuPont launched nylon in 1939. Now, almost 80 years later, the company overhauled and updated nylon for the 21st century and made it 3D printable.
A consortium of international companies joined forces to drive the future of Sheet Molding Compound (SMC).
Triboelectric nanogenerators are an exciting frontier in small-scale applications, converting low-frequency mechanical energy into an alternating current.
Thomas D. Anthopoulos and colleagues report a simple, environmentally-friendly processing method for copper(I) thiocyanate (CuSCN), a next-generation hole-transport layer (HTL) for organic and hybrid perovskite solar cells. The power conversion efficiency reaches 17.5%—a remarkable improvement over conventional polymer HTLs.
A calculation method based on a natural phenomenon helps to optimize lightweight laminates.
The recent progress made in inkjet printed organic transistors for plastic electronics applications is reviewed.
A plasma treating system for EPDM-rubber profiles.
Quantum entanglement visualized for the first time ever
Springer Nature staff to take unprecedented strike action
Tiny robots with a big impact: Scientists develop microrobots for single-cell handling
An anti-inflammatory peptide may hold the key to low-back pain relief
Explaining the “universe breaker” galaxies discovered by the James Webb Telescope
Could a nuclear explosion set Earth’s atmosphere on fire?
Gliese 12 b: An exo-Venus with Earth-like temperatures
How the brain protects itself from the negative effects of CBD
New study reveals surprising impact of screen time on the developing brain
Contact lenses bring 3D holograms to life for augmented reality