University of Groningen scientists have now “watched” how thin films of tin-based perovskite crystals grow to create more efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar panels.
Climate policy analysis needs agent-based modeling
Effective climate mitigation policies can be realized with the help of agent-based models.
Obituary: William “Bill” Frankland, the Grandfather of Allergy
Advanced Science News takes a look at the life of Dr. Bill Frankland, pioneer in allergy medicine and inventor of the pollen count, who passed away on April 2, 2020.
Mystery solved: The origin of the colors in the first color photographs
Mystery solved! Scientists finally understand the origin of the colors observed in the first color photographs taken by physicist Edmond Becquerel in 1848.
From the Wiley archives: Preparing for emergencies
With the current COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, we were curious how Wiley journals were publishing the latest research 100 years ago, when another, and worse, pandemic ravaged the world.
The art of Kirigami and paper electronics
Researchers use the ancient art of Kirigami folding to create flexible electronic devices from paper and diversify the applications of next-generation sensors, robots, and diagnostic devices.
Engineered fluorescent proteins for live, deep-tissue imaging of tumors
A new class of biocompatible protein-based nanoparticles that have outstanding near-infrared emission for deep tissue imaging.
Access to forbidden rings with autocatalysis
Researchers have developed a new method for creating chains of molecular rings with unparalleled sophistication.
Moving messengers making their way to the limelight
Every gene found in our DNA exerts its action via the activity of its encoded protein product. However, the synthesis of the protein cannot take place directly from the gene. An intermediate messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule is first produced from the gene via a process...
Rethinking plastics production and recycling
A new route to synthesize plastics not only moves away from fossil fuels but enhances the likelihood of recycling.