A new smart bandage is effective in the treatment of chronic wounds brought about by diabetes.
Soft polymers reinforce a new, bioinspired composite
Researchers reinforced aluminum with polymer waste and obtained a new materials with unexpected material.
First human trial finds CRISPR-edited cells for cancer treatment are safe and durable
The first human trial using CRISP-edited genes to fight cancer has promising results.
Scientists offer an inkjet printing technology to make compact, flexible battery elements
Researchers propose printing electrodes for lithium-ion batteries on an inkjet printer, which will reduce the electrodes’ thickness by 10-20 times.
Treating cancer with nanorobots
For the first time, a nanorobot is developed that can both report the location of, and treat, cancer associated RNA.
Bacteria engineered to protect bees from pests and pathogens
Using bacteria to combat varroa mites, a common pest that can weaken honey bees and make them more susceptible to pathogens.
Molecule modification could improve reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel could become safer and more efficient after researchers found a way to modify the structure of molecules to remove radioactive materials.
Machine learning scopes out previously “invisible” microplastics
A new approach combines 3D coherent imaging with machine learning to detect microscale microplastics in filtered water samples.
Tessellations emerge in templated layered materials
Researchers use ordered templates to impart unprecedented tessellating patterns in composites made from inorganic materials.
Actuating soft robots: Agile and forceful
Researchers develop dual-responsive muscle-like soft actuators with both dexterity and high mechanical strength.