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Magnetoelastic material sustainably powers health monitors using body movement
A soft and flexible material exploits magnetoelasticity to efficiently power wearable and implantable medical devices
Cold atmospheric plasma eradicates residual cancer cells
Researchers are developing a portable cold atmospheric plasma device to destroy any tumour cells left after cancer surgery
Laser beams become visible in vacuum
New technique will make it easier to manipulate individual atoms in optical traps
Mussels mix proteins and metals to create sticky threads
Mimicking mollusc’s microfluidics could create new adhesives
‘Superbubble’ region of star formation was created by supernovae, study suggests
Study provides new insights into nearby molecular clouds
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Squashed carbon nanotubes make smooth nanoribbons
New technology produces high-quality nanostructures for use in advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications
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Scientific fields that are awarded prizes see subsequent research boon, finds study
Productivity of scientists working in a field that has recently won an award increases rapidly over the following decade
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