Perovskite devices break new records
Solar cells and LEDs show best performance ever for materials in their class
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Gold nanorods may affect genomic DNA
New study casts doubt on the non-cytotoxicity of these medically important nanomaterials
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New type of noise found lurking in nanoscale devices
“Delta-T noise” could help measure the temperature of tiny objects
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High Arctic plant spurts raise climate concerns
Plants are getting taller in the Arctic high latitudes as warmer, moister soil prompts growth that could increase the release of greenhouse gases
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Simultaneous EEG and fMRI measure sleep ‘inertia’
Electroencephalography and functional MRI reveal that sleep-specific brain activity does not disappear immediately after we wake up
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Lab-grown human retinas shed light on colour vision
Studies on lab-grown retinas reveal how thyroid hormone signalling helps humans develop colour vision
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Decoy nanoparticles prevent HIV infection
Nanoparticles masquerading as host T cells can trick the HIV virus and offer a potential cure
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3D printed origami makes expandable load-bearing structures
Paper-folding principles enable the construction of materials for engineering structures from a single polymer
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Smartphone app tracks heart condition at home
A smartphone-compatible device, combined with a machine learning algorithm, allows accurate diagnosis and monitoring of atrial fibrillation
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Parasitic wasp saves Thai farmers money
Biological control of cassava mealybug also had environmental benefits, say researchers
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