Catalysis and chemistry Research update Catechyl lignin could produce commodity chemicals A recently discovered form of lignin could be ideal for the biorefinery Read article: Catechyl lignin could produce commodity chemicals
Radiotherapy Research update Drug-based approach sensitizes hypoxic tumours to radiation therapy A single dose of the drug papaverine alleviates hypoxia in mouse tumours and enhances the response to radiotherapy Read article: Drug-based approach sensitizes hypoxic tumours to radiation therapy
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Reflectance spectroscopy looks at the dark side of meteorites New instrument can characterize the world’s darkest synthetic material Read article: Reflectance spectroscopy looks at the dark side of meteorites
Polymers Research update DNA molecules help make reconfiguring ‘colloidomers’ Freely jointed systems could make responsive materials such as “soft diamond” that continuously rearrange themselves into new structures Read article: DNA molecules help make reconfiguring ‘colloidomers’
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrasound tool can detect high brain pressure at the scene of an accident A non-invasive imaging device can detect high intracranial pressure by examining the patient's eye with ultrasound Read article: Ultrasound tool can detect high brain pressure at the scene of an accident
Climate Research update Arctic thaw imperils climate goals Promises to slow climate change have yet to be implemented. And even if they are, they may not be enough, because of the Arctic thaw Read article: Arctic thaw imperils climate goals
Biofabrication Research update Handheld biopen prints human cartilage Extrusion-based device can be used during surgery to fabricate patient-specific 3D structures Read article: Handheld biopen prints human cartilage
Radiotherapy Research update Markerless monitoring tracks central airways during radiotherapy Markerless tracking of the central airways can reduce toxicity risks during stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung tumours Read article: Markerless monitoring tracks central airways during radiotherapy
Climate Research update Jupiter sheds light on methane’s dual role in climate change Study shows how methane heats the Earth by absorbing sunlight Read article: Jupiter sheds light on methane’s dual role in climate change
Climate Research update Warmer springs may reduce later plant growth Upturn in plant productivity as temperatures rise assumed in climate models may not pan out Read article: Warmer springs may reduce later plant growth