Using a model for triboelectric nanogenerators based on the Maxwell equations, researchers identify designs and conditions that optimize performance
Read article: Maxwell model optimizes motion energy harvesters
The Earth can expect more killer heat, from lethal heat waves and more intense temperatures claiming more lives. Wildfires, too, will become more polluting
Read article: Hotter planet faces more killer heat
A wearable UV sensor helps individuals with different skin types manage vitamin absorption and avoid sun damage
Read article: Personalized UV sensors monitor sun exposure
A polymer coating with trapped nano and micro-sized air voids approaches the theoretical limits for passive cooling
Read article: Cool polymer paint saves on air conditioning
New one-pot technique produces ultrathin, strong and transparent nanofilms for flexible electronics applications
Read article: Memristive metal-organic films made easy
An artificial intelligence algorithm produces synthetic brain MR images, solving one of the big challenges in training AI algorithms
Read article: AI algorithm produces synthetic brain MR images
Study assesses social cost of carbon country by country
Read article: US, India and Saudi Arabia could be biggest climate losers
Microfluidic study could lead to better diagnoses of malaria and sickle cell anaemia
Read article: Shape-shifting red blood cells respond to shear forces
New measurements will not only be important for fundamental physics but also for applying the effect as a resistance standard for redefining the kilogram
Read article: Collective electron excitations break down quantum Hall effect in graphene
Self-reporting contact lenses with specific binding sites offer the potential for better treatment of eye disease
Read article: Colour-changing contact lenses could improve drug delivery
