Agriculture Research update How does exclusively grass-fed beef affect the environment? Only a reduction in beef consumption can guarantee lower environmental impact Read article: How does exclusively grass-fed beef affect the environment?
Structure and properties Research update Field theory of amorphous solids describes toothpaste, concrete and more Better understanding of solid-liquid hybrids could lead to better materials Read article: Field theory of amorphous solids describes toothpaste, concrete and more
Biomaterials Research update Functional gradient effects make spider webs special Findings may help in the development of new types of impact-resistant structures Read article: Functional gradient effects make spider webs special
Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Vaporized’ electrons in graphene boost signals into the terahertz range Nonlinear effect could drive extremely fast nanoelectronics Read article: ‘Vaporized’ electrons in graphene boost signals into the terahertz range
Nuclear medicine Research update Scintillating fibre measures radiotracer concentration in blood A fibre-based device that measures radiotracer concentration in blood moves a step closer to kinetic analysis of PET data Read article: Scintillating fibre measures radiotracer concentration in blood
Biofabrication Research update Speeding up collagen manufacture New “pneumatospinning” technique produces collagen microfibres faster than ever before Read article: Speeding up collagen manufacture
Climate Research update African climate research infrastructure gears up SEACRIFOG project finds need for extra greenhouse gas monitoring stations Read article: African climate research infrastructure gears up
Nanomaterials Research update Cobalt offers rare-earth alternative Scientists seek to reproduce structure of rare-earth magnets using nanorods Read article: Cobalt offers rare-earth alternative
Biomaterials Research update Brain disease drug delivery research gets quantitative The first investigation to quantitatively evaluate successful delivery and activity of enzymes encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles shows promise for treating Gaucher disease Read article: Brain disease drug delivery research gets quantitative
Ultracold matter Research update Optical conveyor belt moves ultracold atoms into hollow optical fibre Technique could boost quantum sensing and computing Read article: Optical conveyor belt moves ultracold atoms into hollow optical fibre
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