Biomaterials Research update mRNA nanoparticles restore tumour-suppressor gene A new approach to treating cancer Read article: mRNA nanoparticles restore tumour-suppressor gene
Climate Research update Offshore wind farms could protect coastlines Hurricane Harvey simulations show large arrays of wind turbines could reduce inland rainfall Read article: Offshore wind farms could protect coastlines
Emerging therapies Research update Thermal ablation effectively treats early-stage lung cancer Laser, cryo- and RF ablation provide safe, effective treatment of early-stage lung cancer, with comparable survival rates to stereotactic radiotherapy Read article: Thermal ablation effectively treats early-stage lung cancer
Environment and energy Research update Wave concentrator could help capture renewable energy from the sea New device focuses wave energy and minimizes reflections Read article: Wave concentrator could help capture renewable energy from the sea
Biomaterials Research update Light controls a ‘living biomaterial’ A bacteria-based living biomaterial can be controlled with light to interact with mammalian cells Read article: Light controls a ‘living biomaterial’
Materials for energy Research update Specific nanocatalyst placements improve visible-light water splitting Utilizing the anisotropy of nanorods to separately anchor hydrogen reduction and water oxidation co-catalysts could provide the key to efficient water splitting Read article: Specific nanocatalyst placements improve visible-light water splitting
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