Biofabrication Research update Materials optimization: formulating bioinks for 3D printed constructs Biofabrication teams consider material properties and identify promising blends to support tissue repair Read article: Materials optimization: formulating bioinks for 3D printed constructs
Superconductivity Research update ‘Magic-angle’ graphene is an unconventional superconductor Electronic properties can be changed by misaligning two graphene sheets Read article: ‘Magic-angle’ graphene is an unconventional superconductor
Climate Research update How does carbon pricing affect revenue and expenditure? Global study compares extraction, combustion and consumption-based accounting of greenhouse-gas emissions costs Read article: How does carbon pricing affect revenue and expenditure?
Biophysics Research update 3D bone-on-a-chip sheds light on bone metastasis A microfluidic 3D bone-on-a-chip helps better understand the mechanisms of breast cancer metastasis to bone Read article: 3D bone-on-a-chip sheds light on bone metastasis
Biomedical devices Research update Nanowire arrays help blind mice see again Artificial photoreceptors might help in the development of improved sub-retinal prosthetics that do not require external power sources Read article: Nanowire arrays help blind mice see again
Imaging Research update LIDAR system is faster than a speeding bullet Tracking system uses optical solitons Read article: LIDAR system is faster than a speeding bullet
Quantum mechanics Research update Physicists cast doubt on ‘twisted’ neutrons Calculations suggest neutron interference is unrelated to orbital angular momentum Read article: Physicists cast doubt on ‘twisted’ neutrons
Nanomaterials Research update Artificial photosynthesis and bacteria transform CO2 into speciality chemicals Solar-powered CO2 electrolysis and fermentation produce chemicals of high demand in multiple industries Read article: Artificial photosynthesis and bacteria transform CO2 into speciality chemicals
Land Research update City grids heat things up More chaotic cities have lower urban heat island effect Read article: City grids heat things up
Diagnostic imaging Research update Printed hearts personalize aortic valve replacements CT scans and 3D printing help avoid complications for patients receiving heart valve replacements Read article: Printed hearts personalize aortic valve replacements
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