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Nuts & Bolts—Keeping Cool And Clean Efficiently
The Internet of Things, phase change materials and odorless microorganisms can all come together to help us breathe easier while lowering the cost of clean air.
Breathing New Life Into Old Antibiotics
Scientists in Japan have identified safer alternatives to an 80-year old antibiotic by rapidly generating and screening thousands of the drug’s structural variants.
The Electrifying Effect Of Bending Diamonds
Bending diamond nanoneedles close to their breaking point makes them behave like metals and conduct electricity.
What Happens When You Overcharge A Battery
Understanding what causes dendrites in lithium-ion batteries could help make the ubiquitous technology safer.
A Triple Threat Against Cancer
A three-in-one approach combining immune checkpoint inhibition, tumor microenvironment targeting and chemotherapy drugs could help tackle difficult-to-treat tumors.
Severe COVID-19 Linked To Neanderthal Gene
A long stretch of DNA inherited from an interbreeding event with Neanderthals some 60,000 years ago has been linked to increase risk of severe COVID-19.
Children And Superspreaders As Transmitters Of COVID-19
Most people infected with COVID-19 did not transmit the disease, but those that did tended to be superspreaders, according to a large study conducted in India.
Conquering One Outbreak After Another (VIDEO)
Leading viral immunologist Professor Lisa Ng is leveraging modern tools in the age-old battle against disease-causing pathogens.
The Frontiers Of Food
The key to securing long-term food security is investing in innovative technologies like alternative proteins, said experts at IPI’s AgriFood Innovation Webinar.
