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Fast-Setting Hydrogel Helps Re-Attach Rabbit Retinas (VIDEO)

Scientists have developed a quick-setting hydrogel that could replace vitreous and other soft tissues.

Rough Surfaces Boost Solar Cell Performance

Using an inexpensive method to make the surface of solar cells rougher, scientists in Japan have created efficient solar panels that do not require antireflective coatings.

In the Lab

How Materials Fracture At The Atomic Level

By observing the movement of atoms in a material's surface, researchers now understand how materials fracture under stress.

Technology

Stretching The Performance Of Silicon Batteries

Scientists in Korea have incorporated molecular pulley binders into lithium ion batteries to enhance their capacity and durability.

Features

GM Crops Bounce Back From 2015 Decline

More genetically modified (GM) crops were planted in 2016 than 2015, but the adoption of GM agriculture varied widely across Asia, report says.

In the Lab

Nanoparticles Seal Wounds And Show Up In Scans

Scientists have developed a surgical glue that is both adherent and visible in ultrasound and other common imaging techniques.

In the Lab

Butterfly Gene Modifies Silkworm Protein Production (VIDEO)

Inserting a gene from butterflies into silkworms turns the silk produced into a material that can be used to make functional hydrogels.

In the Lab

Quenching Inflammation For Faster Wound Repair

A common anti-inflammatory drug could help to improve the ability of stem cells to heal chronic wounds, researchers say.

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