materials science
Fiber OLEDs Woven Into Knitted Clothes
A team of researchers in South Korea has fabricated fiber-based organic light-emitting diodes thinner than a human hair.
Nanodroplets That Respond To Light, Magnets And Electrostatic Forces
Scientists in South Korea have created an integrated surfactant that allows droplets to be manipulated by light, magnetic fields and electric fields.
New Adhesive As Sticky As Gecko’s Feet
Move over, Spidey! Scientists from Singapore have developed a dry adhesive that mimics the gecko's gravity-defying tricks.
Synthesizing Versatile Nanomaterials
Scientists in China have developed a method to develop nanomaterials whose shape and properties can be adjusted to mimic biological macromolecules.
An Electrifying Way To Harness Heat
Scientists in Japan have created a material that can produce electricity using the heat at ambient temperatures.
Lengthening The Carbon Chain At Room Temperature
By oxidizing the iridium center of a reaction intermediate, scientists in South Korea have achieved arylation of C-H bonds at mild conditions.
Locating The Dengue Virus’ ‘Achilles Heel’
Scientists in Australia and China have identified an antibody protects against all four types of dengue viruses.
Radicals Made Stable
Scientists in South Korea have managed to synthesize and stabilize radical ions which are typically highly reactive and short-lived.
Marshmallow Gel Makes Embryos Easier To Transport
Scientists in Japan have developed marshmallow-like silicone gels as insulation for transferring cryopreserved embryos between laboratories.
