materials science
A Sticky Upgrade For Paper-Based Tests
Scientists have developed a method to test for metal ions in both liquid and solid samples using paper and adhesive tape.
Controlling Light With Gold And Graphene
Using a pierced gold sheet coated in graphene, scientists have created thin lenses that can be used to manipulate the intensity and polarity of light.
Spin To Re-Create Nature’s Shapes
Using the centripetal force of a rotating fluid, researchers in South Korea have been able to make particles assemble into shapes found in nature.
Material Choice Key To Effective Carbon Capture
The choice of material is important for the selective capture of carbon dioxide from industrial gas streams in real-world scenarios.
Flexible Flash Memory For Foldable Electronics
Scientists in South Korea have invented a flexible flash memory that meets existing industrial electronics standards.
Singapore’s Top Scientists Honored At PSTA 2017
Seven of Singapore’s best scientists were recognized at the ninth President’s Science and Technology Awards.
Increasing The Spectrum Of Printable Colors
Make an impact with bolder, super high resolution colors enabled by silicon nanostructures.
Jellyfish-Inspired Electronic Skin
Scientists in China have developed an electronic skin that lights up under pressure and has pressure sensitivity similar to that of biological skin.
Measuring The Forces Between Crystal Layers
It has taken 80 years—and special double-sided tape—for researchers to have measured the force needed to separate a crystal’s microscopic layers.
