materials science
Writing Off Cancer With Chinese Calligraphy Ink
Chinese researchers have used ancient calligraphy ink in photothermal therapy to kill cancer cells.
Powering The Future With Flexible And See-Through Solar Cells
Semitransparent and flexible solar cells are now a reality thanks to a fabrication method developed by scientists in Japan.
An Ultra-Fast And Highly Sensitive Hydrogen Sensor
Scientists in Korea have developed an ultra-fast and highly sensitive hydrogen gas sensor which can detect hydrogen levels under one percent in less than seven seconds.
Harnessing Sunlight And Body Heat
Scientists in Korea have developed a wearable energy harvesting device that can generate electricity from sunlight and body heat.
Ordering Molecules Around To Form Polymers
Scientists in Japan have devised a method to precisely control the order of molecules during polymer synthesis.
Shedding Light On Bacterial Infections
Scientists have replaced blood agar plates with flurophores for detecting hemolytic bacteria.
Semiconductor Lithography In A Flash
Researchers have successfully used a simple camera flash to produce semiconductor patterns smaller than ten nanometers in size.
Going 2D To Keep Chips Shrinking
By using a single material that can act as both a metal and a semiconductor, scientists in Korea have produced the first 2D field-electric transistor.
Mending The Heart With Living Nanogels
By encapsulating stem cells in a nanogel, scientists have managed to repair heart damage in mice and pigs.
