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Organic semiconductor leads to efficient energy storage

February 18, 2020
An organic semiconductor photocatalyst that significantly enhances the generation of hydrogen gas could lead to more efficient energy storage technologies.

Genetic rewiring drives cancer’s drug resistance

February 18, 2020
A new study suggests ‘micro RNA’ plays a key role in rewiring cancer cells so they can resist the effects of chemotherapy.

Quantum breakthrough advances radar tech

February 10, 2020
A new imaging method which exploits the unique properties of quantum-entangled photons to reveal hidden information could help move forward the developing field of quantum radar.

Molecular clue for X chromosome mystery

February 10, 2020
Researchers have begun to understand the molecular mechanism behind the silencing of one of the X chromosomes in female mammalian embryos.

Comprehensive genomic map of cancer published

February 6, 2020
A collaborative global scientific effort has completed the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date.

Graphene device bridges the terahertz gap

February 5, 2020
Researchers have used graphene to create a device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible.

Essential gene map aids rare disease understanding

February 4, 2020
Scientists at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have compiled mouse and human cell knockout data to categorise genes based on how essential they are for survival and organism development.

Metallic hydrogen observed for the first time

February 4, 2020
Using a synchrotron, a team of researchers have observed hydrogen in its metal phase for the first time.

VIDEO: Lab Innovations 2019

January 31, 2020
From sustainability to virtual reality, cannabis testing to intellectual property and accreditation to the skills crisis – our speakers at the recent Lab Innovations show delivered incredible talks on how...

Brexit – a summary for science

January 31, 2020
As the country gets set to leave the EU tonight, we take a very brief look back at our some of our coverage over 2019 delving into what this might...

New materials help clean-up Chernobyl and Fukushima

January 29, 2020
Materials which could be used to help clean-up the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear power stations have been developed by a team from the UK.

Free information centre for coronavirus

January 29, 2020
Elsevier has created a free information centre on the coronavirus currently causing respiratory disease in China.

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