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Machine learning to predict demand
May 14, 2021
The impact of non-scientific demand forecasting can be significant for perishable consumables used by the modern laboratory. Here, Mark Balte, looks at three benefits you can achieve through the application...
Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Biotech, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Food & Bev, Forensics, Health, Immunology, In Depth, Life Sciences, Materials, Materials Science, Medical/Health, Nanotech, Pharmaceutical, Physics, Policy
3D-printed hydrogels with improved tunable properties
May 14, 2021
The design of 3D-printable seaweed hydrogels that use multiple interpenetrating networks to enable enhanced mechanical properties offer new applications in biomedical materials, 3D printing, and soft robotics. New research reports...
Replacing plastics in fibre-based packaging for full recycling
May 10, 2021
New research highlights biodigestible barrier polymers to replace plastics and non-repulpable laminating adhesives currently being used in fibre-based packaging. The commissioned study concludes that ‘recycle ready’ adhesives and fully soluble...
How to keep your research on target
April 30, 2021
Is a lack of focus baffling your team? Dr Matthew Partridge recommends setting research goals and sticking to them...
Declining work-life balance for scientific researchers, survey finds
April 27, 2021
Reseachers are generally known for their dedication and the percieved norm is that many work for passion and love of the work. But, dedication and passion should not require losing...
Pre-programmed degradation makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable
April 22, 2021
By embedding polymer-eating enzymes in plastic, researchers have found a way to make previously tricky polyester plastics break down more easily, with just heat and water, within a few weeks....
Innovation roadmap to improve smartphone apps for point-of-care diagnosis and treatment guidance
April 19, 2021
A new review paper looks at advanced research in smartphone-based imaging systems for healthcare. The researchers focused on understanding the core functionality necessary for biomedical imaging and the most effective...
What should the new Advanced Research & Invention Agency look like?
April 15, 2021
Following the announcement of the proposed launch of the new Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA), Naomi Ikeda notes that details have been kept light to enable the first director...
Expansion microscopy: Imaging biological samples at nanoscale using an ordinary light microscope
April 9, 2021
Using an ordinary light microscope, MIT engineers have devised a technique for imaging biological samples with accuracy at the scale of 10 nanometers -- which should enable them to image...
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Recycled graphene from tyres can make more environmentally friendly concrete
April 8, 2021
This could be where the rubber truly hits the road. Rice University scientists have optimised a process to convert waste from rubber tyres into graphene that can, in turn, be...
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