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Flexibility of crystal surfaces shown in real-time

December 4, 2018
News
Real-time imaging has shown the flexibility of crystal surfaces upon the introduction of a guest molecule.Researchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) observed flexible and dynamic changes...
Materials
Materials Science
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Flexible charge-storage developed for clothing

November 21, 2018
News
Materials scientists from the US have developed a method for making a charge-storing system that is easily integrated into clothing.A major factor holding back development of wearable biosensors for health...
Materials
Materials Science
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Biodegradable Microbowls

November 8, 2018
Insight
Biodegradable Microbowls by Tayo Sanders II from the University of Oxford. Many tumours lack an extensive network of blood vessels, making it difficult for anti-tumour drugs to reach their deeper...
Chemistry, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Focal Point, Health/Diagnostics, Materials, Materials Science, Medical/Health, Nanotech, Nanotechnology
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Using science to change our world

October 24, 2018
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As the Royal Institution sets it sights on expanding the public understanding of science, we hear from its new Director on how he wants everyone to develop a lifelong journey...
Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Earth & Environmental, Engineering, Geology, Interviews, Materials, Materials Science, Policy
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The art of taking things apart

October 23, 2018
Insight
Science presenter, broadcaster and even physical phenomena namer… we spent a minute with Steve Mould ahead of his keynote talk at Lab Innovations What first sparked your interest in science...
Materials
Interviews, Materials, Materials Science
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The chameleon and the crystal maze

September 17, 2018
Feature
How a crystal structure within the skin of the famous colour-changing lizard holds the key to wearable photonic devices, next generation screens and optical communications In nature, chameleons can easily...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, In Depth, Materials, Materials Science, Nanotech, Nanotechnology
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Glass sponge

August 21, 2018
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The Olympus Image of the Year Award 2018 is open for entries. Upload your images by the end of October and you could be in with a chance of winning...
Materials
Focal Point, Materials, Materials Science, Nanotech, Nanotechnology
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A weight off your mind

August 7, 2018
Insight
Fiona Auty explains why the National Physical Laboratory is going to the immense trouble of redefining the kilogram, and what it means for youAlthough measurements are often taken for granted,...
Materials
Interviews, Materials, Materials Science
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Molecular ruby used as optical pressure sensor

July 20, 2018
News
Chemists have developed a molecular system capable of very precise optical pressure measurements.The team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and at the Université de Montréal created a ‘molecular ruby’ that...
Materials, Physics & Engineering
Energy, Materials Science
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Electronic skin stretched to new limits

July 2, 2018
News
A research team in Saudi Arabia have found that metal carbide within a hydrogel composite senses, stretches and heals like human skin for use in medicine and robotics.The material is...
Materials
Materials Science
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