Collaborate Disseminate
When nerve cells become damaged through a severe injury such as spinal cord damage or a stroke, the body’s natural defences go to work to limit the damage. This forms what is known as a glial scar, which protects against further injury but can impede l… Continue reading Natural enzyme re-engineered to tackle stroke and spinal cord damage
A device that effectively mimics the natural process of photosynthesis would represent a massive breakthrough for energy researchers, and a team from the University of Cambridge has been at the cutting edge of this technologies for the better part of d… Continue reading Wireless “photosheets” turn CO2 and sunlight into clean fuel
In its natural state, lignin is a tightly cross-linked organic polymer that plays an important role in giving plants and trees their rigidity. But when these resources are converted into paper, the manufacturing process leaves huge amounts of lignin on… Continue reading Wood-based biopaste offers a greener path for 3D printing
As recent bleaching events have shown, warming ocean waters pose a great threat to the existence of natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, but they aren’t the only factor that needs to be taken into account. Scientists have discovered that abnorm… Continue reading Floods of nutrients found to up the risk factor for heat-stressed corals
An international team of scientists working to uncover new treatments for asthma has identified a protein in the lungs that could be activated to allow sufferers to breathe easier. Demonstrated in mice, the findings provide not just a new target for as… Continue reading Study demonstrates promising new asthma drug that relaxes the airways
As a massive country where the majority of the population lives in built-up areas along the coastline, Australia offers many quiet corners to escape the hustle and bustle. Local outfit Cabn looks to lure busy folks into these scenic surrounds by way of… Continue reading Charming off-grid Cabns offer eco-friendly refuge in the Australian bush
Smartphones have changed a lot since the introduction of the first iPhone in 2007. Today, these indispensable devices dictate how we communicate, how we record and share memories, and much of how we entertain ourselves. One area where these ubiquitous … Continue reading 6 incredible ways the smartphone can help track health and disease
Scientists in Japan working to stretch the limits of super-elastic materials have made a significant breakthrough, demonstrating a new iron-based alloy that endures extremely high and low temperatures. With this ability to be deformed and regain its or… Continue reading Iron-based superelastic alloy can operate in extreme temperatures
Today’s robots are already capable of some incredible feats, whether that be herding sheep in New Zealand or delivering medical supplies in Rwanda. One way they could reach even greater heights is if some of their structural materials doubled as energy… Continue reading Biomorphic battery functions like a natural fat reserve for robots
SpaceX’s rocket landings have now become so routine that it’s easy to forget such a thing had never been accomplished five years ago. Its engineers’ recycling methods were in full swing again today, with the company sending up and welcoming back the sa… Continue reading SpaceX sends up the same recycled rocket for a record sixth time