Collaborate Disseminate
Graphene is a bit like the Novak Djokovic of materials – it’s so damn talented that each new achievement feels passé. But now, an exciting new upstart is challenging graphene’s title. Meet goldene, a two-dimensional sheet of gold that has its own stran… Continue reading Goldene: New 2D form of gold makes graphene look boring
Eating small amounts of licorice, in keeping with the World Health Organization’s suggested daily intake, may still cause high blood pressure in otherwise healthy young people, a new study has found. The findings highlight the need for caution when con… Continue reading Licorice, even in small amounts, can raise blood pressure
While hydroponic farms do allow a lot of crop plants to be grown in a relatively small space, they would certainly be a better alternative to traditional farms if those plants grew faster. That could soon be the case, thanks to the development of elect… Continue reading Electrically conductive eSoil boosts plant growth via zaps to the roots
It’s taken more than three decades, but scientists believe they have created a material that’s almost impossible to break and could rival diamond as the hardest substance on the planet.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: University of Edi… Continue reading Unbreakable material nearly as tough as diamond, with high energy density
Random numbers are critical to encryption algorithms, but they’re nigh-on impossible for computers to generate. Now, Swedish researchers say they’ve created a new, super-secure quantum random number generator using cheap perovskite LEDs.Continue Readin… Continue reading Perovskite LED unlocks next-level quantum random number generation
Dementia is frequently associated with negative assumptions concerning loss of memory and independence, rarely with personal agency and learning new things. A new study has found that contrary to commonly held beliefs, it is possible for people with de… Continue reading People with dementia are still able to learn new things, study finds
Wood isn’t usually very good at conducting electricity, but now scientists have created the first functional wooden transistor. It’s not the best, and it requires some processing, but it does work and could help make for biodegradable electronics.Conti… Continue reading First working wooden transistor marks a step toward biodegradable tech
It’s ironic that in order to check if a wound is becoming infected, doctors may end up setting back the healing process by prematurely removing the dressing. An experimental new dressing is designed to help, as it changes color if an infection is occur… Continue reading Smart dressing changes color if wounds are infected
A cornea implant made out of collagen gathered from pig skin has restored the vision of 20 volunteers in a landmark pilot study. Pending further testing, the novel bioengineered implant is hoped to improve the vision of millions around the world awaiti… Continue reading Cornea implant made from pig skin restores vision in landmark pilot trial
Nature is a never-ending source of inspiration for scientists, but our artificial devices usually don’t communicate well with the real thing. Now, researchers at Linköping University have created artificial organic neurons and synapses that can integra… Continue reading Artificial neurons connect to biological ones to control living plants