Science & Technology
Nanorings: New building blocks for chemistry
Sandwich compounds are special chemical compounds used as basic building blocks in organometallic chemistry. So far, their structure has always been linear. Recently, researchers made stacked sandwich complexes form a nano-sized ring. Physical and othe…
Study highlights importance of mineral iron in ocean ecosystems
New research has revealed the importance of mineral forms of iron in regulating the cycling of this bio-essential nutrient in the ocean. The findings pave the way for new work on the relationship between the iron and carbon cycles and how changing ocea…
Enhanced tumor modeling using Laponite bioinks for 3D bioprinting
Scientists have developed a nanoengineered bioink with improved bonding and cross-linking capabilities for 3D bioprinted tumor models. These capabilities are enabled by the addition of Laponite, highly charged, disk-shaped nanoparticles which enhance a…
Window into mechanisms of rare disease
A research team has published rigorous new research that advances a quest to understand a puzzling — and heartbreaking — ultra-rare disease that’s found almost exclusively in boys.
Sustainable mobility planning supported by doughnut thinking
A new scientific article shows how the donut model, which examines the overall sustainability of societies, can be applied to transport.
Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while passively cooling objects
New films inspired by butterfly wings circumvent the heating effect usually experienced by colored objects absorbing light on a hot day. The new films could be used on the outside of buildings, vehicles and equipment to reduce the energy needed for coo…