HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Immediate, on-site detection uncovers food fraud
According to its developers, the easy-to-use device is expected to enable non-experts to perform quick on-the-spot assessments.
Enzyme-powered microbubble bots navigate tumors to deliver drugs
The enzyme-powered microbubble robots can navigate toward tumors, carry anti-cancer drug payloads and release them on demand using ultrasound technology.
Drug-free peppermint oil coating promises to prevent catheter-related infections
The Flinder’s team created a nanoscale peppermint-oil coating that protects against infection, inflammation and oxidative stress, while maintaining compatibility with human tissue and suitability for medical materials.
Fungus converts discarded mattresses into eco-friendly building insulation
The team created a lightweight, solid material that can function as an insulator, with its heat-blocking capabilities similar to already available commercial insulation products.
Researchers test eco-friendly concrete derived from desert sand
The material, dubbed botanical sand concrete, includes fine desert sand combined with plant-based additives and small wood particles using heat and pressure.
New eco-friendly glue enables reversible bonding
This so-called reversible glue is expected to address challenges encountered in recycling and end-of-life disassembly, specifically where permanent adhesives prevent the separation of components.
Increasing biofuel feedstock production from crops
A collaborative project to produce seed-based feedstock for biofuels has been initiated by global agriculture technology company Corteva and BP PLC.
Heat pump performance in cold climates
The combination of low charge designs, proven cold climate performance and effective defrost control positions R290 heat pumps for wider use in residential and light commercial markets.
Biodegradable starch sachets gradually deliver fertilizer without petroleum plastics
This solution includes starch sachets reinforced with nanoparticles featuring powdered or granulated fertilizers, with the collaborators explaining that starch is a biodegradable polymer that in sachet form can be filled with a mix of assorted nutrients essential for crops.
This catalyst cuts the cost of hydrogen production
An affordable alternative that reduces the amount of platinum consumed during the process is being advanced.
Hydrogen-ready energy: Why fluid control is the hidden backbone of future infrastructure
In today’s fast-growing hydrogen industry, hydrogen readiness is not an option, but a set of specific engineering requirements that must be met at both the system and component levels.
Photovoltaic efficiency gain for this solar cell material
A new performance benchmark has been established for antimony chalcogenide solar cells.
Lightweight sensors could de-ice planes faster
To develop the system, the team used a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) sensor that is capable of detecting ice forming, melting and detaching on surfaces, providing this information in real time but using very little energy.
These solvents are making a breakthrough in the longstanding PET synthesis struggle
DESs are suitable for industrial use, but optimizing the environmental impact remains a key area for future development.
New 4D-printed hydrogel skin hides, unveils images on cue
The material is a programmable hydrogel film, the appearance, texture and mechanical response of which can reportedly be tuned via external triggers.
Apollo Seiko brings expanded selective soldering lineup and new dual-pot innovations to APEX 2026
The company will highlight two new inline platforms and a dual-pot selective system along with three industry-proven soldering robots.
New light-triggered patch offers fast, leak-proof sealing in neurosurgery
Researchers have examined Janus tissue patches, which include two distinct surfaces — one surface that strongly adheres to tissue and another surface that prevents unwanted adhesion.
Toothbrush-activated powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth
The researchers are developing a tooth-whitening compound that produces ROS when activated by electric toothbrush vibrations while simultaneously strengthening and repairing teeth.
Vantablack: The world’s darkest material
The material is incorporated into a range of coatings that dramatically reduces stray light and improves performance across a broad range of industries.
Pine bark removes up to 90% of blood pressure, painkiller drugs from wastewater
Chemically modified pine bark captures pharmaceutical residues before the waste reaches rivers and other bodies of water.