Swiss researchers believe they can explain the behaviour of gold particles, which could pave the way to new applications in fuel cells and air purification. Stuart Nathan reports.
A chemical engineer at The University of Auckland has used environmentally-friendly vegetable oils to replace toxic chemical solvents in the extraction of a range of biomolecules.
A one-step method to grow and transfer high-quality graphene on silicon and other stiff substrates has been developed in Singapore.
Industry and academia stepped up to the challenge when COVID-19 put medical supplies and PPE under enormous strain. Andrew Wade reports.
Researchers have developed a wireless steerable camera that can be mounted on a beetle, an advance with applications from biology to exploring novel environments.
RAAC-style health and safety worries afflicting UK schools could be prevented with a passport system for buildings, according to engineers at Sheffield University.
A titania photocatalyst could recycle more atmospheric carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels with copper and platinum nanoparticles added to its surface.
The UK is partnering with Japan and Italy to develop a next generation fighter aircraft under a new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Rhodia is to pay a $2 million penalty and spend approximately $50 million on air pollution controls at eight production plants in four states across the US.
Researchers in London have received the materials science Venture Prize for developing a new degradable particle which could bring relief to people with toothache.
