Real webshooters? Synthetic spider silk spun from artificial gland
Scientists create a microfluidic device that spins artificial spider silk from spidroins proteins, duplicating silk’s complex molecular structure.
Jan 23
Scientists create a microfluidic device that spins artificial spider silk from spidroins proteins, duplicating silk’s complex molecular structure.
Dec 27
First hydride-ion battery that works at room temperature
Researchers develop a new solid electrolyte that can conduct hydride ions, thus allowing better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells.
Nov 10
Plants to the rescue: cleaning up our dirty soil
A brief review of phytoremediation and research into how plants can be used to clean the environment.
Sep 20
Laser melting ice-core sampler for studying climate change
This laser melting ice core sampler can determine temperature changes thousands of years ago on very fine timescale.
Aug 7
Deadly fungi beaten with fatty acid synthase inhibitor
A new approach to attacking fungi involves inhibiting a gene needed for making fatty acids.
Jul 12
A new and improved way to store hydrogen
A simple chemical reaction allows hydrogen-carrying ammonia to be stored and retrieved cheaply and easily.
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