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Converting carbon dioxide into liquid fuel
Developed by chemists at MIT, a new catalyst material provides key insight into the design requirements for…
Genetic circuits isolated within synthetic ‘cells’
Synthetic biology allows scientists to design genetic circuits that can be placed in cells, giving them new…
‘Back to the Future’ inspired solar-powered clothing
A UCF scientist has developed filaments that harvest and store the sun's energy - and can be woven into textiles,…
Enzyme tweaking leads to biodegradable plastics
MIT chemists have determined the structure of a bacterial enzyme that can produce biodegradable plastics, an…
Magnifying glass focuses light a billion times more tightly
Researchers led by the University of Cambridge have created the world's smallest magnifying glass, which focuses…
Magnetic material improves de-icing
Icy conditions can be deadly, whether you're flying into bad weather or too close to power transmission lines…
The HIV USB: Get tested in 30 minutes
Scientists have developed a type of HIV test on a USB stick.
The device, created by scientists at Imperial…
Glucose-monitoring contact lenses alert user of low blood sugar
An Oregon State University study suggests that type 1 diabetes patients may one day be able to monitor their blood…
Gold-plated DNA wires conduct energy
The transistor industry has shrunk the central elements of their computer chips to fourteen nanometers in the…
Graphene templates used to create metal-oxide nanostructures
A new method for making ultra-thin metal-oxide sheets containing intricate wrinkle and crumple patterns has been…