Polymer protection for vaccines and drugs

A new coating for tiny packages called liposomes could allow them to carry vaccines and drugs into and around the … More

Revealing crystal structures robotically

Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan have automated a complex and labour-intensive process for analysing … More

New data extracted from old for materials databases

Scientists in Japan have combined two computational models to extract more data on steel alloys from a single test, with … More

Windows gain competitive edge over global warming

A French-Japanese research collaboration has fabricated metal nanocomposite coatings that improve the insulating properties of window glasses. The new coating … More

Novel patching material for bone defects

Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered a new type of bone repairing material that could be used … More

Machine learning speeds up search for new sustainable materials

A model that rapidly searches through large numbers of materials could find sustainable alternatives to existing composites. Researchers from Konica … More

A new age of 2.5D materials

2.5-dimensional materials promise new applications for artificial intelligence, electronics, automobiles and the energy sector. Scientists are exploring new ways to … More

Portable generator powers small safety devices

The compact, lightweight device generates electricity when shaken and can power 100 LEDs. A new stick-like, water-based device can convert … More

Tiny electric generators could accelerate wound healing

Researchers are working to overcome challenges in order to bring wearable, electric, wound-healing devices to clinical practice. Tiny dressings that … More

Improving machine learning for materials design

A quick, cost-effective approach improves the accuracy with which machine learning models can predict the properties of new materials. A … More