Advanced Science News celebrates the 71st birthday of Nobel Laureate Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien This week saw the birthday of Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, internationally renowned winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in…
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A Magnetic Composite for Artificial Skin Technologies
Integration of a magnetic elastomer with data-driven analysis leads to a continuous interaction surface that can estimate location and depth of indentation. Soft materials are revolutionizing the way in which we design,…
A Flexible Patch to Repair a “Broken” Heart
Stretchable extracellular matrix patch enhances stem cell delivery for post‐myocardial infarction repair. Researchers are currently looking for ways to cure a “broken” heart. Cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarctions (or heart attacks),…
A Universal Influenza Nanovaccine to Block Infection from Pigs
Researchers in China develop a novel vaccine that could pave the way to preventing cross-species transmission of influenza A. Influenza A viruses are highly infectious respiratory pathogens that can infect many species….
Creating a Scalable Strategy for Self-Healing Skins
To move technology from the bench to the real-world, there must be a balance between functionality and scalability. Without any conscious effort, our bodies are capable of efficiently healing cuts and wounds…
Improving Insulin Inhalers for Diabetes
New technologies for inhaled insulin are aimed at improving formulation through enhanced delivery systems. Figure 1. The preparation of porous insulin loaded PLL porous microparticles (PLLA PMs). According to the WHO, the…
The Next Generation of Smart Windows Using Carbon Dots
A new nanofluid coating provides an opportunity to reduce energy waste in the next generation of smart windows. A growing population and increased urbanization are creating enormous energy demands, compromising future targets…
Artificial Ligaments to Repair Common Sports Injuries
A novel bone–ligament–bone scaffold mimics the architecture of the native tissue, paving the way to repairing previously incurable injuries. New developments in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are making significant strides in…
Robots Powered by Glucose – Advanced Science News
Soft robotic devices powered by glucose are paving the way for artificial muscles. The field of robotics has made significant strides in recent years, producing advanced machines to aid us in our…
Developing Alternatives to Antibiotics – Advanced Science News
Moving away from our dependence on antibiotics through alternative antimicrobial strategies. Figure 1. Proposed antibacterial mechanism of ZnO‐CNP‐TRGL nanocarbons. Bacterial drug resistance is a global emergency. Poor practice and overuse of antibiotics…