Parallel alignment of dressing fibers accelerates wound healing
A team of researchers from Singapore has reported the development of a skin-mimicking scaffold by parallelly aligning nanofibers made up of a mixture of polycaprolactone (PCL) and gelatin that enhances wound healing. Their research has recently been.....»»
Team fabricates chitin hydrogel via chemical transformation of chitosan
Chitin hydrogel is recognized as a promising material for a variety of biomedical applications. Its biocompatibility and biodegradability make it useful in tissue repair, artificial organs, and wound healing. Yet scientists continue to face challenge.....»»
When the stars align: Astronomers find answers to mysterious action of ghost stars in our galaxy
A collaboration of scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong have found a source for the mysterious alignment of stars near the Galactic Center......»»
Researchers study gut-to-CNS translocation of silver nanomaterials
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Chen Chunying from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) revealed that peripheral nerve fibers act as direct conduits for silver nanomaterials transl.....»»
Rocket Report: Big dreams in Sin City; SpaceX and FAA seek to halt lawsuit
"It's not a function of size, rather how much it accelerates our road map." Enlarge / The final Ariane 5 launch vehicle liftoff for flight VA261 as seen from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on Wednesday. (credit: ESA/S. Co.....»»
Research team develops process for bio-based nylon
In T-shirts, stockings, shirts, and ropes—or as a component of parachutes and car tires—polyamides are used everywhere as synthetic fibers. At the end of the 1930s, the name Nylon was coined for such synthetic polyamides. Nylon-6 and Nylon-6.6 ar.....»»
Quantum plasmonics with dressing EM fields: Advancing the design of nanoscale integrated circuits
Envision a realm where light can be meticulously controlled and manipulated at minuscule scales, unlocking unprecedented potentials for nanotechnology and quantum information technology. Recent breakthroughs in quantum research have propelled us clos.....»»
Mathematical model explains how hollow-core fibers guide light with ultra-low data loss
Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a mathematical model to explain how antiresonant hollow-core fibers guide light in a way that keeps data loss ultra-low. Until now, scientists had no complete explanation for this well-observed phen.....»»
Best Diablo 4 Druid build: recommended skills, passives, and gear
This Diablo 4 Druid build focuses on poisoning enemies from afar, self-healing, and, of course, shapeshifting into a werewolf. You won't find a stronger setup......»»
Newly planted vegetation accelerates dune erosion during extreme storms, research shows
Newly planted vegetation on coastal sand dunes can accelerate erosion from extreme waves, a study involving researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering suggests......»»
Researchers turn black bitumen into green carbon fibers
Bitumen, the sticky product from Alberta's oil sands, is normally burned as fuel or gets a second life as asphalt pavement......»»
Jiu Jitsu club stage physical assaults to help advance forensic research
Researchers from Northumbria University and King's College London have published findings outlining the extent that textile fibers transfer during controlled assault scenarios......»»
Multifunctional self-healing liquid metal hydrogel developed for human-computer interaction
Recently, researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Prof. Tian Xingyou and Prof. Zhang Xian, along with associate Prof. Yang Yanyu from the College of Materials Science and Engineerin.....»»
Shrinking endoscopes with meta-optical fibers
Ultra-compact, agile endoscopes with a large field of view (FoV), long depth of field (DoF), and short rigid tip length are essential for developing minimally invasive operations and new experimental surgeries. As these fields develop, the requiremen.....»»
Muscle fibers: An unexpected organization revealed in Mediterranean fish
Researchers at the University of Liège, Eric Parmentier and Marc Thiry have just made the unexpected discovery of a novel organization of muscle fibers in Parophidion vassali, a fish that lives in the Mediterranean Sea and, like many fish, uses spec.....»»
LogicGate accelerates policy management processes with OpenAI integration
LogicGate introduced a new OpenAI integration that will help automate and inform GRC processes, including policy generation. Founded in 2015 by seasoned risk consultants, LogicGate automates and centralizes tedious, time-consuming governance, risk, a.....»»
Discovery challenges 30-year-old dogma in associative polymers research
A University of Virginia-led study about a class of materials called associative polymers appears to challenge a long-held understanding of how the materials, which have unique self-healing and flow properties, function at the molecular level......»»
A conductive self-healing hydrogel to create flexible sensors
Recent advancements in the field of electronics have enabled the creation of smaller and increasingly sophisticated devices, including wearable technologies, biosensors, medical implants, and soft robots. Most of these technologies are based on stret.....»»
Ozone layer recovery delayed, surface UV radiation continues to rise, finds study
According to a new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the ozone isn't healing as quickly as expected, leading to higher levels of surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation in recent years......»»
Keysight E5081A ENA-X produces error vector magnitude measurements
Keysight Technologies introduces the Keysight E5081A ENA-X, the midrange vector network analyzer (VNA) that produces error vector magnitude (EVM) measurements and accelerates the characterization of 5G component designs by up to 50%. Demand for ever-.....»»
Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds
In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle. In the first study, published in Actuators, the researchers focused on the mat.....»»