Developing synthetic materials that are as dynamic as those found in nature, with reversibly changing properties and which could be used in manufacturing, recycling and other applications, i... Read more
New research shows that sewage contains a source of energy that can be harvested by using hungry bacteria. Domestic sewage contains various organic substances, mainly from toilets and kitche... Read more
The ability to self-repair damaged tissue is one of the key features that define living organisms. Plants in particular are regeneration champions, a quality that has been used for centuries... Read more
Belgian researchers build the first circuit with stretchable optical interconnections For futuristic applications like wearable body sensors and robotic skin, researchers need to ferry infor... Read more
Limited availability of fossil fuels stimulates the search for different energy resources. The use of biofuels is one of the alternatives. Sugars derived from the grain of agricultural crops... Read more
Curved LCD display holds widespread potential for medical and cosmetic applications The Centre of Microsystems Technology (CMST), imec’s associated laboratory at Ghent University (Belgium),... Read more
The idea behind it is over 100 years old DYSPROSIUM and neodymium are not exactly the best-known elements in the periodic table, but for makers of high-end electric motors they have become v... Read more
Scientists are sending in unmanned aircraft to survey remote areas A miniature airborne drone has helped archaeologists capture images for creating a 3-D model of an ancient burial mound in... Read more