Science

Direct nitrogen fixation for low cost energy conversion

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This is a diagram of Direct Nitrogen Fixation on Graphene Nanoplates.

2 in 1 solution for low cost polymer LEDs and solar cells: Affordable, simple yet high-performance PLEDs and PSCs are here soon

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Earth from Space: Explosive land

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Microorganisms found in salt flats could offer new path to green hydrogen fuel

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The pink color of salt lakes is caused by salt-loving microorganisms, called halobacteria.

Injectable ‘Smart Sponge’ Holds Promise for Controlled Drug Delivery

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In this image, the “smart sponges” are exposed to high glucose levels and are swelling to release insulin.

Snow in an Infant Planetary System

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A snow line has been imaged in a far-off infant planetary system for the very first time. The snow line, located in the disc...

Paper-thin e-skin responds to touch, holds promise for sensory robotics and interactive environments

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In this artistic illustration of an interactive e-skin device, the intensity of the emitted light corresponds to how hard the surface is...

CERN experiments put Standard Model to stringent test – UK reaction here

New results being presented at the EPS-HEP conference in Stockholm, Sweden, this afternoon (19th July 2013) have put the Standard Model of particle physics to one of its most stringent tests to date. The CMS and LHCb experiments at CERN’s Large Hadron...