Biomedical engineering researchers have developed a drug delivery system consisting of nanoscale “cocoons” made of…
Month: October 2014
Britain on brink of freshwater species ‘invasion’ from south east Europe
New research shows multiple invasive species with the same origin facilitate each other’s ability to…
Tailored flexible illusion coatings hide objects from detection
Developing the cloak of invisibility would be wonderful, but sometimes simply making an object appear…
‘Smart’ lithium-ion battery warns of fire hazard
Scientists have developed a ‘smart’ lithium-ion battery that gives ample warning before it overheats and…
City life key to harlequin ladybug invasion in the UK
The harlequin ladybird (ladybug), an invasive alien species first recorded in the UK in 2004,…
Ultra-fast charging batteries that can be 70% recharged in just two minutes
Scientists have developed a new battery that can be recharged up to 70 per cent…
Balancing renewable energy costs and optimizing energy mix
Increasing reliance on renewable energies is the way to achieve greater carbon dioxide emission sustainability…
2014 Nobel Prize in Economics: Market power and regulation
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in…
Variable glass coatings to stop condensation on windows
Thin-film coatings impart new properties to glass in applications as diverse as window glazing, solar…
Lead-free glass decor
Whether on baby bottles, beer mugs or perfume bottles, imprints on glass consist mainly of…