Cosmetic microneedles deliver actives where creams struggle
By opening temporary microscopic channels in the skin, microneedle patches could help next-generation cosmetics deliver stronger results, from…
New polymer hydrogel contact lenses heal scratches with UV light
Contact lenses are a great vision correction option for many, but if one of them gets damaged, there is little to do other…
Optical fibre gripper for high-performance 3D micromanipulation
Volpe, G. et al. Roadmap for optical tweezers. J. Phys. Photon. 5, 022501 (2023). Article Google Scholar Zhang,…
Creating Matter with Light: Breakthrough Method Creates Electrodes Using Visible Light
Linköping University scientists have used visible light to create electrodes from conductive plastics without the need for toxic…
Plastics recycling is in trouble
Key Insights Many large consumer product companies are falling short of the plastics recycling targets they set…
Flexible drug-delivery patch can promote tissue healing after a heart attack
MIT engineers have developed a flexible drug-delivery patch that can be placed on the heart after a heart…
Radical-enhanced photo-activated ultralong organic phosphorescence
Photophysical properties of the guests in crystal Three compounds r-MOP, s-MOP, and MOP were designed as the guests,…
New wearable sensor tracks vitamin B6 levels in sweat
Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters…
Leveraging body dielectric polarization for ambient electromagnetic energy recovery via e-textile
Concept of body dielectric polarization-enabled body area networks Textile-based body area networks (BAN) require multiple sensors and wireless…
Mucins show promise in preventing Salmonella infections
Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that…
Using AI to enhance the design of nanoparticles for RNA therapies
Using artificial intelligence, MIT researchers have come up with a new way to design nanoparticles that can more…