New research on 3D-printed materials toward future generations of stronger, lighter plastics

New research on 3D-printed materials toward future generations of stronger, lighter plastics

A new analysis of the deformation mechanisms which cause 3D-printed materials to fail under strain could help create future generations of stronger, lighter plastics, unlocking transformative benefits for industry. A new analysis of the deformation mechanisms which cause 3D-printed materials to fail under strain could help create future generations of stronger, lighter plastics, unlocking transformative benefits…

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What shapes a virus’s pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues

What shapes a virus’s pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues

Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2—a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos—may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new Yale study reveals. Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2—a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos—may transmit poorly in people despite…

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Researchers find sucrose breakdown is key to melon seed germination in cold conditions

Researchers find sucrose breakdown is key to melon seed germination in cold conditions

A research team has found that cold-tolerant melon seeds (THY) maintained higher neutral invertase activity at low temperatures, enabling sustained sucrose decomposition into glucose, which supports seed germination. This contrasts with cold-sensitive IVF521 seeds, which had higher nutrient content but were more inhibited by low temperatures. A research team has found that cold-tolerant melon seeds (THY)…

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Researchers use plant-inspired polymers for water purification

Researchers use plant-inspired polymers for water purification

Clean drinking water is a basic demand for our health and well-being. However, as the global population grows, achieving this for all communities worldwide becomes more challenging. Clean drinking water is a basic demand for our health and well-being. However, as the global population grows, achieving this for all communities worldwide becomes more challenging. Polymers Materials Science Phys.org…

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Unlocking carbon’s potential: CRISPR boosts lignocellulose absorption

Unlocking carbon’s potential: CRISPR boosts lignocellulose absorption

Lignocellulosic biomass, such as paper mulberry, holds promise for sustainable material production due to its cost-effectiveness and renewability. However, optimizing lignin composition remains challenging due to its complex structure and varied composition, impacting the efficiency and quality of resulting porous carbon materials. Lignocellulosic biomass, such as paper mulberry, holds promise for sustainable material production due to…

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Researchers develop 3D printed model for targeted antibiotic therapy against follicular infections

Researchers develop 3D printed model for targeted antibiotic therapy against follicular infections

Hair follicle infections are often difficult to treat because bacteria settle in the gap between hair and skin, where it is difficult for active substances to reach them. Hair follicle infections are often difficult to treat because bacteria settle in the gap between hair and skin, where it is difficult for active substances to reach them. Biotechnology Phys.org…

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Social Media Exploits our Evolutionary Desire for Information

Social media exploits our evolved need for information, feeding us fluff and outright misinformation. A new science of human collective behavior can help us retake control  Social media exploits our evolved need for information, feeding us fluff and outright misinformation. A new science of human collective behavior can help us retake control  Scientific American Content: Global

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