The medical world has long been striving to grow functional human organs outside the body, a quest that has proven to be elusive until recent advancements. A team of scientists from Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) has made a significant breakthrough in
Chemistry
Organofluorine compounds, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have been increasingly detected in our water sources, oceans, and even human blood. These chemicals pose a significant threat to both the environment and human health due to their persistence and potential toxicity. The University of Texas at Austin researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique to fingerprint
The latest research in explosives detection technology has showcased a groundbreaking method to detect trace amounts of hard-to-detect explosives from more than eight feet away. Unlike traditional methods that require direct contact with materials to detect explosives, this innovative approach can identify minute quantities of substances like nitroglycerin and RDX through the air at extremely
The world of technology is rapidly evolving, and with that evolution comes a growing need for rare earth elements (REEs). These metals, such as dysprosium and neodymium, play a crucial role in the production of modern electronics. However, the process of obtaining these elements has been laborious and inefficient. Chemistry professor Justin Wilson and his
The newest breakthrough in the field of organic semiconductors comes from Cavendish physicists, who have recently uncovered two innovative methods to enhance the performance of these materials. By delving into the realm of heavily doped polymer semiconductors, Dr. Dionisius Tjhe and his team have made significant strides in understanding the behavior of electrons within the
Gas separation is a crucial process in both manufacturing and research, but traditional methods come with a hefty environmental cost. The current approaches account for a significant 15% of U.S. energy consumption and result in the production of millions of tons of carbon emissions. Clearly, there is a pressing need for more efficient and sustainable
Innovations in water treatment technology are constantly evolving, with engineers and researchers striving to find efficient and sustainable solutions to address the presence of harmful chemicals in our water supply. One such groundbreaking development comes from the University of Bath, where a team of researchers has devised a method using 3D printing to remove ‘forever