NUS scientists discovered that a two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting material, known as black phosphorus (BP), exhibits an…
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Using origami and kirigami to inspire reconfigurable yet structural materials
Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures, has long served as…
Why are male mice afraid of bananas?
Researchers from McGill University have identified a form of chemical signaling in mice to defend their…
Polymersomes efficiently deliver siRNA to treat breast cancers in preclinical model
Small interfering RNAs—or siRNAs—hold promise to treat tumors, through their ability to specifically knock down oncogenes…
Startups near state lines gravitate toward side with lower property tax
Researchers at Iowa State University found significantly different state tax rates affect where new businesses set…
A candlelight-like glow from a flexible organic LED
Giving off a comfortable glow, candles set the ambiance for a special dinner or just a…
Economic resilience actions help businesses avert losses when disaster strikes
In the face of catastrophic events, scenes of property destruction give the first indications of economic…
Going virtual hurts student career prospects
As in-person scientific meetings and gathering have been replaced by virtual meetings during the pandemic, students…
What a load of trash: New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drink packaging
A new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and…
A good defect? Researchers discover helicoidal screw dislocations in layered polymers
Dr. Edwin L. Thomas, professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and a team…