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4D bioprinting technique replicates heart cell development

Ground effects influence propeller performance and noise, particularly during take-off and landing

Drone noise reduced by porous vegetative surfaces

UK-developed Sugarcrete used to build Indian school

This illustration shows how X-shaped monomers are interlinked to create the first 2D mechanically interlocked polymer. Similar to chainmail, the material exhibits exceptional strength

New material promises improved light-weight body armour

The gallium-doped bioglass has been shown to kill cancer cells with 99 per cent success

Cancer-killing orthopaedic paste gets £110k grant

Researchers at UC Irvine have created a soft, conformable implant that measures neurological signals in patients’ developing brains. Seen here on the wing of a butterfly, this invention uses an organic polymer material that’s more compatible with sensitive living tissues than rigid, silicon-based medical devices

Biocompatible sensor implant conforms to organ growth

Current studies developing flame retardant coatings deposited via polyelectrolyte complexation require two or more steps

Single step process reduces flammability of cotton

Dr Bailet testing the microgravity 3D printer on the vomit comet

Microgravity 3D printing tested on ‘vomit comet’

A block of concrete made with biochar material.

Building materials show huge carbon storage potential

Polymer composites can help increase the range, performance, and ultimate adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide

Guest blog: Shaping the future of composite materials in the UK automotive sector

Bacterial sex helps take on microplastics pollution

A patterned chip with Hall bar devices of ultrathin niobium phosphide film

Niobium phosphide outperforms copper as nanoscale conductor