Cell sheet preparation for use in tissue engineering and regenerative therapies could be significantly improved with the use of thermo-responsive polymer brushes, adjusted in length and density according to specific cell types

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has successfully developed a nanomaterial* capable of simultaneously performing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immune response induction.

- University of Leicester’s science and innovation park to lead on a European Space Agency project to build a Double-Walled Isolator (DWI) to support analysis of extra-terrestrial samples

- Samples could be stored and handled and initially analysed in the DWI, to reduce the risk of cross contamination on Earth

- Work has started with funding of €5 million

This study explores ionic redistribution in perovskite LEDs during pulsed operation, using drift-diffusion simulations to analyse the impact of mobile ionic defects on light emission and providing insights into the functionality of these promising devices.

Trees help clean the air in cities but they also contribute to smog formation. A recent study conducted at Beijing Forestry University analyzed six major urban tree species for carbon storage and biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions using field surveys and satellite data. The findings revealed two tree species: Robinia pseudoacacia and Betula platyphylla, as the ideal for maximizing carbon capture while minimizing harmful emissions—guiding smarter urban forest planning in China.

Researchers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China have developed a novel quantum algorithm that extends Grover's quadratic speedup to continuous search problems, including optimization and spectral analysis over infinite-dimensional spaces. The team rigorously proved the algorithm's optimality by establishing a matching lower bound on query complexity. They also proposed a general framework for constructing the required quantum oracle, enhancing adaptability to diverse applications.