Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed a new method to 3D-print laboratory-grown cells to form living structures. The approach could revolutionise regenerative medicine, enabling the production of complex tissues and…
MIT’s Case study suggests new approach to urban water supply
Researchers have found there is often a strong case for building relatively modest, incremental additions to water infrastructure in advanced countries, rather than expensive larger-scale projects that may be needed only rarely….
Automated fingerprint analysis is one step closer to reality
Scientists have developed an algorithm that automates a key step in forensic fingerprint analysis, which may make the process more reliable and efficient. The first big case involving fingerprint evidence in the…
Microsoft announces Coco Framework to facilitate businesses looking to adopt blockchain technology
Blockchain is a transformational technology with the potential to extend digital transformation beyond a company’s four walls and into the processes it shares with suppliers, customers and partners. A growing number of…
Super-light graphene and ceramic metamaterial possesses high strength, other attributes
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A new featherweight, flame-resistant and super-elastic “metamaterial” has been shown to combine high strength with electrical conductivity and thermal insulation, suggesting potential applications from buildings to aerospace. The…