Ground state negative ion formation in complex heavy systems: Electron affinity determination
Dr Alfred Msezane from the Department of Physics, Clark Atlanta University, explains ground state negative ion formation in complex heavy systems, including comment on electron affinity determination.
Refocusing spin structures with Lorentz transmission electron microscopy
Associate Professor Marco Beleggia from the Technical University of Denmark, explains to us how to refocus spin structures with Lorentz transmission electron microscopy.
Physics: Building for discovery in the global context
Jim Siegrist, Associate Director for High Energy Physics at the Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy details how the organisation is building for discovery, using the excellent example of their High Energy Physics program.
Size of nanoparticles from laser ablation: Lessons from wet-chemical synthesis
Here, Laser Ablation in Liquid (LAL) is explored as means to understand the shapes and sizes of nanoparticles.
Chemistry: Enzyme activity assays for disease diagnosis
Contributing scientists share their thoughts around the field of chemistry, focussing on enzyme activity assays for disease diagnosis, novel drug development validation and nanoparticles.
Chemistry: Sustainable water purification solutions from underutilised biomass
Benjamin Hsiao, Distinguished Professor from Stony Brook University provides an excellent overview of an aspect of chemistry that concerns sustainable water purification solutions from underutilised biomass.
Science and higher education for the future of Portugal
Here, we speak to Manuel Heitor, Portuguese Minister of Science, about how science and higher education in Portugal are helping to turn the country into a knowledge hub for future generations, amongst other things.
Plant pathology: The global impact of wheat diseases
Dr Kim Hammond-Kosack at Rothamsted Research highlights an aspect of plant pathology that concerns the importance of finding new ways to disarm old enemies in wheat diseases.
Peptides: Why advancing peptide science and technology should be a priority
Paula Gomes, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Senior Researcher in Bioorganic and Peptide Chemistry at the University of Porto, Portugal, explains why peptides are amongst the most promising molecules for the future.
In vivo imaging and mathematical modelling in nanoparticle pharmacokinetics
In this article, several authors discuss the integration of in vivo imaging and mathematical modelling in nanoparticle pharmacokinetics.
Innovation in advanced lead batteries for low carbon future
Dr Alistair Davidson, Director at Consortium for Battery Innovation says that battery energy storage holds the key to a clean energy future.
Tim Peake welcomes new UK Space Agency scheme to reach 1 million children a...
The UK Space Agency has launched an initiative to help the space sector deliver a million engagement activities a year with young people across the UK.
Advances in plant pathology: Impact on tomato diseases
Aarthi Janakiraman, Industry Manager, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, discusses advances in plant pathology, with a focus on the impact of this on tomato diseases.
Carbon nanotubes: A material on the horizon
The Flavel research group at the Institute of Nanotechnology in Karlsruhe are investigating new ways to prepare type selected carbon nanotubes with industrially relevant processes on the large scale.
UCL: A global partner for health research & innovation
Jane Kinghorn, along with Marta Ribeiro, Felipe Fouto, and Colby Benari from UCL, argues that the ability to listen and learn makes UCL a global partner of choice for health research & innovation.
Tailormade tech: The digital primary care solution going further to create automated and localised...
Ben Wood, Director of Operations & Sales at Klinik Healthcare Solutions UK Limited explains how Klinik, is the digital primary care solution going further to create automated patient flow, which is entirely localised.
Full utilisation of the catch of pelagic fish: Opportunities and challenges
Turid Rustad, Professor NTNU in Norway, explains the opportunities and challenges when it comes to the full utilisation of the catch of pelagic fish to meet the increasing demand for food.
Meeting the real-life enterprise taking humans to the final frontier
Dr Lena De Winne, Head of Information and Communications at Asgardia, speaks of how the endeavours of the billionaire class could soon become a reality for a mass audience.
Bioinorganic studies of multi-electron redox processes
Bioinorganic studies of multi-electron redox processes, from fundamental research to applications in a future renewable energy infrastructure.
Oxytocin, vasopressin and mother nature
Dr Sue Carter, The Kinsey Institute, discusses the critical role of oxytocin in birth, lactation and maternal behaviour and in tuning the baby’s developing endocrine and nervous system.
