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Researchers have developed a cellulose formate‑based surgical suture that combines collagen and a poly(vinyl alcohol) surface coating to deliver mechanical strength comparable to commercial collagen sutures. By tuning the polymerization and substitution degree of the cellulose formate, the suture’s absorbability can be adjusted, achieving over 50 % strength loss between 21 and 49 days and full degradation to glucose within two months. The material also shows enhanced antibacterial properties and low inflammatory response, leading to faster wound healing in vivo. These attributes position the green, renewable suture as a viable alternative to existing absorbable sutures.
Researchers have engineered a porous CuO nano‑array anode coated with fluorinated graphdiyne (F‑GDY) for sodium‑ion batteries. The F‑GDY shell confines the CuO structure, mitigating volume expansion and facilitating rapid interfacial charge transfer. Electrochemical testing shows a reversible capacity of 681 mAh g⁻¹...
Researchers created a heterogeneous membrane by infiltrating sodium alginate into delignified wood, leveraging the wood's natural channels and added surface charges to boost ion transport for osmotic energy harvesting. The wood/alginate (W/SA) membrane achieved a power density of 14.43 W m⁻² under...
Researchers have developed a substrate‑independent nanoscale coating by atmospheric pressure plasma polymerisation of peppermint essential oil. The plasma‑derived film retains antioxidant, antibacterial and immunomodulatory functional groups, delivering up to 90% reactive species scavenging and significant cytokine modulation. In vitro tests...
Researchers experimentally mapped the three‑dimensional ion distribution in transition‑metal‑oxide cathodes and identified a pervasive “bottom effect,” where trapped cations accumulate far from the current‑collector pole, accelerating localized aging. Simulations had predicted uneven current density from collector geometry, but this study...
Researchers have introduced a light‑guided molecular patterning technique that arranges oligonucleotides on surfaces using UV patterns projected through a digital micromirror device. The method eliminates the need for specialized lithography tools, offering a cost‑effective, scalable way to create precise single‑molecule...
Operando scanning transmission electron microscopy directly visualizes lithium transport and redox evolution in Ti3C2Tx MXene electrodes within a sulfide‑based solid‑state battery. The study identifies three reaction pathways: interlayer Li (de)intercalation with Ti redox, partially reversible Li2O formation on the MXene...
Researchers synthesized four highly connected metal‑organic frameworks (MOFs) featuring polyhedral cage‑like cavities using an isoreticular design strategy. The materials demonstrate strong uptake of ethane (C2H6) and propane (C3H8) while adsorbing significantly less methane (CH4), enabling CH4 purification to over 99.9%...
Researchers introduced the organic small‑molecule additive MSB into perovskite precursor solutions, slowing crystallization and enlarging grain size while simultaneously passivating defects. The multifunctional sulfonyl and amidinium groups bind lead ions and resist deprotonation, delivering multi‑site, long‑term passivation. These combined effects...
An international trial, Bio‑Hermes‑002, is testing a finger‑prick blood test to predict Alzheimer’s risk in people over 60. The study measures three biomarkers—pTau217, GFAP, and NfL—and compares results with PET/MRI scans, lumbar punctures and digital assessments. With 1,000 volunteers across...
Researchers used olive leaf extract to green‑synthesize copper‑oxide nanoparticles anchored on attapulgite clay, creating a visible‑light‑responsive nanocomposite. The CuO/attapulgite particles were embedded in κ‑carrageenan/carboxymethyl chitosan films, yielding dressings with a water contact angle of 56.7°, high moisture retention, and robust...
Backboard.io unveiled a new pricing structure aimed at taming AI cost volatility, introducing a $9‑per‑month subscription plus transparent usage‑based fees. The model adds a free tier with credits for memory reads, writes, stored memories, and tokens, allowing teams to evaluate...
Researchers have created a printed liquid‑metal catalyst platform that confines platinum‑in‑gallium droplets within a fused tungsten nanoparticle matrix on porous molybdenum mesh. The W‑nanoparticle scaffold physically traps the Ga‑based liquid droplets, preventing agglomeration and leaching while maintaining reactive surface exposure....
Researchers unveiled the Droplet Concentration Control and Vision (DCCV) platform, a microfluidic system that combines programmable osmotic modulation with automated computer‑vision analysis. By using semi‑permeable double‑emulsion droplets, the platform can adjust solute concentrations after droplet formation, precisely managing protein supersaturation....
Researchers introduced MIL-53-TDC, a metal‑organic framework that removes furfural from simulated biomass hydrolysates with unprecedented speed and selectivity. The material combines size‑based molecular sieving with moderate hydrogen‑bonding to achieve 98% furfural removal and a static capacity of 424.6 mg g⁻¹, while leaving...
Researchers at the University of Delaware have converted discarded corn cobs and other agricultural residues into high‑performance biochar filters. In laboratory trials, the optimized biochar removed up to 64 % of dissolved ammonia and more than 97 % of polystyrene micro‑ and...
Researchers at Chonnam National University introduced a nanometer‑scale germanium oxide (GeOₓ) interlayer between the molybdenum back contact and the tin monosulfide (SnS) absorber, addressing deep‑level defects, sodium diffusion, and MoS₂ formation. The 7 nm GeOₓ layer improves SnS grain uniformity and...
Researchers led by Dr. Tian Carey have unveiled a predictive framework that links in‑plane versus out‑of‑plane stiffness to successful electrochemical exfoliation of 2D materials. The model identified dozens of new semiconducting nanosheets, enabling the fabrication of printed transistors, digital‑to‑analogue converters...
Hebrew University researchers have created a flexible, semi‑transparent perovskite solar cell that can be color‑tuned for use in windows and curved surfaces. The device achieves up to 9.2% power‑conversion efficiency while maintaining about 35% visible transparency. Light transmission and hue...
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research introduced CO Adsorption‑Induced Deposition (CO AID), a carbon‑monoxide‑driven method that forms 0.3 nm platinum shells on low‑cost metal cores. The technique reduces catalyst fabrication time to 30 minutes‑2 hours at kilogram scale, far faster than...
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Zhengzhou University have demonstrated flexible perovskite solar modules exceeding 20 % efficiency by using sulfuric‑acid‑treated single‑walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) films as ITO‑free window electrodes. The acid treatment raises conductivity and creates a NiSO₄–NiOₓ...
A team at Chalmers University has demonstrated a photocatalytic system that uses conjugated polymer nanoparticles to split water into hydrogen under simulated sunlight, eliminating the need for expensive platinum. By engineering hydrophilic, loosely packed polymer chains, the particles achieve a...
Researchers at Guangxi University unveiled micro‑nano reconfigurable robots (MNRM) that capture and release carbon dioxide using sunlight as an energy source. In laboratory tests the robots sequestered 6.19 mmol CO₂ per gram of sorbent and regenerated at just 55 °C, maintaining over...
Researchers at the University of Surrey have replaced indium tin oxide (ITO) with single‑walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) films in flexible perovskite solar modules, achieving over 20% power‑conversion efficiency on large areas and a record 24.5% on small cells. A sulfuric‑acid...
Researchers introduced copper hexadecafluorophthalocyanine (FCP) as an electrolyte additive that in situ creates a Zn3N2‑rich inorganic‑organic hybrid solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on zinc anodes. The hybrid SEI provides high Zn2+ conductivity and a delocalized electric field that speeds desolvation, leading...
Google’s John Mueller confirmed on Bluesky that links placed in comment sections have no effect on Google Search rankings, neither boosting nor harming a site. This clarification reiterates Google’s long‑standing position that comment spam is ignored by its algorithm. Webmasters...
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have unveiled ULIS, an ultra‑low inductance smart power module built on silicon‑carbide that delivers record‑breaking efficiency and five‑fold higher energy density. The 1,200‑volt, 400‑amp device cuts parasitic inductance by 7‑9×, enabling ultra‑fast switching,...
HubSpot unveiled Loop Marketing, a four‑stage, AI‑enhanced framework that replaces linear funnels with continuous cycles of learning and optimization. The model—Express, Tailor, Amplify, and Evolve—leverages AI to generate personalized content, expand presence across AI search engines and social video platforms,...
European launch startups are receiving a surge of public funding after the ESA’s European Launcher Challenge allocated over €900 million to five companies, aiming to restore sovereign access to orbit. Isar Aerospace is preparing its second Spectrum flight, carrying five cubesats...
SpaceX will lower roughly 4,400 Starlink satellites from about 550 km to 480 km by 2026. The move leverages the upcoming solar minimum, which will contract the upper atmosphere and increase drag at higher altitudes, helping clear debris faster. A tighter orbital...
The Tech.eu Summit London 2026, scheduled for 21–22 April at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, is offering Super Early Bird tickets for just £375 + VAT. These discounted tickets expire on 21 January 2026, after which the price rises to £400 + VAT. Group rates...
On Jan 12, ISRO's PSLV‑C62/EOS‑N1 mission failed to reach orbit after an anomaly in the third stage, losing the primary EOS‑N1 hyperspectral satellite and 14 other payloads. The launch also carried the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator, which managed to transmit limited...
Russia has accelerated its counter‑space programme, fielding both co‑orbital and direct‑ascent anti‑satellite systems across low‑Earth and geostationary orbits. The Nivelir series of co‑orbital satellites have demonstrated repeated proximity operations, coming within tens of kilometres of U.S. reconnaissance and communications satellites,...
The blog reviews the newly released photo‑books — Apollo 1, 7 and 8 in Photographs — which compile hundreds of previously unseen images from NASA’s early lunar missions. The author argues that the visual material reshapes readers’ perception of the Apollo program, revealing details of hardware assembly,...
Scientists at SLAC and the Sorbonne have experimentally produced superionic water—an exotic, electrically conductive ice—by compressing water to 1.8 million atmospheres and heating it to 2500 K with diamond‑anvil cells and laser pulses. High‑speed X‑ray diffraction showed the material’s crystal lattice is...
CloudOffix and Prospera announced a strategic partnership to deliver an AI‑native unified front‑office platform to Egyptian enterprises. The solution consolidates CRM, sales, marketing, help desk, projects, HR and e‑commerce into a single low‑code environment, eliminating data silos and reducing integration...
Appzoro, a U.S. custom software firm, is launching an AI‑driven platform that accelerates the creation of bespoke applications while embedding intelligent automation. The approach starts with detailed workflow observation, ensuring new tools mirror existing processes and reduce manual work. By...
TechAssure, an international insurance broker network, has incorporated the São Paulo brokerage team of Brazil’s Vitae Group. The addition brings on‑the‑ground insight into Brazil’s rapidly evolving, innovation‑driven risk landscape. TechAssure now operates over 37 broker teams in 20 countries, strengthening...
Acronis Threat Research Unit uncovered a new espionage campaign that uses a Venezuela‑related news lure to target U.S. government officials. The attack distributes a malicious DLL through DLL sideloading, hidden inside a renamed Tencent music player called “Maduro to be...
Keepnet introduced Agentic AI for Behavioral Microlearning, shifting training success metrics from completion rates to measurable behavior change and incident reduction. The autonomous platform plans, creates, delivers, and optimizes short, contextual lessons using real‑time risk data, cutting content‑creation time from...
The International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook projects global GDP growth at 3.3% in 2026, up from 3.1%, but warns that trade tensions and a potential slowdown in AI‑driven investment pose downside risks. The report highlights the importance of...
IBM announced a new consulting offering called IBM Enterprise Advantage, extending its internal AI‑powered delivery platform to external enterprises. The service pairs IBM’s seasoned consultants with a library of AI agents, generative models, and industry‑specific starter kits, enabling clients to...
AI’s rapid expansion is driving a surge in data‑centre energy demand, threatening both cost competitiveness and the UK’s net‑zero goals. Hitachi executives argue that efficiency, affordability, and sustainability must be treated as a single virtuous circle rather than separate objectives....
HawkSoft, a leading agency management system provider, has teamed up with financial advisory firm AgencyFocus to deliver enhanced financial visibility for independent insurance agencies. The collaboration will embed AgencyFocus’s valuation, growth‑planning and acquisition expertise into HawkSoft’s platform, launching a suite...
NICE has issued new guidance allowing abiraterone, both the Zytiga brand and generics, for men in England with high‑risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, aligning England with Wales and Scotland. The decision follows a patient‑led campaign and recent phase‑3...
An attacker bypassed technical defenses by socially engineering help‑desk staff to reset passwords and re‑enroll MFA, gaining legitimate access to payroll accounts. Using the compromised credentials, the fraudster altered direct‑deposit details and diverted salaries from three employees without triggering alerts....
Credura, a FINMA‑licensed Swiss InsurTech, has launched the first AI‑driven insurance adviser for private customers after a successful pilot. The platform consolidates policies from 17 insurers, continuously monitors market changes, and provides proactive optimisation recommendations. Users access an interactive dashboard...
eBay released its first Climate Transition Plan, outlining a roadmap to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2045 while expanding its recommerce model. The plan highlights a 40% recommerce contribution to sales, new electric‑van delivery pilots in the UK, and the fulfillment...
James LePage, Director Engineering AI at Automattic, explains that AI agents will tap the same web infrastructure and classic search indexes that power traditional search engines. He argues that AI SEO is fundamentally long‑tail keyword optimization, demanding clear schema, high...
The British Army will invest £279 million to build a permanent base for its 13 Signal Regiment at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire. The new facility will house cyber training, operations, and the Army’s Cyber, Information and Security Operations Centre, enhancing...
