Ultra-thin solar cells can easily bend around a pencil

New flexible photovoltaics could power wearable electronics.

Mental training for soccer tactics

Researchers have developed a new mental training technique for athletes.

A deadly delivery for triple-negative breast cancer tumors

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles may help destroy difficult-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer tumors.

Preparing for a new relationship: Coral and algae interactions explored

Changes in gene expression were found when coral and algae begin to interact.

X-ray-free electron laser reveals radiosensitizing effects at molecular level

Researchers shed light on the molecular mechanisms behind radiation-based cancer therapies, through new study.

Threading the way to touch-sensitive robots

Smart threads can be woven into pressure-sensitive electronic skin for robots or medical prosthetics.

Ferroelectric materials react unexpectedly to strain

Under too much strain, layered perovskite ferroelectrics turn off their polarization, researchers have found.