Editor's Choice: Brainy skin, stardust for spaceships & panda-like species 🚀

King of nanomaterials, Old but new, Probing stardust properties, Two-in-one, The good grain & Brain-inspired electronic skin. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.
Brainy skin, stardust for spaceships & panda-like species 🚀

King of nanomaterials

Researchers developed a catalyst that allows for precise control over the atomic arrangement of carbon nanotubes, addressing a 30-year challenge and paving the way for innovative semiconductor devices.

Going chiral

Old but new


First found in Japan in the 1990s, a crustacean with unique panda-like coloring has been confirmed to be a new species. 
 

Probing stardust properties


Researchers investigated the mechanical properties of silicon carbide, a material abundant in space as stardust, to find versions that are more durable for industrial applications.
 

Chips to spaceships
Two-in-one

After 10 years of study, the world’s first integrated screening model for both gastric and colorectal cancers has shown effectiveness in prevention and early treatment. 

The good grain


Sorghum has been found to contain fatty acids with anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great addition to modern diets.
 

Stay healthy
Brain-inspired electronic skin

A transparent, flexible electronic skin modeled after the brain’s neural network can respond to slight pressure, enabling applications in healthcare and wearable devices.

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