The world's smallest stent

Researchers have developed a new method for producing malleable microstructures - for instance, vascular stents that are 40 times smaller than previously possible. In the future, such stents could be used to help to widen life-threatening constrictions of the urinary tract in foetuses in the womb.

New sensor uses microwaves to determine real-time ice accumulation

A new sensor, that can detect ice accumulation in real-time, might be a game-changer when it comes to airline safety and efficiency.

Neural networks will help manufacture carbon nanotubes

A team of scientists propose a neural-network-based method for monitoring the growth of carbon nanotubes, preparing the ground for a new generation of sophisticated electronic devices.

New design strategy brightens up the future of perovskite-based light-emitting diodes

Scientists discover a new strategy to design incredibly efficient perovskite-based LEDs with record-setting brightness by leveraging the quantum confinement effect.