Fate of nano- and microplastic in rivers explained

Very tiny plastic particles of micro and nano size are difficult to measure in the environment to assess exposure risks. Researchers now provide the first mechanistic modelling study on the behaviour and fate of nano- and microplastic in surface waters.

Better, stronger: polymer breakthrough to improve things we use everyday

Medicine, mobile phones, computers and clothes could all be enhanced using the process for making paint, according to researchers.

Study finds surface texture of gallium nitride affects cell behavior

Researchers have determined that the surface texture of gallium nitride (GaN) materials can influence the health of nearby cells. The work is significant because GaN is a material of interest for developing new devices that can control cellular behavior.

Computer taught to intuitively predict chemical properties of molecules

Scientists have developed a software package called Knodle to determine an atom's hybridization, bond orders and functional groups' annotation in molecules.

Crystal clear imaging: Infrared brings to light nanoscale molecular arrangement

Scientists have demonstrated infrared imaging of an organic semiconductor known for its electronics capabilities, revealing key nanoscale details about the nature of its crystal shapes and orientations, and defects that also affect its performance.

Temperature difference propels droplets

Method for moving fluids on a surface may find uses in condensers, microfluidics, and de-icing.

Bendable electronic paper displays whole colour range

Less than a micrometre thin, bendable and giving all the colours that a regular LED display does, it still needs ten times less energy than a Kindle tablet.