Special Features
Bend it like a polymer
Scientists are boosting the conductivity and stability of organic semiconductors to create flexible sensors and bioelectronics.
Pollen power
The 'diamond of the natural world' helps map migrations, and assists in solving ancient riddles and modern crimes.
Computers come alive
Fungal bodies may help make analogue computers one day.
E-fabrics of the future
Advances in materials science allow electronic clothing that can monitor health continuously.
Insect farming takes wing
The flutter you hear is of farming insects, which are top-notch garbage cleaners and storehouses of proteins.
