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Health & Medicine

New Master Regulator Discovered for Bone Regeneration

Scientists from the University of Freiburg and the University of Basel identified a master regulator for bone regeneration. Prasad Shastri, Professor of…

Materials Sciences

Deep-Sea Laser Tests: Simulating 6,500 Meters Pressure

With the pressure chamber of the LZH, a water depth of 6,500 meters can be simulated with a pressure of up to 650 bar.

Life & Chemistry

Genetic Trigger Discovered for Congenital Kidney Tumors

It is malignant and can occur in the first months of infants' lives or even before birth: congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN). Fortunately, the kidney tumor…

Automotive Engineering

Exploring Sleeper Cars: The Future of Comfortable Travel

Almost half of the motorists surveyed are looking forward to a completely new driving sensation: With the space normally occupied by the driver’s seat being…

Process Engineering

Innovative Uses of Diamond in Watch Components

Diamond is very hard and elastic, a very good thermal conductor and highly transparent, which makes it ideal for many mechanical and optical applications. But…

Life & Chemistry

New Photosynthesis Discovery: Insights for Crop Efficiency

It will also tailor the way we hunt for alien life and provide insights into how we could engineer more efficient crops that take advantage of longer…

Life & Chemistry

New Pictures Reveal Surprising ABBA Fan in Conducting Polymers

First ever detailed pictures of conjugated polymers – which conduct electricity and are highly sought after – captured with novel visualisation technique…

Physics & Astronomy

Squeezing Infrared Light at the Nanoscale: New Technique Discovered

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a new technique to squeeze infrared light into…

Earth Sciences

New Method Unveils Rock Pore Geometry Insights

Whether or not we realize it, mathematics permeates our lives in countless ways. Sometimes, the role of mathematics is difficult to grasp, but other times it's…

Materials Sciences

New Superhard Material Shows Promise Across Multiple Industries

Superhard substances have a broad scope of application spanning well drilling, machine building, metalworking, defense industry, surgery and many other fields….

Materials Sciences

Platinum Nanoparticles Boost Sensitivity of Graphene Brain Probes

The researchers developed a technique, using platinum nanoparticles, to lower the impedance of graphene electrodes by 100 times while keeping them transparent.

Trade Fair News

AchemAsia 2019: Discover Innovations in Shanghai’s Industry

Founded in 1989 as a spin-off of ACHEMA to cater to the needs of China’s then developing industry, AchemAsia has since grown into a platform where the latest…

Machine Engineering

"We're hoping for up to 600 kilometers per hour"

Tell us about the pressure to succeed after the two victories in the first two competitions…

Life & Chemistry

Exploring the Fascinating World of Primates in Peril

Primates are fascinating. They are intelligent, live in complex societies and are a vital part of the ecosystem. Lemurs, lorises, galagos, tarsiers, monkeys…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells Reach 25.2% Efficiency Milestone

“Perovskite-based tandem solar cells can use light particularly efficiently and therefore offer the opportunity to achieve even higher efficiencies. That is…

Physics & Astronomy

The Fraunhofer IAF is a »Landmark in the Land of Ideas«

The competition runs under the theme »Connecting Worlds – Strengthening Unity« and exhibits projects that serve as a role model. The focus lies on skills, such…

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