Illustration of a network of contacts to show the spreading of COVID-19 in a population where a fraction of the individuals (cones) wear masks and…
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Combined blue and red illumination enhances growth, biosynthesis of D. Salina microalgae. As ethanol, biodiesel, and other biofuels continue to present challenges, such as competing…
A 3D-printed microfluidic bioreactor for organ-on-chip cell culture. Credit: Ikram Khan Small device contains wells to let small bits of tissue grow, develop, and be…
Aerosol simulations show how airborne particles containing SARS-CoV-2 spread within a music classroom and how to use portable HEPA air purifiers to reduce their spread.…
Inferred reactive probability currents of marine debris into garbage patches (red boxes). Black boxes indicate coastal boxes from which those currents emerge. The color of…
Airflow patterns around two people conversing in typical situations, such as hair salons, medical exam rooms, and long-term care facilities. COVID-19 can spread from asymptomatic…
Researchers are studying the ways biomaterials can be used both to strengthen vaccines to fight viruses in the body and to build surfaces that would…
Ice-biasing simulations can detect the ice-binding site of the hyperactive antifreeze protein from the beetle Tenebrio molitor, TmAFP. Credit: Pavithra M. Naullage Certain molecules bind…
Fabricating nanoelectronic circuits of the future just got a lot more interesting, thanks to DNA origami. The quest for ever-smaller electronic components led an international…

Fresh 3D-Printing Platform: Advanced Tissue Fabrication Paves Way for Bioprinting Tissues and Organs
In APL Bioengineering, researchers provide perspective on the Freefrom Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels 3D bioprinting approach, which solves the issue of gravity and distortion…
Time-lapse of dry spot formation on a frying pan. Credit: Alex Fedorchenko Despite the use of nonstick frying pans, foods will sometimes get stuck to…
Transmission rates of the coronavirus vary in the northern and southern hemispheres depending on the time of year, pointing to a weather dependence. Credit: Talib…
Tool uses electromagnetic energy to help study inactivation of aerosolized viral particles and reduce the spread of infection. As the pandemic has continued to spread…
A computation shows air purifiers in elevators and other confined spaces can actually increase saliva droplet dispersal, spreading COVID-19. The positions of air inlets and…
Put to the test, impact from rotational deceleration causes tremendous egg yolk deformation. What causes brain concussions? Is it direct translational or rotational impact? This…
In Physics of Fluids, researchers discuss their design of an open-faced helmet for patient use that is connected to a medical-grade air filtration pump from…
An integrated biorefinery approach utilizing agriculture waste biomass to produce renewable biomethane along with other co-products (for soil amendment, nutrient recovery, and transportation biofuels). Credit:…
A plot showing how much the aerosol from a sneeze spreads in each direction. Credit: Daniel Bonn, University of Amsterdam A portable device can determine…
Pressure and particle motions with and without a mask. Credit: Jinxiang Xi A computer model deepens our understanding of airflow while wearing face masks, where…
Abdellahi Sow uses the VENUS apparatus, which offers researchers insight into how life can form in space. Credit: Emanuele Congiu Called VENUS, the device will…