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Scientists use silk-based biomaterials to combat plant epidemic
Engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a potential cure for an ongoing plant epidemic, using silk-based biomaterials.
The supply of oranges, olives, and...
The European struggle to develop apps that track COVID-19
Willem Jonker, CEO of EIT Digital, discusses Europe’s race to develop apps that tracks COVID-19 and the challenges faced by non-collaborating governmental bodies.
These days,...
The first comprehensive global database for water-use efficiency
Researchers have compiled the first comprehensive global database for water-use efficiency by assessing the carbon isotope composition of tree rings.
Water-use efficiency is essential to...
New catalyst to efficiently and sustainably convert ethane into ethylene
A team of scientists, led by North Carolina State University, has developed a new catalyst that can more efficiently and sustainably convert ethane into...
Animal welfare and ethical responsibility in farming
The Animal Welfare Institute is dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people and seeks better treatment of animals everywhere.
Nine billion land animals are...
The significance of calorimetry in battery safety
Battery calorimetry could be an essential step in the electrification of global transport industries, by ensuring the safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Calorimetry is the process...
New ventilators for COVID-19 patients built from widely available parts
A new collaboration based in Italy has created a safe and reliable ventilator for COVID-19 patients, built from widely available parts.
As many nations struggle...
Electronic Health Records for clinical research
Professor Dr Dipak Kalra speaks to The Innovation Platform about the latest developments in Electronic Health Records data research.
The European Institute for Innovation through...
New mathematical model for predicting the temperatures of exoplanets
Astronomers from Cornell University have improved a mathematical model to accurately predict the temperatures of exoplanets from solar systems hundreds of light-years away.
The newly...
Scientists propose new innovative 2D design for quantum computers
Scientists from Japan and Australia have proposed a novel 2D design for quantum computers that can be constructed using existing integrated circuit technology.
According to...