Re-imagining skincare: The rise of neurocosmetics
Cosmetics and skincare products don’t just affect our appearance, but emerging neurocosmetics are also claiming to change our mood – and even our health and wellbeing. Maria Burke reports
Fluoride-ion battery research: Charging into the future
As battery needs become more demanding to support sectors such as aviation or long-haul container shipping, alternative ‘beyond-lithium’ battery chemistries are highly sought-after. XiaoZhi Lim reports on research into fluoride-ion alternatives.
Probiotics, but for plants: How microbiomes of the phyllosphere help crops thrive
Plants rely on many different microbes, but the ecosystem on the above-ground or green parts of plants is less well known and offers opportunities to improve health and resilience. Michael Gross reports.