At Imperial College London, materials scientist Maria-Magdalena Titirici will use pressurised hydrothermal treatment to transform food waste into carbon suitable for sodium battery electrodes.
2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table as envisaged by Mendeleev, but does the flat 2D wallchart found hanging on classroom walls do it justice, asks Kathryn Roberts
In 2018, the UK government’s Life Sciences Sector Deal set out how it would implement the first phase of its Life Sciences Industrial Strategy.
While lithium-ion batteries power work well in mobile electronic devices, they are not so useful in renewable energy applications as they are hampered by limited cycle life, safety concerns and relatively high costs.
A simple blood test could be used to screen children as young as 18 months old for autism, while changes in saliva may yield yet more clues, Maria Burke reports
2018 has seen increasing change on the global stage. We are witnessing further societal fragmentation across many Western markets, as a result of the increasing wealth divides and dislocation of individuals from society.
A new generation of vaccines able to cure dangerous allergies after just a few shots is around the corner, reports Jasmin Fox-Skelly
At this time of the year it is customary to look back at the year just ended and try a little crystal ball gazing into the new year.
A new material that penetrates deep into cartilage is offering hope to patients. Cartilage protects the joints, but is not easily replaced once damaged, as in osteoarthritis sufferers.