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3D-Printed Corals Could Improve Bioenergy And Help Coral Reefs

Researchers have 3D printed coral-inspired structures that are capable of growing dense populations of microscopic algae.

13 Apr 2020

Plant Root Hairs Key To Reducing Soil Erosion

The tiny hairs found on plant roots play a pivotal role in helping reduce soil erosion, a new study has found.

10 Apr 2020

TTP partners with SOLshare to develop next generation solar energy trading platform

TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, has today announced it has entered into a partnership with ME SOLshare Ltd, a social enterprise that has created a new approach to distributing and trading affordable solar electricity across peer-to-peer micro-grids.

31 Mar 2020

Stem cell strategy can help improve the effectiveness of cardiac repair

Human stem cells have been typically perceived as one of the potential cell sources for cardiac regeneration treatment. However, the substandard performance following transplantation into the failing hearts has limited their applications in clinical use.

30 Mar 2020

Study demonstrates ability of blended electrospun mat to gradually release protein

Russian scientists from the Federal Research Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and Lomonosov Moscow State University have shown that it is possible to combine two incompatible components—a protein and a polymer—in one electrospun fiber.

17 Mar 2020