Researchers at University of Michigan developed a method to produce artificially grown miniature brains — called human brain organoids — free of animal cells that could greatly improve the way neurodegenerative conditions are studied and, eventually, treated.

Plastic made from cane sugar also threatens the environment. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that perch change their behaviour when exposed to so-called bioplastic.

Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed an edible plant-based cell culture scaffold which will help to produce cheaper and more sustainable lab-grown meat. These scaffolds can also be 3D printed.

Researchers have developed a new ‘lab-on-a-chip’ testing technology that can help a person, who doesn’t have access to medical centers, to know if they are suffering from Covid-19 or flu.

Scientists make long-term volcano monitoring feasible by developing a camera that is cheaper and more efficient in the field. This new SO2 camera is significantly cheaper and uses less power.

Solvay has recently opened a new application development lab in China which aims to meet the growing customer demand for tailored solutions with high-performance materials in the country.

It sounds like something from science fiction: Don a specialized, electronic headband and control a robot using your mind. But now, recent research published in ACS Applied Nano Materials has taken a step toward making this a reality.

Due to increased requirements in stability, durability and recyclability, modern packaging films consist of a growing number of thin layers. This is where the previously common infrared spectroscopy reaches its limits. Horiba has unlocked new possibilities using Raman microscopy, which automatically analyses multi-layered films in just a few minutes.

Black women and others with curly or kinky hair encounter a vast and confusing array of haircare options. Now, scientists are bringing order to this chaos by identifying properties such as the number of curls or coils in a given length of hair that could eventually help users pick the perfect product and achieve consistent results.

Pharmapack Europe recently announced the winners of the ‘Pharmapack Awards 2023’. The winners showcased revolutionary innovations in novel drug delivery solutions, reusable connected devices as well as unique recyclable packaging solutions.