Maths, Physics & Chemistry

DNA G-Quadruplexes: ‘knot’ that simple!

Known as the ‘molecule of life’, DNA is found in every cell in our body, providing a set of instructions for the function and organization throughout our...

What can citrus teach us about fluid dispersal?

Technology has enabled the productions of small-scale fluid jets with precision nozzles and pumps, and pressurized tanks. These can be cumbersome, but nature...

Creating the world’s fastest rotating object

The blades in the turbine of a fighter jet aircraft can spin nearly one thousand times each second, but spinning any faster makes them explode. What is the...

Our bones: strength, flexibility and…fractals!

The combined hardness and toughness of bone cannot be explained by the mere mixture of proteins and calcium phosphate mineral. To solve this conundrum, a...

Making “hoppy” beer without hops

Tasty “hoppy” beer is increasingly preferred by consumers. However, the hop plant is a demanding crop and it varies considerably in essential oil content. A...

How to print a brain - the initial steps

A new code for a new life