In a world where technological innovation constantly breaks boundaries and challenges norms, the development of infrared contact lenses boldly enters the arena with science fiction-like ingenuity. Scientists have engineered lenses that convert invisible infrared light into visible spectra, breaking
Over the past few decades, the intersection of nanotechnology and medicine has forged an unprecedented pathway for addressing some of the most challenging issues within healthcare. With a predicted robust growth rate and a series of transformative opportunities on the horizon, the global
The advancement of technology in healthcare is at the forefront of revolutionizing medical diagnostics, aiming to diagnose diseases at an early stage with higher accuracy and efficiency. Once a distant dream, the use of sensors for detecting biomarkers of various diseases is swiftly becoming a
With a population rapidly approaching 9.7 billion, the challenge of efficiently and sustainably feeding the world has never been more urgent. Innovative solutions are vital to tackle potential environmental and resource depletion issues associated with traditional agricultural practices. One
The realm of advanced materials has witnessed a groundbreaking development with the introduction of molecular chainmail by researchers at Westlake University. Led by Professor Zhichang Liu, this innovative work in polymer science has resulted in a two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked
In the ongoing battle against water contamination, few pollutants have proven as tenacious as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), frequently dubbed “forever chemicals.” These resistant compounds are omnipresent in various products, including food packaging and nonstick coatings, posing
