March 29, 2021 Biology, Materials Sciences

Unraveling the molecular structure, self-assembly, and light-manipulating properties of a cephalopod protein variant
Reflectins are a family of structural proteins that are known to contribute to…
January 26, 2021 Energy, Materials Sciences

Oxidised nanosheets with improved electrocatalytic performances
The global demand for energy and environmental sustainability represent critical challenges of this…
November 19, 2020 Cultural Heritage, Materials Sciences

Discovered the technical fingerprint of the traditional Cremonese violin makers
Cremonese traditional luthiery is one of the most renowned artisanal legacies in the…
May 27, 2020 Industry, Materials Sciences

Surface graphitization by microfocused soft X-rays and electron beams
Since the beginning of the XX century, our data storage is based on…
April 22, 2020 Industry, Materials Sciences


Tunable magnetic properties in manganese-doped nanowires
In December 1959, the physicist Richard Feynman gave an inspiring lecture titled “There’s…
March 23, 2020 Energy, Materials Sciences

Titanium-containing batteries for cheaper mass-market applications
Titanium is a readily available, safe, and cheap element for the construction of…
March 17, 2020 Industry, Materials Sciences

A pinch of magnesium can affect the structure and the optical properties of transparent ceramics
Not only glasses and crystals but also ceramics are being employed in many…
December 20, 2019 Energy, Materials Sciences

Newly discovered isolating, conducting and magnetic material will give a fundamental contribution to future electronics and informatics
An international collaboration of more than 30 scientists from 8 countries realized, for…