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Inverted Perovskite Solar Cell Passes 25 Percent Efficiency

Professor Ted Sargent improved cell efficiency using a combination of molecules to address different issues.Read more

Calcium Carbonate

High-Tech Methods Unlock Perplexing Structure of a Mineral

NUANCE scientists discovered the mysterious polytypic features within the metastable vaterite CaCO3, potentially leading to more widespread use of this unique form of calcium carbonate.Read more

A conceptual depiction of the GEMINI technology for assembling custom gene delivery vehicle

New Platform Solves Key Problems in Targeted Drug Delivery

Mimicking natural processes used by viruses, a flexible new platform developed by Northwestern University synthetic biologists binds to target cells and effectively transfers drugs inside.Read more

Marine animals entangled in a ghost net within the Maldives.

Durable Plastic Pollution Easily Degrades with New Catalyst

Fishing nets, carpet, and clothing developed by Professors Tobin Marks and Linda Broadbelt break down without leaving harmful byproducts behind.Read more

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