Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society From left: Dawn Bonnell, Katalin Karikó, and Drew Weissman.nocred Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society Dawn Bonnell, Katalin Karikó, and Drew Weissman have been recognized for extraordinary achievements in their fields.
Soft support can make unexpectedly stable glass Image: iStock / Gloria Sonda Soft support can make unexpectedly stable glass A team of researchers from Penn and the Brookhaven National Laboratory find a new way to manufacture stable glass.
Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and long-time collaborator Geneviève Dion, a professor of design at Drexel University, are investigating the mechanics of knitting, an area of research that represents a significant shift in understanding and using fabrics. (Image: Courtesy of Geneviève Dion) Q&A Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and Geneviève Dion of Drexel University share how combining traditional origami techniques with modern textile science can lead to practical applications in various industries.
Shu Yang manipulates materials to create climate change-fighting inventions Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Today Shu Yang manipulates materials to create climate change-fighting inventions The Joseph Bordogna Professor and chair of Materials Science and Engineering has introduced simple yet effective technologies, including kirigami-inspired structures that aid in breast reconstruction, to the manipulation of knots to create stronger sutures.
A twist on atomic sheets to create new materials A collaborative team of researchers led by Bo Zhen of the School of Arts & Sciences have created new materials by artificially twisting and stacking two-dimensional atomic “sheets.” New materials control light-matter interaction differently from constituent 2D atomic sheets, paving the way for next-generation laser, imaging, and quantum technologies. (Image: istock / Sensvector) A twist on atomic sheets to create new materials A collaborative team of physicists in the School of Arts & Sciences have found that putting a twist on tungsten disulfide stacks illuminates new approaches to manipulate light.
Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time A collaborative team of researchers led by PIK Professor Christopher B. Murray has observed for the first time composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time. The discovery could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-generation materials by combining different nanocrystals. Shown here is an artist's impression of spherical binary nanocrystal superlattices featuring semiconductor (emissive) and magnetic/plasmonic (non-emissive) nanocrystals. (Image: Courtesy of Emanuele Marino) Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time The findings could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-generation materials by combining different nanocrystals.
Meet the unsung scientists behind the Nobel for quantum dots Nature Meet the unsung scientists behind the Nobel for quantum dots Christopher Murray’s lab at the School of Arts & Sciences is delving into the next phase of quantum-dot research to make components for quantum computing, sensing, and communication. Delving into quantum dots Quantum dots are not just any nanoparticles. Often described as artificial atoms, these nanometer-sized semiconductor crystals possess unique attributes largely governed by their size, which chiefly dictates how they interact with light. (Image: iStock / Tayfun Ruzgar) Delving into quantum dots Christopher B. Murray shares his excitement, thoughts, and knowledge on quantum dots, a nanoparticle that just earned his Ph.D. advisor the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy has delivered promising results, transforming the fight against various forms of cancer, but for many, the therapy comes with severe and potentially lethal side effects. Now, a research team led by Michael Mitchell of the School of Engineering and Applied Science has found a solution that could help CAR T therapies reach their full potential while minimizing severe side effects. (Image: iStock / Meletios Verras) A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells New research from the University of Pennsylvania offers a safer path for CAR T cell immunotherapy. Closing the carbon cycle with green propane production Image: iStock / pcess609 Closing the carbon cycle with green propane production Researchers from Penn have helped develop a new carbon-capture solution for a cleaner, more energy-dense fuel source.
Delving into quantum dots Quantum dots are not just any nanoparticles. Often described as artificial atoms, these nanometer-sized semiconductor crystals possess unique attributes largely governed by their size, which chiefly dictates how they interact with light. (Image: iStock / Tayfun Ruzgar) Delving into quantum dots Christopher B. Murray shares his excitement, thoughts, and knowledge on quantum dots, a nanoparticle that just earned his Ph.D. advisor the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy has delivered promising results, transforming the fight against various forms of cancer, but for many, the therapy comes with severe and potentially lethal side effects. Now, a research team led by Michael Mitchell of the School of Engineering and Applied Science has found a solution that could help CAR T therapies reach their full potential while minimizing severe side effects. (Image: iStock / Meletios Verras) A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells New research from the University of Pennsylvania offers a safer path for CAR T cell immunotherapy.
Closing the carbon cycle with green propane production Image: iStock / pcess609 Closing the carbon cycle with green propane production Researchers from Penn have helped develop a new carbon-capture solution for a cleaner, more energy-dense fuel source.