A Curious Quirk Brings Organic Diode Lasers One Step Closer
Now, a team of researchers have taken a big step toward creating a diode laser from a hybrid organic-inorganic material that can be deposited from solution on a laboratory benchtop.
3-D Printed Microfibers Could Provide Structure For Artificially Grown Body Part
A team of Penn State engineers believe they have a way to create the structural framework for growing living tissue using an off-the-shelf 3-D printer.
New Desalination Method Offers Low-Energy Alternative To Purify Salty Water
According to Penn State researchers, a new desalination technique is able to remove salt from water using less energy than previous methods.
A Water-Saving Solution Wins MRS Competition
Their technology, called “LESS,” reduces the amount of flush volume required to remove solids and residue from toilet bowls by 90 percent and could improve hygiene and save significant water resources in water-scarce environments.