World’s first text message via molecular communication sent
May be useful for communication underground, underwater, or inside the body
A new — and reversible — cause of aging
NAD, a naturally produced compound in cells, rewinds aspects of age-related demise in mice
Programming smart molecules for chemical-based AI
Machine-learning algorithms could make chemical reactions intelligent, tuned to your personal chemistry to diagnose or treat a range of pathologies using “smart drugs”
Graphene nanoribbons with semiconducting properties synthesized
Could be used in transistors and solar cells; “far more effective than silicon”
Cellulose nanocrystals found to have stiffness of steel
Applications range from electronics and medical devices to structural components for the automotive, civil and aerospace industries
