Researchers are controlling pore openings for maximum molecule capture.

Carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change and a significant product of many human activities, notably industrial manufacturing. A major goal in the energy field has been to chemically convert emitted CO₂ into valuable chemicals or fuels. But while CO₂ is available in abundance, it has not yet been widely used to generate value-added products. Why not? Assistant professor Ariel Furst and her colleagues are looking to DNA to help guide the process.

Chris Davis works as a subject matter expert in bulk biologics processing – primarily the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals – for Jacobs where he supports projects across Europe. He outlines some of the characteristics of his role and how his career path led him to the position. 

Each day, millions of us load fresh fruit and flowers into our shopping baskets. The global trade in cut flowers and citrus fruits together are worth about €30bn. When it comes to embracing technology, however, these big businesses tend to remain stuck in the past. 

Heather Kulik embraces computer models as 'the only way to make a dent' in the vast number of potential materials that could solve important problems.

Using nanoparticles that store and gradually release light, engineers create light-emitting plants that can be charged repeatedly.