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Materials Science - Campus - 25.10.2021

Nature-inspired coatings could power lab-on-a-chip devices for rapid, inexpensive medical tests
A coating developed by researchers at the University of Toronto allows for certain liquids to move across surfaces without fluid loss - and could usher in new advances in a range of fields, including medical testing. The new coating - created in the  DREAM (Durable Repellent Engineered Advanced Materials) laboratory, led by  Kevin Golovin , an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering - was inspired by the natural world.

Environment - Campus - 07.10.2021

How mussels make a powerful underwater glue
The mussels' beards (which cooks remove before preparing them) are made up of byssal threads and are used to help keep the mussels tethered in place. At the end of each thread is a disc-shaped plaque that acts as an underwater glue. The unusual qualities of the glue and the byssal threads have interested people since ancient times, when the threads of certain species were woven into luxurious berets, purses, gloves, and stockings.

Campus - Health - 27.05.2021

Exoskeleton designed by Queen’s researchers that improves walking efficiency is the subject of a new study featured in the leading academic journal Science
News Release - Exoskeleton designed by Queen's researchers that improves walking efficiency is the subject of a new study featured in the leading academic journal Science Thursday, May 27, 2021 For immediate release May 27, 2021 - The science of walking is taking its next big step with the aid of a unique exoskeleton that allows users to walk further while using less energy.