Where will the next scientific breakthrough be? In the tiniest droplet of blood, traveling at lightning speed through an electronic channel the width of a human hair. In “super strong” steel beams holding up massive infrastructure such as bridges and highways. Or in a mishap in a lab – when a piece of rubber accidentally falls into place, inspiring researchers to develop “soft implants” to support aging bones.

The challenge is not only in producing sophisticated research – but also in translating laboratory discoveries into real-life applications.
Can automakers and the aviation industry use new materials to manufacture safer cars and planes?

Can biomedical innovation save lives in hospital cancer wards?

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