Dr. Priya Srinivasan
Nanomaterials, Thin Films & Semiconductor Innovation
Nanomaterials researcher turned science journalist, covering the science happening at scales too small to see but too important to ignore.
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Articles by Dr. Priya Srinivasan

This Wrapper Will Quietly Tell You If Food Is Bad
Imagine never guessing if your groceries are still fresh, eliminating food waste and enjoying safer meals. Learn how a simple, natural coating is making food packaging smarter and your life easier.

The Tiny Labels Quietly Causing Brain Disease
Imagine your brain's vital proteins carrying tiny, hidden instruction tags. New research suggests when these tags go wrong, they could quietly be setting the stage for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Discover how this fundamental discovery is revealing a truly different path to understanding and fighting neurodegenerative diseases.

The Metal That Quietly Protects Your Body
Imagine a material that can change its mind, becoming soft or hard exactly when needed. This isn't science fiction; it's a new design approach using smart metals that could soon protect you in surprising ways.

Your Fridge Food Could Last Twice As Long
Imagine throwing out half as much produce as you do now. Scientists are developing a surprising new way to keep your fresh fruits and vegetables edible for up to 100% longer, saving you money and cutting waste.

The Hidden Reason Your Cancer Drugs Fail
Have you ever wondered why some cancer treatments don't quite hit the mark? Discover how a simple material tweak could make therapies far more effective for patients.

Your Body's 'Glue' May Finally Stop Cancer
What if a hidden part of your own body was secretly helping cancer thrive? Scientists are now targeting this overlooked cellular "scaffolding" to develop truly new ways to detect and defeat the disease.