How can we overcome bullying within academia?
Bioelectronic device achieves unprecedented control of cell membrane voltage
Driven by a machine learning algorithm, the closed-loop biohybrid device maintained a set membrane voltage in human stem cells for 10 hours.
Stefano Passerini: Long-time storage of renewable energy
Celebrating “10 years of Advanced Energy Materials Research,” we chatted with Stefano Passerini, Director of the HIU about his career, concerning trends in battery science, and how Dante has influenced his development.
How to help protect butterflies from the impact of global warming
Some species of butterfly rely on shade to regulate their body temperature when it gets too hot.
A rose garden on titanium surfaces
Novel rosette-like formations may open new opportunities in corrosion science, manufacturing of titanium-based implants, and fluid-surface interactions.
Microrobots against harmful polymers in water bodies
Czech researchers developed self-propelled microrobots that decompose complex solid pollutants, such as single use and disposable textile fibers.
Improving autonomy in soft robots using magnetic fluids
A new strategy allows researchers control robotic movement using fluids, creating flexible, untethered systems with promising applications.
Anthropogenic climate change accelerating faster than earlier, natural analogs
Whilst large-scale volcanic activity has been responsible for huge temperature rises millions of years ago, human-made climate change is happening at a far faster rate.
The Arctic has begun to enter a new climate state
An extensive study shows that the fragile Arctic landscape is changing right before our eyes. While we cannot stop the transformation, we can mitigate its effects if we reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.
Ecologists sound alarm on plastic pollution
Unless growth in plastic production and use is halted, a fundamental transformation of the plastic economy to a framework based on recycling is essential.