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AI and robotics join forces to revamp how medications are made
Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
Could adding extra dimensions help solve the quantum gravity puzzle?
Adding extra dimensions to a theory known as “fuzzy gravity” may help bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and relativity.
Misformation spreads like a nuclear reaction on the internet
The new model simulating nuclear fission replicates the start and spread of rumors founded in misinformation.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so to does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
An advanced 3d printer is helping build reliable quantum communication
A state-of-the-art printer with nanometer-scale precision enables the production of quantum emitters, advancing secure quantum communication.
AI and robotics join forces to revamp how medications are made
Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
Could adding extra dimensions help solve the quantum gravity puzzle?
Adding extra dimensions to a theory known as “fuzzy gravity” may help bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and relativity.
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Engineered blood cells could eliminate blood type matching to solve donor shortage
Taking inspiration from plankton, researchers create engineered blood cells that are an important step toward a universal blood supply.
Extinct walrus-like species identified from old mandibles
The extinct species, named Ontocetus posti, lived nearly two million years before the modern walrus emerged.
Scientists hope a new take on superconductivity could spark more advances in the field
Understanding this unique form of superconductivity is crucial and could lead to exciting applications, like functional quantum computers.
Contact lenses bring 3D holograms to life for augmented reality
A better way to fabricate metasurfaces allows scientists to create contact lenses capable of projecting 3D holographic images.
Cinnamon particles help make edible gas marbles
This is the first instance of incorporating edible particles into gas marbles, with some intriguing applications in gastronomy.
Misformation spreads like a nuclear reaction on the internet
The new model simulating nuclear fission replicates the start and spread of rumors founded in misinformation.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so to does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
An advanced 3d printer is helping build reliable quantum communication
A state-of-the-art printer with nanometer-scale precision enables the production of quantum emitters, advancing secure quantum communication.
Engineered blood cells could eliminate blood type matching to solve donor shortage
Taking inspiration from plankton, researchers create engineered blood cells that are an important step toward a universal blood supply.
Riccardo Bassoli: How quantum computing will redefine wireless communication
Future 6G wireless networks will rely on quantum computers, but developing the technology and making it sustainable is complex.
Rose Marks, a botanist studying resurrection plants
Rose Marks uses her climbing skills in remote regions of South Africa to study how water-deprived plants might help develop drought-tolerant crops.
Shira Joudan, tackling PFAS and environmental contaminants with chemistry
Chemist Shira Joudan discusses environmental contaminants, setting up at a new university, and building a supportive community.
How a gut-on-a-chip is getting to the bottom of our gut’s microbiome
This artificial gut will allow scientists to gain deeper insights into the biome that exists there and how dysregulation can lead to disease.
Riccardo Bassoli: How quantum computing will redefine wireless communication
Future 6G wireless networks will rely on quantum computers, but developing the technology and making it sustainable is complex.
Rose Marks, a botanist studying resurrection plants
Rose Marks uses her climbing skills in remote regions of South Africa to study how water-deprived plants might help develop drought-tolerant crops.
AI and robotics join forces to revamp how medications are made
Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
Engineered blood cells could eliminate blood type matching to solve donor shortage
Taking inspiration from plankton, researchers create engineered blood cells that are an important step toward a universal blood supply.
New type of antiviral proves effective against all strains of dengue virus
This new class of antivirals could unlock treatment for viruses beyond just dengue that have been challenging to treat in the past.
Better organoids mean better brain models
Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.
AI and robotics join forces to revamp how medications are made
Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
Misformation spreads like a nuclear reaction on the internet
The new model simulating nuclear fission replicates the start and spread of rumors founded in misinformation.
An advanced 3d printer is helping build reliable quantum communication
A state-of-the-art printer with nanometer-scale precision enables the production of quantum emitters, advancing secure quantum communication.
Contact lenses bring 3D holograms to life for augmented reality
A better way to fabricate metasurfaces allows scientists to create contact lenses capable of projecting 3D holographic images.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so to does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
Crushed glass replaces soil in this innovative approach to sustainable agriculture
Pilot study explores how recycled glass is being used to grow salsa ingredients, protect coastlines, and safeguard the future of farming.
Catalyst removes NOx pollutants at room temperature
A new material converts NOx environmental pollutants into harmless byproducts without the need for any heat.
Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics
There is an urgent need to replace fossil-derived plastics with biodegradable alternatives but do they solve microplastics’ health issues?
Could adding extra dimensions help solve the quantum gravity puzzle?
Adding extra dimensions to a theory known as “fuzzy gravity” may help bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and relativity.
Scientists hope a new take on superconductivity could spark more advances in the field
Understanding this unique form of superconductivity is crucial and could lead to exciting applications, like functional quantum computers.
James Webb Telescope uncovers possible water on Psyche’s surface
Data gathered about the M-class asteroid challenges earlier assumptions that it is unaltered planetary core.
Warming Mars’ atmosphere with nanoparticles
Engineering mineral rich dust and releasing it as an aerosol could warm the planet and kickstart the thickening of the atmosphere.