Who were the vikings and where did they come from? Sequencing of skeletons allows researchers to understand Vikings through their genetic legacy.
Aaron Brown
Total synthesis tragic, video editor and writer for Advanced Science News
Getting oxygen to implanted cells
Before blood vessels reach implanted cells, they need a built-in oxygen source to keep them alive.
A new tool for visualizing all atoms in a cathode lattice
Mapping the locations of all the atoms in a cathode material allows for a better understanding of degradation mechanisms and the development of better batteries.
Pioneers in Science: John B. Goodenough
In honour of John B. Goodenough’s 98th birthday, we celebrate his life and career, which were shaped by some of the defining events of the last century.
What happens to language during interstellar travel?
Generations into a journey, travelers may find it difficult to understand their earth-bound compatriots.
Self-powered forest fire detection
Developing a battery-free electronic sensor to monitor the forest.
The world’s smallest motor
If your engine has more than 16 atoms, you’re just wasting space.
Making safer helmets using liquid crystals
Developing better protective equipment requires new materials that better disperse energy.
Old fungus may be a home for new organisms and antibiotics
Unlocking the secrets of Pisolithus arhizus, which acts as an island of biodiversity in a barren thermal wasteland.
Tracking and analysis of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations
Understanding changes to the spike protein’s structure is critical to the development of an effective vaccine.