A new material converts NOx environmental pollutants into harmless byproducts without the need for any heat.
Jenna Flogeras
Jenna obtained her M.Sc. in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and eventually hung up her lab coat to pursue a career in editing and writing. She’s also passionate about travel, sharing her backpacking adventures around the world as a blogger and podcaster.
Better organoids mean better brain models
Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.
Scientists shed light on antidepressant effects of bright light therapy
A mouse study provides new insights into the brain mechanisms behind the effectiveness of SAD lamps in alleviating depression.
Red meat allergy on the rise, thanks to tick bites
An allergy to red meat known as alpha-gal syndrome is brought on by tick bites and is becoming a global issue.
Gold nanoparticles help hydras regrow their heads
Gold nanoparticles and near-infrared light speed up regeneration and reproduction in hydras, providing insights for regenerative medicine.
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.
AI trained on brain scans could better predict mental health issues in adolescents
A neural network was able to evaluate connections between brain structure and clinical data to predict psychiatric disorders in youth.
An eco-friendly putty made from vegetable oil boosts coral reef recovery
This ocean-safe putty was designed to help seed new coral reefs, offering a much-needed replacement for hardware store products.
Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment
A potent antibody therapy derived from llamas was found to broadly neutralize numerous strains of HIV-1.
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.