A membrane embedded with magnetic microdisks mechanically stimulates pancreatic cells to produce insulin, which could help treat diabetes.
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.
Through the lens of rainforest conservationist and photographer Chien Lee
Not just pretty pictures: Borneo-based wildlife photographer and conservationist Chien Lee has a deeper message.
Have your robot and eat it too! How edible robots are reducing electronic waste
A partially edible robot based on a fully edible sensor addresses the burden of electronic waste while simultaneously acting as a nutrition source.
How do we tackle aging and climate change?
A political theorist argues that overpopulation concern is not a morally defensible reason to stifle life-extending interventions as the climate warms.
Exploring effective treatments for hereditary hair loss
Scientists are delving into the future of hair loss treatments, from macromolecules to laser therapies and CRISPR gene editing.
How bioinks could help astronauts survive long space missions
Scientists are exploring how to store and transport ready-to-use bioink cartridges to treat injuries on the International Space Station.
Hibernation – not only for the bears
Researchers have successfully induced a hibernation-like state in non-hibernating rodents, suggesting the possibility of synthetic hibernation for humans.
Easing the ethical burden on doctors during the pandemic
How should doctors navigate murky ethical territory throughout the COVID-19 pandemic?
Gaining insight into how our immune systems combat COVID-19
Researchers have mapped the immune response of one of Australia’s first COVID-19 patients.
Low- and middle-income countries overlooked in COVID-19 response to date
Older individuals in low- and middle-income countries are considered to be the most vulnerable to COVID-19 but have yet to be properly acknowledged in global planning for the disease.