A liquid-based, solar-powered soft robot has this writer dreaming of its potential applications in space explorations and beyond.
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“Greening” brown ammonia no longer looks like a pipe dream
A recent advance in the Haber-Bosch production of ammonia increases conversion beyond the maximum allowed in the current industrial process.
Women in STEM you should know
From astronauts to programmers and medical researchers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, these women are pushing boundaries in STEM.
This month in pictures
From patchwork liquid marbles, artificial nerve grafts, and giant perovskites, this gallery features a host of incredible images, bringing life to the research behind them.
Devin Swiner: “At the heart of what I do, I want my science to help people”
The up-and-coming analytical chemist talks social media, engaging the next generation of women in STEM, and her journey through a Ph.D.
Stem cell innovators model gene and drug effects on neurodevelopment
Stem cells are used to model early nervous system development to understand how it is affected by genetic mutations and certain drugs.
Seeking life on Mars: What you need to know about the Perseverance mission
The Perseverance rover will explore the Martian Jezero Crater and collect the first rock samples from the Red Planet.
“Seven minutes of terror”: The Perseverance rover’s descent to Mars
Before the Perseverance rover can begin its exploration of Mars, it must first stick the landing.
Using brain scans to personalize the treatment of depression
Taking advantage of progress made in neuroimaging, researchers hope that personalized treatments for mental disorders using brain stimulation therapies will be the way forward.
Origami-inspired patches for minimally invasive wound sealing
Pre-folded bioadhesive patches could be the future for sealing wounds after keyhole surgery.
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