Scientists pioneer mixed-valence molecules in quantum-dot automata for faster, room-temperature operation, overcoming transistor limits.
Nanobelts provide clean energy and sustainable electronics for a future Martian colony
Using a mineral found naturally on Mars, energy and electronics could be easily and sustainably produced on site.
Saving oranges from disease using nanomaterials
Citrus canker threatens orange orchards, but nano-sponges loaded with a plant-based antibacterial may offer a solution.
AI is transforming climate forecasts for melting sea ice
Climate scientists leverage AI to enhance predictions of Arctic sea ice loss, using deep learning to address the urgency of climate change.
Many losing faith in COP28 as president denies climate science
The ongoing debate at COP28 over the phase out of fossil fuels is impeding efforts to address the severe impacts of climate change.
Getting to the bottom of chronic nerve pain
New findings point to the crucial role that mRNA modifications play in how the body regulates pain-related molecules.
New fossil evidence provides insight into one of Earth’s largest extinction events
Scientists have unearthed a well-preserved microscopic fossil in Western Australia, challenging timelines and hinting at early eukaryotic life after the Great Oxidation Event 2.4 billion years ago.
BabyIAXO upgrade promises breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter
Scientists propose an enhancement to the BabyIAXO axion detector, paving the way for an intensified search for elusive dark matter particles.
Surveillance tool reveals spectral fingerprints hidden in insect wings
A revolutionary light-based tool decodes hover fly wing spectra in real time, addressing insect surveillance gaps to monitor the unfolding biodiversity crises.
Clickable buttons that rise up anywhere on a touchscreen
PopTouch blends transparency and touch, bringing traditional tactile buttons to a world of flat screens and smooth surfaces.