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Cracking quantum hacking with flawed crystals
Scientists are using crystal imperfections to generate secure encryption, paving the way for quantum-resilient data protection.
Honey bees boost crop pollination, but at a cost to wild bees
Honey bees compete with wild bees for resources in croplands, but nutritious wildflower plantings can mitigate these effects.
Injectable hydrogel helps regrow blood vessels after a stroke
A hydrogel delivers therapeutic molecules to the brain after a stroke, promoting blood vessel regrowth and aiding recovery.
Metasurfaces could shrink spectrometers, transforming how we observe the Universe
Metasurfaces to detect terahertz radiation are making spectrometers smaller, lighter, and more efficient for space travel.
New malaria test “listens” to cells to make diagnosis
A non-invasive test uses a combination of lasers and ultrasound to detect red blood cells infected with malaria parasites with acoustics.
Scientists create the largest nonlinear photonic crystal to date
Their unprecedented control over light will lead to breakthroughs in telecommunications, medical imaging, and quantum computing.
Quantifying microplastics released from microwavable containers
Applying an advanced light-scattering technique, scientists could quantify the microplastics released when plastic containers were heated.
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Artificial leaf sensor could revolutionize crop management
By accurately detecting moisture levels, this artificial leaf sensor could help increase crop yields while reducing the need for pesticides.
Soft robot transports and delivers drugs inside the gut
A shape-shifting robot can access hard-to-reach locations in the GI tract, and is a step up from conventional endoscopic techniques.
Modified theory of gravity eliminates the need for dark energy
Many physicists are still skeptical that dark energy can fully explain gravity, and are therefore exploring alternative theories.
Robotic insects that fly in teams to lift objects
To make swarms of honeybee-sized robots, researchers propose new design and fabrication methods to cut down on time and resources.
Super seaweed from sustainable aquaculture
A new cultivation method enhances the concentration of valuable compounds in seaweeds with substantial environmental benefits.
Where is the boundary to the quantum world?
Exploring the interface between classical and quantum physics and where it breaks down to provide answers for some long-standing mysteries.
Rewired mitochondria to help the immune system fight cancer
How manipulating electron flow through cells’ mitochondria could help enhance immunotherapy.
Have your morning coffee and wear it too!
Scientists convert waste coffee husks into cellulose fibers and films with potential applications in textiles and biodegradable products.
3D printing mimics human tissue for breakthrough discoveries
Scientists employ cutting-edge 3D printing to recreate human-like tissue, promising a breakthrough in cellular research and potential insights into aging and disease.
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How research into existential risk will help safeguard humanity
Florian Jehn combines pragmatism with optimism when considering potential threats to human civilization.
Ibuprofen’s effect on red blood cells: A prickly affair
An innovative imaging technique helps visualize in real-time how high doses of ibuprofen affect the integrity of red blood cells.
How taste shaped the use of ancient medicines
New findings reveal a link between our taste buds and what plants were used medicinally during ancient times.
MRI-guided robotic positioner could help treat brain disease
The system could be used by surgeons performing procedures to treat brain tumors and Parkinson’s disease.
Say goodbye to grease and grime with these transparent self-cleaning materials
Superamphiphobic materials could keep solar panels clear, glasses clean, and phones fingerprint-free without any manual cleaning.
Algae-based microrobots clean up plastic waste
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
How education can help the “right to repair” movement
Through awareness and education, individuals may become more conscious of their future spending choices, ultimately contributing to the success of the right to repair movement.
New AI-powered device monitors breathing to combat sleep apnea
Sleep apnea patients may soon sleep easier thanks to a comfortable, remote wearable device that tracks breathing patterns with the help of AI.
Testing the limits of mechanical plastic recycling
A new study looked at the extent to which plastics can be recycled using mechanical methods, finding good and bad news.
One step closer to sustainable fuels with a low-cost, solar-driven photoreactor
An innovative photoreactor concept achieves commercially viable performance indicators for a broad variety of solar-driven reactions.
Tough but stretchable material could improve rechargeable lithium batteries
A tough gel electrolyte protects lithium metal anodes for safer and more efficient rechargeable batteries.
A man-made cloud: Device generates electricity from thin air
A device that generates electricity using moisture in the air could be the future of sustainable power generation.
Understanding gravitational waves: Ripples in spacetime explained
The universe is ringing with gravity, but humanity is only just beginning to hear the nuance of this cosmic symphony.
Inspired by the butterfly, deep learning sheds new light on nanoscale colors
Manipulating light on the nanoscale allows scientists to create specific structural colors that do away with the need for potentially harmful dyes.
Topological insulators could herald a new future for electronics
Promising candidates for efficient future electronics, researchers are exploring these exotic materials for better computer memory, hard drives, even quantum computers.
Could axions be the missing piece in the dark matter puzzle?
Using the galactic glow of dwarf galaxies, researchers investigate a hypothetical particle called an axion as a possible contender for dark matter.