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Turning banana peels and coconuts into clean energy
Researchers develop a device that generates clean energy from food waste, using banana peels and coconuts to power communities sustainably.
Parkinson’s drug helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Researchers discover that a Parkinson’s drug, procyclidine, can reduce physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors and immobility.
Scientists report airborne bacteria found in garbage may age our blood vessels
Pathogenic bioaerosols detected at household garbage collection sites may contribute to vascular aging with high chronic exposure.
Autonomous robot swarms come together to perform a variety of missions
Researchers have developed an optimization program to design the behavior of small e-puck robots to allow them to work in unison.
Samples recovered from Ryugu asteroid reveal how our solar system formed
An ancient magnetic field drew matter inward and helped form our solar system’s planets, moons, and asteroids.
Saving a dark matter theory from a quantum tunneling flaw
Tiny interactions between dark matter particles may resolve discrepancies between theory and astronomical observations caused by quantum tunneling.
Say goodbye to food allergies with this nanoparticle therapy
Encapsulating allergens in nanoparticles was found to reprogram the immune system, suppressing severe reactions to food allergies.
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Searching for dark matter in our solar system
Sending atomic and nuclear clocks into the inner reaches of our solar system could help scientists find proof of elusive dark matter.
Reviving mechanical computers for use in extreme environments
Putting a modern spin on old tech, scientists create a mechanical computer from metamaterials for situations where electronic computers break down.
Can art help us understand our own brain?
The exhibition Brain(s) uses artistic installations to explore unanswered questions and the relationship between science and culture.
Meteorite that struck a driveway in small UK town holds key ingredients for life
A meteorite that lit up the sky of Gloucestershire contains amino acids, the building blocks of life.
Robotic wing reveals secrets of bird flight
A newly built biohybrid wing could lead to new drone designs, and reveals that wing folding is key to efficient flight.
How empathy and social status affect threat learning
The brain activities of two people who learn fear from each other are known to be in sync, but what role does social status play?
The rapid warming of Svalbard is triggering a positive feedback loop
As glaciers melt, groundwater springs become active and start to release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
Understanding collective decision making in ants
When deciding whether or not to build bridges out of their chained bodies, weaver ants take prior collective investment into account.
3D bioprinting to unveil the secrets of the brain
When building a functional model of the brain, it’s crucial to think about more than just neurons.
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Living biobots come together to repair torn tissue
Microscopic robots made out of a patient’s own cells may be able to work inside the body to repair damage, scope out signs of disease, or fight off infections.
Nuances of intermittent fasting and its effect on healthy lifespan
A neuroscientist and intermittent fasting expert weighs in on the potential health benefits of this diet that may go beyond just weight loss.
How expectations influence symptoms of gluten sensitivity
The nocebo effect appears to play a role in gluten sensitivity, indicating the brain’s possible involvement in the condition.
Fitness trackers powered by sweat
The generator harnesses energy from water and is built with a fiberform material derived from the straps of disposable medical masks.
Artificial fingerprints could dramatically enhance biometric security
Liquid crystals that generate unclonable fingerprint-like patterns could make the sale of counterfeit goods and theft of personal data much more difficult.
Carbon capture using biomass offers new hope in reducing emissions
A renewable, carbon-based absorbent is challenging MOFs in carbon capture technology, offering sustainable solutions for emissions reduction.
Spinning sound waves that move matter
Using a specialized design approach, scientists create acoustic waves that behave as twisted, ultrasonic motors capable of rotating particles in space.
Quantum entanglement visualized for the first time ever
The mysterious phenomenon that Einstein once described as “spooky action at a distance” was seen as a wavefunction between two entangled photons.
Beehive microbes hold the secrets to our cities’ health
The microbes in beehive debris vary widely between cities and neighborhoods, and could hold keys to assess the human populations’ health.
Fish assess misinformation to avoid overreaction
Fish adjust their sensitivity to the actions of others, such reacting to false alarms, to reduce the risk of responding to misinformation.
Blue-green algae bind rare earth elements
Biosorption could help in the recycling and reuse of rare earth elements.
Bark beetles and fungi: A lethal chemical alliance
New study clarifies symbiotic link between bark beetles and fungi in the destruction of coniferous forests.
Atoms vs apples: How quantum effects challenge gravity’s rules
New research reveals that quantum effects defy the universality of free fall, providing a potential experimental pathway to test quantum gravity.
Scientists detect the X-ray signature of a single atom
A new technique can detect the X-ray signature of an individual atom, even determining the structure of its electron orbits.
Scientists achieve 100 million degrees Kelvin with new compact fusion reactor
The most compact nuclear fusion reactor built to date could provide a more affordable and sustainable means of future fusion energy.
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.