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Microplastics could be hotspots for antimicrobial resistance
Microplastics facilitate a “super slime” that is resistant to antibiotics, sparking concern about antibiotic resistance in heavily polluted areas.
A new type of dark matter could explain mysterious radiation from the Milky Way’s core
Dark matter could be composed of much lighter particles, with masses roughly ten times smaller than that of a proton.
Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient
Scientists in Finland have developed a method that can achieve a tenfold increase in pesticide retention on farmed crops.
Does regular blood donation have long-term benefits?
Regular blood donation may reduce preleukemic changes in blood cells, promoting health benefits and helping blood cells respond to stress over time.
Exploring quantum gravity with pendulums
If experimentally proven that gravity is classical, we will have to start from the beginning in a search for a satisfactory ontological picture of the world.
Artificial muscle could help facial paralysis sufferers blink again
A soft implant could avoid multiple surgeries and long waiting times while improving the living conditions of facial paralysis sufferers.
Switching fiber optic cables from round to rectangular shown to enhance data speeds
Rectangular fiber optic cables could increase data transfer rates, benefiting telecommunications and quantum computing advancements.
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Swirling clouds of axions around neutron stars could help scientists detect dark matter
Dark matter may be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars, potentially making it easier to observe it from Earth.
Cosmic radiation degrades medications on ISS, posing challenges for deep space missions
Cosmic radiation degrades medications like ibuprofen, highlighting the need for new “space” medicines with modified formulations.
Reducing bacterial skin infections with harmless zaps of electricity
Scientists use mild electrical currents to treat skin infections, presenting an antibiotic-free solution amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
Biowaste finds new life in energy-harvesting devices
In the future, small electronics could be powered by fallen leaves, shed fur, and other waste materials found in nature.
Click chemistry makes “switchable” drug carriers that minimize side effects
Scientists develop new drug delivery system that targets tumors then exists the body using “switchable” chemistry.
Hollow planets could help find primordial black holes
Small primordial black holes could have consumed the interiors of planets or asteroids, leaving their outer shells intact.
Live imaging of nanoscale biological processes achieved for the first time
Scientists have built a microscope capable of live imaging of biological processes in such detail that moving protein complexes are visible.
Blood pressure drug shown to treat triple-negative breast cancer in mice
A new study reveals that lacidipine, a common antihypertensive medication, slows tumor growth in triple-negative breast cancer.
New plastic material fully degrades in the ocean
A new material designed to dissolve only in salt water could help us prevent the accumulation of microplastics in the seas.
Zafra Lerman: Scientific exchange can promote peace
Chemist, teacher, humanitarian, and peace activist, Zafra Lerman uses science to break down barriers and foster peace.
Oded Rechavi: “Do anything in your own style, the way you want to do it”
Neurobiologist Oded Rechavi investigates epigenetics, a curative use for brain parasites, and helped piece together the Dead Sea Scrolls using DNA.
César Rodriguez-Emmenegger: “Be passionate, creative, and bold”
Through innovative, interdisciplinary work, chemist César Rodriguez-Emmenegger is seeking a way to communicate with biological systems.
Natalie Banerji: “You do not go very far by yourself”
At the interface of light and matter, Natalie Banerji is using spectroscopy to advance technologies such as solar cells and bioelectronics.
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3D microgel device puts stem cells under pressure
A new 3D cell culture allows researchers to study how mechanical pressure influences stem cells for regenerative medicine and cell therapy.
Xenon gas protects brain cells against Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trial underway
Inhaled xenon gas reduced neuroinflammation, brain atrophy, and boosted protective neurons in mouse models of Alzheimer’s.
Chirality could be the key to successful bone repair
Bone implants integrate better with the body when they mimic the natural handiness of molecules that make up our bones.
Computer system helps scientists understand how cancer could be reversed
BENEIN is a computer network that can identify the master regulators that cause normal cells to go cancerous.
Butterflies inspire magnetic robots that fly more efficiently
Monarch butterflies have inspired the design of 3D-printed robotic wings that rely on magnetic fields to generate their delicate movements.
Study finds 75% of Facebook links shared without clicking or reading
People holding political extreme beliefs on either end of the spectrum were more likely to indulge in this behavior.
New antenna design promises major advances in quantum sensing
An antenna designed to create an optimized magnetic field puts electrons into the required quantum states for quantum sensing devices.
How do we balance the risks and rewards of using AI in the lab?
AI might be fast and efficient, but scientists still don’t know whether integrating it with cloud-based labs will be worth the rewards.
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.
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.
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.
Biowaste finds new life in energy-harvesting devices
In the future, small electronics could be powered by fallen leaves, shed fur, and other waste materials found in nature.
Researchers take a glimpse at the structure of rare tetraquarks
A new study explores tetraquarks, predicts new exotic particles, and offers deeper insights into their complex structure and behavior.
CERN scientists search for new physics in unusual energy patterns linked to hidden particles
Researchers at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider explore subtle energy signals to search for new physics beyond the Standard Model.
Scientists take a closer look at rare particles called hypernuclei
Scientists use cutting-edge techniques to study rare atomic systems called hypernuclei shedding light on subatomic forces and neutron stars.
Hollow planets could help find primordial black holes
Small primordial black holes could have consumed the interiors of planets or asteroids, leaving their outer shells intact.