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Hybrid electrolysis replaces waste oxygen with valuable chemicals
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3D printing is now possible inside living cells
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Quantum computers reveal heat that flows the wrong way
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ATP depletion the key driver of ferroptosis in Alzheimer’s brains
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Artificial Retina Uses Biological Liquid Medium for Direct-to-Display ‘Vision’
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Alexis Komor, Expanding the Gene Editing Toolbox
Young Innovator Awardee for 2025, Komor leads a group at UCSD developing precision genome editing methods using chemical biology.
Haitham Amal: targeting autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and glioblastoma with small-molecule drugs
With FDA orphan drug approval secured, Amal and his team are preparing for phase 1 clinical trials of their small-molecule drugs in 2026.
New Doppler cloak hides moving objects by making them appear static
Doppler cloak confuses radars by altering the phase of incoming radar waves in real time.
Turning Food into Lasers: A New Era in Information Encoding and Sensing
Fabrication of microlasers using all edible components.
Haitham Amal: targeting autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and glioblastoma with small-molecule drugs
With FDA orphan drug approval secured, Amal and his team are preparing for phase 1 clinical trials of their small-molecule drugs in 2026.
3D-printed ceramics bring quantum tech one step closer to the reality
3D-printed ceramics enable smaller, more stable quantum devices for applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communications.
Remote-controlled robot is changing the game for endoscopes
A new teleoperated robot makes it possible to perform endoscopes remotely, making the procedure available in underserviced regions.
Gigantic cosmic strings may have spawned supermassive black holes and galaxies
Scientists theorize that cosmic strings interacting with dense matter in the early universe provided the seeds for galaxies and black holes.
How flickering lights cause hallucinations in our brains
Scientists have solved a centuries-old mystery that could help develop new forms of non-invasive brain therapy.
Diamond-based sensors measure temperatures on the nanoscale
Scientists have optimized nanodiamond sensors, with potential breakthroughs in electronics, medicine, and quantum tech.
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Most read this week
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Hybrid electrolysis replaces waste oxygen with valuable chemicals
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3D printing is now possible inside living cells
-
Quantum computers reveal heat that flows the wrong way
-
ATP depletion the key driver of ferroptosis in Alzheimer’s brains
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Artificial Retina Uses Biological Liquid Medium for Direct-to-Display ‘Vision’
Anti-aging for lasers: Gallium nitride lasers get a longevity boost
Scientists have uncovered the cause of rapid degradation in powerful gallium nitride lasers and develop a solution to extend their lifespan.
Blocking key protein halts spread of cervical cancer tumors
New findings shed light on how cervical cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, opening the door for treatments that could stop the process.
A rockslide in Greenland caused the Earth to vibrate for nine days
A mega-tsunami in Greenland surged through a fjord for days, creating seismic waves that caused seismometers across the globe to hum.
New study reveals aligned brain waves strengthen the bond between humans and dogs
Scientists have discovered that human and dog brain waves synchronize during social interactions, offering new insights into our unique bond.
3D printing creates human-like blood vessels in heart tissue
This 3D printing method could make lab-manufactured organ transplants not just a possibility but a viable reality.
Mouse study reveals multi-generational benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Maternal exercise during pregnancy enables multiple generations of mice to inherit enhanced fitness, with vitamin C playing a key role.
Cold shock from ice baths leads to stronger cells
New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures.
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.
Mouse study reveals multi-generational benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Maternal exercise during pregnancy enables multiple generations of mice to inherit enhanced fitness, with vitamin C playing a key role.
Cold shock from ice baths leads to stronger cells
New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures.
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.
Black hole jet lights up dead stars like a cosmic blowtorch
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers discovered the jet from a black hole, triggering nova explosions along its path.
Could dark matter particles be colliding?
New research on dwarf galaxies challenges the idea that dark matter is collisionless, suggesting it may interact in unexpected ways
Glimmers in the cosmic dawn: New observations challenge theory of supermassive black hole formation
Hubble’s deep near-infrared campaign reveals more supermassive black holes in the early universe than previously expected.
Gigantic cosmic strings may have spawned supermassive black holes and galaxies
Scientists theorize that cosmic strings interacting with dense matter in the early universe provided the seeds for galaxies and black holes.
Black hole jet lights up dead stars like a cosmic blowtorch
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers discovered the jet from a black hole, triggering nova explosions along its path.
Could dark matter particles be colliding?
New research on dwarf galaxies challenges the idea that dark matter is collisionless, suggesting it may interact in unexpected ways
Glimmers in the cosmic dawn: New observations challenge theory of supermassive black hole formation
Hubble’s deep near-infrared campaign reveals more supermassive black holes in the early universe than previously expected.
Gigantic cosmic strings may have spawned supermassive black holes and galaxies
Scientists theorize that cosmic strings interacting with dense matter in the early universe provided the seeds for galaxies and black holes.
Recyclable 3D-printed plastics that heal, flex, and adapt
A 3D printing technique creates recyclable plastics with adjustable flexibility and strength for soft robots and medical devices.
Unwanted vibrations strengthen quantum dots for secure communication
Once disruptive, phonons now improve quantum dots’ behavior, making them more reliable for quantum communication and cryptography.
New lithium-sulfur battery design boosts lifespan and flexibility
A new battery design could overcome obstacles to making batteries with more energy storage capacity and a lower environmental footprint.
Scientists observe predator-prey dynamics in a quantum system
Scientists find predator-prey-like interactions in spinning particles, challenging physics and opening doors for quantum tech.
Recyclable 3D-printed plastics that heal, flex, and adapt
A 3D printing technique creates recyclable plastics with adjustable flexibility and strength for soft robots and medical devices.
Unwanted vibrations strengthen quantum dots for secure communication
Once disruptive, phonons now improve quantum dots’ behavior, making them more reliable for quantum communication and cryptography.
New lithium-sulfur battery design boosts lifespan and flexibility
A new battery design could overcome obstacles to making batteries with more energy storage capacity and a lower environmental footprint.
Scientists observe predator-prey dynamics in a quantum system
Scientists find predator-prey-like interactions in spinning particles, challenging physics and opening doors for quantum tech.
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.
Bacteria in wastewater could be breaking plastics down for food
A common bacteria found growing on plastic in urban wastewater could provide new bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste.
How carbon dioxide and biomass could become resilient, sustainable food sources
As valuable resources dwindle and environmental risks loom, reducing our dependence on traditional agriculture is becoming necessary.
Wetlands can be recovered with the right plants, and that’s good news for the planet
Scientists are reviving lost wetlands using paludiculture, blending ecology and economy to combat climate change and restore biodiversity.
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.
Bacteria in wastewater could be breaking plastics down for food
A common bacteria found growing on plastic in urban wastewater could provide new bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste.
How carbon dioxide and biomass could become resilient, sustainable food sources
As valuable resources dwindle and environmental risks loom, reducing our dependence on traditional agriculture is becoming necessary.
Wetlands can be recovered with the right plants, and that’s good news for the planet
Scientists are reviving lost wetlands using paludiculture, blending ecology and economy to combat climate change and restore biodiversity.
Bettina Lotsch: “I am excited by the prospect that our research can actually make a difference”
The materials chemist discusses her research, new innovations in tackling the energy crisis, and how her son helps with “zoom fatigue”.
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.
Anonymous name change policies for a more inclusive publishing world
Following the tireless efforts of researchers and scholars, name change policies are becoming more prominent among scientific publishers, sparking hope for meaningful change.
Bin Liu: “Turn whatever you are dreaming about into reality”
The unconventional chemist talks innovations in material science, putting science to work to help solve societal problems, and how to see the best in everything.
Bettina Lotsch: “I am excited by the prospect that our research can actually make a difference”
The materials chemist discusses her research, new innovations in tackling the energy crisis, and how her son helps with “zoom fatigue”.
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.
Anonymous name change policies for a more inclusive publishing world
Following the tireless efforts of researchers and scholars, name change policies are becoming more prominent among scientific publishers, sparking hope for meaningful change.
Bin Liu: “Turn whatever you are dreaming about into reality”
The unconventional chemist talks innovations in material science, putting science to work to help solve societal problems, and how to see the best in everything.