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Bone loss in obesity traced to gut microbiota
Obesity changes gut microbiota, causing immune cells to age prematurely and secrete a protein which weakens bones
Walking on Air: Pneumatic System Enables Autonomous Motion in Soft Robots
Robot fabrication in a single step with a desktop 3D printer and pressurised gas.
Behavioral Fever Helps Fight Parasitic Infections
Infected fruit flies use behavioral fever against deadly parasitoid wasps.
Turning Periods into Power: Menstrual Blood a Valuable Resource for Medical Diagnostics
Wearable sensors help women analyse menstrual blood for affordable, non-invasive health monitoring.
Fermilab Confirms Muon g-2 Measurements
Fermilab releases its final results, testing the Standard Model of particle physics.
Methods Perspectives: Magnetic Force Microscope Calibration Explored by Héctor Corte-León
Héctor Corte-León explores the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques used to calibrate a magnetic force microscope.
Immune resilience gene signature could hold the key to healthy aging
High levels of a certain biomarker gives people a survival advantage, study finds.
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Ultra-sensitive CRISPR test detects pathogens in minutes—No lab needed
Scientists have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic that detects pathogens in blood with million-fold greater sensitivity—without the need for DNA amplification.
New blood markers predict long-term health risks in people with HIV
Scientists have identified key biomarkers linked to immune and metabolic dysfunction in people with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy.
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.
Solar panels made of lunar dust could power a future Moon base
Making solar panels on the Moon could be the solution to reliably providing energy to lunar settlements.
Sustainable building material extracted from seawater
A sand-like material can be extracted from seawater by adding carbon dioxide, potentially making the building industry more sustainable.
World’s smallest pacemaker dissolves once it’s no longer needed
Smaller than a grain of rice, the pacemaker is designed with temporary interventions in mind.
New machine learning tool could transform how we study neutron star mergers
A new machine learning algorithm that can rapidly pinpoint the location of a neutron star merger using gravitational wave signals alone.
How a gut-on-a-chip is getting to the bottom of our gut’s microbiome
This artificial gut will allow scientists to gain deeper insights into the biome that exists there and how dysregulation can lead to disease.
Athina Anastasaki: New ways to recycle old polymers
Polymer chemist Athina Anastasaki talks about establishing her career, inroads into polymer recycling, and resilience in academia.
How research into existential risk will help safeguard humanity
Florian Jehn combines pragmatism with optimism when considering potential threats to human civilization.
Michael Dickey, our guide through the surprising world of liquid metals
The chemical and biomolecular engineer delves into the versatile applications, surprising properties, and future possibilities of liquid metals.
It’s alive! How living materials are reshaping sustainable engineering
Discover how living materials are revolutionizing sustainable engineering, offering self-healing and responsive solutions for a greener future.
Unlocking the mysteries of the sea: A conversation with biochemist Andrea Bodnar
Andrea Bodnar, a biochemist by training, is leading researchers who strive to unlock the mysteries of marine life, promote sustainability, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
World’s smallest pacemaker dissolves once it’s no longer needed
Smaller than a grain of rice, the pacemaker is designed with temporary interventions in mind.
Scientists discover a new class of antibiotics
A bacterium found in a backyard could offer new hope in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Tiny robots take 3D scans from inside the gut to diagnose cancer
A robot with a unique shape could make it possible to perform ultrasound scans deep within the gut, helping doctors diagnose colorectal cancer.
Ultra-sensitive CRISPR test detects pathogens in minutes—No lab needed
Scientists have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic that detects pathogens in blood with million-fold greater sensitivity—without the need for DNA amplification.
Methods Perspectives: Magnetic Force Microscope Calibration Explored by Héctor Corte-León
Héctor Corte-León explores the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques used to calibrate a magnetic force microscope.
Kirigami-inspired neural probes are a cut above
The flexible and foldable 3D probes were surprisingly durable when inserted into brain tissue to map the deep functioning of neurons.
Working close to robots could be safer with cutting-edge Kirigami e-skin
The sensitive e-skin robotic coating applies ultrasonics and AI while taking its inspiration from the Japanese art of Kirigami.
Water-powered gadgets may be on the horizon thanks to new evaporation-based energy device
Scientists created an “evapolectrics” generator that draws power directly from water evaporation, offering a sustainable, battery-free energy source from humidity.
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.
The hidden cost of human disturbance on California’s sea otters
A comprehensive study by Sea Otter Savvy reveals the significant energy costs of human disturbance on sea otters, highlighting the need for better conservation practices to protect these vulnerable marine mammals.
Nanosheet catalysts for affordable hydrogen fuel production
Researchers have developed efficient catalysts by combining palladium with organic molecules, significantly reducing the cost of hydrogen fuel production.
Windows that cool themselves could cut AC costs
This new high-tech window glass reflects heat and radiates excess warmth into space, slashing air conditioning energy use by up to 40%.
Ultra-dense electron beams set the stage for breakthroughs in physics and technology
SLAC scientists created ultra-dense electron beams with five times the peak current, using infrared lasers to unlock new frontiers in physics and materials research.
Solar panels made of lunar dust could power a future Moon base
Making solar panels on the Moon could be the solution to reliably providing energy to lunar settlements.
New machine learning tool could transform how we study neutron star mergers
A new machine learning algorithm that can rapidly pinpoint the location of a neutron star merger using gravitational wave signals alone.
Higgs boson may be driving the Universe’s expansion
Scientists assume that inflation was driven by hypothetical inflaton particles, which scientists think could be the Higgs boson.