A groundbreaking titanium metamaterial with unparalleled strength and versatility could revolutionize manufacturing and high-speed aviation.
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.
Gene therapy cures hereditary deafness in two people
Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness; ongoing trials show promise for widespread application.
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 do plants “see” light?
Scientists reveal a new mechanism by which plants chase the Sun and bend their primary stem to optimize light capture.
Investigating ultrafast dynamics of matter with attosecond pulses of light
Scientists achieve a decade-long goal, perfecting the combination of attosecond pulses of light with electron microscopy to study matter.
New fossil evidence provides insight into one of Earth’s largest extinction events
Scientists have unearthed a well-preserved microscopic fossil in Western Australia, challenging timelines and hinting at early eukaryotic life after the Great Oxidation Event 2.4 billion years ago.
CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia gets UK approval
In a world first, UK authorities grant regulatory approval for a CRISPR gene therapy targeting sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia.
Mapping the global spread of antibiotic resistance
Scientists reveal how antibiotic-resistant genes are spreading around the world, raising concerns about their rapid transmission and the role humans are playing.
Centuries-old antibodies recovered from ancient teeth
Research teams from the UK have isolated antibodies preserved for 800 years in ancient teeth and found they are still able to bind viruses that infect humans today.






