Though constant comparison can negatively impact our pursuit of happiness, this ingrained cognitive behavior has helped humans survive.
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Turbocharged chemistry: Do we have time to think?
Are we spending enough quality time dreaming up ideas or are we spreading ourselves thin?
Smooth or with a snap? The mechanics of the Venus flytrap
The reopening of the Venus flytrap may not always be smooth, and new research challenges our previous assumptions about its mechanics.
Making stickier tape
A new surface treatment enhances the adhesion of double-sided tape to make stickier tapes for soft electronics.
Nanobots used for better root canal treatment
Disinfecting nanobots could be the key to preventing the failure of root canal fillings post-treatment.
Gentle tapping with magnetic needles for less invasive surgeries
A miniaturized, tetherless needle offers a safe means of performing surgery, treating cancer, and performing diagnostic tests.
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.
Memristive neurons with human-like perception
Memristor-based sensing devices generate biological-like electrical signals that mimic those found in the brain for better computing.
Smart threads make for dexterous catheters
A flexible magnetic catheter made from “smart threads” will help make surgeries less invasive, safer, and easier to perform.
Tiny batteries are powering computer miniaturization
Using tiny batteries, researchers hope to power ever-smaller computers and advance the Internet of Things and ubiquitous computing.
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