The lifespan of C. elegans, an organism that responds to cellular stress in a similar way to humans, can be extended by activating a mechanism initiated by glial cells in the brain.
Jenna Flogeras
Jenna obtained her M.Sc. in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and eventually hung up her lab coat to pursue a career in editing and writing. She’s also passionate about travel, sharing her backpacking adventures around the world as a blogger and podcaster.
Artificial intelligence: Cool but scary?
AI is growing at a rapid pace and solving complex problems in the process—but what are the risks of such a sophisticated technology?
Algae-Laden Hydrogels Could Bring Buildings to Life
Hydrogels that incorporate whole algal cells offer new possibilities in building architecture and bioremediation.
Study Reveals Gender Bias in Chemistry Publishing
Statistics suggest that women are at a disadvantage when it comes to publishing in the chemical sciences.
Finding Value in Textile Wastewater
Nitrogen and sulfur present in dye-contaminated wastewater are incorporated into an energy material, simultaneously addressing two important issues.
Bioelectronic Implants for Drought-Resistant Plants
Electronic plants designed to be more resilient to environmental stress could offer major advantages in agriculture.
Teaching Machines to Think Like Humans
An artificial neural network based entirely on memristors is developed.
Confronting the Global Health Challenges of Climate Change
Protecting human health should be a priority in climate change mitigation efforts.
Mimicking the Motions of the Multitalented Octopus
An octopus-arm-inspired soft robot is capable of manipulating unknown objects in confined spaces.
Integrating Wearable Medical Sensors into Clothing
Body area networks based on near-field communication technology allow for inconspicuous medical sensing.