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How can we spur plastic upcycling? Turn it into something valuable
Scientists convert harmful microplastics into valuable graphene using plasma, offering a promising solution for this type of pollution.
AI and robotics join forces to revamp how medications are made
Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
Could adding extra dimensions help solve the quantum gravity puzzle?
Adding extra dimensions to a theory known as “fuzzy gravity” may help bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and relativity.
Misinformation spreads like a nuclear reaction on the internet
The new model simulating nuclear fission replicates the start and spread of rumors founded in misinformation.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so too does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
Liquid metal adhesive holds fast for durable, flexible electronics
E-CASE liquid metal adhesive enables flexible connections to make better, tougher flexible electronics for wearables and robotics.
Killing cancer cells with a molecular jackhammer
Mechanical therapy physically breaks down cancer cells and could help overcome the problem of treatment resistance.
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Finding a magnetar, a neutron star’s baby brother
Scientists have observed a peculiar object emitting radio waves once every 20 minutes, and it may be a new kind of neutron star.
Black hole asymmetry puts quantum gravity to the test
Physicists hope to detect asymmetry in spinning black holes using NASA’s LISA telescope to finally provide proof of quantum gravity.
Detecting tuberculosis outside the lungs
A new fluorescent probe for detecting tuberculosis can now identify disease-causing bacteria in extra-pulmonary tissue for better diagnosis.
Holey tubular zeolites!
Nanotubes made from sheets of zeolite promise to expand this material’s already extensive range of application.
Solar cells created with a single sheet of paper
A new ink deposition method simplifies a complicated process for creating efficient perovskite solar cells.
Bringing ancient viruses back to life
How seven ancient viruses ranging in age from 27,000 to 48,500 years were recovered from the Siberian permafrost, and what researchers hope to learn from them.
Studying quantum aspects of gravity with entanglement
What would it mean for two particles to become gravitationally entangled?
Is Antarctica blooming?
Underneath the freezing, desolate surface of Antarctica, phytoplankton are finding a niche.
Detecting ultralight dark matter particles using supermassive black holes
Is it time to start looking for alternatives to WIMPs?
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A synthetic nanoenzyme helps combat IBD
To minimize inflammation in IBD, scientists have developed a synthetic enzyme that targets multiple problematic pathways.
How bioinks could help astronauts survive long space missions
Scientists are exploring how to store and transport ready-to-use bioink cartridges to treat injuries on the International Space Station.
Bacteria found in tumors could prove a potent anticancer tool
Bacteria residing inside tumors provide a surprisingly powerful immunotherapy platform to combat different cancers.
How the brain protects itself from the negative effects of CBD
To understand CBD’s impact and the risks associated with consumption, researchers explore how a fellow brain cell prevents toxicity in neurons.
Weaving a new flexible energy harvesting technique for wearable tech
A new triboelectric laminate can convert movement to electricity 400 times more efficiently in wearable and implantable technologies.
Crawling Earthworm robots get a soft polymer boost
The replacement of rigid parts could help robots more closely mimic the humble worm to help them squeeze into tight spots.
A computing system made from heart cells
A biocomputer built from connected heart cells solves computational problems with high accuracy and at a low computational cost.
Snapping metacaps propel soft robot design
An innovative design allows for sensitive soft robots that can navigate difficult tasks and environments without bulky sensors.
How biogas from human waste will lead to energy independence
Chicken feathers enhance the quality of biogas produced from human waste, allowing impoverished communities to generate their own power.
Decarbonizing the chemical industry with sustainable photons
Decarbonizing the chemical industry is possible, provided decreases in the cost of solar energy and increases in LED efficiency continue.
Gravity energy storage elevated to new heights
An innovative new gravity storage system with an “elevator” style building design is a viable solution to global grid-scale energy storage.
Improving the health of China’s Upper Yellow River
Environmental protection measures implemented in recent years have seen positive outcomes in improving the health of the Mother River of China.
Dark matter from quantum gravity
Researchers at the Southern University of Science and Technology in China ask if gravitons can be promising candidates for dark matter components.
Ultra-cold atoms help test fundamental theory of solids
Cold ytterbium atoms were used to test a fundamental theory which describes phenomena in solids such as magnetism and superconductivity.
Upper mass limit of massive stars revisited
Physicists at the Gemini Observatory have found a new mass limit for massive stars, and found it to be lower than previously thought.
Is the Universe running out of stars?
Astronomers are discovering that the rate of star formation in the universe is dropping, and they want to know why.