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Better organoids mean better brain models
Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.
Neutron stars could be the gateway to dark matter
Could neutron stars hold the key to observing dark matter? Researchers believe studying them might one day reveal this elusive substance.
Super-black material created from etched wood
This material absorbs more than 99% of the light that strikes it, making it useful in applications ranging from solar energy to astronomy.
Finding the neural pathways behind the placebo effect
Understanding the placebo effect could lead to pain management therapies that are more effective than opioids without causing addiction.
A safer, more flexible graft gets to the heart of coronary artery bypass
Using a hydrogel coated with electrospun nanofiber, a new artery graft offers safer coronary artery bypass interventions.
Nanobelts provide clean energy and sustainable electronics for a future Martian colony
Using a mineral found naturally on Mars, energy and electronics could be easily and sustainably produced on site.
An artificial nose that sniffs like a wine taster
Precisely copying the capabilities of a biological nose with an artificial one is a lofty but potentially world-changing goal.
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Volcanic arcs could help consume some of the world’s carbon
The weathering of the Earth’s surface serves as a geological thermostat and new research says that the breakdown of rocks at volcanic sites could help consume some of the world’s atmospheric carbon.
Getting renewable methanol on the high seas
Advances in sustainable, methanol-based fuels bring us a step closer to carbon neutral shipping.
Taking the sting out of dental procedures with microneedles
A charged microneedle patch for pain-free delivery of anesthetics could replace anxiety-inducing needles in dental work.
Soft robots in space
Although the idea of soft robots in space exploration is still far from becoming a reality, there are obvious advantages that are driving researchers to pursue the possibility.
Will the flight to Mars be too dangerous for a crewed mission?
Experts think humans should be able to safely travel to and from Mars, but harmful solar radiation poses some technological challenges.
Defining the edges of galaxies
Using a new definition of galaxy size, astronomers have uncovered new, exciting findings about how they formed and evolved.
Infants can recover language function after a stroke
A new study has found dramatic reorganization in the brain’s language processing areas in adolescents who had suffered a stroke at birth.
Mimicking the brain with single transistor artificial neurons
The power demands of the Internet of Things could be combated with computing systems that mimic biological neurons.
How wildfires are pushing mountain lions toward riskier behavior
What lessons can a threatened mountain lion population living within the bounds of Los Angeles teach about the future of conservation?
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An implantable device reconnects nerves
An implantable hybrid device combines the benefits of two therapeutic approaches to help repair nerve damage.
Powerful diagnostic approach uses light to detect virtually all forms of cancer
Using Raman spectroscopy as a means of detection, researchers have built an extensive database of signatures to detect any cancer.
Decisive push brings the first artificial intestine closer
Engineered tissue mimics the contractions of the small intestine to break down artificial materials simulating partially digested food.
Pathogen detection with nanotechnology
Researchers turn to nanotechnology to boost the detection of pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2.
Seahorse-inspired grabbing robots to help clean up our oceans
Researchers take a lead from seahorse tails to develop grasping robots that could help clear up trash from our oceans.
Artificial neural networks made from memristors for brain-inspired computing
Artificial neural networks made from domain walls mimic synapses and neurons in the brain for neuromorphic computers.
Mechanical sensors inspired by crocodile skin
A uniquely sensitive, stretchable pressure sensor for prosthetics, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces.
A self-breathing battery helps robots take a deep dive
A new battery design not only provides energy,not only provides energy, but facilitates automatic surfacing and diving mechanisms in electronic, underwater equipment.
Microplastics are taking flight
New research with samples from Pic du Midi Observatory reveal that microplastics are traversing the globe through the atmosphere.
Self-repairing electronics on the horizon
Through a happy accident, researchers have identified a new self-repairing electronic material that could make sci-fi dreams a reality.
Will industrial-scale photocatalysis see the light of day?
Exploring how scientists can develop efficient, solar-powered reactions to convert carbon dioxide to useful chemical feedstocks.
An oil-absorbing sponge removes oil droplets from hot wastewater
An inexpensive and reusable oil-catching sponge has been developed to reclaim high-temp fracking effluents.
Standard Model tested with record-breaking accuracy
Researchers put quantum electrodynamics to the test, pushing the boundaries of the Standard Model of physics.
Mapping the gas web of the Tarantula Nebula
New images of the Tarantula Nebula help us understand how intense star formation at its center impacts the rest of the nebula.
The ongoing search for life on Venus
While a new model finds life is not responsible for Venus’ odd atmospheric chemistry, the aerial biosphere hypothesis is important in the search for life on other worlds.
High-speed plasma turbulence measured in nuclear fusion reactor for the first time
Understanding the physics of plasma instabilities and developing the ability to control them is crucial for a working nuclear fusion reactor.