Nanotubes made from sheets of zeolite promise to expand this material’s already extensive range of application.
Innovative science in 2021
Catch up on some of the most exciting and impactful developments in science from this year, published on ASN and selected by our editors.
Vision of a Sustainable Future
To address climate change, we need to reduce net anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to zero as soon as possible; that is, hopefully by 2050 or so.
CO2: Conflict or Harmony?
Professor Ozin asks the question; do we want war or peace with CO2?
Biowaste finds new life in energy-harvesting devices
In the future, small electronics could be powered by fallen leaves, shed fur, and other waste materials found in nature.
Scientists develop “web-shooters” tech inspired by Spider-Man
With great power comes great responsibility—even for real-life, superhero-inspired web-slinging tech!
Black hole jet lights up dead stars like a cosmic blowtorch
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers discovered the jet from a black hole, triggering nova explosions along its path.
Enzymes help engineer safer, more effective vaccines
Researchers use enzymes to link antigens and adjuvants, creating safer and more effective vaccines by lowering the required adjuvant dosage.
Crushed glass replaces soil in this innovative approach to sustainable agriculture
Pilot study explores how recycled glass is being used to grow salsa ingredients, protect coastlines, and safeguard the future of farming.
Better organoids mean better brain models
Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.