Polymer chemist Athina Anastasaki talks about establishing her career, inroads into polymer recycling, and resilience in academia.
How research into existential risk will help safeguard humanity
Florian Jehn combines pragmatism with optimism when considering potential threats to human civilization.
How taste shaped the use of ancient medicines
New findings reveal a link between our taste buds and what plants were used medicinally during ancient times.
Titanium-based metamaterial unlocks strength beyond nature
A groundbreaking titanium metamaterial with unparalleled strength and versatility could revolutionize manufacturing and high-speed aviation.
Michael Dickey, our guide through the surprising world of liquid metals
The chemical and biomolecular engineer delves into the versatile applications, surprising properties, and future possibilities of liquid metals.
Gene therapy cures hereditary deafness in two people
Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness; ongoing trials show promise for widespread application.
Nuances of intermittent fasting and its effect on healthy lifespan
A neuroscientist and intermittent fasting expert weighs in on the potential health benefits of this diet that may go beyond just weight loss.
How do plants “see” light?
Scientists reveal a new mechanism by which plants chase the Sun and bend their primary stem to optimize light capture.
Investigating ultrafast dynamics of matter with attosecond pulses of light
Scientists achieve a decade-long goal, perfecting the combination of attosecond pulses of light with electron microscopy to study matter.
New fossil evidence provides insight into one of Earth’s largest extinction events
Scientists have unearthed a well-preserved microscopic fossil in Western Australia, challenging timelines and hinting at early eukaryotic life after the Great Oxidation Event 2.4 billion years ago.