Using electrochemical sensors, this new device can be used to combat water pollution by detecting heavy metals, like lead.
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New memristor design could be a game-changer for AI and big data
Computers based on memristors promise significant energy savings and improved accuracy in large-scale computing.
How research into existential risk will help safeguard humanity
Florian Jehn combines pragmatism with optimism when considering potential threats to human civilization.
Making spider silk from tobacco plants
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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.
Just how secure is the global food supply?
According to researchers, crop yields could suffer considerably in the face of a sudden catastrophe, but we can prepare.
Gold nanoparticles could help coral reefs avoid extinction
Innovative cryopreservation technique revives adult corals, safeguarding their genetic material to seed future populations.
Next-gen computing replaces transistors with quantum dots
Scientists pioneer mixed-valence molecules in quantum-dot automata for faster, room-temperature operation, overcoming transistor limits.
A “methane cleaner” to slash emissions
The new device pulls methane out of the air and could help tackle emissions from low-concentration sources, like livestock farms.
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