A new drug called acoziborole in clinical trials offers hope as an easy-to-administer treatment for sleeping sickness in remote areas.
Explaining the Universe’s accelerated expansion without dark energy
A modification to the theory of general relativity makes it consistent with observable astronomical data without the need for dark energy.
Facial mask used to improve solar cells quality
A new manufacturing technique to grow perovskite crystals for high-performance solar cells uses “face masks” to minimize imperfections.
Back to the future with an ammonia economy
With a fossil fuel–derived climate catastrophe on our doorstep, many see ammonia as a possible alternative fuel source.
Synchronized movement in living systems
Experiments with cells and toys reveal fundamentals of synchronized movement in both inanimate objects and living groups.
Molecular dye plays “tag” with chemotherapy drugs
A new hydrogel platform helps monitor chemotherapies in the body in real-time, allowing their side effects and potency to be better understood.
Tiny, anti-inflammatory nanomotors to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Chemically driven nanomotors may help resolve chronic inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Mapping the octopus brain
Understanding how a completely different neural structure achieves the same function as the human brain opens up possibilities for designing new types of AI systems.
Regenerating nerves with an mRNA therapy
Stimulating neuron growth using a new mRNA therapy, researchers hope to treat chronic pain caused by disease, injury, or chemotherapy.
Taming plasma instabilities for future nuclear fusion reactors
Optimizing plasma instabilities within a nuclear fusion reactor will pave the way for its use as a clean source of perpetual energy.