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An mRNA vaccine for asthma shows promise in mice
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Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
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Claudia Loebel, understanding cell memory could lead to patient-specific treatments
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New cancer vaccine uses SARS-CoV-2 marker to harness immunity against tumors
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A marker pen loaded with pufferfish toxin could help treat chronic pain
Scientists have developed a marker pen to deliver tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin found in pufferfish, to treat severe skin pain.
Light-activated therapy and antibiotics join forces to improve in situ cancer vaccines
Scientists integrate light therapy and antibiotics into a single platform to help the body create its own tumor vaccine.
Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
A new hydrogel extracts water from the air, offering a sustainable alternative to bottled water and addressing global water shortages.
New cancer vaccine uses SARS-CoV-2 marker to harness immunity against tumors
SARS-CoV-2 marker used to trigger the immune system against cancer, showing promise in shrinking tumors and improving survival in mice.
Claudia Loebel, understanding cell memory could lead to patient-specific treatments
Recreating the material that surrounds cells, Loebel aims to better understand cell memory and its role in disease development.
Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
A new hydrogel extracts water from the air, offering a sustainable alternative to bottled water and addressing global water shortages.
New cancer vaccine uses SARS-CoV-2 marker to harness immunity against tumors
SARS-CoV-2 marker used to trigger the immune system against cancer, showing promise in shrinking tumors and improving survival in mice.
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Researchers replicate gravitational lensing in the lab
Lenses help researchers mimic the way massive cosmic objects bend light—bringing the elusive effects of gravitational lensing to Earth.
Low-cost quantum sensors could enhance EV battery monitoring
These low-cost quantum sensors detect tiny magnetic field changes and could help identify early battery issues in electric vehicles.
Cold shock from ice baths leads to stronger cells
New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures.
Gas filaments could help explain how supermassive black holes get so big
New observations suggest elongated gas filaments that stretch into space may be feeding supermassive black holes.
Recyclable 3D-printed plastics that heal, flex, and adapt
A 3D printing technique creates recyclable plastics with adjustable flexibility and strength for soft robots and medical devices.
Speaking multiple languages may benefit children with autism
Study finds that speaking multiple languages may improve executive functioning and reduce autism symptoms in children.
French WEST reactor breaks record in nuclear fusion
Scientists at the WEST tokamak in France set a new plasma duration record, bringing us closer to achieving nuclear fusion for clean energy.
A new method to track skyrmions, tiny magnetic whirls formed by atomic magnetism
Harnessing skyrmions’ random motion and low energy requirements, this discovery could lead to more efficient and powerful computing technologies.
High yield, eco-friendly rice reduces methane emissions by 70%
A new rice variety that combines high yield with low methane emissions could help farmers tackle climate change.
Most read this week
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Switching fiber optic cables from round to rectangular shown to enhance data speeds
-
An mRNA vaccine for asthma shows promise in mice
-
Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
-
Claudia Loebel, understanding cell memory could lead to patient-specific treatments
-
New cancer vaccine uses SARS-CoV-2 marker to harness immunity against tumors
Riccardo Bassoli: How quantum computing will redefine wireless communication
Future 6G wireless networks will rely on quantum computers, but developing the technology and making it sustainable is complex.
Rose Marks, a botanist studying resurrection plants
Rose Marks uses her climbing skills in remote regions of South Africa to study how water-deprived plants might help develop drought-tolerant crops.
Shira Joudan, tackling PFAS and environmental contaminants with chemistry
Chemist Shira Joudan discusses environmental contaminants, setting up at a new university, and building a supportive community.
How a gut-on-a-chip is getting to the bottom of our gut’s microbiome
This artificial gut will allow scientists to gain deeper insights into the biome that exists there and how dysregulation can lead to disease.
Shira Joudan, tackling PFAS and environmental contaminants with chemistry
Chemist Shira Joudan discusses environmental contaminants, setting up at a new university, and building a supportive community.
How a gut-on-a-chip is getting to the bottom of our gut’s microbiome
This artificial gut will allow scientists to gain deeper insights into the biome that exists there and how dysregulation can lead to disease.
Light-activated therapy and antibiotics join forces to improve in situ cancer vaccines
Scientists integrate light therapy and antibiotics into a single platform to help the body create its own tumor vaccine.
New cancer vaccine uses SARS-CoV-2 marker to harness immunity against tumors
SARS-CoV-2 marker used to trigger the immune system against cancer, showing promise in shrinking tumors and improving survival in mice.
An mRNA vaccine for asthma shows promise in mice
Based on the same mRNA vaccine against COVID-19, a new prototype has shown potential to treat asthma, a condition with no known cure.
Artificial muscle could help facial paralysis sufferers blink again
A soft implant could avoid multiple surgeries and long waiting times while improving the living conditions of facial paralysis sufferers.
Switching fiber optic cables from round to rectangular shown to enhance data speeds
Rectangular fiber optic cables could increase data transfer rates, benefiting telecommunications and quantum computing advancements.
A new method to track skyrmions, tiny magnetic whirls formed by atomic magnetism
Harnessing skyrmions’ random motion and low energy requirements, this discovery could lead to more efficient and powerful computing technologies.
Low-cost quantum sensors could enhance EV battery monitoring
These low-cost quantum sensors detect tiny magnetic field changes and could help identify early battery issues in electric vehicles.
Recyclable 3D-printed plastics that heal, flex, and adapt
A 3D printing technique creates recyclable plastics with adjustable flexibility and strength for soft robots and medical devices.
French WEST reactor breaks record in nuclear fusion
Scientists at the WEST tokamak in France set a new plasma duration record, bringing us closer to achieving nuclear fusion for clean energy.
High yield, eco-friendly rice reduces methane emissions by 70%
A new rice variety that combines high yield with low methane emissions could help farmers tackle climate change.
Producing ammonia underground could slash fertilizer emissions
Ammonia fertilizer could be produced underground, using Earth’s natural heat to significantly reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.
New lithium-sulfur battery design boosts lifespan and flexibility
A new battery design could overcome obstacles to making batteries with more energy storage capacity and a lower environmental footprint.
A new method to track skyrmions, tiny magnetic whirls formed by atomic magnetism
Harnessing skyrmions’ random motion and low energy requirements, this discovery could lead to more efficient and powerful computing technologies.
Researchers replicate gravitational lensing in the lab
Lenses help researchers mimic the way massive cosmic objects bend light—bringing the elusive effects of gravitational lensing to Earth.
Gas filaments could help explain how supermassive black holes get so big
New observations suggest elongated gas filaments that stretch into space may be feeding supermassive black holes.
Scientists observe predator-prey dynamics in a quantum system
Scientists find predator-prey-like interactions in spinning particles, challenging physics and opening doors for quantum tech.