Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.
3D printing goes “green” with microalgae ink
A search for environmentally friendly inks led researchers to microalgae biofactories, providing a renewable biomass solution.
Astronomers witness the reawakening of a black hole
Imagine observing a distant galaxy for years when suddenly its core begins exhibiting unprecedented changes.
The rate of human-driven global warming is at a record high
Global warming caused by human action has continued to increase, even though climate action has slowed the rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
LISA gravitational wave detector could help scientists see the birth of the Universe
ESA greenlights LISA, a space-based observatory poised to detect gravitational waves across space and time.
A 3D bioprinter builds living tissue in orbit
To develop medical treatments in space, scientists first need to understand how the body behaves in this foreign environment.
JWST captures stunning images of Uranus
The powerful telescope gave space fans an early Christmas present in the form of a detailed image of Uranus, observed using infrared light.
Saving oranges from disease using nanomaterials
Citrus canker threatens orange orchards, but nano-sponges loaded with a plant-based antibacterial may offer a solution.
3D printing mimics human tissue for breakthrough discoveries
Scientists employ cutting-edge 3D printing to recreate human-like tissue, promising a breakthrough in cellular research and potential insights into aging and disease.
Thermal management material a step towards zero-energy heating and cooling
Reversible fabric for heating and cooling lowers the cost of indoor climate control and reduces CO2 emissions.