Implants containing cyanobacteria help produce oxygen within heart tissue to repair damage done after a heart attack.
Microrobots that conquer all terrains
Microrobots dubbed “microwalkers” can both swim and walk, allowing them to transverse challenging biological environments.
Citizen science: The future of research could be in the hands of many
Citizen science has the ability to improve scientific literacy and benefit communities by getting non-scientists involved in research.
How the capybara could improve biofuels
Unique enzymes found in the gut of sugarcane-eating capybaras could help convert agricultural waste into low-carbon biofuels.
Emmett Chappelle, lighting up biology
Biochemist and astrobiologist Emmett Chappelle created a simple means of identifying life and opened a new world for fluorescence testing.
The best way to study a lake? Float on top of it
The LéXPLORE floating laboratory in Switzerland is providing unique insights into the changing environment of Lake Geneva.
Using microrobots to eradicate bacteria
A team of scientists have created a cost-effective way to destroy bacterial biofilms, paving the way for advancements in everything from healthcare to utilities.
Tourism and climate change threaten Lake Baikal, a unique global treasure
Mass tourism has grown exponentially across the last decade, bringing nearly 2 million tourists to Baikal’s sparsely populated shores.
What is CRISPR?
Here we take a look at how CRISPR, the revolutionary “molecular scissors”, works and where its being used.
Cellulose could play an important role in future green electronics
Cellulose-based energy storage devices could provide a viable solution to creating sustainable, inexpensive electronics.