A liquid-based, solar-powered soft robot has this writer dreaming of its potential applications in space explorations and beyond.
Women in STEM you should know
From astronauts to programmers and medical researchers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, these women are pushing boundaries in STEM.
Scientists discover that the platypus glows in the dark
This phenomenon is spread over such a broad range of the mammalian evolutionary tree that researchers are beginning to wonder if the “proto-mammal” shared the same trait.
Could there be life on Venus? Sighting of a rare molecule could be the answer
A possible marker of life has been spotted in the clouds of Venus and has astronomers excited about the possibility of extra-terrestrial “aerial” life on the harsh planet.
Striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells
Researchers capture high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces.
Can bacteria survive in space?
New study provides the best estimate to date that bacteria could survive a trip to Mars.
One-shot radical polymerization for hydrogels
Synthesis of multi-purpose double network hydrogels via one-shot radical polymerization.
Making muscly mice in micro-gravity
Using an implanted device to build up muscle mass on board the ISS.
Affordable seismic dampers for residential and commercial buildings
Novel graphene‐reinforced elastomeric isolators are a viable, low‐cost alternative to reinforce buildings against earthquake damage.
Mysteries of Uranus’ oddities explained
Uranus, its moons, and rings are all “tipped”, suggesting they formed during a cataclysmic impact early in its history.