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New material emitting spinning light could revolutionize optics and computing

“We’ve essentially reworked the standard recipe for making organic light emitting diodes, like those found in smartphones.”

Common bacteria could be used to produce biodegradable bioplastics

by Helen Albert

Engineered Escherichia coli bacteria could be used to make sustainable biobased plastics.

Ultra-sensitive CRISPR test detects pathogens in minutes—No lab needed

by Bradley van Paridon

Scientists have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic that detects pathogens in blood with million-fold greater sensitivity—without the need for DNA amplification.

New blood markers predict long-term health risks in people with HIV

by Kerry Day

Scientists have identified key biomarkers linked to immune and metabolic dysfunction in people with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy.

Microplastics could be hotspots for antimicrobial resistance

by Kerry Day

Microplastics facilitate a “super slime” that is resistant to antibiotics, sparking concern about antibiotic resistance in heavily polluted areas.

Gliese 12 b: An exo-Venus with Earth-like temperatures

by Andrey Feldman

Orbiting a cool, red dwarf star, Gliese 12 b offers insight into atmosphere retention near stars, sparking new questions about habitability.

Cool colors, cooler cities: New coating offers solution for urban heat islands

by Anthony Lewis

A new approach to radiative cooling blends practicality with aesthetics, advancing this crucial technology for a warming world.

Using machine learning, robotic feeding system empowers users with mobility issues

by Robert Lea

This robotic feeding system trained with machine learning will transform lives, giving independence to those with severe mobility issues.

Black hole morsels could make Hawking radiation detectable with current telescopes

by Andrey Feldman

During the tumultuous mergers of black holes, smaller black holes called morsels could produce detectable Hawking radiation.

An eco-friendly putty made from vegetable oil boosts coral reef recovery

by Jenna Flogeras

This ocean-safe putty was designed to help seed new coral reefs, offering a much-needed replacement for hardware store products.

ASN Newsletter

A blood sampling device inspired by leeches

by Kerry Day | Health

Collecting blood in a painless and minimally-invasive way may soon be possible with this prototype suction cup device.

Magnetic fields from the beginning of time may resolve the Hubble tension

by Andrey Feldman | Physics, Space

By adding primordial magnetic fields to the Standard Model, researchers may solve the mystery of the Universe’s expansion.

World’s purest silicon chip could make quantum computers error-free

by Clara Rodriguez Fernandez | Computer Science

A new method to purify silicon for quantum computer chips could solve one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing.

Teaching old magnetic cilia new tricks

by Sukanya Charuchandra | Technology

These hair-like structures with applications in robotics are now reprogrammable, negating the need to replace them after one use.

Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment

by Jenna Flogeras | Health, Infectious diseases

A potent antibody therapy derived from llamas was found to broadly neutralize numerous strains of HIV-1.

Health

Tiny vesicles could help prevent amputations in diabetic patients

This safer, non-surgical treatment for diabetic limb ischemia could help patients with severe blood flow complications.

Parkinson’s drug helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Researchers discover that a Parkinson’s drug, procyclidine, can reduce physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors and immobility.

Scientists report airborne bacteria found in garbage may age our blood vessels

Pathogenic bioaerosols detected at household garbage collection sites may contribute to vascular aging with high chronic exposure.

Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting

The protein helps convert white fat tissue into calorie-burning beige fat, providing a potential target for weight loss and obesity treatments.

Health

Tiny vesicles could help prevent amputations in diabetic patients

This safer, non-surgical treatment for diabetic limb ischemia could help patients with severe blood flow complications.

Parkinson’s drug helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Researchers discover that a Parkinson’s drug, procyclidine, can reduce physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors and immobility.

Scientists report airborne bacteria found in garbage may age our blood vessels

Pathogenic bioaerosols detected at household garbage collection sites may contribute to vascular aging with high chronic exposure.

Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting

The protein helps convert white fat tissue into calorie-burning beige fat, providing a potential target for weight loss and obesity treatments.

Space and physics

Warming Mars’ atmosphere with nanoparticles

Engineering mineral rich dust and releasing it as an aerosol could warm the planet and kickstart the thickening of the atmosphere.

Neutron stars could be the gateway to dark matter

Could neutron stars hold the key to observing dark matter? Researchers believe studying them might one day reveal this elusive substance.

Beijing Collider helps scientists probe discrepancy around an elusive hadron particle

New insights into the decay of a hadron particle known as a charmonium could potentially reshape our understanding of particle interactions and challenge existing theories.

Diamond helps build efficient 3D computer chips

Tackling heat transfer, diamond layers help build 3D circuits with lower power consumption, faster signaling, and increased performance.

Space and physics

Warming Mars’ atmosphere with nanoparticles

Engineering mineral rich dust and releasing it as an aerosol could warm the planet and kickstart the thickening of the atmosphere.

Neutron stars could be the gateway to dark matter

Could neutron stars hold the key to observing dark matter? Researchers believe studying them might one day reveal this elusive substance.

Beijing Collider helps scientists probe discrepancy around an elusive hadron particle

New insights into the decay of a hadron particle known as a charmonium could potentially reshape our understanding of particle interactions and challenge existing theories.

Diamond helps build efficient 3D computer chips

Tackling heat transfer, diamond layers help build 3D circuits with lower power consumption, faster signaling, and increased performance.

Technology

Autonomous robot swarms come together to perform a variety of missions

Researchers have developed an optimization program to design the behavior of small e-puck robots to allow them to work in unison.

Dung beetles inspire a new generation of robot

Robots modelled after dung beetles leverage nature’s ingenuity with efficient, space-saving object-rolling mechanics.

Scientists develop “web-shooters” tech inspired by Spider-Man

With great power comes great responsibility—even for real-life, superhero-inspired web-slinging tech!

Machine learning spots single photons to accelerate quantum communication

Machine learning is bringing forth the future of secure communication, swiftly identifying single photons that hold the key to quantum tech.

Technology

Autonomous robot swarms come together to perform a variety of missions

Researchers have developed an optimization program to design the behavior of small e-puck robots to allow them to work in unison.

Dung beetles inspire a new generation of robot

Robots modelled after dung beetles leverage nature’s ingenuity with efficient, space-saving object-rolling mechanics.

Scientists develop “web-shooters” tech inspired by Spider-Man

With great power comes great responsibility—even for real-life, superhero-inspired web-slinging tech!

Machine learning spots single photons to accelerate quantum communication

Machine learning is bringing forth the future of secure communication, swiftly identifying single photons that hold the key to quantum tech.

Earth and environment

How spending time in nature influences healthy eating habits

Scientists find evidence that nature boosts healthy food choices, revealing nature’s pivotal role in shaping positive dietary habits.

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.

New plastic recycling method captures carbon

A closed-loop process for making and recycling polycarbonate plastic also captures carbon to reduce waste and cut emissions.

Pulling clean hydrogen fuel from seawater

A new electrolysis device could transform the way we produce hydrogen fuel from seawater, addressing challenges that hindered this process.