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A new type of dark matter could explain mysterious radiation from the Milky Way’s core

Dark matter could be composed of much lighter particles, with masses roughly ten times smaller than that of a proton.

Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient

Scientists in Finland have developed a method that can achieve a tenfold increase in pesticide retention on farmed crops.

Exploring quantum gravity with pendulums

by Andrey Feldman

If experimentally proven that gravity is classical, we will have to start from the beginning in a search for a satisfactory ontological picture of the world.

New algorithm unlocks the power of quantum machine learning

by Andrey Feldman

A new study targets feature selection, a key step in machine learning where the algorithm determines which parts of the input data are most relevant to making accurate predictions.

The hidden cost of human disturbance on California’s sea otters

by Bradley van Paridon

A comprehensive study by Sea Otter Savvy reveals the significant energy costs of human disturbance on sea otters, highlighting the need for better conservation practices to protect these vulnerable marine mammals.

New vaccine shows promise against deadly bacterial infection

by Becki Robins

A vaccine to prevent melioidosis, a tropical bacterial disease and possible bioterrorism threat, succeeded in initial trials.

A universal vaccine could eliminate the need to track evolving strains

by Bradley van Paridon

An RNA-based vaccine approach that is effective against all virus strains and safe for infants and immunocompromised individuals.

Pulling clean hydrogen fuel from seawater

by Andrey Feldman

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

Quantum proofing passwords and artwork with DNA encryption

by Bradley van Paridon

Chaotic pools of DNA could be the future of encryption, proving authenticity of artwork or securing passwords against quantum computers.

How the bias in algorithms can help us spot our own

by Bradley van Paridon

People recognize their own biases in algorithms’ decisions more than they do in their own—even when those decisions are the same.

ASN Newsletter

Goldene, graphene’s golden cousin produced for the first time

by Victoria Corless | Chemistry, News, Technology

Scientists have managed to create sheets of gold only a single atom thick using a hundred-year-old Japanese smithing method.

Stronger evidence links sedentary behavior and frailty in old age

by Kerry Day | Features, Health

Data gathered from hundreds of thousands of individuals finds strong link between sedentary behavior and becoming frail, simple changes can help.

Glass-like knee grafts help address donor shortage

by Victoria Corless | Health

A cryopreservation technique puts graft tissue into a glass-like state, preserving cells and viability during long-term storage.

Fluorine helps make PET plastic waste easier to recycle

by Victoria Corless | Chemistry, Environment, Features

Pre-activation of plastics with fluorine-containing molecules disrupts their stability, making them easier to break down and upcycle.

Laser light induces magnetism at room temperature

by Andrey Feldman | Computer Science, Physics

Scientists create magnetism in a non-magnet at room temperature for the first time, with implications in quantum tech and computer science.

Health

Click chemistry makes “switchable” drug carriers that minimize side effects

Scientists develop new drug delivery system that targets tumors then exists the body using “switchable” chemistry.

Silk microneedles could restore wound healing in diabetic patients

Microneedles allow scientists to precisely control the delivery of drugs to chronic wound sites and restore natural healing processes.

This 3D-printed breast implant could help stop breast cancer relapse

The customizable implant releases an anticancer drug in the presence of new tumors that might go undetected by MRI.

Do voice assistants help alleviate loneliness?

Scientists explored whether evidence backs up the growing belief that voice assistants like Alexa can alleviate loneliness, especially in the elderly.

Health

Click chemistry makes “switchable” drug carriers that minimize side effects

Scientists develop new drug delivery system that targets tumors then exists the body using “switchable” chemistry.

Silk microneedles could restore wound healing in diabetic patients

Microneedles allow scientists to precisely control the delivery of drugs to chronic wound sites and restore natural healing processes.

This 3D-printed breast implant could help stop breast cancer relapse

The customizable implant releases an anticancer drug in the presence of new tumors that might go undetected by MRI.

Do voice assistants help alleviate loneliness?

Scientists explored whether evidence backs up the growing belief that voice assistants like Alexa can alleviate loneliness, especially in the elderly.

Space and physics

Galactic winds from black holes found to influence the evolution of galaxies

Astronomers have discovered that black holes trigger the formation of galactic winds that greatly influence star formation.

Scientists create the largest nonlinear photonic crystal to date

Their unprecedented control over light will lead to breakthroughs in telecommunications, medical imaging, and quantum computing.

Astronomers witness the reawakening of a black hole

Imagine observing a distant galaxy for years when suddenly its core begins exhibiting unprecedented changes.

Could twisted bismuth pave the way to a practical superconductor?

“Magic angles” in twisted bismuth bilayers could induce superconductivity at more reasonable temperatures.

Space and physics

Galactic winds from black holes found to influence the evolution of galaxies

Astronomers have discovered that black holes trigger the formation of galactic winds that greatly influence star formation.

Scientists create the largest nonlinear photonic crystal to date

Their unprecedented control over light will lead to breakthroughs in telecommunications, medical imaging, and quantum computing.

Astronomers witness the reawakening of a black hole

Imagine observing a distant galaxy for years when suddenly its core begins exhibiting unprecedented changes.

Could twisted bismuth pave the way to a practical superconductor?

“Magic angles” in twisted bismuth bilayers could induce superconductivity at more reasonable temperatures.

Technology

A robot made from radish sprouts and the rise of plant-based machines

Radish sprouts power a new wave of eco-friendly robots that move, grow, and could even be eaten after their work is done.

3D-printed ceramics bring quantum tech one step closer to the reality

3D-printed ceramics enable smaller, more stable quantum devices for applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communications.

Remote-controlled robot is changing the game for endoscopes

A new teleoperated robot makes it possible to perform endoscopes remotely, making the procedure available in underserviced regions.

Diamond-based sensors measure temperatures on the nanoscale

Scientists have optimized nanodiamond sensors, with potential breakthroughs in electronics, medicine, and quantum tech.

Technology

A robot made from radish sprouts and the rise of plant-based machines

Radish sprouts power a new wave of eco-friendly robots that move, grow, and could even be eaten after their work is done.

3D-printed ceramics bring quantum tech one step closer to the reality

3D-printed ceramics enable smaller, more stable quantum devices for applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communications.

Remote-controlled robot is changing the game for endoscopes

A new teleoperated robot makes it possible to perform endoscopes remotely, making the procedure available in underserviced regions.

Diamond-based sensors measure temperatures on the nanoscale

Scientists have optimized nanodiamond sensors, with potential breakthroughs in electronics, medicine, and quantum tech.

Earth and environment

Mushrooms could be the next big thing in energy storage

Scientists are using carbon filaments from mushrooms in supercapacitors, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.

The decline of large river animals and the ecosystems now in peril

The decline of freshwater megafauna, including river dolphins, hippos, and crocodiles, is triggering significant consequences for ecosystems.

Indigenous fire management in Australia traced back 11,000 years

Abandoning traditional practices led to intense dry season fires, drastically altering biodiversity and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Invisible underwater robots

A transparent underwater robot camouflages itself to explore the ocean, reducing encounters with delicate sea life.

Earth and environment

Mushrooms could be the next big thing in energy storage

Scientists are using carbon filaments from mushrooms in supercapacitors, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.

The decline of large river animals and the ecosystems now in peril

The decline of freshwater megafauna, including river dolphins, hippos, and crocodiles, is triggering significant consequences for ecosystems.

Indigenous fire management in Australia traced back 11,000 years

Abandoning traditional practices led to intense dry season fires, drastically altering biodiversity and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Invisible underwater robots

A transparent underwater robot camouflages itself to explore the ocean, reducing encounters with delicate sea life.