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Dung beetles inspire a new generation of robot
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Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting
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Cosmic radiation degrades medications on ISS, posing challenges for deep space missions
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Swirling clouds of axions around neutron stars could help scientists detect dark matter
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Samples recovered from Ryugu asteroid reveal how our solar system formed
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Dung beetles inspire a new generation of robot
Robots modelled after dung beetles leverage nature’s ingenuity with efficient, space-saving object-rolling mechanics.
Swirling clouds of axions around neutron stars could help scientists detect dark matter
Dark matter may be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars, potentially making it easier to observe it from Earth.
Cosmic radiation degrades medications on ISS, posing challenges for deep space missions
Cosmic radiation degrades medications like ibuprofen, highlighting the need for new “space” medicines with modified formulations.
Reducing bacterial skin infections with harmless zaps of electricity
Scientists use mild electrical currents to treat skin infections, presenting an antibiotic-free solution amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
Biowaste finds new life in energy-harvesting devices
In the future, small electronics could be powered by fallen leaves, shed fur, and other waste materials found in nature.
ESO reveals spectacular “Dark Wolf Nebula” in time for Halloween
This image of a dark nebula creates the illusion of a wolf-like silhouette against a colorful cosmic backdrop.
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.
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A rockslide in Greenland caused the Earth to vibrate for nine days
A mega-tsunami in Greenland surged through a fjord for days, creating seismic waves that caused seismometers across the globe to hum.
New study reveals aligned brain waves strengthen the bond between humans and dogs
Scientists have discovered that human and dog brain waves synchronize during social interactions, offering new insights into our unique bond.
3D printing creates human-like blood vessels in heart tissue
This 3D printing method could make lab-manufactured organ transplants not just a possibility but a viable reality.
A working quantum battery may be just around the corner
Scientists create designs for quantum batteries, which harness the potential of quantum mechanics to enhance energy storage.
How can we spur plastic upcycling? Turn it into something valuable
Scientists convert harmful microplastics into valuable graphene using plasma, offering a promising solution for this type of pollution.
Molecules secreted by parasitic worms found to reduce scarring during wound healing
Researchers have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice.
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.
Gigantic cosmic strings may have spawned supermassive black holes and galaxies
Scientists theorize that cosmic strings interacting with dense matter in the early universe provided the seeds for galaxies and black holes.
Most read this week
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Dung beetles inspire a new generation of robot
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Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting
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Cosmic radiation degrades medications on ISS, posing challenges for deep space missions
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Swirling clouds of axions around neutron stars could help scientists detect dark matter
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Samples recovered from Ryugu asteroid reveal how our solar system formed
It’s alive! How living materials are reshaping sustainable engineering
Discover how living materials are revolutionizing sustainable engineering, offering self-healing and responsive solutions for a greener future.
Unlocking the mysteries of the sea: A conversation with biochemist Andrea Bodnar
Andrea Bodnar, a biochemist by training, is leading researchers who strive to unlock the mysteries of marine life, promote sustainability, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
SPRABE: A stretchable, breathable, and self-adhesive electronic skin
Researchers create a multi-layered electronic skin that mimics human skin with applications ranging from robotics to telehealth.
Can Dincer: “As a scientist, I love to be free”
Microsystems engineer Can Dincer builds disposable devices to enable personalized medicine.
Are carbon credits actually in line with climate mitigation efforts
Carbon credits are used by companies and corporations to offset greenhouse gas emissions, but are they simply an aid for greenwashing?
Hatice Mutlu: Circular chemistry through degradable, metamorphosing polymers
Chemist Hatice Mutlu applies zero-waste methods to create biodegradable polymers that can be used perpetually.
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.
Fused comb jellies share their secrets of regeneration
Two individual comb jellies can fuse into a single organism, providing an incredible feat of regeneration rarely seen in the animal world.
Enzymes help engineer safer, more effective vaccines
Researchers use enzymes to link antigens and adjuvants, creating safer and more effective vaccines by lowering the required adjuvant dosage.
Molecules secreted by parasitic worms found to reduce scarring during wound healing
Researchers have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice.
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.
A working quantum battery may be just around the corner
Scientists create designs for quantum batteries, which harness the potential of quantum mechanics to enhance energy storage.
How can we spur plastic upcycling? Turn it into something valuable
Scientists convert harmful microplastics into valuable graphene using plasma, offering a promising solution for this type of pollution.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so too does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
Crushed glass replaces soil in this innovative approach to sustainable agriculture
Pilot study explores how recycled glass is being used to grow salsa ingredients, protect coastlines, and safeguard the future of farming.
Catalyst removes NOx pollutants at room temperature
A new material converts NOx environmental pollutants into harmless byproducts without the need for any heat.
Black hole jet lights up dead stars like a cosmic blowtorch
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers discovered the jet from a black hole, triggering nova explosions along its path.
Could dark matter particles be colliding?
New research on dwarf galaxies challenges the idea that dark matter is collisionless, suggesting it may interact in unexpected ways
Glimmers in the cosmic dawn: New observations challenge theory of supermassive black hole formation
Hubble’s deep near-infrared campaign reveals more supermassive black holes in the early universe than previously expected.
Gigantic cosmic strings may have spawned supermassive black holes and galaxies
Scientists theorize that cosmic strings interacting with dense matter in the early universe provided the seeds for galaxies and black holes.