Scientists are exploring how to store and transport ready-to-use bioink cartridges to treat injuries on the International Space Station.
Unraveling how social context influences our neurochemical response to touch
The interplay between the hormones oxytocin and cortisol in regulating emotion and behavior depends on context and familiarity, new study finds.
Scientists identify a new molecular mechanism for autism
High levels of nitric oxide, a signaling chemical in the brain, appear to contribute to the behavioral deficits observed in autism.
From lasers to a Nobel Prize: A conversation with Donna Strickland
Canadian physicist Donna Strickland on breaking down barriers in laser physics and her life after winning the Nobel Prize.
Artificial leaf sensor could revolutionize crop management
By accurately detecting moisture levels, this artificial leaf sensor could help increase crop yields while reducing the need for pesticides.
Detecting black hole radiation with future telescopes
Finding the Universe’s first black holes with the help of Hawking radiation.
A breakthrough in nuclear fusion announced
After decades of experimentation, US scientists achieve ignition in a controlled fusion experiment for the first time.
Automation enables modular synthesis of new molecules for lasers
An automated synthesis platform called Chemspeed reduces time and labor when searching for organic molecules as gain mediums in lasers.
James Webb Telescope images the Pillars of Creation
This month, NASA’s James Webb Telescope captured images of the Pillars of Creation in breathtaking detail.
The road towards the first image of a black hole
Imaging a black hole is not an easy thing, it takes years of experiments, collaborations, grants, planning, and no small amount of luck.