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
Scientists create magnetism in a non-magnet at room temperature for the first time, with implications in quantum tech and computer science.
Researchers uncover a fundamental driver behind osteoarthritis
The first link between biomolecule concentration in our cartilage and the progression of osteoarthritis opens new routes for treatment.
Satellite mission sets stage for unhackable quantum communication
Upcoming space experiment sets sights on encrypted quantum communication, which could also provide valuable insights into quantum gravity.
Titanium-based metamaterial unlocks strength beyond nature
A groundbreaking titanium metamaterial with unparalleled strength and versatility could revolutionize manufacturing and high-speed aviation.
A 3D bioprinter builds living tissue in orbit
To develop medical treatments in space, scientists first need to understand how the body behaves in this foreign environment.
Scientists harness DNA nanomotors to build better viral tests
Scientists achieve threefold speed boost for DNA nanomotors and applied them to breakthrough virus detection for SARS-CoV-2 and RSV tests.
Cellular architects “build their own houses”
Scientists have created biological structures that when left alone, self-assemble into materials that resemble living tissue.
New fossil evidence provides insight into one of Earth’s largest extinction events
Scientists have unearthed a well-preserved microscopic fossil in Western Australia, challenging timelines and hinting at early eukaryotic life after the Great Oxidation Event 2.4 billion years ago.
How a textile technology is supercharging stem cell growth
Weaving piezoelectric polymers into nanofibers reveals a surprising pathway to boost stem cell growth naturally, without external power.