A newly discovered class of fundamental bonding interactions is changing our understanding of chemistry.
Hibernation – not only for the bears
Researchers have successfully induced a hibernation-like state in non-hibernating rodents, suggesting the possibility of synthetic hibernation for humans.
Artificial eye with 3D retina developed for the first time
Scientists at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology make artificial eye far better than anything current.
Simple-to-make smart glove gives robots sense and reason
Using off-the-shelf components and simple fibre-based construction, a new smart glove captures the complex sensing and high-order reasoning of the human hand.
Combining nanoparticles with new X-ray technologies could revolutionize imaging diagnosis
A new study explores how metal nanoparticles designed for new X-ray imaging technologies can improve the diagnosis of diseases, as well as understand the underlying cellular processes.
The right materials are essential to the design of future fusion reactors
Jan Coenen is one of the leading scientists when it comes to materials in fusion reactors. We caught up with him to pick his brain about the viability of fusion reactors and his research in the area.
Lighting the path for cells: Growing neurons in 3D patterns
Researchers use “a guiding light” to direct the 3D growth of nerve tissue with a high degree of precision.
Nanomedicine and drug delivery systems: The cutting edge of modern healthcare
Micro- and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems are revolutionizing medicine, from minimizing the toxicity of therapeutics to improving their efficacy.
How can a lean lab provide research resiliency?
MIT lab offers a model for cost savings, productivity, and safety; principles may also facilitate efficient reopening in the future.
Why do some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell?
A new study explores how SARS-CoV-2 damages cells in the nasal cavity, altering infected individuals’ sense of smell.