Scavenging harmful reactive oxygen species, this new biomaterial reduces inflammation and promotes nerve regeneration in spinal cord injury.
Advanced Materials
Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
A new hydrogel extracts water from the air, offering a sustainable alternative to bottled water and addressing global water shortages.
New cancer vaccine uses SARS-CoV-2 marker to harness immunity against tumors
SARS-CoV-2 marker used to trigger the immune system against cancer, showing promise in shrinking tumors and improving survival in mice.
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.
Catalyst removes NOx pollutants at room temperature
A new material converts NOx environmental pollutants into harmless byproducts without the need for any heat.
3D printing goes “green” with microalgae ink
A search for environmentally friendly inks led researchers to microalgae biofactories, providing a renewable biomass solution.
Zwitterions speed up healing in diabetic wounds
Zwitterionic hydrogels boost healing in diabetic wounds by balancing the immune response, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue growth.
Tiny robots with a big impact: Scientists develop microrobots for single-cell handling
Fitted with nanoscale grippers, these microrobots offer new opportunities for imaging and manipulating single cells.
These plant-based robots will help with reforestation
A biohybrid robot made from oats moves in response to humidity and is being tested as a biodegradable vector for reforestation efforts.
A brain–computer interface could slow cognitive decline
This new brain–computer interface detects weakened brain signals and boosts them to healthy levels, potentially reversing cognitive aging in the brain.
Popular
-
Quantum entanglement visualized for the first time ever
-
Scientists take a closer look at rare particles called hypernuclei
-
French WEST reactor breaks record in nuclear fusion
-
Researchers take a glimpse at the structure of rare tetraquarks
-
An anti-inflammatory peptide may hold the key to low-back pain relief
-
CERN scientists search for new physics in unusual energy patterns linked to hidden particles
-
String theory provides a new take on the expansion of the Universe
-
Cutting out processed foods doesn’t automatically make a diet healthier
-
Could a nuclear explosion set Earth’s atmosphere on fire?
-
New study reveals surprising impact of screen time on the developing brain