Scientists have built a microscope capable of live imaging of biological processes in such detail that moving protein complexes are visible. A new microscope capable of capturing live, detailed imaging of biological…
Cracking quantum hacking with flawed crystals
Scientists are using crystal imperfections to generate secure encryption, paving the way for quantum-resilient data protection. Scientists have developed a new device that may hold the key to securing our digital future…
Tiny vesicles could help prevent amputations in diabetic patients
Scientists are making strides toward a potential new treatment for diabetic limb ischemia, a common and serious complication of diabetes. This condition, marked by reduced blood flow to the legs and feet,…
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. In 2019, astronomers delivered the first images of the supermassive black hole at…
Farming under solar panels: The promise of agrivoltaics in the fight for net-zero
As the global push for net-zero emissions intensifies, scientists are turning to agrivoltaics — the combination of agriculture and solar power — as a means to reduce carbon emissions from food production,…
Decorated nanospheres boost chemotherapy and cut side effects
Scientists are using decorated nanoparticles to precisely target tumors with chemotherapy, effectively reducing side effects. Scientists are developing a new strategy to direct chemotherapy drugs straight to tumors while sparing normal organs…
Contact lenses bring 3D holograms to life for augmented reality
Scientists have developed contact lenses that project 3D holograms using specialized nanostructures embedded on them, known as metasurfaces. Metamaterials, in general, are engineered materials with properties not found in nature. A metasurface,…
Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics
Plastic is undoubtedly a problem. It has countless uses and is inexpensive to produce, but it remains an environmental scourge and requires fossil fuels for its production. To make matters worse, a…
Nanoparticles disrupt placenta, potentially affecting fetal development
Nanoparticles disrupted the placenta’s secretion of biomolecules essential for blood vessel growth, hormone production, and immune function. Researchers have shown that nanoparticles found in the placenta disrupt essential tissue functions and the…
Unprecedented glimpse of catalysts working on the atomic level
New technology allows researchers to study electrochemical processes at the atomic level with new insights into a widely used catalyst. Scientists have developed a technique to study electrochemical processes fundamental to batteries,…