Hybrid microrobots harvest chemical energy from their environment for self-propulsion while releasing reactive species to kill bacteria. Urinary-tract infections affect millions of people worldwide. While not inherently serious, if left untreated they…
Author: Carolyn Gramling
Nuclear fusion record broken by UK scientists
In a major breakthrough, scientists have demonstrated sustained nuclear fusion energy, providing hope for future large-scale projects. Scientists working at the Joint European Torus (JET) have just broken a record for sustained…
RNA thermometers to bring down bacteria from the inside
RNA thermometers help regulate bacterial infection and targeting them might be a way toward fighting antibiotic resistance. Bacteria have evolved some very sophisticated mechanisms and fail safes for survival. In order to…
What can AI tell us about the early universe?
Using an artificial neural network and AI, researchers are developing a powerful computational tool to model particle physics following the Big Bang. In the first moments following the Big Bang, the universe…
Human spinal cord implant helps mice walk again
A new spinal cord implant was used to heal a severed spine, offering hope that these types of injuries can one day become treatable. Trauma and injury to the spinal cord can…
Stable qubits for more compact quantum computers
A new endeavor explores the idea of topological qubits that are easy to engineer for error-free quantum computing. Quantum computers, which operate using quantum bits or qubits, are being touted as the…
Detecting tuberculosis outside the lungs
A new fluorescent probe for detecting tuberculosis can now identify disease-causing bacteria in extra-pulmonary tissue for better diagnosis. According to the WHO, a total of 1.5 million people died from tuberculosis (TB)…
Solar cells created with a single sheet of paper
A new ink deposition method simplifies a complicated process for creating efficient perovskite solar cells. With hopes of a green energy transition on the horizon, developments in renewable energy technologies are becoming…
Microrobots that can grow their own bones
A new material gives way to simple microrobots that take advantage of mineralization processes in the body to help in bone repair. Nature, as always, provides a wealth of inspiration for researchers…
Intestinal patch delivered by wireless capsule
A magnetic, drug-delivering capsule precisely navigates the GI tract to heal gastrointestinal disease and injury. When clinicians need to peer inside the digestive track, the most common approach is to use an…