Although the idea of soft robots in space exploration is still far from becoming a reality, there are obvious advantages that are driving researchers to pursue the possibility. Illustration by Guo Zhan…
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A new coating extends the lifespan of brain implants
A lubricating coating minimizes tissue damage and the body’s immune response for safer, long-lasting implantable medical devices. Image credit: Piron Guillaume Unsplash Implantable devices are changing the field of medicine for the…
Pioneers in Science: Kitasato Shibasaburō
A pioneer in preventative medicine well known for his isolation of the bacteria behind the bubonic plague, Shibasaburō helped establish our understanding of infectious diseases and made inroads into the first vaccines….
Graphene adjuvant improves efficacy of dendritic cell vaccines
Dendritic cell vaccines offer a unique opportunity in biomedicine, and limitations in efficacy can now potentially be overcome using graphene oxide nanosheets. Dynamic interaction between dendritic and T cells by confocal imaging…
Landmark CFC ban gave planet fighting chance against global warming
Using a new model, experts say that without the global CFC ban we would already be facing the reality of a “scorched earth”. Image credit: Anurag challa Unsplash Recent modelling by an…
Could a universal coronavirus vaccine be possible?
COVID-19 is unlikely to be the last coronavirus to spill over to humans. Scientists are working to make a universal vaccine to combat future outbreaks. Image credit: Mat Napo Unsplash Over the…
Hydrogel improves stem cell survival in treating Parkinson’s disease in mice
A new type of hydrogel could radically transform a novel stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Image credit: Shutterstock Treating degenerative neurological diseases is a challenging task, given how well protected and…
NASA begins launch prep for the first mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids
The first mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids will show us the diversity of the primordial bodies that built our Solar System. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech In October of this year, NASA plans to…
#BlackinChem 2021: Everything you need to know
Last August, the inaugural #BlackinChem event started as a national movement that ended up connecting hundreds of Black chemists around the world. The reception went beyond the organizers’ dreams, bringing together a…
Better artificial periosteum for repairing bone damage
The strong adhesive nature of this artificial tissue combined with its ability to sustain the growth of new cells helps solve long-standing challenges with these types of grafts. Image credit: Marek Piwnicki…