A new take on CRISPR allows researchers to “paint” cells and observe never-before-seen cellular processes in great detail. Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute, the Netherlands, have reported a variant of the CRISPR…
Author: Carolyn Gramling
Study finds jargon kills people’s interest in science
Highly technical language alienates and frustrates readers. Even when specialized terms are defined, the damage is done In an age where misinformation runs rampant and the relationship between the general public and…
Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells. Solar energy technology is one of the most promising solutions to minimizing our…
Printable sensors to enable data transmission by light
Color-selective organic light sensors are produced by inkjet printing with semiconducting inks. Light detection is one of the fundamental pillars of modern technology, shaping our information-based society through fiber-optic communication (that ultra-fast…
A nanoreactor to simplify pharmaceutical manufacturing
A new nanoreactor integrates multiple catalysts to carry out multiple reactions in the same pot, streamlining the production of fine chemicals—including urgently needed medicines. Nature’s ability to carry out seemingly impossible chemical…
Polymers clean up mercury, oil spills, nitrogen runoff, and more
A new class of polymers to clean up mercury pollution that can be produced sustainably on a large scale from elemental sulfur and renewable plant oils. Mercury pollution is a serious and…
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device. Lithium metal batteries are considered a long sought-after energy powerhouse with the potential…
Smart bandage to heal chronic wounds
A new smart bandage is effective in the treatment of chronic wounds brought about by diabetes. Chronic wounds — wounds that do not heal — are one of the most devastating complications…
Mending a broken heart with bioengineering
Researchers develop a cell-free cardiac patch to help heart tissue recover after a heart attack. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, have made a patch to repair a broken heart. Given that…
Pioneers in Science: Katherine Johnson
In honor of the UN’s International Day of Women in Science, this week we highlight Katherine Johnson, pioneering mathematician and NASA legend. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien Katherine Johnson (also known as Katherine Goble)…