Goodenough’s visionary efforts in developing lithium ion batteries played an instrumental role in revolutionizing the way we generate, store, and use energy. Renowned scientist and Nobel Laureate, John B. Goodenough, passed away…
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Bacteria found in tumors could prove a potent anticancer tool
Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although scientists have made notable progress in developing a range of successful therapies to treat many different types of cancer,…
Plant-based scaffolds for lab-grown meat
Using plant proteins derived from crop waste and spent grains adds new dimension to sustainable lab-grown meats. A lot of research is going into developing lab-grown meat, with many hoping that a…
From lasers to a Nobel Prize: A conversation with Donna Strickland
Almost five years after winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, Donna Strickland, Canadian physicist and professor at the University of Waterloo, says it’s been a whirlwind. “My life is completely different,” she…
Earth Day 2023: How do we invest in our planet?
A list of articles showcasing innovative individuals and technologies working to build a sustainable economy that protects our planet. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to help raise awareness…
Making edible pigments from photonic materials
Using a derivative of cellulose, researchers explore making a natural food colorant from materials whose surfaces manipulate light. Food colorants are used extensively in the food industry for various purposes, from enhancing…
ChatGPT is making waves in the scientific literature
It seems as though almost everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days — a sophisticated language model developed by the San Fransisco company, OpenAI. Within one week of it becoming publicly available,…
The ins and outs of an undergrad-run journal
An integral part of the scientific process involves publishing in order to make new data, theories, and findings available to the wider scientific community. This helps to not only spark new ideas…
Scientists create cyborg bacteria – Advanced Science News
Incorporating polymer skeletons inside bacteria stops them from replicating and results in cyborg cells that are half living, half artificial. A “holy grail” in synthetic biology is the creation of fully programmable…
What shapes the lung microbiome?
Until recently, scientists believed that the lungs were a sterile environment, free of any bacteria. But research over the last five years has upended this idea, providing evidence that healthy lungs possess…