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From next-generation body armor to new treatments for tuberculosis, marine sponges have plenty to offer the world of science, and now we’re seeing how they might inspire stronger and lighter skyscrapers and bridges. Engineers at Harvard University have… Continue reading Sea sponge skeletons inspire stronger, lighter load-bearing structures
Discarded soda bottles, cigarette butts and fishing nets are some common examples of pollution in the ocean, but our problems with plastic don’t end with the pieces that you see. Laundry cycles see our clothes shed huge amounts of microplastic fibers i… Continue reading Study tallies up the plastic fibers shed globally through laundry
For three decades, the Ig Nobel Awards have celebrated the lighter side of science by highlighting research achievements that “first make people laugh then make them think.” And there’s no shortage of amusing projects amid the 2020 crop, with alligator… Continue reading 2020 Ig Nobel Awards celebrate the not-so-serious side of science
Generally, the way doctors detect traumatic brain injuries is through a CT scan, but recently we’ve seen how a protein called GFAP could play an important role in more prompt diagnoses. A blood test that uses this biomarker to reveal the severity of br… Continue reading Point-of-care prototype blood test reveals brain injuries in minutes
When headed for some outdoor adventure, it’s wise to carry gear that can get you out of sticky situations, and the Roxon Flash S803 multitool is an impressively versatile solution in one palm-sized package. With a total of 16 functions and a single-han… Continue reading Flash survival tool offers 16 functions and replaceable wirecutters
Scientists in Germany have succeeded in developing the smallest ultrasound detector ever created, which is tinier than a blood cell and opens up new possibilities in what is known as super-resolution imaging. The researchers describe the results as “br… Continue reading World’s smallest ultrasound detector is tinier than a blood cell
This week, astronomers published research with profound implications for our search for life beyond Earth, revealing that the gas phosphine had been found in the atmosphere of Venus. This discovery could hardly have come at a better time for Rocket Lab… Continue reading Rocket Lab’s CEO on visiting Venus in 2023 to search for life
Biosensors that can be worn on the skin promise some exciting possibilities, with the potential to non-invasively monitor everyday health, and even things like glucose or stress levels. Scientists at Binghamton University have made a breakthrough that … Continue reading Porous silicone paves the way for wearable biosensors that breathe
Advances in technology have allowed for some high-tech ways to monitor air quality, from satellites that orbit the Earth to art installations that light up when pollutants are low. Scientists at the University of Utah have come up with a relatively low… Continue reading Magnetic leaves could see trees used as low-cost air quality monitors
The sensory cells that line the inner ear, known as hair cells, play an important role in our sense of hearing, but are also prone to irreversible damage from stresses like excessive noise. Scientists investigating regenerative treatments for this kind… Continue reading Secrets of maturing hair cells point to new treatments for hearing loss