New approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct the underlying cause of a…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Tale of Two Scientific Fields–Ecology and Phylogenetics–Offers New Views of Earth’s Biodiversity
Patterns in nature are in everything from ocean currents to a flower's petal. Scientists…
Soft Semiconductors that Stretch Like Human Skin Can Detect Ultra-low Light Levels
Flexible electronics breakthrough could enhance biosensor technology, from wearables to soft-robotic implantable systems Semiconductors are…
Nerve damage after chemo: potential risk factors revealed
Being older, overweight and having low haemoglobin levels (fewer red blood cells) could increase a patient’s risk of developing debilitating…
Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions
An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but an ionised gas to activate a wound dressing,…
Does batting second in T20 world cup cricket offer a crucial advantage? A statistics professor explains
Christopher Drovandi, Queensland University of Technology While Australian cricket fans celebrate their…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
New approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct…
Quantum sensors on the move
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a technique to precisely manoeuvre…
Coo-ee! Scientists tap into the inner workings of long-distance animal calls
From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances…
New ‘negative light’ technology hides data transfers in plain sight
Engineers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed an innovative way of sending hidden information…
AI set to make medical scan reports twice as easy to understand for patients
Artificial intelligence could soon help patients make sense of complex medical scan results, making them…
Redefining GaN power devices for adoption in EVs and data centres
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have uncovered fundamental insights into designing gallium…
Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed…
Some early life forms may have breathed oxygen well before it filled the atmosphere
Oxygen is a vital and constant presence on Earth today. But that hasn’t always been…