Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Penn State researchers create multifunctional smart skin that adapts to stimuli, enabling camouflage and information encryption.
What ice-fishing competitions reveal about human decision-making
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland study 16,055 decisions to understand social influence on anglers.
96% accurate footprint tracker for tiny mammals could help reveal ecosystem health
Duke University researchers develop non-invasive method distinguishing cryptic species, offering early ecological disturbance warnings.
First-of-its-kind probe monitors fetal health in utero during surgery
Northwestern University develops flexible probe for continuous fetal monitoring, improving safety and intervention during surgeries.
Oxford team engineer quantum-enabled proteins, opening a new frontier in biotechnology
University of Oxford researchers develop magneto-sensitive proteins, enhancing biomedical imaging and targeted drug delivery techniques.
New 3D imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound
Researchers at USC and Caltech develop innovative technique offering rapid, cost-effective, detailed imaging without radiation.
Scientists create a system for tracking underwater blackouts
Researchers at University of California, Santa Barbara develop framework to monitor marine darkwaves affecting light-dependent ecosystems.
Science army mobilizes to map US soil microbiome
Johns Hopkins University leads nationwide study uncovering over 1,000 new bacterial strains, involving 150 researchers and students.
New mass spectrometer could transform research
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory pioneers a technique enhancing mass spectrometer sensitivity, potentially revolutionising drug target discovery worldwide.
Exposure to natural light improves metabolic health
University of Geneva study reveals natural light stabilises blood glucose levels, enhancing metabolic health in diabetics.