Mushrooms could be the key to developing better materials
Binghamton University researchers explore fungi’s microscopic filaments, aiming to revolutionise material strength with AI-driven models.
Smart contact lens keeps an eye on your eyes—even when they’re closed
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China develops lens monitoring eye health with wireless, real-time data.
Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated “mask”
MIT researchers develop a removable polymer film technique that speeds up art restoration by 66 times.
Tens of millions of nanoneedles could replace painful cancer biopsies
King’s College London develops painless nanoneedle patch, offering real-time molecular insights for disease monitoring.
Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
MIT researchers develop a hydrogel-based water harvester, capturing clean water even in arid desert conditions.
Methanol poisoning could be easily detected with a ‘breathalyzer’ sensor
University of Adelaide researchers develop innovative sensor using graphene, detecting methanol at 50 parts per billion.
World’s first non-silicon 2D computer developed
Researchers at Penn State unveil groundbreaking 2D CMOS computer, utilising atom-thick materials for enhanced efficiency.
Ultrasound scanning robotic arm with adjustable constant contact force
University of Macau’s innovative system enhances diagnostic imaging by stabilising contact force amidst physiological fluctuations.
Understanding the mechanisms of embryonic cell behaviour
University of California – San Diego reveals avian embryos use modular mechanisms to control size and shape.
First direct observation of the trapped tsunami waves that shook the world
University of Oxford researchers utilise advanced satellite technology to reveal standing waves caused by Greenland fjord landslides in 2023.