Scientists develop coral-friendly sunscreen from pollen
NTU Singapore researchers create eco-friendly sunscreen that cools skin and protects corals, using Camellia pollen.
Fluorescent bacteria ‘shine a light’ on microplastic pollution
Researchers at the National University of Singapore develop biosensors using Pseudomonas aeruginosa to detect microplastics efficiently.
Decades-old barrels of industrial waste still impacting ocean floor off Los Angeles
Researchers from UC San Diego uncover alkaline waste barrels forming concrete-like crusts, affecting marine ecosystems significantly.
Scientists find curvy answer to harnessing “swarm intelligence”
Radboud University researchers develop geometric rules to control robotic swarms, inspired by natural flocking behaviours.
First 3D real-time imaging of hydrogen’s effect on steel defects unlocks safer hydrogen economy
University of Oxford reveals hydrogen’s atomic-scale impact on metal integrity, guiding future alloy design for resilience.
New AI tool pinpoints genes, drug combos to restore health in diseased cells
Harvard researchers develop AI model that identifies effective gene targets, potentially accelerating treatments for complex diseases.
Flying lifesavers: Drones could soon respond to cardiac arrests
University of Warwick researchers develop drone system delivering defibrillators, potentially halving response time in emergencies.
Mechanical forces drive evolutionary change
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute uncover how cephalic furrow formation stabilises embryonic tissues in fruit flies.
Nuclear waste could be source of fuel in fusion reactors
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory explore transforming nuclear waste into tritium, addressing tritium supply shortages.
6-foot spherical bot for moon exploration
Texas A&M University engineers develop versatile RoboBall, capable of transitioning from water to land seamlessly.