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A new Virginia Tech material blends liquid metal with recyclable plastic to create self-healing circuit boards that could reduce e-waste.
Researchers create a recyclable, self-healing circuit board that could cut down on global e-waste.
Joshua Shavit
New smart bandage offers real-time monitoring and fluid analysis to speed healing of chronic wounds and prevent infection.
HealthSmart bandage tracks and treats chronic wounds in real timeMac Oliveau
MIT engineers have developed a new passive device that pulls water from the air—even in some of the driest places on Earth, including California’s Death Valley, shown here.
Green ImpactMIT’s high-tech hydrogel window pulls clean drinking water from dry desert airJoshua Shavit
Solar sails and fusion drives could transform deep space travel.
SpaceRace to Sedna: New fusion and solar sail engines could reach distant world in 10 yearsJoseph Shavit
Nikita Ermoshkin (left) and his co-founder, Soren Rademacher.
InnovationsFormer SpaceX engineer plans to turn small planes into the next family carRebecca Shavit
Image from the laser lab used in the research.
InnovationsQuantum state of electrons measured for the first time everJoshua Shavit
A new method using CGM data predicts diabetes risk better than standard tests, offering earlier and easier detection.
HealthTiny continuous glucose monitors can detect diabetes risk earlyMac Oliveau
Scientists have developed high-performance transient electronics capable of dissolving naturally, promising environmental sustainability
Green ImpactScientists develop high-performance memory devices that dissolve in waterRebecca Shavit
In a new animal study, researchers tested a medication called apremilast. What they discovered could open new doors for people struggling with alcohol use disorder and the physical pain that often comes with it.
HealthFDA-approved drug may also treat alcoholism and withdrawal painMac Oliveau
SANA, an innovative weight-loss drug, shows promising results in early trials
HealthBreakthrough new drug stops fat buildup and reverses obesity in clinical trialJoseph Shavit
Efficient milk production may not need to be at the planet's expense.
Green ImpactNew flaxseed feed helps reduce methane in cow burpsMac Oliveau
UC Davis scientists reduce wheat's gluten risk while boosting dough quality in major step for celiac research.
InnovationsScientists create lower-gluten wheat that makes tasty bread with fewer celiac triggersJoseph Shavit
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking electric-field MRAM technology that offers ultra-low power use while preserving data without electricity.
InnovationsBreakthrough MRAM chips deliver faster, ultra-efficient computer memoryJoshua Shavit
Researchers develop peptides that block toll-like receptors, opening the door to new treatments
HealthBreakthrough eye drops reverse vision loss from age-related macular degenerationJoshua Shavit
SETI expands ARISE to bring space science training to community colleges using real radio telescope data and hands-on labs.
InnovationsNew SETI program helps students detect signs of advanced life beyond EarthMac Oliveau
A team from Rome has created a breath-analyzing face mask that detects kidney disease with up to 93% accuracy—changing how we may diagnose CKD.
HealthFirst-ever smart face mask can detect kidney disease by analyzing your breathRebecca Shavit
SpinLaunch revolutionizes spaceflight with rocket-free satellite launches.
SpaceSpinLaunch catapults satellites into orbit without using a drop of fuelJoseph Shavit