Science & Technology

There’s a lot of research about moving away from carbon as an energy source, but what if instead the carbon that is being used is… Read More

Bovine muscle cells have been engineered to generate their own growth signals, eliminating the need for expensive components in the production process. Cellular agriculture –… Read More

A 3D printed ‘metamaterial’ boasting levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing could change how we make everything from medical… Read More

Researchers have discovered how to make an optical metamaterial that would underpin a variety of new technologies. A new approach has allowed researchers at Aalto… Read More

It might come as a surprise, but the concept of “nudge” has been employed by companies, policy-makers, and governments for quite some time as a… Read More

As individuals age, their cells may undergo senescence, a condition in which cell growth halts, yet these cells persist in emitting molecules that promote inflammation… Read More

Gut microbes missing due to antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be responsible for ‘sorbitol intolerance’. Scientists at UC Davis have discovered alterations in the… Read More

For over half a century, the National Hurricane Center has employed the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to convey the potential for property damage; this system classifies hurricanes… Read More

Anyone who has attended a loud concert is familiar with the sensation of ears ringing. Some individuals may suffer from temporary or permanent hearing loss,… Read More

Highly precise optical absorption spectra of diamond reveal ultra-fine splitting. Besides being “a girl’s best friend,” diamonds have broad industrial applications, such as in solid-state… Read More