Tiny electromagnets made of ultra-thin carbon
Graphene, that is extremely thin carbon, is considered a true miracle material. An international research team has now added another ...
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have created tiny biological robots that they call Anthrobots from human ...
Tiny beads preserve enzymes for biocatalysis
Model enzyme from an edible fungus Credit: © RUB, Marquard Model enzyme from an edible fungus “In plasma-driven biocatalysis, we ...
Tiny traps can provide new knowledge about difficult-to-treat diseases
Proteins that form clumps occur in many difficult-to-treat diseases, such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson's. The mechanisms behind how the ...
Much more than waste: Tiny vesicles exchange genetic information between cells in the sea
There is a lively exchange of genetic information between the numerous microorganisms in the oceans. This so-called horizontal gene transfer ...
Tiny spirits roam the corals of Japan – two new pygmy squids discovered
The seagrass beds and coral reefs surrounding the Japanese sub-tropical islands of Okinawa are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems ...
For toddlers allergic to peanuts, a tiny bit of protein therapy under the tongue could be the best approach
CHAPEL HILL, NC — A three-year clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health and Food Allergy Research and ...
Shining a light on tiny, solar-powered animals
Acoels have been found to host a wide diversity of symbiotic, photosynthetic microalgae. Credit: Kevin Wakeman and Siratee Riewluang Acoels ...
MilliMobile is a tiny, self-driving robot powered only by light and radio waves
Small mobile robots carrying sensors could perform tasks like catching gas leaks or tracking warehouse inventory. But moving robots demands ...
Tiny CRISPR tool could help shred viruses
HOUSTON – (Sept. 27, 2023) Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology used ...
Tiny sea creatures reveal the ancient origins of neurons
A study in the journal Cell sheds new light on the evolution of neurons, focusing on the placozoans, a millimetre-sized ...
“Explosive” actuators power tiny robot to carry payload 22 times its body weight
Tiny combustion-powered microactuators propelled an insect-sized microbot capable of crawling and jumping, according to a new study. “The high frequencies, ...
Tiny magnetic beads produce an optical signal that could be used to quickly detect pathogens
Getting results from a blood test can take anywhere from one day to a week, depending on what a test ...
Tiny, flexible spinal probe system could lead to better therapies
HOUSTON – (Aug.7, 2023) – The spinal cord is harder to access and study than even the brain. The challenges ...
Game-changing potential for drug testing and cardiovascular disease treatments – Tiny Heart Model Carries Massive Implications
A remarkable breakthrough, a collaborative team of researchers, led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion-Israel ...
Tiny surgical robots could transform detection and treatment of cancers
The ultra-soft tentacle, which measures just 2 millimetres in diameter and is controlled by magnets, can reach some of the ...
Tiny fish surprise scientists in ‘volunteer’s dilemma’
Tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies have surprised scientists when faced with the so-called “volunteer’s dilemma”. Credit: Rebecca Padget Tiny fish ...
Tiny scales reveal megalodon was not as fast as believed, but it had a mega-appetite explaining its gigantism
A new study reveals the iconic extinct Megalodon, or ‘megatooth shark’, was a rather slow cruiser that used its warm-bloodedness ...
Disorder lends robustness to the embryonic development of a tiny shrimp
Consider the crustacean Parhyale hawaiensis, a tiny crustacean with some interesting attributes. Credit: Damian Kao Alvina G Lai Evangelia Stamataki ...
A new method to keep thickening agents tiny in transport and big in application
Osaka, Japan – Many commercial products such as food, cosmetics, and inks contain cellulose nanofiber (CNF) as a thickening agent. ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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Elham Azizi vs. cancer: Fighting the disease with data, AI, and math
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people
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Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies – and situation could worsen with plant-based foods