By completely reengineering the genetic code of E. coli bacteria, researchers have created a strain that is virtually invincible to viral infection, a development with wide implications for synthetic biology — the redesigning of organisms to meet practical needs.
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed the world's first fiber with digital capabilities that can be incorporated into fabric. Capable of storing music, videos or other files in clothing, the thread can also collect physiological data from the wearer in order to analyze and predict their activity, potentially revolutionizing the personal health technology industry.
Researchers funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 program have created a new type of lightweight concrete made from recycled glass that is significantly lighter than traditional mixtures and can be 3D printed into structurally sound buildings.
The coming world of quantum technology will require an internet to transfer data within the quantum domain, and society is well on its way to achieving such a network because researchers have successfully entangled quantum memories at a record distance and for the longest duration to date.
Researchers have developed a prototype bioplastic bottle that could provide a more environmentally friendly way to enjoy a glass of vino.
Researchers are generating modified alkaline batteries that can be recharged thousands of times and perhaps even indefinitely, offering affordable energy storage for areas prone to severe storms, as well as to off-grid regions, such as the Navajo Nation.
In the proper conditions, space gardens could benefit from their extraterrestrial setting: The first study examining both radiation and light quality in the context of sprout growth has revealed that certain wavelengths of light can counteract the harmful ionizing radiation found in the cosmos, yielding mung bean sprouts with high levels of antioxidants.
To help doctors make holistic and informed decisions when determining treatment plans — and minimize erroneous prescriptions — engineers developed a deep-learning system that cross-checks between millions of similar case profiles and predicts how a patient will react to various therapies.
An Indiana researcher has developed a new type of test that can determine concentrations of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, rather than its presence alone, potentially introducing a more convenient means for manufacturers to protect consumers from unwanted and potentially illegal amounts of THC in legal CBD products.
Placing solar panels in outer space that beam energy down to Earth has become a topic of discussion among engineers, but economists are saying the idea is not fiscally responsible.
In what they describe as the first study to detail a deep learning model for emergency call classification, Spanish researchers have developed a series of neural networks that could one day be used to more efficiently label and categorize emergency calls, potentially leading to faster response times for people suffering through severe medical emergencies.
So-called "turquoise hydrogen" fuel is produced by breaking down methane, the main component of natural gas, but the low-carbon process faces barriers to wide usage. Now, an updated method is more portable and flexible, providing the potential to assist the transition toward a clean energy system.