Pioneers in science: Percy Julian
Percy Julian was an American natural product chemist who pioneered the development of steroid-based therapies...
What causes deep vein thrombosis?
Blood pooling in venous valves is a key risk factor in deep vein thrombosis. A...
What’s sweeter than a robot made from candy?
By mixing sugar and magnetic particles, researchers create biodegradable "CANDYBOTS" with potential applications in drug...
Preclinical studies demonstrate new ways to stop bleeding
A new blood-derived embolic material with regenerative properties stops bleeding instantly, even in cases of...
What shapes can we make with liquid marbles?
Creating versatile liquid marbles, stabilized with polymeric plates for more durability and broader applications. Liquid...
Yong Lei: Science is more than a career
Yong Lei talks about his journey into STEM, his passion for research, and the world...
Jamming solids find use as all-purpose robotic skin
Image credit: Medha Goyal If you are someone who enjoys cooking, you might know that...
Pioneers in Science: Baruj Benacerraf
The Nobel Laureate whose research was crucial to understanding how the immune system works on...
Could a human settlement on Mars be sustained with carbon dioxide?
The chemistry of carbon dioxide may not save the human race on Earth, but could...
New test captures elusive blood biomarker to help identify severe COVID-19 before symptom onset
An inventive new approach lowers the limit of detection for a common assay, allowing researchers...