Researchers at the University of Virginia have found that adding cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) to 3D-printed concrete improves its printability and strength. Led by Professor Osman E. Ozbulut, the study indicates that CNF can make construction more resilient and eco-friendly, addressing sustainability and durability issues.

Labs that can’t afford expensive super-resolution microscopes could use a new expansion technique to image nanoscale structures inside cells.

Researchers have recently discovered a new blood group system called Mal. They were able to identify the genetic background of the mysterious Anwj blood group antigen. The findings can now allow identification and treatment of rare patients lacking this blood group.

An international research team has made a groundbreaking achievement by assembling the genome and 3D chromosomal structures of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth, marking the first time such a feat has been accomplished for ancient DNA.

A soft and worm-like robot which expands and contracts just like a human muscle has been developed by engineers. The unique quality of this robot is that it also stiffens like a human muscle.

Researchers have developed an innovative technique to significantly enhance the reproductive potential of aged oocytes, or immature egg cells. This process has the potential to achieve better outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization, for older females.

A key breakthrough has been achieved by the University of Bristol regarding the development of tactile robotic hands. The team of researchers have created a four-fingered robotic hand with artificial tactile fingertips capable of rotating objects such as balls and toys in any direction and orientation.

Using a specially designed 3D printed vacuum system, scientists have developed a way to ‘trap’ dark matter with the aim of detecting domain walls, this will be a significant step forwards in unravelling some of the mysteries of the universe.

Scientists have developed a novel strategy for improving the lateral resolution of optical microscopy by fabricating high-quality micro-spheres using laser-based 3D printing. This development offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive microscopy solutions, potentially revolutionizing the field with custom-designed devices that enhance resolution for any optical microscope.

Researchers at Guangdong University of Technology and Pudong New District People’s Hospital have developed a microfluidic chip that uses light to detect foodborne pathogens quickly, affordably and effectively. Published in AIP Advances, this new method could dramatically improve how food safety is monitored.