What looks like a bundle of tangled staples could point to a new class of engineered materials: researchers at CU Boulder are studying interlocking particles that can stiffen or loosen depending on how they are moved or vibrated. The concept could open the door to strong, adaptable and potentially recyclable structures.

A gene shared by salamanders, zebrafish and mice could point toward a new path for regenerative medicine: researchers have identified key genetic programs involved in regrowth and used them to partially restore digit regeneration in mice. The findings do not bring human limb regeneration within immediate reach, but they offer a promising proof of principle for future gene-based therapies.

With the launch of the Ichor integrated medical system from Husky Technologies, SEM Plastik has taken a significant step into blood collection tube manufacturing. The investment supports the company’s diversification efforts and strengthens regional medical device production capacity in Turkey.

Researchers made use of artificial intelligence to analyze data such as heart rate, physical activity, sleep and air pollution on a group of participants wearing connected devices. The study shows that connected devices can accurately predict emotional and cognitive fluctuations which can help in the early detection of changes in brain health.

A small menu change can have a big impact: swapping one meat dish for a vegetarian option significantly increased plant-based choices in workplace cafeterias. The study also found lower meal-related emissions, with no negative effect on sales or food waste.

Relying on AI to complete work duties may not be diminishing our cognitive abilities, but it can undermine confidence in our own independent reasoning and perceived ownership of ideas, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. 

Fish living downstream of wastewater treatment plants are accumulating antidepressants, opioids and other drugs of abuse in their bodies, according to a new study.

Hydrogen is often described as the fuel of the future — a clean, energy-dense way to store renewable power and decarbonize industries from steelmaking to shipping. But inside the devices that produce it, a surprisingly small and familiar phenomenon is getting in the way: bubbles.

Micro- and nanoplastics have already been detected in human and animal livers. Researchers at the University of Plymouth are now investigating whether these particles could contribute to inflammation, fibrosis and the global rise in liver disease — and are calling for closer cooperation between environmental and health research.

Designing molecules is one of chemistry’s most complex challenges. From life-saving drugs to advanced materials, each compound requires a precise sequence of reactions. Planning these steps demands both technical knowledge and strategic insight, making it a task that often relies on years of experience.