Researchers have introduced a new polymer material that has the potential to act like artificial muscles which could be used as vital elements for movable soft robotic implants and functional artificial organs.

Superconducting diode, a key component in electronic devices has been recently developed by a team of researchers. The component has the potential to boost the performance of quantum computers as well as artificial intelligence systems.

Lithium is used to treat patients suffering from depression and bipolar disease. The intake of this lithium dose is crucial as it can prove dangerous if taken in excess. To help patients track their intake, scientists at the American Chemical Society have developed a tiny sensor which can detect lithium levels from their sweat in just 30 seconds.

Seawater’s mix of hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and other elements makes it vital to life on Earth. But that same complex chemistry has made it difficult to extract hydrogen gas for clean energy uses. Now, researchers have found a way to tease hydrogen out of the ocean.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a wearable chemical sensor this is spun from ultrafine gold threads and has the potential to measure different biomarkers. With this novel solution, the researchers aim to revolutionize health monitoring and reduce the financial burden of health care.

Responsible use of pesticides includes striving to avoid negative effects on the environment, often with an emphasis on protecting bees and other pollinators. A new study, however, finds that many common methods for minimizing pesticides' impact on bees — even some recommendations on product labels — are backed by minimal scientific evidence.

Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that a chromium-cobalt-nickel alloy displays increased strength at over -250°C, thus making it the toughest material on Earth. The alloy can be used as structural or load-bearing components for many potential applications in space and cold regions on earth and other planets.

A new study has found out that if a woman is obese before or even during her pregnancy, there is a high chance that she could develop heart problems in the future.

Due to global warming, temperatures in the Arctic are climbing rapidly. As a result, the treeline for Siberian larch forests is steadily advancing to the north, gradually supplanting the broad expanses of tundra which are home to a unique mix of flora and fauna.

The European Commission aims to improve access to innovative drugs at the national level throughout the EU, however, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWIG) criticises that the proposed reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation still allows considerable differences in access between countries.