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The world’s first wooden transistor
Researchers created the world’s first wooden transistor using balsa wood and mixed polymer. Potential for biodegradable electronics and remote sensors.
Vertical urban oasis in Singapore
CapitaSpring Tower, located in Singapore’s business district, is now home to a publicly accessible urban…
Alaska’s iconic Malaspina Glacier at tisk
Learn about the alarming findings of a recent study on Malaspina Glacier in Alaska, which reveals the glacier’s susceptibility to seawater intrusion and its potential contribution to significant sea-level rise.
Sound waves help cure brain cancer
In a recent clinical trial, researchers temporarily opened the blood-brain barrier to treat aggressive brain cancer. This breakthrough in treating glioblastoma offers new possibilities for novel drug-based treatments for various brain diseases.
New gel offers hope for glioblastoma treatment
A new gel developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University that offers hope for the treatment of glioblastoma, a common and deadly brain tumor in humans.
Scientists use lego to build affordable 3d bioprinter
Researchers have built an affordable 3D bioprinter using standard Lego bricks and Lego Mindstorms, providing an accessible alternative to an essential piece of equipment.
Mexican gardener turns seaweed into building material
Mexican gardener has found a sustainable solution to the sargassum seaweed problem on the beaches of Cancun by creating building materials.
Safe, rechargeable, and edible food battery
A new rechargeable battery made from fully edible substances that dissolve safely in the stomach has been developed.
Trees could soon power the EV battery industry
Allotrope Energy is set to develop ultra-fast-charging batteries for EVs from lignin, a sustainable alternative to fossil-sourced graphite.
Revolutionary new material for energy-efficient windows
Researchers have developed a highly transparent and scalable cellulose film from recycled materials.