Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.

Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.

Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human digestive system. The game had over 4 million players in 4 years!

Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

Scientists developed a small wearable device that can identify early breast cancer using ultrasound.

Scientists in China made live monkey hybrids using cells from embryos, to help them study how animals heal and reproduce.

Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find things that don’t belong, like viruses and plasmids, in mixtures of DNA.

Researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool that surpassed doctors in identifying patients at high risk of lung cancer from their CT scans.

Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while still emitting light.

Researchers analyzed the use of wearable AI in detecting and predicting depression. They suggested several ways to improve the technology for optimum performance.

Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how changes in DNA contribute to disease.

Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative cooling at night.

Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for use in cell phones and other electronics.

Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.

Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was nearly 30 times stronger! 

Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic angle”.