New lab technique improves how we study the microbiome
Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by…
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Researchers propose making concrete with human bodily fluids
Imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut landing on Mars for the first time. The red planet has little more than dust and rocks as…
The first climbing robot for Mars
As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not…
The nuance of mask effectiveness
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters our body through our nose and mouth, and therefore, covering your face minimizes the…
Are constellations of mini satellites the future of communication?
A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites, working together. In the coming decades, companies like SpaceX, and Samsung…
A new kind of battery that removes carbon dioxide from the air
Nature has been able to filter out CO2 from our air for millions of years. So how might a battery prove to be our own artificial tree?…
This new tiny biomedical device makes diagnosing cancer types easier
A team of scientists has made valves which can operate on tiny channels of fluid the width of 3 human hairs! This paper, published in the…
A special kind of bacteria lets cement fix itself
In an effort to make these carbon storage wells safer and more effective for long term use, a team of scientists decided to try a biological…
Bacteria with nanowires can electrocute metals instead of breathe
All life on Earth has to respire. For us this means inhaling oxygen to fuel our metabolism and exhaling waste gases like carbon dioxide.…
What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation
Scientists use advanced lab techniques to examine every detail of the ruby slippers to understand what they are made of, the age of the…