Membrane inspired by bone and cartilage efficiently produces electricity from saltwater

Inspired by membranes in the body tissues of living organisms, scientists have combined aramid nanofibers used…

Topological materials for information technology offer lossless transmission of signals

New experiments with magnetically doped topological insulators at BESSY II have revealed possible ways of lossless…

'Upgraded' CRISPR tool

Scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve upon…

Grain traits traced to 'dark matter' of rice genome

Research finds that a sizeable amount of domestication-related changes in rice reflects selection on traits that…

Researchers determine age for last known settlement by a direct ancestor to modern humans

An international team of researchers has determined the age of the last known settlement of the…

Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys

An experimental vaccine against the Zika virus reduced the amount of virus in pregnant rhesus macaques…

Boeing's Starliner crew capsule makes space debut this week

Boeing’s shiny new Starliner crew capsule makes its debut this week with a launch to the…

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Completes Its First Drive

In a 10-plus-hour marathon, the rover steered, turned and drove in 3-foot (1-meter) increments…

FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Chief Julius Knapp Retiring

The chief of the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Julius Knapp has announced plans…

NASA’s Astronaut Candidates to Graduate with Eye on Artemis Missions

NASA’s Astronaut Candidates to Graduate with Eye on Artemis Missions Click here for original…