Research reveals how a fungal infection activates inflammation

Scientists have shed light on the mechanisms that underlie how Aspergillus fumigatus activates the inflammasome, with…

New butterfly-inspired hydrogen sensor is powered by light

A new bioinspired prototype offers a total package of features unmatched by any hydrogen sensor currently…

This 3D printer doesn't gloss over the details

A new 3D printing system enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D printed surface. The…

Research suggests our galaxy's brightest gamma-ray binary system may be powered by a magnetar star

A research team has shed new night on the massive star and its neutron star companion,…

A hint of new physics in polarized radiation from the early universe

Astronomers developed a new method to calibrate detectors to the light from dust in our Galaxy,…

Oddly satisfying metamaterials store energy in their skin

Researchers have developed a way for a material to store energy in its skin through invertible…

Researchers determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks and rapidly causes damage to human lung cells

Researchers have identified host proteins and pathways in lung cells whose levels change upon infection by…

Self-repairing gelatin-based film could be a smart move for electronics

Dropping a cell phone can sometimes cause superficial cracks to appear. But other times, the device…

Parents shouldn't worry about their baby's inconsistent sleep patterns

New parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night around the time they…

Project Ianos: Top names in education, entertainment and space join forces with NASA to ignite curiosity among the next generation of explorers

Top names in education, entertainment and space join forces with NASA to ignite curiosity among the…