DNA 'origami' takes flight in emerging field of nano machines

‘DNA mechanotechnology’ is a new field to engineer DNA machines that generate, transmit and sense mechanical…

Prevalence of screening for social needs

A new study finds that most US physician practices and hospitals report screening patients for at…

Porcupinefish inspires sturdy superhydrophobic material

Nature has evolved a dazzling array of materials that help organisms thrive in diverse habitats. Sometimes,…

New hunt for dark matter

Dark matter is only known by its effect on massive astronomical bodies, but has yet to…

Using unconventional materials, like ice and eggshells, as scaffolds to grow tissues

Researchers explore recent efforts to use everyday materials like ice, paper, and spinach as tissue scaffolds.…

These pink sea urchins have teeth that sharpen themselves

Sea urchins have five teeth, each held by a separate jaw in a circular arrangement at…

The future of 'extremely' energy-efficient circuits

Data centers are processing data and dispensing the results at astonishing rates and such robust systems…

Saturn's icy rings are as old as the solar system itself, study suggests

No one knows for certain when Saturn’s iconic rings formed, but a new study suggests that…

New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis

The new ‘Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Yardstick’ will help physicians who might be searching for guidance on next…

CBD may alleviate seizures, benefit behaviors in people with neurodevelopmental conditions

A marijuana plant extract, also known as cannabidiol (CBD), is being commonly used to improve anxiety,…