Click beetle-inspired robots jump using elastic energy

Researchers have made a significant leap forward in developing insect-sized jumping robots capable of performing tasks…

The key to weathering rapid sea-level rise may lie in a Massachusetts salt marsh

Researchers recently announced that salt marshes, critical habitats threatened by rapid sea-level rise, may in fact…

New tool uses ultrasound 'tornado' to break down blood clots

Researchers have developed a new tool and technique that uses ‘vortex ultrasound’ — a sort of…

Targeted test for antibiotic resistance in clinical Enterobacter species

Bacteria of the genus Enterobacter are among the most dangerous bacteria associated with hospital infections worldwide.…

Hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay aging, animal study suggests

Researchers have found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow aging. Click…

Sweet salvation — how a sugar cane pathogen is gearing up a new era of antibiotic discovery

A potent plant toxin with a unique way of killing harmful bacteria has emerged as one…

Structural insights reveal how SPOP protein contributes to cancer

Scientists have captured the 3D structure of SPOP, revealing how mutations in previously unappreciated regions fuel…

Darkest view ever of interstellar ices

Astronomers used observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to achieve the darkest ever view…

Using a seaweed sugar to trigger immune responses that suppress melanomas

Researchers have identified a relatively natural way to increase the numbers and antitumor activities of TILs.…

DNA sequencing method lifts 'veil' from genome black box

Many life-saving drugs directly interact with DNA to treat diseases such as cancer, but scientists have…