Biochemistry

Lab-Made Motors Could Move and Glow in Cells

Minuscule motor molecules could emit light as they journey into cells

Rachel Berkowitz

Astronomy

9 Science Stories That Restore Our Faith in Humanity

A river’s “gut” revived, snake-saving social media, an intragalactic donut, and more success stories of the year

Sarah Lewin Frasier

Materials Science

Silkworms Spin a Potential Microplastics Substitute

“Intentionally added microplastics” in pesticides and cosmetics could be made from silk instead

Ysabelle Kempe