
Bizarre Material Combines the Best Traits of Gel and Metal
A new material was used in a simple snail robot, but it could one day make artificial nervous systems for more complex machines
A new material was used in a simple snail robot, but it could one day make artificial nervous systems for more complex machines
Bills that restrict access to gender-affirming health care ignore research
This python’s jaw has a stretchy secret to gape impressively wide
Restricting access to abortion goes against science, safety, and human dignity and portends a dangerous future
They could find use as protective material, 3-D printer “ink” or longer-lasting batteries
The device can sit beneath a bandage and send infection alerts directly to a smartphone
The novel material mimics the layered structure of nacre
The technique is the latest method to glean a surprising amount of surveillance from a meager source
Millions of farmers are growing and sharing food in ways that enhance nutrition, biodiversity and quality of life
Scientists are collecting photographs of the insects’ eggs to train an algorithm and curtail their rapid spread
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