For The Better

Researchers offer a new mixture of metallic elements to serve as lithium-ion cathodes. This ‘high-entropy doping strategy’ is part of an effort to remove cobalt — and expensive and geopolitically problematic mineral — from LI batteries.

Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water. Water consumption is tightly bound to energy use, because without water we cannot mine, drill, frack, or cool the…

Researchers have installed electronic ‘brains’ on solar-powered robots that are 100 to 250 micrometers in size — smaller than an ant’s head — so that they can walk autonomously without being externally controlled.

Common concerns about telemedicine don’t hold up to scrutiny, a first-of-its-kind study highlighting telemedicine’s effectiveness concludes. The study found that telemedicine is a service that fills a gap — especially for those with transportation cha…

Scientists identify WASH protein complex as a gatekeeper of neutrophil-driven inflammation.

Researchers have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not need electronics to produce light, making them useful for buildin…

A mother’s level of education can be an important predictor of early childhood overweight and obesity, according to a new international study. The paper looks at the relation between early childhood socioeconomic status (SES) — as measured by maternal…

A recent study describes the success of using lenabasum, a cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) agonist that triggers the resolution of inflammation, to treat amyopathic dermatomyositis. This phase 2 trial tested the potential benefits of activating the e…

Material science and engineering and medical faculty members experimented with a material that has antiviral properties that are activated by white light, such as sunlight or LED lights.

An international phase 3 clinical trial for a rare, inherited form of ALS showed that an investigational drug, known as tofersen, reduced molecular signs of disease, but at six months did not improve motor control and muscle strength. However, the rese…

Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy to treat motor neurone disease (MND) could be a turning point for patient care, after the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial showed significant physical benefits for patients after 12 months.

A person’s distrust in humans predicts they will have more trust in artificial intelligence’s ability to moderate content online, according to a recently published study. The findings, the researchers say, have practical implications for both designers…

A new method allows scientists to determine all the molecules present in the lysosomes — the cell’s recycling centers — of mice. This could bring new understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

A new study has found that most people infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus recover within 12 months, irrespective of the severity. However, although 75 per cent had recovered at the 12-month mark after becoming ill with the virus, 25 per cent of patients…