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Building Tailor-Made Proteins With The Help Of Crystals

Scientists in Japan have used crystals to control the formation of protein nanostructures.

Optimistic Realism About The Future Of Evolution

The challenges facing humanity are immense, but we have the ability to shape our own future, said distinguished speakers at the launch of Sydney Brenner’s 10-on-10: The Chronicles of Evolution.

Metalenses Made Thinner Than Ever

Using 2D materials, researchers have overcome the theoretical limit imposed by the wavelength of light to develop metalenses as thin as 190 nanometers.

Levelling Up In The Real-Life Game Of Cybersecurity

Secure systems that combine hardware and software tools are necessary to protect mobile devices and autonomous systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, says SMU Associate Professor Ding XuHua.

A Google For Microbiome Research

Scientists in China have devised a computerized scoring system to evaluate the novelty and impact of microbiome research.

Ancient Ape Fossil Uncovered In Western India

Scientists have unearthed the upper jaw of an ancient ape in western India, revealing details of its tooth enamel and root structure.

Studying Cell Migration With A Brain-On-A-Chip

Scientists have developed a platform that allowed them to better understand how chemical gradients induce neuron migration.

Materials Design Gets An AI Upgrade

Scientists in Japan and the US have integrated natural language processing and deep learning to design materials with desirable properties.

Topical Gel Protects Farmers From Toxic Pesticides

A team of scientists in India have developed a gel to protect farmers against the neurotoxic effects of pesticides.