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Sydney Brenner, ‘father of the worm’ and decoder of DNA, dies at 92

Known for his sharp wit, visionary thinking and versatility, Brenner made many seminal contributions to molecular biology over the course of a seven-decade career.

Nuts & Bolts—Machine See, Machine Do

Making sense of pictures, videos and objects is no simple feat for machines, but these innovations are making it possible.

Lighting The Fuse Of Innovation

Passion and partnerships are like a fusion energy reactor for innovation, said Dr CJ Meadows at the EmTech 2019 conference.

Debunking The Myths Of Open Innovation

Here are five common misconceptions associated with open innovation and why they are untrue.

Clothes As Display Screens? Scientists Are Working On It

Researchers in South Korea have found a way to protect polymer solar cells and organic light emitting diodes from moisture, paving the way for wearable, washable displays.

7 Must-Read Stories In March 2019

Stories about outstanding scientists topped the charts in the month of March, but readers were also curious about feats of engineering and studies about diseases.

Biconcave Nanodisks Wreak Havoc On Tumors

An international team of scientists has developed drug-loaded biconcave carbon nanodisks that accumulate preferentially in tumors.

Scientists Uncover Mechanism Of Post-Menopausal Bone Loss

Scientists in Japan have found that a protein known as Sema3A interacts with estrogen signaling to maintain bone health.

Machine Learning To Keep An Eye On Migrating Cells

Japanese researchers have developed a machine learning tool that allows the study of label-free cells migrating in vitro.