
Soft Hydrogel Cubes Store 800 Billion Pieces of Data in LEGO-like 3D Codes
Imagine a QR code that can be rewritten, reshaped, or erased without a computer—just by changing its temperature, shining light, or dipping it in a solution.
Aug 14, 2025
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Imagine a QR code that can be rewritten, reshaped, or erased without a computer—just by changing its temperature, shining light, or dipping it in a solution.
Aug 14, 2025

What if a surgical robot could watch itself move, and correct course in real time, without any external cameras or bulky sensors?
Aug 1, 2025

Researchers have successfully generated adult mice using genetic material from two fathers alone, overcoming a fundamental biological barrier that has prevented mammalian same-sex reproduction for millions of years.
Jun 24, 2025

McGill University researchers have developed a new hydrogel system that successfully grows functional salivary gland tissue in the laboratory, offering hope for millions of patients suffering from chronic dry mouth.
May 30, 2025

Scientists have created microscopic robots that could revolutionize treatments for brain diseases by delivering stem cells to precise locations in the brain…
Apr 30, 2025

Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects millions worldwide, especially women, causing unrelenting dryness of the mouth and eyes.
Apr 7, 2025

The tiny bits of plastic scattered across the planet are doing more than just polluting oceans and landscapes—they're actively undermining the very process that feeds humanity.
Mar 21, 2025

Solar energy has long promised a sustainable solution for farmers looking to power irrigation pumps, storage facilities, and processing equipment.
Mar 12, 2025

Two main manufacturers dominate the EV (electric vehicle) market: Tesla, which is most popular in Europe and North America, and BYD, which leads the Chinese EV market.
Mar 6, 2025

Frostbite is a severe cold injury that affects millions worldwide, often resulting in prolonged recovery, scarring, and long-term complications such as chronic pain and dysfunction.
Mar 3, 2025

Chinese scientists have developed a pesticide that glows to show where it's been applied, releases its active ingredients only when needed, and then breaks down into harmless substances.
Feb 14, 2025

A new study has identified a crucial genetic mechanism that controls caffeine production in tea plants, potentially paving the way for creating tea varieties with customized caffeine levels to meet different consumer preferences.
Jan 16, 2025

As utility-scale solar farms spread across desert regions, scientists are developing new ways to understand how these massive energy installations interact with fragile desert ecosystems.
Jan 3, 2025

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach to facial bone reconstruction using 3D-printed ceramic materials that can be precisely customized to each patient's needs.
Dec 31, 2024