Woolly mammoth resurrection a "momentous'' step closer, firm claims
Colossal Biosciences says it has achieved a genetic engineering world first towards its "de-extinction" plans.
Vibrating pigs pave the way to new obesity treatment
The noninvasive treatment could reduce food intake by 40 percent, MIT engineers said, with no observable side effects.
Scientist invents potato that could warn us about nuclear leaks
Gamma radiation can cause damage to living tissue and DNA, particularly at high levels of exposure.
Sustainability
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic into useful substances
Researchers developed genetically engineered strains of one type of bacteria that they say could help to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Soft Contact Lens Which Can Zoom in When You Blink Twice Developed
The researchers utilized special electric signals generated by eye movements to control and change the focal length of the soft lens.
Bionic Brains Edge Closer With Computer Chip That Can Make Memories
Our brains create new memories, and forget old ones, by forging and breaking connections between nerve cells. Now researchers can do something similar using a light-sensitive electronic chip.
Sugar 3-D Printer Could Let Scientists Print Organs
The printer uses a process called free-form printing to create intricate structures.
Could This Plastic-Eating Enzyme Save the Earth?
The enzyme could be a powerful new weapon in the fight against plastic pollution.
Slug Mucus Glue That Stops Internal Bleeding Created
Scientists say the glue could even be injected into the body to treat deeper injuries.
Enzyme Cleaners Could Make the World Less Toxic
Scientists are finding all sorts of uses for "extremophiles," like those found in the boiling sulfuric acid of Yellowstone Park's geysers.
Scientists Get a Grip on Squid Tentacle Technology
A protein found in the tentacle's teeth proves versatile and easy to reproduce.
Plastic, Inspired by Squid Protein
Researchers have used squid protein to help create a thermoplastic as strong as kevlar that can be 3D printed, worn, and used in medical devices.