Scientists have discovered how microscopic pores made from proteins—tiny holes found in cell membranes—can act like electrical gates. This finding...

Scientists studying ultra-thin semiconductor materials have made a surprising discovery that could change the way we design electronic devices, from...

Scientists studying ultra-thin semiconductor materials have made a surprising discovery that could change the way we design electronic devices, from...

A new scientific discovery may change how doctors treat complex brain diseases like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s. The secret comes from an...

In the 1980s, when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first invented, engineers imagined a future where robots could be shrunk to...

In the 1980s, when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first invented, engineers imagined a future where robots could be shrunk to...

Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices. Researchers at the...

Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices. Researchers at the...

A previously unknown type of DNA damage in the mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside our cells, could shed light on how our bodies sense and...

In stunning new time-lapse videos, biological nanoparticles scoot and flit across a starry field of glowing dots. Guided by the invisible chemistry of...