Science

MIT Develops Plastic-Based Home Construction Tech

Researchers recycle "dirty" plastic into lightweight, durable building materials.

UO Students Shine in Merino Wool Design Contest

Five UO students named finalists in prestigious global competition for innovative athletic apparel using natural wool fibers

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Printing Method for Soft Robots

New fabrication technique allows for rapid customization of shape-morphing devices.

New Insight into Cell Mutation Defense Process

Researchers discover how cells coordinate a compensation response to genetic mutations.

MIT Engineers Develop 'Mini Livers' for Injection

Breakthrough technology could help patients with failing livers.

MIT Engineers Develop 'Mini Livers' for Injection

The engineered tissue grafts could provide a lifeline for thousands on liver transplant waitlists.

Harvard Study Finds Industrial Labs Fueled U.S. Innovation Boom

Research shows how organized corporate R&D reshaped the innovation system in the 20th century, with parallels to today's tech giants.

Emotions Linked to Climate Policy Support, Study Finds

Fear boosts backing for climate action, while dread reduces it, researchers say.

New Research Shows DRUID App Can Distinguish Alcohol and Cannabis Impairment

Study demonstrates ability to identify the cause, not just the presence, of impairment

Electrons Blast Across Solar Materials in Just 18 Femtoseconds

Atomic vibrations act as a 'molecular catapult' to propel electrons at near-maximum natural speeds, challenging long-held solar energy design rules.

Hawking's 1974 Paper Revolutionized Black Hole Theory

The physicist's groundbreaking work challenged fundamental assumptions about black holes and their evolution.

Researchers Develop New Chip-Scale Optical Frequency Combs

Breakthrough could miniaturize optical platforms like spectroscopic sensors or communication systems.