“We know the genes, but not their functions.” To resolve this long-standing bottleneck in microbial research, a joint research team has proposed a cutting-edge research strategy that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drastically accelerate the…
A big leap toward tinier lines
Self-assembly technique could lead to long-awaited, simple method for making smaller microchip patterns. [caption id="attachment_11905" align="alignnone" width="639"] These scanning electron microscope images show the sequence of fabrication of fine lines by the team's new method.…
CubeSats: From educational tools to autonomous space drones
[caption id="attachment_11902" align="alignnone" width="625"] Roger Walker, Technology CubeSat manager[/caption] CubeSats started as a tool for education. Profs Jordi Puig-Suari of California Polytechnic State University and Bob Twiggs of Stanford University wanted students to gain hands-on…
The carpenter enzyme gives DNA the snip
Enzyme follows a two-step verification system before cutting and repairing DNA damage. [caption id="attachment_11898" align="alignright" width="329"] FEN1 uses a two-step verification mechanism before repairing DNA damage.[/caption] Microscopes that reveal the hidden complexities of life down…
Researchers “iron out” graphene’s wrinkles
New technique produces highly conductive graphene wafers. [caption id="attachment_11895" align="alignnone" width="639"] Researchers at MIT have found a way to make graphene with fewer wrinkles, and to iron out the wrinkles that do appear. They found…






