Viruses enlisted in the war against MRSA
Engineered viruses can fight the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Kevin Doxzen, Arizona State University
As the world fights the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, another...
Energy systems beginning to falter due to extreme weather
The Texas blackouts showed how climate extremes threaten energy systems across the US
Roshanak (Roshi) Nateghi, Purdue University
Pundits and politicians have been quick to point...
CO2-infused concrete – turning a liability into an asset
Bendable concrete and other CO2-infused cement mixes could dramatically cut global emissions
Lucca Henrion, University of Michigan; Duo Zhang, University of Michigan; Victor C. Li,...
Perseverance is the first of a new class of Mars explorers
Bringing Mars rocks back to Earth: On Feb. 18, Perseverance Rover landed safely on Mars – a lead scientist explains the tech and goals
Jim...
Assessing the massive Sunburst hack
The Sunburst hack was massive and devastating – 5 observations from a cybersecurity expert
Paulo Shakarian, Arizona State University
So much remains unknown about what is...
Virus evolution could undermine a COVID-19 vaccine
Viruses evolve defenses, this allows them to adapt and could undermine a COVID-19 vaccine – but this can be stopped
Andrew Read, Penn State and...
How the internet is changing the way we grieve
Loss and grieving during the era of social media
Jo Bell, University of Hull
People don’t die in the same way that they used to. In...
Vaccine distribution will require specialized handling
Keeping coronavirus vaccines at subzero temperatures during distribution will be hard, but likely key to ending pandemic
Anna Nagurney, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Just like a...
Using ultraviolet light to aid in disinfecting indoor spaces
Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it's used the right way
Karl Linden, University of Colorado Boulder
Ultraviolet light has...
An artificial pancreas offers hope in treating pediatric diabetes
National Institutes of Health
A clinical trial at four pediatric diabetes centers in the United States has found that a new artificial pancreas system —...
