Science & Medicine

Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology LCD

Researchers use ‘laser tweezers’ to boost liquid crystal technology

Four University of Chicago scientists awarded Sloan Fellowships Thumbnail

Four University of Chicago scientists awarded Sloan Fellowships

Sound waves let quantum systems ‘talk’ to one another X-Ray

Sound waves let quantum systems ‘talk’ to one another

Hundreds of species at risk due to slow policy process Wildlife

Hundreds of species at risk due to slow policy process

Bigger teams aren’t always better in science and tech Coworkers putting hands in them

Bigger teams aren’t always better in science and tech

Melting water causing Antarctic ice to buckle, scientists confirm Alison Banwell

Melting water causing Antarctic ice to buckle, scientists confirm

New tool tackles reproducibility crisis in science Spilled test tubes

New tool tackles reproducibility crisis in science

How the brain distinguishes textures—from sandpaper to silk Finger holding a feather

How the brain distinguishes textures—from sandpaper to silk

Machine learning reveals hidden turtle pattern in quantum fireworks Thumbnail

Machine learning reveals hidden turtle pattern in quantum fireworks

Teaching our immune system how to fight cancer Thumbnail

Teaching our immune system how to fight cancer