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MIT engineers identified an unusually absorbent material that could be used for passive cooling or water harvesting in warm climates.

Applying a small voltage to the walls of algae growing tanks can prevent cloudy buildup and allow more photosynthesis to happen.

The peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

The global health care company Sanofi is providing $25 million to advance RNA research.

Developed at SMART, the device can deliver controlled amounts of agrochemicals to specific plant tissues for research and could one day be used to improve crop quality and disease management.

The structure of the desert birds’ belly feathers enables males to carry water over long distances to their chicks.

These highly stable metal-organic frameworks could be useful for applications such as capturing greenhouse gases.

Researchers develop new, patient-friendly hydrogel platform for administering lifesaving biologics.

Using these RNA-delivery particles, researchers hope to develop new treatments for cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases.