Imagine if instead of replacing a broken device we simply swapped out its battery with a brand-new one. Now imagine doing that inside your own cells. In recent biomedical research, a fascinating alliance is emerging between stem cells and tiny flower-shaped nanoparticles—so-called “nanoflowers”—that together might restore the vitality of our cells by renewing their internal…
Tunnels have always been an important part of infrastructure, and although a significant number of tunnels have been built in many countries over the past few decades, traditional construction methods have often been limited. For example, the Channel Tunnel, which connects France and the United Kingdom, took over 15 years to complete and cost more…