Scientists develop a cannabidiol analogue that shows promise for treating epilepsy without needing to cultivate marijuana.
Winter is coming: A new scientific device creates electricity from falling snow
Researchers design a first-of-its-kind nanogenerator that makes electricity in remote areas.
3-D printed implants show promise for treating spinal cord injury
The soft, implantable “bridges” guide new nerve cells to grow where the spinal cord has been severed.
UCLA scientists explain principles behind the superpowers of Ant-Man and the Wasp
The characters’ extraordinary abilities are pure science fiction. Or are they?
Designing a solar tarp
Engineers are working to create a foldable, packable way to generate power from the sun.
Deciphering dementia’s gender gap
UC Irvine researchers win grant to explore why Alzheimer’s affects more women.
New blood test rapidly detects signs of deadly cancer
Pancreatic cancer is often detected too late, but a new diagnostic tool shows promise.
The end of the breathalyzer?
A tiny, injectable sensor could provide unobtrusive, long-term alcohol and drug monitoring.
The amazing sensitivity of human touch
People can feel when surfaces differ by just a single layer of molecules, suggesting new avenues for touch technology.
How Captain America inspired new fuel-efficient cars
Mild-mannered materials scientist by day, comic book fan by night, Suveen Mathaudhu spends a lot of time thinking about superheroes. But it isn’t just a hobby: It’s research.
UCLA-led research offers clearest evidence yet of long-sought Majorana particle
Finding could provide the vehicle for carrying ‘qubits’ of data in quantum computing.
Pioneering a new dimension in virtual reality: The nanoscale
New UC San Diego grad Dennis Chiang looks to break ground with his fellow Tritons in two of engineering’s hottest fields.