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The ability to precisely manipulate light is the foundation of modern optics, from telecommunications to advanced microscopy. This control is typically achieved using metamaterials—engineered composites whose structure, rather than their composition, dictates their exotic optical properties. However, fabricating these materials is often a static, top-down process, resulting in devices

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent a transformative bio-electrochemical technology with the dual promise of generating electricity from organic waste and enabling self-powered biosensing. By harnessing the metabolic activity of exoelectrogenic microbes, which transfer electrons to an external circuit during respiration, MFCs offer a path to sustainable energy. However, their widespread

Chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and many cancers represent a staggering burden on global health. A primary challenge in their management is the systemic toxicity and off-target effects of potent drugs, which must be administered to the entire body to treat a localized ailment. Micro-robotics offers a

Biological tissues can host dense, ordered protein assemblies, self-heal, and maintain ionic homeostasis—capabilities that rigid inorganic substrates for magnonics lack. Could we engineer living or living-derived materials to become substrates for spin-wave (magnon) logic? This article proposes ferritin-based spin lattices—protein nanocage arrays loaded with magnetic cores—and magnetosome-inspired

The convergence of nanofluidics, two-dimensional (2D) materials, and bioelectronics is paving the way for revolutionary advancements in neural prosthetics. Angstrom-scale graphene nanocapillaries, with their atomically precise channels, enable unprecedented control over ion transport, particularly for protons and hydroxide ions, at currents as low as femtoamperes. This regime not only promises

Attosecond physics, cryogenic quantum matter, and atom interferometry represent cutting-edge frontiers in modern science, each pushing the boundaries of precision measurement and quantum control. Attosecond laser pulses enable the observation of electron dynamics on their natural timescales, cryogenic environments facilitate exotic quantum states like Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) and superfluids, and

Fracture non-unions, where bone healing fails to progress without intervention, represent a significant clinical challenge, affecting up to 10% of fractures and leading to prolonged disability and economic burden. Current treatments, such as bone grafting or electrical stimulation, often fall short in efficacy or scalability. Emerging evidence suggests that biophysical

Atmospheric CO₂ levels have surged beyond 420 ppm, accelerating climate change and demanding innovative carbon capture and utilization strategies. Traditional carbon sequestration methods, such as geological storage or chemical absorption, often require high energy inputs and face scalability challenges. Biogenic processes, particularly microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), offer a low-energy,

Industrial solvents, such as toluene, xylene, and trichloroethylene, are ubiquitous in manufacturing, painting, and chemical processing industries, exposing millions of workers worldwide to neurotoxic risks. Chronic exposure to these volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can lead to neuronal damage, manifesting as cognitive impairments, reduced neuroplasticity, and increased susceptibility to neurodegenerative disorders.

The quest for efficient, room-temperature energy storage and logic devices has driven innovative explorations at the intersection of quantum mechanics, materials science, and acoustics. Traditional batteries rely on electrochemical processes, but emerging paradigms leverage quantum phenomena for novel storage mechanisms. One such frontier is the quantum acoustic battery, a conceptual

Cryoballoon ablation has become a cornerstone therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF), offering a durable and efficient method for electrically isolating the pulmonary veins (PVs), the primary source of aberrant signals in many patients. The procedure's success hinges on creating transmural, lasting lesions by applying freezing temperatures to the

As humanity stands on the precipice of becoming a multi-planetary species, with crewed missions to Mars and beyond transitioning from science fiction to concrete engineering roadmaps, we must confront the immense challenge of ensuring human health far from Earth. A three-year mission to Mars will be the longest and most

Conventional microfluidic systems, the "lab-on-a-chip" technologies that underpin much of modern biology and chemistry, rely on a hardware-based paradigm. Their channels, mixers, valves, and pumps are physically etched into materials like glass or PDMS, creating a fixed and immutable architecture. This approach, while powerful, suffers from inherent limitations: