News Oct 23, 2026 Biohybrid robots jump into action with computer-designed living muscles ETH Zurich researchers have developed muscle actuators that outperforms earlier systems by designing living muscle tissue and artificial scaffolds together as one system. The centimetre-scale biohybrid robots can jump, swim, walk and grasp using lab-grown mouse muscle cells combined with 3D-printed hydrogel structures. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 19, 2026 Google Research brings AI agents to the wet lab for autonomous molecular discovery Google Research has developed a framework called VERID that connects AI agents to physical laboratory robots, enabling closed-loop molecular design cycles. The system combines a digital twin of laboratory equipment with machine learning to run experiments, learn from results, and self-improve. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 8, 2026 Nobel Prize rewards chemistry that chooses one mirror image Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai share the prize for reactions that turn a tiny imbalance into a single molecular handedness. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 17, 2025 Signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b excite astronomers New telescope data reveals possible biosignatures, hinting at life on a distant ocean-covered world in the habitable zone. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jul 11, 2025 Psilocybin shows promise in delaying aging A new study reveals that psilocybin, found in psychedelic mushrooms, may help cells and animals live longer and healthier by targeting key aging processes. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 12, 2025 Lila Sciences wants to build super-smart AI for science Lila Sciences creates an AI platform and robotic labs to speed up discoveries in health, materials, and sustainability for a better future. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jan 29, 2026 New trial will test rejuvenation in humans A Boston startup gains FDA approval to begin the first clinical trial using cellular reprogramming to treat eye disease, with potential implications for reversing aspects of aging. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 20, 2026 Researchers develop method to grow implanted liver tissue on demand Synthetic biology strategy enables controlled expansion of small engineered liver constructs inside the body for potential transplant support. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 24, 2025 Seeing new colors with Oz UC Berkeley researchers have used lasers to show a new blue-green color called olo, expanding human vision. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jul 15, 2025 Breakthrough in Fast Whole-Body Imaging Researchers develop a rapid 3D imaging system to map the peripheral nervous system's fine structures in small animals, offering new insights into neural connections and disease mechanisms. Giulio Prisco 2 min read