Researchers at University of Galway have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development. The breakthrough science focused on replicating heart tissues, bringing research closer to generating functional, bioprinted organs, which would have broad applications in disease modelling, drug screening and regenerative medicine.

With the intensifying global demand for power, cost-effective clean energy technologies are now required more than ever. Hydrovoltaic (HV) systems have recently gained significant attention for clean power generation that utilizes the interaction of water and nanostructured materials to generate electricity. Now, researchers have developed a novel dual-function HV device that also functions as a fire sensor, demonstrating, long-term viability, self-reliance, and fast response. This innovation opens new avenues for sustainable small-scale energy generation applications.

Traditional educational systems focused on prescribed, curriculum-defined courses of study impose societal expectations and limit student autonomy and personalized learning. To propose radical transformation to current educational systems, a team of researchers conducted an ecological analysis. Their proposed ‘school within a school’ approach can aid the utilization of artificial intelligence tools in education and equip students to face the challenges of the modern age.

Scientists at the University of Lausanne have used AI for the first time to massively speed up computer calculations and simulate the last ice cover in the Alps. Much more in line with field observations, the new results show that the ice was thinner than in previous models. This innovative method opens the door to countless new simulations and predictions linked to climate upheavals. The research is published in Nature Communications.