A new lithium-polysulfide flow battery may be the boost that solar and wind energy have been looking for. This new battery is low cost and better able to handle the surges of energy that can be produced, which may overload current technology.

Scientists have turned stem cells into brain cells using antibodies, which turned out to be simpler than using conventional methods. In the future, this could be a very effective method for treating neurological injuries, and would nearly eliminate any chance for rejection by the patient.

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Researchers at MIT have decoded the structure of bone down to the atomic level. This could lead to new materials that mimic the properties of bone, combining strength and slight flexibility.

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