"This material gives us a way to tap into nature's most abundant resources and make water from air—anytime, anywhere."

A breakthrough semiconductor material could lead to better brain-machine interfaces, biosensors, and pacemakers.

A new way to make lab-grown biological tissue could offer possibilities for regeneration after injury.

Synthetic platelets stop bleeding and enhance healing at the site of an injury, a new study with animal models shows.

A new magnetic gel could heal diabetic wounds faster, reduce the rates of recurrence, and lower the incidents of limb amputations.

A solution that transforms into a hydrogel and releases a steady dose of an anti-HIV drug could eliminate the need for a daily pill to prevent AIDS.

A new hydrogel uses hot air to create clean drinking water using nothing but energy from sunlight.

Currently in development for implants, a new lab-made cartilage gel may be better than the real thing for relief from stiff, achy knees.

The need to keep vaccines cold makes global shipping a challenge. Researchers say their hydrogel approach could change that.

A new material can deliver medications on demand and only when bacteria are present. The advance could be particularly helpful for wound dressings.