Promoting Diversity

The new frontier of printed robots: bones, ligaments, and tendons

3D printing is rapidly advancing, with a significant expansion in the range of available materials. Previously confined to fast-curing polymers,…

Cartilage 101: How your joints prevent you (almost always) from feeling pain

Articular cartilage, found within a flexible joint capsule, contains synovial fluid and the meniscus. The surface prevents stick-and-slip contact under…

Book synopsis: The culture map by Erin Meyer

Header Image: Globe (CC BY 2.0 license). Do you prefer direct criticism or that people adopt a three-positives for one…

The life of a researcher in Latin America

Header Image: Latin American Map (CC BY-SA 4.0) As a Latin American early career researcher, my routine was very different…

From Waste to Wisdom: Navigating Plastic Reduction in the Lab

How many times have we asked ourselves in the lab: how much plastic do we use? Significant groundwork for societal…

Biomechanical Testing of Medical Devices: Translating Lab Results to Real-World Applications

When engaging in discussions about my research, particularly with individuals outside of academia, often within my community, I frequently encounter…