MIT researchers have developed a silicon-based "tractor beam" on a chip that manipulates biological particles such as DNA and cells remotely, which could revolutionize experiments and disease diagnostics.

An initiative has launched a global assessment to map out potential biomass supplies, with a portal aggregating data from over 49 reports indicating 2,740 million metric tons available, which may grow significantly by 2030.

The Texas Science & Natural History Museum celebrated record attendance, drawing visitors with exhibits like the "Big Eye on Dark Skies" and planning new features.