The microrobot is capable of transporting various types of medication and dissolves to release its cargo at its destination.

A magnetic navigation system allows for reliable control in the bloodstream and in complex brain structures.

The technology has been successfully tested in realistic vessel models and in large animals and could pave the way for novel therapies in the future.

The SETI Institute announced the appointment of Dr. Christina (Chrissy) Richey as Director of Partnerships and Business Development, effective October 16, 2025. Richey joins the SETI Institute from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), holding the position of Program Manager for Research and Technology Development in the Office of R&D. With extensive experience in research management, strategic collaboration, and science leadership, Richey brings a deep understanding of how to advance scientific innovation through cross-sector partnerships.

"My career has always been focused on being a resource and leader for our fantastic research community, and I could think of no better place to do just that than the SETI Institute,” said Richey. “I look forward every day to helping us ask the biggest question of ‘Are we alone?’ with some of the best teams and best minds in the world.”

Concordia researchers have created light-powered micromotors — zinc oxide spheres coated in gold — that can propel themselves through air when exposed to near-infrared light. The absorbed light generates localized heating and air convection, enabling controlled, fuel-free motion with potential applications in airborne sensing, pollution control, and environmental monitoring.