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A new interactive website allows anyone to explore the projected future of individual glaciers around the world, revealing when they'll disappear under different levels of global warming. The website provides a tangible example of the rapid disappearance of small Alpine glaciers, with some projected to disappear within the next few years.
A new protein language model, CLSS, brings together sequence and structure information to produce cohesive maps of protein relationships. The model successfully integrated sequence and structure data, reproducing expert-curated classifications and demonstrating strong performance in classification tests.
Researchers at Nagoya University have identified giant-nucleus cells as precancerous markers in the kidneys, which emerge in response to iron toxicity and BRCA1 mutations. These cells exhibit cancer-related gene activity and can signal early cancer development in surrounding tissue, with distinct biological profiles in BRCA1-mutant rats.
A study among young women with regular eyelash extensions found most had Demodex folliculorum skin mites, causing eye irritation and blocked meibomian glands. Simple hygiene steps and proper treatment can mitigate these issues, the researchers advise.
A new Ontario-wide study identifies potentially harmful drug combinations prescribed to older adults, revealing common medication interactions that can lead to unnecessary prescriptions and harm. The research highlights the need for clinicians to consider medication history and potential prescribing cascades to ensure safer care.
Researchers analyzed data from 23 studies and found a strong association between ADHD and gastrointestinal symptoms, including constipation, IBS, and loss of bowel control. The study suggests that doctors treating people with ADHD should be alert to gut symptoms and consider referring patients to a dietitian or gastroenterologist.
Researchers have developed a method to transfer electron topology into measurable orbital angular momentum and polarization skyrmions, enabling noninvasive diagnosis and versatile radiation sources. The approach uses guided Cherenkov emission and demonstrates reproducible electron-to-field topology-transfer interfaces.
A team of researchers from SMART and MIT discovered aminovaleramididine synthetase (AvaS), a PLP-dependent enzyme involved in tRNA modification, expanding our understanding of how RNA regulates protein production in bacteria. The discovery sheds light on how bacteria use RNA modification to control protein production and offers new ave...
A new study suggests that the Sun may have engulfed a super-Earth-sized planet early in its history, leaving behind detectable clues inside the star. Researchers found that a planet several times more massive than Earth may have fallen into the young Sun and left a lasting chemical imprint deep inside it.
The AI-powered platform, OralScan, uses artificial intelligence and user-captured photographs to identify common dental conditions, enabling longitudinal tracking of oral health findings. The platform targets seven conditions, including dental caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss, and is available for licensing or collaboration.
A new printable textile enables motion-controlled, adaptive thermal management by combining passive radiative cooling and biomechanical energy harvesting. The technology allows for wearable applications like athletic clothing and maintains temperatures 3 to 6 degrees Celsius below the surrounding air in outdoor tests.
A new book from University of Kansas experts addresses the underrepresentation of women in educational leadership roles, providing guidance on overcoming barriers and advancing in careers. The book shares wisdom from women in leadership positions, offering stories of success and lessons for aspiring leaders.
Extreme weather events like drought, flooding, and wildfires alter soil carbon inputs, microbial processes, and sequestration, with repeated drought leading to declining soil organic carbon. The review highlights the importance of protecting soil carbon for climate mitigation and sustainable agricultural productivity.
Researchers propose embedding ethics-based learning objectives across accounting and business curricula to better prepare students to recognize and prevent fraud. They recommend examining personal values, organizational culture, and workplace pressures that can contribute to fraud, as well as emerging technologies like AI.
Researchers found that dissolved black carbon's electron-shuttle ability depends on both redox activity and diffusivity, which can alter microbial metabolism and contaminant transformation rates. Higher-temperature DBC exhibited greater electron-shuttle ability and faster apparent diffusion.
A new study implemented in Berkeley, Calif. supermarkets, drug stores, and mass-market retailers in 2021 found a link between a healthy checkout ordinance and a notable decrease in soda sales overall and small-package candy in supermarkets. The study also found that greater enforcement of the policy is essential for sustained public he...
Hainan Island's food system experienced significant carbon emissions growth from 1952 to 2020, primarily driven by fertilizer-related emissions, tropical crop cultivation, and aquaculture. Integrated interventions, such as technological optimization and structural transition, could potentially lead to net sequestration by 2060, with a ...
A first-in-human study at UCI Health uses laser light to target and destroy pancreatic tumors, showing a high success rate in patients with localized cancer. The treatment, known as vascular targeted photodynamic therapy, uses a light-sensitive drug to break down the tumor's network of blood vessels, ultimately destroying the tumor.
Researchers propose sediment electron exchange capacity as a quantitative measure of aquifer sediments' reactivity, influencing contaminant transformation and remediation performance. EEC can help predict and optimize groundwater cleanup, improving efficiency and sustainability.
A new study reveals that rare bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining microbial community stability, while core bacteria organize complexity. Climate and soil conditions shape distinct bacterial groups, with rare bacteria responding to soil properties and core bacteria influenced by environmental selection.
The FAST All Sky HI Survey has detected 156,411 extragalactic HI sources, nearly four times the previous record, and achieved a median sensitivity of 0.57 mJy/beam. The survey provides a high-quality dataset for galaxy evolution studies in the SKA era.
The non-profit Boehringer Ingelheim Stiftung has awarded 600,000 Euros to Dr. Daniel Kotlarz to advance precision medicine for inflammatory bowel disease in children. The project focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms driving chronic intestinal inflammation and identifying novel therapeutic targets.
A study published in The Journal of Neuroscience reveals that the thalamus actively contributes to the development of visual circuits during brain development. Altering thalamic activity changes the number and distribution of interneurons in the visual thalamus and affects the organization of these cells in the visual cortex.
A simple electrolyte-engineering strategy improves zinc-organic battery kinetics and durability, revealing a reversible Zn²⁺/K⁺ co-storage mechanism. KCl introduction reorganizes the Zn²⁺ solvation environment and suppresses cathode dissolution, enabling dual-ion storage.
A new study suggests that fear-based education around pornography is failing young people, as it fails to reflect how teenagers actually encounter sexual media. The researchers propose a new framework called 'safe uncertainty', which encourages open and structured discussions about pornography.
A Danish study found that children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD or autism today share more characteristics with their peers in the general population than those diagnosed a decade ago. The differences in characteristics such as pregnancy-related factors, family socioeconomic factors, and healthcare use before diagnosis have decr...
Researchers at Cardiff University and the University of Nottingham found that bear baiting was an established activity in England by the twelfth century, with bears imported from Europe. The study analyzed bear bones and archival records to show the prevalence of bears in England and northern France during medieval times.
Research reveals that targeting insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway in C. elegans extends male lifespan by 446% and improves reproductive healthspan, with whole-body degradation required for reproductive benefits. The study highlights the importance of coordinated effects across multiple tissues and physiological systems.
Researchers found Xinjiang walnuts carry two genetic histories, offering a clearer path to walnut varieties with improved flavor, nutrition, and environmental adaptability. The study identified key genes associated with tannin content, oleic acid accumulation, and shell thickness, providing a clearer path toward walnut breeding.
The new MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence programme equips learners with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in AI. The programme combines Heriot-Watt's academic expertise with flexible online delivery, enabling learners worldwide to study alongside work and other commitments.
The 'Lost Lakes' database provides real-time information on Arctic thermokarst lakes, enabling local communities to monitor changes in permafrost landscapes and respond effectively. Since 2016, around 10,000 lakes have lost significant areas or disappeared, with significant seasonal fluctuations.
Pennington Biomedical researchers propose a new understanding of how protein restriction promotes healthy aging and extends lifespan by triggering a coordinated whole-body response. The response connects cellular nutrient sensing with hormones, brain function, and changes throughout the body, influencing healthy aging and longevity.
Research identifies MLKL as a protein that helps drive liver cancer associated with obesity-related fatty liver disease by reducing mitochondrial function, promoting tumor development. Removing MLKL reduces liver tumors but not fatty liver or liver inflammation, suggesting a new therapeutic target for liver cancer treatment
A new preclinical study found that glucocorticoid-rhythm disruption concentrates insulin resistance in skeletal muscle while preserving key insulin responses in fat tissue and liver, leading to a different type of obesity. This allows fat tissue to continue storing lipids, while the liver remains largely protected from fat accumulation.
Researchers at NIST have developed quantum sensors that can accurately measure X-ray emissions from plutonium, uranium, and neptunium, allowing for more precise evaluation of nuclear materials. This achievement enables international nuclear safeguards by enabling more accurate accounting of material in nuclear facilities.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new method for trapping cesium atoms on a fiber, using only 5 milliwatts of optical power. The new design, which includes a heat-resistant membrane-waveguide, holds promise for creating rugged, low-power quantum inertial sensors that could aid military vehicles in navigation.
The study assesses the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of transporting green hydrogen internationally using liquid organic hydrogen carriers. The researchers emphasize the importance of balancing social, environmental, and economic aspects across the entire supply chain.
The system uses a 'reward/expectation' signal derived from the motor cortex to provide timely and precise control of prosthetic devices. It can adjust its policy based on evaluation signals, allowing for more natural control and improved outcomes.
Researchers have developed IgA monoclonal antibodies that provide immediate immunity to dengue infection and reduce the risk of severe disease in individuals with preexisting immunity. This technology overcomes the challenge of Antibody-Dependent Enhancement, enabling effective prevention and treatment of dengue virus infection.
A new report from City St George's University of London estimates that healthcare costs for women reporting childbirth-related PTSD are over twice as high as those for women without symptoms. The report also found that early prevention of traumatic births and childbirth-related PTSD could save the NHS an estimated £26 million every year.