Scientists have discovered a novel method for filtering salt and metal ions from seawater using MOFs, which has significant potential for the water and mining industries. The technology could reduce energy consumption by up to 2-3 times compared to current methods.
A new study maps active hate groups across US counties, revealing regional variations in drivers of hate. The research finds that less education, poverty, and ethnic diversity correlate with more hate groups, with regional differences shaped by diverse ethnic and cultural histories.
Researchers have successfully transplanted human lung stem cells into damaged lungs, regenerating bronchial and alveolar structures. The study shows promising results in treating chronic pulmonary diseases such as bronchiectasis.
Measurements taken on projected augmented reality holographic models are highly accurate, rivaling traditional 'gold standard' methods. The study's results demonstrate the potential of AR technology for educational, training, and research purposes.
A new study reveals that noise sensitivity is related to differences in brain structure and sound processing, affecting individuals' ability to tolerate background noise. Research suggests that noise-sensitive people may experience difficulties with unexpected sounds and altered emotional responses to music.
A triboelectric nanogenerator tab can generate electricity from bending a finger and other simple movements, promising a new source of portable power. The UB and CAS team has developed a cost-effective and easily fabricable device that could serve as a power source for various wearable and self-powered electronic devices.
A new device developed by Rutgers University and UCLA can measure the physical strength of individual cells up to 100 times faster than current technology. This allows for easier testing and evaluation of new drugs for diseases associated with abnormal cell strength, including hypertension, asthma, and muscular dystrophy.
Researchers at Tohoku University have fabricated two types of trilayer graphene with different electrical properties. The ABA-stacked graphene exhibits excellent electrical conductivity, while the ABC-stacked graphene displays semi-conducting properties. These findings hold implications for the development of novel electronic devices.
A study at Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that far-UVC light can efficiently kill aerosolized influenza viruses in the air without harming human tissues. The use of overhead far-UVC light in hospitals, schools, and other public spaces could provide a powerful check on seasonal influenza epidemics.
The American Gastroenterological Association's new clinical guideline focuses on critical decisions made during initial management of acute pancreatitis. It recommends goal-directed fluid resuscitation, early oral feeding, and enteral versus parenteral nutrition to alter the course of disease and duration of hospitalization.
Researchers at the University of Liverpool are developing a device that harnesses cold plasma technology to destroy airborne allergens on contact. The project aims to create a low-cost, efficient, and effective solution to tackle the problem of airborne allergens in the home, which affects over 12 million people in the UK alone.
A study of 807 older individuals found that those with poorer physical function were more likely to fall during hospital stay. Simple physical performance tests may help clinicians prevent in-hospital falls and consequent injuries.
Combining a blood test for high alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels with ultrasound imaging improves liver cancer detection by 40 percent, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Early detection is crucial for improving survival rates in patients with liver cancer, which is on the rise in the US.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission found extreme rainfall in Tropical Cyclone Gita's northwestern quadrant, dropping up to 1.6 inches per hour, while east of the center, rain fell at a rate of 1 inch per hour
Researchers have identified activation of nitric oxide-dependent endothelial function as the key to losartan's anti-aortic root remodeling activities. This finding challenges traditional views on blood pressure control in Marfan syndrome treatment, suggesting a new approach focusing on endothelial function may be more beneficial.
A European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer trial found that combining a 'soft' chemotherapy with antiHER2 therapy is highly active and has low toxicity in older patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer. The regimen resulted in a seven-month longer progression-free survival compared to targeted therapy alone.
GlycoNet researchers Matthew Macauley and John Klassen are developing a strategy to identify the molecular identity of sugars interacting with CD33 protein, strongly implicated in Alzheimer's disease. This approach may lead to therapeutic targets or diagnostic tools for preventing or treating the disease.
A University of Texas at Austin professor and his team have discovered a new, efficient way to extract lithium and other metals from water using metal-organic-framework membranes. This process has the potential to revolutionize industries such as water desalination and power electric cars.
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a multi-agent robotic system for flying a swarm of intelligent drones. The drones can synchronize their movements, reconfigure their flightpath, and land with high accuracy, avoiding obstacles up to 5 meters away.
Using a super resolution microscopic technique, researchers have developed a method to follow chemical reactions in very small volumes, including inside living cells and individual organelles. This breakthrough enables the study of the chemistry of life with unprecedented precision.
Researchers discovered that glands in the uterus must connect directly with the embryo for it to implant and begin a healthy pregnancy. The Vangl2 gene plays a crucial role in this process, producing molecules essential for embryo development.
A recent study suggests that fewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities have made long-term care plans. This leaves family members facing a crisis when the parent or primary caregiver is no longer able to provide care, potentially leading to institutionalization.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a way to mount gold nanoparticles on a molecular support, achieving nearly 100% conversion of carbon monoxide over a wide temperature range. The discovery reveals the crucial role of water in catalysis, promising new applications for gas purification and industrial filtration.
Swansea University will share initial investment of £30 million with Queen's University Belfast to focus on Modernising Public Health and Enabling Precision Medicine. The project aims to upscale research in scientific discovery and its translation to improve patient and population health.
The new CU Boulder e-skin has sensors embedded to measure pressure, temperature, humidity and air flow. It can be easily conformed to curved surfaces and is fully recyclable at room temperature, making it a valuable material for diverse medical, scientific and engineering fields.
Researchers found that Rev-erb controls gene expression in mouse liver via interactions between on-and-off regions on the same chromosome. The study demonstrates how Rev-erb represses transcription by loosening chromosome loops, leading to circadian repression of transcription.
Researchers from Kobe University confirm a giant lava dome created 7300 years ago in Japan's Kikai Caldera, with a volume of over 32 cubic kilometers. The composition of the dome matches that of nearby Satsuma Iwo-jima Island, suggesting a possible current magma buildup.
Salk researchers have identified how the liver rapidly responds to food by storing pre-RNA molecules involved in glucose and fat metabolism. This finding could help better understand metabolism and some forms of diabetes.
Researchers investigated how the brain constructs the world by integrating sensory signals from multiple modalities. They found that the posterior parietal cortex plays a crucial role in merging signals to form meaningful representations of objects and memories.
Researchers have synthesized a water-soluble warped nanographene that exhibits photodynamic properties, killing human cells upon irradiation. The material's biocompatibility and fluorescence make it suitable for bioimaging and potential therapeutic applications.
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have introduced a method that overcomes the speed limit of quantum communication, enabling data transfer to increase by more than 5 orders of magnitude. This breakthrough uses direct optical nonlinearity to process quantum information in the optical regime, preserving its enormous bandwidth.
Researchers found that dairy calves are naturally optimistic or pessimistic, just like humans, and that these individual differences can affect their well-being. The study suggests that recognizing and addressing these personality traits can lead to better treatment and living conditions for farm animals.
A recent study revealed that patients with inherited DNA repair mutations in metastatic prostate cancer can derive similar benefits from treatment with standard therapies as other patients. Ongoing research explores the potential potency of targeted therapy with PARP inhibitors, which may offer additional therapeutic options for these ...
Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Yokohama City University report a high-volume production method for bioengineered human gut and liver tissues that avoids tumor risks. The new approach uses genetically stable posterior gut endodermal progenitor cells, which can be programmed to form different tissue ty...
Researchers observed stem cell divisions in the adult mouse hippocampus for the first time, showing that most stem cells divide only briefly before maturing. This process explains why newborn cells dramatically decline in number with advancing age.
New research finds that a Bitcoin crash would likely only affect other cryptocurrencies, while traditional assets remain unaffected. The study reveals significant price spillovers between cryptocurrencies and other financial assets.
Researchers have found that biochar can replace unsustainable peat moss in potting mix without harming plant growth. Biochar decomposes slowly, sequestering carbon and reducing emissions. However, high concentrations of biochar can cause pH issues, but these effects are short-lived.
A new study found that lower sodium levels in the blood, known as hyponatremia, are related to declines in cognitive function with advancing age. Slightly lower serum sodium levels were associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and decline over time, while high serum sodium was also linked to cognitive decline.
A peptide called catestatin has been shown to improve glucose and insulin tolerance and reduce body weight in obese mice. CST treatment also inhibited liver inflammation and reduced fatty liver.
Researchers have discovered that human antibodies can prevent malaria spread by destroying parasites in mosquitoes and preventing fertilization. This finding holds promise for developing a vaccine to halt the disease's transmission, which could significantly reduce global malaria burden.
Researchers at Newcastle University have discovered a new form of 3D vision in praying mantises that works differently from previously known forms. This unique vision system allows mantises to detect movement and distance without detailed image matching, making it robust and efficient for processing.
Researchers have identified the crucial role of peptide uptake in Borrelia burgdorferi's viability and ability to infect mammals. Blocking this process could lead to novel therapeutic interventions for Lyme disease.
Researchers at USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society developed an AI algorithm, SPOT, to detect poachers in near real-time using infrared images. The algorithm can distinguish between humans and animals in just over three-tenths of a second, reducing the time spent on monitoring wildlife.
A 5000-year study of Amboseli National Park in Kenya reveals rapid environmental changes caused by human activities, including the arrival of Massai people and the ivory trade. The findings highlight the need to manage national park boundaries more strictly to keep pace with climate change.
Researchers at University of Waterloo develop coated blade-spray mass spectrometry for rapid on-site screening of athletes' blood and urine samples, reducing analysis time to 55 seconds and cost to a few dollars per sample. The technology aims to prevent cheating by providing continuous monitoring.
Researchers found that removing worms allows malaria to grow denser, while worm presence reduces malaria density. Ecological thinking revealed the key to understanding co-infections, offering insights into treating malaria and worm infections.
The study reveals that termites' gut microbiome is a complex factory producing sugars and proteins from wood and air, with up to 5000 different microbe species. Researchers discovered that microbes are shared across colonies, allowing termites to diversify their food source and achieve ecological dominance.
Researchers identified common bucket-list themes among patients with chronic and serious illnesses, including travel, personal goals, and quality time with friends and family. This knowledge can serve as a roadmap for clinicians to provide tailored care that respects patients' preferences and values.
Scientists conduct first weld tests of a new system designed to repair highly irradiated materials, introducing advanced techniques to reduce cracking and stress. The testing is crucial for extending the life of nuclear power plants and reducing costs for the industry.
A recent study found that nearly half of all prostate cancer randomized clinical trials use lab results that disproportionately exclude black patients. The study, published in JAMA Oncology, highlights the need for researchers to adjust entry criteria to prevent racial biases.
A new 'smart' glucagon delivery system has been developed to treat post-bariatric hypoglycemia. The system combines a continuous glucose monitor, rapid glucagon delivery, and a mobile platform with a hypoglycemia prediction algorithm, successfully alerting investigators to impending hypoglycemia and reducing episodes.
Scientists have successfully grown human eggs in a laboratory from their earliest stage to full maturity, paving the way for improved fertility treatments. The advance aims to safeguard the fertility of girls with cancer ahead of potentially harmful medical treatment.
A recent study by Georgia State researchers found a correlation between chimpanzee self-control and general intelligence, mirroring the famous marshmallow test results in humans. The Hybrid Delay Task revealed that chimps who showed higher levels of generalized intelligence were more efficient in delayed gratification tests.
A Kaiser Permanente study found that only one-third of patients diagnosed with depression start treatment, with racial and ethnic minorities and the elderly facing significant disparities. The study's findings highlight the need for improved detection and treatment strategies to address these disparities.
Researchers found that de-identified smart thermometer data was highly correlated with traditional public health surveillance systems, improving flu forecasting by up to four weeks. The data also revealed age-group specific incidence and estimated the duration of fevers during flu season.
Researchers discovered that inhibiting HDAC6 improves the structural stability of cells, protecting against neuronal damage. This finding has therapeutic potential for treating peripheral neuropathies caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and chemotherapy side effects.
Astronomers have discovered a trio of super-Earths around the star GJ 9827, with two of them having radii between 1.7 times and 2.5 times that of Earth, sparking debate about their composition. The study's findings provide insight into how these planets form and evolve, with implications for the search for life beyond our Solar System.
Research finds TAK1 is essential for maintaining muscle mass and mitochondrial function in mature skeletal muscle. Removing or reducing TAK1 has negative effects on muscle health, contradicting previous assumptions.
A new study found that hummingbirds' muscle capacity is associated with better deacceleration, accelerating on a dime, and upward rotations. Wing loading was also linked to rotational movement and turns in general, suggesting that evolved changes in muscle capacity may compensate for relatively small wing size.
A new method has been developed for synthesizing alkyl amines using photocatalysis alongside copper catalysis, overcoming the challenge of alkyl group synthesis. The approach allows for high selectivity and compatibility with functional groups, and can be carried out at ambient temperatures.