A team developed a method using generative adversarial networks (GANs) to learn underlying patterns in real spectrograms and reconstruct species-specific vocal components. This approach captures hidden features of the acoustic space, enabling precise separation of target sound sources and effective removal of environmental noise.
A new study decodes the mechanism of glioblastoma's resistance to chemotherapy by identifying a HIF-independent circuit built around the epigenetic enzyme PRMT2. Researchers found that combining an existing orphan drug with standard chemotherapy can overcome this resistance, doubling survival without added toxicity.
A global field experiment found that camouflage and warning coloration are effective antipredator strategies under different ecological conditions. The study suggests that predator competition is a key factor shaping the evolution of these strategies, with camouflage potentially being less stable than warning coloration.
Researchers develop natural electron donor–assisted healing and targeted surface reconstruction strategy to regenerate degraded LiFePO₄ cathode materials. The approach reduces harmful defects and improves the rate performance of revived cathodes.
A new study from Mount Sinai Health System suggests that a simple tweak to how AI assigns diagnostic codes can improve accuracy and even surpass physician performance. By allowing the model to reflect and review similar past cases, researchers found better results in reducing time spent on paperwork and billing errors.
A Cornell University study detected disease-causing microbes like Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli in raw cat foods sold frozen, refrigerated, and freeze-dried. These pathogens can transfer from pets to humans, especially young children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
A new meta-analysis of 327 studies with over 282,000 participants reveals that AI agents excel in situations where a negative response is required, such as rejecting loan applications. However, human presence remains essential in tasks requiring empathy and spontaneity.
The US Climate Collection aims to publish U.S.-focused climate assessment science and research synthesis papers to inform future national and sub-national assessments. The collection welcomes studies that advance the evidence-based design of future U.S. assessments of climate risks and solutions.
A large study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that recreative and music-assisted relaxation/imagery interventions were 37% and 48% more likely to reduce pain intensity than receptive only interventions. Longer sessions and explicit pain management goals also contributed to increased pain reduction.
Researchers have identified a minority of plasmids as the primary cause of multidrug resistance in bacteria, evolving to gain resistance through selective pressure from antibiotics. The study developed a model for plasmid evolution, highlighting pathways and predicting future outbreaks.
Expert research reveals hundreds of thousands of unknowing banking customers could be incorrectly labelled with fraud markers, causing significant stress and hardship. The book highlights the devastating toll of ordinary people being wrongly linked to fraud, often due to third-party errors or fake businesses.
Researchers developed a new technology that controls fluids and particles in three dimensions using virtual thermal barriers generated with light. The system can deflect, trap, or split particles without fixed physical structures.
Researchers discovered a strong link between our internal circadian clock and the breakdown of old bone tissue. The study found that bone resorption is closely tied to the body's natural rhythm, with implications for maintaining bone integrity and preventing conditions like osteoporosis.
Researchers from Perugia University explore how machine learning can aid in earlier hazard detection and improved risk communication. However, they caution that ML tools must be used responsibly and transparently to ensure accurate predictions and avoid potential pitfalls.
Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a novel immunotherapeutic approach that targets cancer-associated glycans to trigger tumor cell death. The therapy, called GlyTR, has shown safety and effectiveness in models of various cancers, including leukemia, and is expected to pave the way for targeted T-cell therapy to solid tumors.
School participation in universal free meals was associated with a net reduction in blood pressure outcomes among youths, according to a cohort study. The findings contribute to growing evidence that such programs may improve child health.
A new research network aims to detect early signs of dementia through open-source digital tools. Penn State will lead a $39 million grant to advance Alzheimer's detection and reduce the financial, interpersonal, and health impacts of Alzheimer's disease.
Flavored marijuana vaping is now the most common form of cannabis use among American teenagers who vape, with use increasing by 20% between 2021 and 2024. The trend suggests that flavored solutions are gaining traction among youth, leading to growing public health concerns about changing patterns of substance use.
Researchers found 270 genera of fungi in Beijing subway stations, with dominant species varying by season and station type. The study highlights the importance of considering fungi in public health initiatives and air quality management.
A new study found that 80% of participants who reported a change in their smelling ability after COVID-19 scored low on a clinical scent-detection test two years later. Those with a history of COVID-19 may be especially at risk for hyposmia, an issue underrecognized among the general population.
Researchers have found that tiny worms can help understand how memories fade, with dopamine playing a major role. Without dopamine, the worms held onto memories longer than usual, revealing that forgetting is a finely tuned process essential for staying focused and flexible.
Researchers will analyze genetic diversity and structure of four key sponge species to enhance resilience in restored populations. The project aims to build ecological resilience in vulnerable marine environments through a genetics-based approach.
This study reveals a critical role for uninfected cells (UCs) in storing and releasing nutrients within soybean nodules, supporting symbiotic nitrogen fixation. UCs serve as a central hub for regulating N fixation by interacting with adjacent infected cells (ICs), controlling the efficiency of nitrogen fixation.
Recent advances focus on stabilizing iron carbide active phases, reducing H2O adsorption, and enhancing thermal stability to improve catalytic performance and product selectivity. Graphene confinement and two-dimensional material encapsulation also show promise in inhibiting CO2 formation.
A study by Meng Wang and her team found that histone modifications can be transferred from parent to offspring through epigenetic changes, enabling the transfer of longevity markers across generations. This mechanism has implications for understanding transgenerational effects beyond longevity.
Hanqin Tian, Boston College Professor and Director of the Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability, has been honored with the 2025 AGU Bert Bolin Award. His research has fundamentally advanced understanding of biogeochemical cycles and their roles in the climate system.
New studies from Karolinska Institutet show that mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum can lead to long-term consequences, including depression and psychosis. The risk of these conditions increases significantly after childbirth.
Scientists developed a novel single-atom copper pesticide that maximizes copper utilization while minimizing environmental impact. The new Cu1/CaCO3 pesticide achieves high disease control efficacy and reduces copper soil residue by 20-fold.
The scientific program includes presentations on new research in exotic and radioactive nuclei, quark-gluon plasma, nucleosynthesis, neutrinos, and more. Registration is now open for news media with valid APS press credentials.
Dr. Langlois and his team will support large-scale scientific research, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen Canada's ability to face future health emergencies. The High-Throughput Facility infrastructure will rapidly detect and track new infectious disease threats while protecting people and communities.
A new paper in Science reports proven quantum advantage, where entangled light lets researchers learn a system's noise with very few measurements. The experiment cuts the number of measurements needed by an enormous factor, from 20 million years to just 15 minutes.
Researchers explored post-transcriptional regulation in peanut pods, identifying 14,627 newly discovered transcripts and 6,769 new genes across four developmental stages. The study found dynamic changes in polyA length and its correlation with transcript stability, as well as alternative splicing events and RNA m6A modification.
A major albinism gene's exon skipping levels control human skin and hair color diversity. Researchers found that OCA2 exon 10 skipping contributes to hypopigmentation, shedding light on the genetic basis of human pigmentation.
This comprehensive metagenomic survey reveals vast gut microbiome diversity, with 21,902 species-level genome bins identified. The study also uncovers a significant reservoir of previously uncharacterized microbes and identifies high-risk antibiotic resistance genes across 14 mammal species.
The Leopoldina Annual Assembly focuses on the current developments and potential uses of artificial intelligence in various fields, including medicine, geosciences, and physics. The event features keynote lectures, panel discussions, and an award ceremony to recognize outstanding researchers in AI.
Researchers at CU Anschutz discovered a genetic program within lymphatic endothelial cells that enables storage and archival of antigens, helping the immune system remember infections. This understanding could lead to improved vaccines and therapies by fine-tuning immune memory.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that plant-based diets for pets have the lowest environmental impact across all measures. The study analyzed 31 commercially available dry dog foods and estimated their environmental metrics using life cycle assessment datasets. Compared to red meat options, plant-based dog foods...
A new study suggests that Amazon forest trees have increased in size by an average of 3.2% every decade over the past few decades. The research found that both large and smaller trees have benefited from increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, leading to a significant increase in tree size.
A new study reveals that Indonesian cattle breeds carry a unique blend of zebu and banteng genetics, making them more genetically diverse than other breeds. This diversity could lead to improved disease resistance, productivity, and greenhouse gas emissions in cattle farming.
A research team has discovered the structural origins of mechanical softness in amorphous materials like glass, attributing it to hierarchical ring structures that coexist with medium-range order and local disorder. This finding will accelerate the design of flexible and strong amorphous solids.
Scientists at NYU Pain Research Center identified the EP2 receptor as the main cause of inflammatory pain but not inflammation. Blocking this receptor silenced pain responses without affecting inflammation, offering a new strategy for treating prostaglandin-mediated pain.
Researchers at USC have developed a groundbreaking brain imaging technique that reveals how tiny blood vessels in the brain pulse with each heartbeat, which may hold clues to aging and diseases like Alzheimer's. The method shows that microvascular pulsatility increases with age, especially in deep white matter, a region critical for co...
A recent study from Japan explores ancient microbial life on Earth by analyzing iron-rich hot springs that mimic the chemistry of early oceans. Microaerophilic iron-oxidising bacteria were found to be dominant, using ferrous iron as an energy source before photosynthesis became dominant.
Researchers at ETH Zurich discover unique natural witnesses to the primordial ocean's carbon reserves, challenging previous explanations of ice ages and complex life. The study reveals a massive decline in dissolved organic carbon between 1,000 and 541 million years ago.
Researchers developed hierarchically porous N-doped carbon nanofiber membranes with abundant hierarchical pores, enriched pyrrolic nitrogen. The optimized membrane exhibited excellent catalytic performance and stability in selective hydrogenation of phenol, achieving high conversion and selectivity rates.
Researchers have uncovered the three-dimensional electronic structure of LiV₂O₄, revealing a flat band and electron-like dispersion. The findings suggest strong correlations, Hund's coupling, and frustrated lattice geometry contribute to the heavy fermion state.
Scientists at Seoul National University have developed a framework to manipulate emergent behavior in animal groups and robot swarms. The approach uses physics-informed AI to learn local interaction rules, enabling the control of collective patterns such as rings, clumps, and flocks.
Salk scientists pinpoint gracile nucleus as brain area responsible for differentiating between painful and non-painful touch, with dysfunction leading to chronic pain. Altered neuronal activity in the dorsal column nuclei drives mechanical allodynia, causing the brain to misinterpret innocuous light touch as painful.
Researchers developed a parallel microdevice that combines high-throughput intracellular delivery with automated single-cell image cytometry using AI. The device can deliver gene-silencing RNA and plasmid DNA across multiple cell types, enabling broad utility for cell engineering and personalized therapies.
Understanding Sun's polar magnetic fields and dynamic processes is essential for answering pressing questions in solar physics. The SPO mission aims to overcome past limitations by providing a true polar view.
A new study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism found that weight loss treatments, including medication and surgical procedures, may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed data from over 180,000 people and found a significant reduction in cancer incidence ...
A new photonic router has been developed at Tohoku University, enabling the efficient routing of single and entangled photons with high fidelity. The router achieves low loss and high speed, making it compatible with existing telecom fiber networks.
A new study from UC Irvine researchers explores a potential therapy for addressing aging in the eye and preventing diseases like age-related macular degeneration. Injecting polyunsaturated fatty acids into aged mice improved visual function, suggesting a possible way to reverse age-related vision decline.
Editage China's new offering combines human expertise with advanced AI tools to deliver a unique blend of services, addressing the evolving needs of Chinese researchers. The hybrid solution helps researchers navigate the opportunities and blind spots of AI in publishing.
Researchers have uncovered how mosquito-borne viruses invade the brain by exploiting specific proteins on blood-brain barrier cells. The study highlights promising molecular targets for future vaccines and antiviral drugs to prevent severe neurological complications.
A team of researchers captured the motion of spirals of dust around a young star using ALMA observations. The study shows that the winding motion of the spiral pattern is conducive to planet formation, providing new evidence for this process.
Build up Nepal's eco-brick technology reduces CO2 emissions and makes homes safer while cutting construction costs. The company will use the prize to scale up its innovative solution.
A new study reveals how microbes in Chinese riverine wetlands help remove excess nitrogen, a key factor in water quality degradation. Denitrification and anammox processes were found to be crucial for nitrogen removal, with spatial patterns varying across landscapes.
Researchers used IoT technology to track plant health in real-time, discovering that adding biochar to potting mix can significantly improve basil growth. Biochar was found to retain water and nutrients, improve soil health, and lock away carbon for decades, making it a sustainable alternative.
Researchers found that high-pressure processing (HPP) accelerates the formation of anthocyanin–catechin complexes but simultaneously reduces their thermal and light stability. The study reveals that HPP alters structural distributions and binding energies, compromising long-term stability of the complexes.