A new study led by researchers at UC Santa Barbara found that the black rat is likely responsible for transmitting deadly hantaviruses in rural Madagascar. The virus was exclusively found in rats, with larger, adult rats more likely to be infected.
A study found that background music can have a negative impact on employees if it doesn't fit their needs for volume, speed, complexity, and emotional intensity. This can lead to feelings of fatigue, decreased productivity, and engagement in behaviors that harm the organization.
Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a higher risk of mortality from breast cancer in Black women. Community-level interventions aimed at reducing environmental stressors and improving access to high-quality cancer care could help reduce racial disparities in breast cancer survival.
A new AI tool called MindGlide can extract key information from brain images to measure damaged areas and highlight subtle changes in MS patients. The tool performed better than other AI tools and expert clinical analysis, enabling researchers to unlock valuable insights into multiple sclerosis.
A new scientific statement highlights the potential of technology-based health solutions to promote heart-healthy behaviors and increase equitable access to resources. The statement emphasizes the need to address barriers faced by populations most impacted by adverse social drivers of health, particularly those with lower socioeconomic...
A promising new target for a Lyme disease vaccine has emerged: the Lyme bacterial protein CspZ. Genetic engineering revealed hidden regions that trigger a strong immune response. The modified protein promotes continuous production of protective antibodies, reducing the need for booster shots.
A new study reveals significant socioeconomic inequalities in unmet needs for mental health care across European Union countries. The study highlights the varying impact of income, education, and urbanisation on unmet mental health care needs, underscoring the need for targeted policy interventions.
The new season of The Last of Us explores the real-life characteristics of cordyceps, including its airborne spore method of infection. Researchers like Dr. Jim Kronstad highlight the warming climate as a potential contributor to the spread of harmful fungi.
A study by researchers at Mount Sinai reveals that generative AI models may recommend different treatments for the same condition based solely on a patient's demographic background. The study highlights the need for early detection and intervention to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate care.
The RAND report highlights issues such as long wait times, boarding patients in emergency department beds, and high uncompensated care, posing risks of closures and staffing shortages. The study recommends a new tiered payment model to address these shortcomings and sustain hospital emergency departments.
KIMM has signed research cooperation agreements with the University of Maribor and the German Aerospace Center to focus on virtual reliability prediction and carbon-free heat pump technologies. The partnership aims to expand collaborative research in Eastern Europe and lay the groundwork for K-Machine's global expansion.
The expansion of mifepristone to community pharmacies has increased access to abortion services in Ontario, with the proportion of regions with a pharmacy or procedural provider growing from 20% to 82%. The study found that access to abortion services improved in both urban and rural areas.
A study by Associate Professor Mitsuko Tanaka found that a good group work environment significantly increases motivation among English language learners, regardless of individual factors. The research suggests that educators should prioritize environmental preparation for successful project-based learning outcomes.
A study found that migrants experience a 'clear change' in their gut microbiome composition after migration, leading to increased rates of cardiovascular disease. The Amsterdam UMC-led research showed that specific groups of microbes disappear or emerge along the migration axis.
Researchers found that a phytoplankton bloom in Florida's Indian River Lagoon damaged habitats, deprived bottlenose dolphins of nutritious prey, leading to sharp rises in strandings and deaths. The study linked the bloom to changes in dolphin diets, showing a shift from less energy-dense fish to more energy-dense sea bream.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a new type of quantum entanglement that exists in nanoscale systems. This discovery could lead to the development of new tools for designing photon-based quantum communication and computing components, as well as their significant miniaturization.
Researchers from USTC explore relationship between Bell nonlocality and randomness in MIMO systems, discovering that certain inequalities exhibit strong connection to randomness. They validate findings with experiments using high-dimensional photonic systems, demonstrating SATWAP inequalities' effectiveness for certifying true randomness
The Greater Mouse-Tailed Bat uses its long tail as a dynamic sensing tool to avoid obstacles and orient itself in complex environments, especially when vision and echolocation are limited. The study found that the bats' ability to navigate decreased significantly when their tail was numbed.
Researchers developed a bamboo-based microreactor system for efficient enzyme immobilization, demonstrating high transformation rates and thermal stability. The innovative use of bamboo nanofibers offers a sustainable alternative to traditional methods.
Research teams at USTC develop a high-intensity multifunctional shock tube device with variable cross-section and curved wall surfaces. They successfully generate strong converging shock waves and overcame airflow choking problems, enabling experimental research on fluid interfaces and turbulent mixing.
A new CFD model has been proposed to optimize the green production of high-purity dimethyl carbonate (DMC) for critical industrial applications. The model reveals the dynamics of DMC crystallization and provides a balance between rapid crystal growth and higher yield.
Researchers have developed a method to prepare copper single atoms using a nano-constrained environment, resulting in improved catalytic performance. The new catalyst exhibits high activity and selectivity in CO2 cycloaddition reactions.
A new deep learning-based workflow automatically detects and picks teleseismic phases with high efficiency and accuracy. This approach enables seismologists to extract more meaningful data and better understand the physics and dynamics deep inside the Earth.
Researchers developed a new theory to explain metal-support interactions in single-atom catalysis, achieving high activity and stability in hydrogenation reactions. The Frontier Molecular Orbital (FMO) theory predicts that reducing support size increases LUMO energy, promoting hybridization and enhancing catalytic activity.
Researchers have developed a fabric-based wireless sensing network composed of a single fiber, enabling self-powered wireless sensing and energy generation. The system can monitor physiological signals, sweat levels, and perform gesture recognition, providing a potential solution for wearable technology.
Koun Shirai bridges conventional physics and nonequilibrium materials to provide robust thermodynamic description of glasses. He redefines equilibrium as energy extraction impact, allowing tools of thermodynamics to apply to glasses.
Research teams at USTC develop a tunable open optical microcavity to overcome the efficiency threshold of 2/3 for scalable linear optical quantum computing. The single-photon source achieves an efficiency of 71.2% and breaks through the loss-tolerant threshold.
Researchers at La Trobe University have discovered how enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) bacteria use a molecular toxin called EspC to destroy gut cells. This breakthrough could lead to the development of targeted drugs to combat EPEC infections and their devastating consequences, including severe dehydration and death.
Researchers developed a novel approach to enhance chitosan aerogels' mechanical properties by incorporating silk microfibers with different aspect ratios. The study showed significant improvements in compressive strength, deformation mechanisms, and liquid transportation capabilities.
A research team from USTC quantified the link between climate change and urban fire risks using a comprehensive city-level fire incident database. The study found that building fire frequency decreases with rising temperatures, but vehicle and outdoor fires increase.
Researchers have developed a multifunctional aerogel for efficient crude oil cleanup, exhibiting high compressive strength, hydrophobicity, and photothermal conversion. The aerogel's unique structure enables rapid absorption of viscous crude oil, addressing environmental concerns related to increasing oil spills.
Research by Griffith University warns that over 43% of Queensland's productive aquaculture sites are expected to be impacted by sea level rise. The study projects significant economic losses due to the impact on prawn production, with annual losses estimated at AUD$12.6-127.6 million.
A research team at USTC has created a new strategy to prepare nacre-like ceramets using deformable alumina microspheres coated with nickel salt. The material exhibits excellent bending strength and fracture toughness, and can be mass-produced in various shapes through simple techniques.
A scientific initiative is underway to prevent harmful Prymnesium algal blooms from occurring in the Broads, which threaten fish stocks and local biodiversity. Researchers are working to identify environmental triggers and develop strategies to safeguard the waterways.
A new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A found that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution is associated with lower scores in key cognitive abilities, especially language skills. Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter was linked to poorer language performance.
A new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that ADHD medications have small but significant effects on blood pressure and heart rate. While there were concerns about the side effects of these medications, the study suggests that their benefits outweigh the risks.
Climate and health litigation is on the rise in Australia, driven by increasing exposure to heatwaves. The country has seen a 37% increase in excess heat factor over the past 20 years, with key deficiencies identified in response to climate and health threats.
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 found that young females are more likely to experience higher social anxiety due to excessive smartphone use. The research, which involved 400 young adults, showed significant differences in mediating factors affecting problematic smartphone use between genders.
The robot can switch between physical space and cyberspace modes using bioelectrical signals and gaze information, managing arm hand systems and IoT devices with high success rate. This technology aims to reduce nursing care costs and medical expenses by enhancing independence.
A federally funded study by Huntsman Cancer Institute found that 7% of Medicare patients with cancer cross state borders for treatment, with rates nearly double for rural patients. Telehealth can fill gaps in cancer treatment and reduce travel burdens, says senior author Tracy Onega.
Researchers discovered that mammalian membranes have drastically different phospholipid abundances between their two leaflets, contradicting a major assumption of cell biology. The asymmetry is enabled by cholesterol's unique properties, which act as a buffer to redistribute between the leaflets and maintain robust barriers.
Scientists have discovered that osteocytes undergo structural and functional changes with age, impairing their ability to maintain bone strength. This discovery could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis and age-related bone loss by targeting senescent cells.
A new study from UT Austin has identified powerful antibodies that neutralize pertussis toxin, a key weakness in the disease. The researchers' findings could improve vaccine effectiveness and longevity of protection.
Researchers have found that oxalic acid can generate nanoparticles of the toxic metal gadolinium in human tissues, which has been associated with serious health problems such as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. This discovery may lead to a possible way to mitigate some of the risks associated with MRI scans.
A computational model developed by Weiyu Li explains the phenomenon of lithium plating in fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, which causes degradation or fire. The model provides physics-based guidance on strategies to mitigate plating and optimize charging protocols.
The Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships in Brain Health support research into vascular disease's impact on cognitive decline, dementia, and brain health. Researchers Hortense Triniac and Katy Walsh will study protein interactions to reduce stroke risk and investigate cerebral amyloid angiopathy.
A new study found that changes in frailty following chemotherapy are associated with worse five-year survival rates in older women with breast cancer. Tracking frailty trajectories can help identify patients at increased risk, allowing for timely interventions to improve survival outcomes.
A study found that respondents who received information about democratic backsliding in the US had a less favorable view, but policy support remained unchanged. The research team also discovered that an economic downturn did not influence global public opinion, highlighting the complexities of soft power and US foreign policy.
The latest nTIDE report shows a modest gain in employment-to-population ratio for people with disabilities, reaching 37.5 percent in March 2025. Labor force participation also increased slightly to near 38 percent, a level that has become the new normal over the past 12 to 18 months.
The Safeguard project has published a collection of practice abstracts on EU CAP Network to provide practical recommendations for conserving European wild pollinators. The outputs explore critical issues surrounding pollinator conservation, including inadequate animal pollination and the impact of rising temperatures.
A new pilot study found that medically supervised cannabis use helped manage pain, anxiety, and sleep issues in people recovering from substance use challenges. Participants reported reduced cravings and improved mental health and sleep quality.
A new study from Penn Nursing found that hospitals serving predominantly Black communities exhibit significantly higher rates of pressure ulcers, postoperative sepsis, and perioperative pulmonary embolus/deep vein thrombosis. Despite having a higher rate of Magnet designation, these hospitals still show compromised patient outcomes.
A UMaine study compares two scallop farming methods to determine which approach yields the best results. Ear-hanging culture was found to have slightly larger shell heights and up to 12% more adductor muscle weight, a key factor in market value. The research provides new insights for commercial growers aiming to maximize profitability.
A University of Maryland study reveals that young plants face a hidden trade-off between fighting disease and growing, leading to reduced reproductive fitness. Plants with stronger disease resistance as seedlings produce fewer flowers and seeds over their lifetime.
Two new studies published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine explore innovative approaches to treating melanoma with radiation therapy and enhancing brain PET imaging. A third study validates an AI network for brain tumor imaging, demonstrating promising results.
A new survey finds that eating hot dogs at baseball stadiums is common, but many people are unaware of the health risks associated with consuming processed meat. The survey found that tens of millions of Americans could eat hot dogs this baseball season, increasing their risk of colorectal cancer and other diseases.
Researchers developed an antiviral chewing gum containing a natural protein that neutralizes viral loads of influenza A strains and two herpes simplex viruses. The gum, made from lablab beans, was found to be safe and effective in reducing viral loads by over 95%.
Researchers found that burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers has a comparable environmental impact to low-sulfur fuels when considering various factors. The study suggests that scrubbers are a mature technology that can effectively reduce sulfur emissions, making them a viable option for shipping companies.
The American College of Chest Physicians' CHEST Critical Care and CHEST Pulmonary journals have been indexed in Elsevier's Scopus database. This achievement is a testament to the high-quality research published in these journals, which provide open access content in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Ochsner Health has earned the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, a testament to its commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. The organization's people-first culture results from genuine feedback and experiences among its team members.