Researchers at UMass Amherst have developed a plant-based method to extract nickel from contaminated soil, providing a potential solution for the US's growing demand for this critical mineral. By manipulating the superplant Camelina sativa, scientists can absorb nickel, produce biofuel oil, and clean polluted soil.
A new study estimates that climate change will lead to a significant increase in heat-related deaths across Europe, surpassing any decrease in cold-related deaths. The study suggests that swift cuts to carbon emissions are necessary to mitigate this trend and prevent millions of additional deaths.
The collaboration aims to develop advanced 3D mini-brain models for replicating human brain architecture, enabling researchers to explore neurological diseases and screen drug candidates. The platform offers a high-throughput screening method for rapid testing of potential drug candidates.
Researchers in Montana used drones to haze grizzly bears away from towns, homes, and livestock. The results showed that the technology was effective at moving bears away from desirable areas, but not necessarily teaching them to avoid humans long-term.
Researchers discovered organic molecules on Ceres' surface but found no evidence of volcanic or tectonic activity. The deposits are thought to have originated from impacts by outer asteroid belt bodies, which could have introduced building blocks of life.
A study by University of Bath researchers found that memes in online communities of conspiracy theorists reinforce the collective identity of these groups. Memes often fall into three broad themes: 'deception', 'delusion', and 'superiority' of conspiracy believers.
A new study uses helioseismic techniques to provide an independent measurement of solar radiative opacity, confirming recent experimental results and revealing gaps in atomic physics understanding. The research improves stellar modeling accuracy, impacting galactic evolution and fusion energy research.
A significant increase in firearm-related hospital admissions was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 34% rise reported between 2020 and 2021. This surge had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, including children, Medicaid patients, and Black individuals.
A national poll suggests that over 1/3 of parents report their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, and gum concerns due to irregular oral care. Regular brushing and flossing help prevent these problems, but fewer than half of children follow recommended practices.
A team of researchers at Åbo Akademi University found that Talin-1 can be located in the cell nucleus, regulating genes that control cell-to-cell connections. This discovery challenges established views on Talin-1's function and has important medical implications for diseases such as cancer and cardiomyopathies.
A Frontiers-led project creates community forest stewardship to grow local economies and preserve biodiversity in Amazonia. The project, led by Dr João Campos-Silva, has been designated a Pilot Science Mission for Sustainability at the International Science Council's Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue.
A new study found a significant increase in firearm-related hospitalizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with rates 34% higher than predicted pre-pandemic trends. The gap was largest for Black patients, children, and those covered by Medicaid, who experienced rates 44%, 46%, and 41% higher, respectively.
The study found that vicuña dung creates a microclimate, providing moisture and nutrients for plants to thrive. This accelerated the timeline for plants to colonize barren habitats by over a century.
A new experimental system designed by a team from the University of Barcelona allows students to study phenomena unique to quantum mechanics, such as Bell inequalities and entangled systems. The system enables direct measurements of quantum entanglement, facilitating a deeper understanding of this unintuitive phenomenon.
Researchers from China developed a wireless train communication network that demonstrates excellent performance in high-speed railway environments. The system, which integrates LoRa and GNSS technologies, offers lower cabling complexity and maintenance costs while providing greater flexibility for upgrades and fault recovery.
A University of California, Davis study of 4,500 blind dates found that both men and women are drawn to younger partners, with women's preferences revealing a surprising trend. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that youth may be more appealing in initial attraction settings.
Researchers developed a novel cortical biomarker signature to predict individual pain sensitivity, showcasing high accuracy and reproducibility. The study suggests this biomarker has substantial potential for clinical translation in predicting chronic pain transitions.
Researchers tracked cfDNA levels before, during, and after colorectal cancer surgery, revealing significant increases associated with age, comorbidities, and surgical manipulation. The study suggests that cfDNA could serve as a non-invasive biomarker to monitor patient outcomes and evaluate surgical effectiveness.
Research finds that aerosols from Canadian wildfires of summer 2023 contributed to the formation of ice clouds over the Arctic. Aerosol particles were transported via atmospheric rivers and contributed to ice cloud formation at temperatures warmer than usual.
Borealis Mud Volcano provides a hard substrate for various species like anemones and octocoral colonies, sustaining local fish populations. The volcano's carbonates also offer shelter and feeding opportunities.
Researchers introduce a trimetallic catalyst supported on defective ceria, achieving extraordinary efficiency in CO2 reduction. The unique metal-support interaction fine-tunes the electronic structure, enabling optimal performance and setting new benchmarks in catalysis.
Researchers from Niigata University conducted indoor analog experiments to simulate rootless cone formation on Earth and its similarity to Martian formations. They found that conduit competition significantly influences rootless cone spatial distribution, aligning with observations on Mars.
The study maps population distribution, evolutionary histories and vulnerabilities to climate change for three Asian horseshoe crab species. It proposes customized conservation strategies based on genomic baseline dataset, highlighting the importance of Southeast Asia's Sunda Shelf as a critical coastal marine habitat.
A study of 252 patients who underwent the Ross procedure found that survival rates were 95.8% at 5 years, 94.3% at 10 years, and 90.3% at 20 years. The procedure offers excellent long-term survival rates with low risk of re-intervention, making it an alternative to mechanical valve replacement.
Scientists have created a new epigenetic tool that can estimate months of androgen exposure in animals, such as mice and sheep. The Androgen Clock is a linear model that uses specific DNA regions to measure androgen exposure over time.
A report by Tel Aviv University highlights the establishment of new museums in Muslim countries, including Indonesia, Dubai, and Albania, which showcase the Holocaust and heroism. These museums provide a counter-narrative to antisemitic propaganda and promote education and awareness about the Holocaust.
Researchers suggest that understanding the science behind umami and koku could make plant-based eating more palatable. The authors reveal that key components of umami include free glutamate and nucleotides, while koku is related to small pieces of proteins called dipeptides and tripeptides.
Dr. Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, has been elected as the President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for the 2025 term, aiming to enhance data quality, support innovative studies, and provide cutting-edge training for cardiothoracic surgeons.
A new study projects global sea-level rise between 0.5 and 1.9 meters by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario, with the very likely range being 90% probability for the event to occur. The fusion approach combines strengths of existing models with expert opinions, offering a clearer picture of future sea-level rise.
Researchers developed a method to detect H3K27M-mutant droplets from circulating tumor DNA in cerebrospinal fluid, enabling early diagnosis and treatment of leptomeningeal disease. This approach improved survival rates for patients with diffuse midline gliomas.
Researchers have found that surgical lung volume reduction (LVRS) for advanced emphysema patients offers better outcomes than previously reported, including lower mortality rates and fewer procedure-related complications. In contrast, endobronchial valve (EBV) placement was associated with higher occurrences of complications over time.
The study found that Camellia japonica and C. rusticana diverged 10 million years ago due to geographic isolation, contradicting previous hypotheses. The species' evolutionary history reveals Japan's archipelago played a significant role in shaping their distribution.
Researchers at JILA have developed a new method to create highly entangled states in atomic systems by allowing multiple ground levels per atom. This approach enables the generation of stable, interconnected atomic systems, which is crucial for quantum technologies like computing and secure communications. The study focused on four-ene...
Yb³⁺ doping enables efficient NIR upconversion by suppressing multiphoton emissions and directing photons into the optimal response band of silicon solar cells. A core-shell structure design integrates multiple fluorescence conversion layers, expanding the SSC response range and enhancing photovoltaic efficiency.
A quadrotor UAV-based smoke detection system using YOLOv8 nano model achieves 95% precision and 88.5% recall in detecting early-stage wildfires, making it a timely, scalable, and cost-effective method to combat wildfires. The system addresses global ecosystem threats and offers a rapid response to emerging fire threats.
Vision-Language Models (VLMs) inherit biases from uncurated datasets, leading to poor group robustness and biased predictions. Researchers are exploring strategies to mitigate these biases in discriminative models, but generative tasks like image captioning and image generation require attention.
A blood test detecting circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict stage 3 colon cancer patients' risk of recurrence. Adding anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib to post-surgery treatment improves disease-free survival for those with positive ctDNA tests.
A blood test using Signatera detected tiny fragments of tumor DNA in the blood, which showed that adding celecoxib to treatment may improve disease-free survival for patients with stage III colon cancer. The analysis found significantly improved outcomes for those taking celecoxib compared to placebo.
Patients with BRAF V600E mutations showed a 60.9% overall response rate to a combination of encorafenib, cetuximab, and mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy, compared to 40% with standard-of-care treatment. This triple-combination therapy offers an effective new first-line treatment option for patients with this mutation.
Research presented at the 2025 STS Annual Meeting reveals that anatomic lung resections such as lobectomy and segmentectomy are associated with improved long-term survival compared to wedge resection for stage 1A NSCLC. Lobectomy offered the highest survival rates, with a 71.9% 5-year OS and 44.8% 10-year OS.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University developed a new dye that strongly absorbs second near-IR radiation, transforming it to heat. This breakthrough enables clearer imaging and better delivery of heat for therapies in deep tissue medicine.
A recent study analyzing over 100,000 patient data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements provide significant long-term survival benefits for patients under 60 compared to bioprosthetic valves. The study highlights the importance of individualized treatment plans and challenges cur...
A new study reveals that long-read sequencing can diagnose rare genetic diseases more accurately, quickly, and affordably. By analyzing longer stretches of DNA, this technology eliminates gaps and provides direct phasing data, improving the diagnostic yield of genetic sequencing.
A breakthrough one-component epoxy has been developed with enhanced storage stability for over 180 days at 60°C, outperforming conventional products. The material also demonstrates exceptional flame retardancy, mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity.
Researchers have discovered that Kīlauea and Maunaloa, Hawai‘i's two most active volcanoes, share a common source of magma within the Hawaiian plume. This magmatic connection results in broad correlations between changes in their lava chemistry.
Researchers found that adding audio to a moving subway scene increased balance challenges for people with vestibular problems. The study, published in PLOS ONE, suggests that sounds can be a disruptive factor for those with vestibular hypofunction, a condition resulting in impaired balance.
MSK researchers contribute to the Human Virome Program, which aims to map viruses living in and on humans. The project seeks to understand how these viruses contribute to human health and disease, potentially revealing links between viral infections and cancer outcomes.
Research suggests that people with OCD have similar delay discounting and risk tolerance as neurotypical individuals, challenging previous theories about the condition's impact on decision-making. The study's findings may lead to more individualized interventions for OCD treatment.
Scientists from Mass General Brigham create bioprinted tissues that can be remotely stimulated by light to generate electrical activity, enabling non-invasive control of heart tissue. This breakthrough has the potential to promote long-term tissue regeneration and integration into the heart's biology.
A recent study found a significant increase in long-term nursing home stay or death among older adults hospitalized with sepsis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results suggest that all individuals, regardless of race and ethnicity, experienced increased mortality rates compared to before the pandemic.
Sockeye salmon raised through land-based aquaculture have reached their shipping stage, marking a significant leap toward the world's first business-based commercial farming of this species. The project's success is attributed to the combination of Okayama University of Science's expertise and NTT East Japan's ICT solutions.
Researchers at SickKids have identified the KCNB2 gene as a key target for treating medulloblastoma. Targeting this gene can enhance current cancer treatments and tackle tumour growth without impacting surrounding healthy cells.
A KAIST research team identified core gene expression networks regulated by proteins that drive phenomena such as cancer development and tissue differentiation. The study revealed that IPMK acts as a critical transcriptional activator in these networks, enhancing SRF's protein activity.
Dana-Farber investigators pinpoint the importance of cell type and tumor microenvironment in determining DLI response. Patients who responded to DLI had distinct cellular populations in their bone marrow, which may indicate 'hot' or 'cold' forms of AML.
Researchers found that manipulating seaweed's microbiome can boost its potential for fighting climate change by promoting disease resistance, nutrient uptake, and stability. Early life stages of seaweeds are critical windows for establishing beneficial microbes that persist throughout the seaweed's life cycle.
A cohort study found city-level sugar-sweetened beverage taxes associated with reduced mean body mass index (BMI) among adults. These associations were seen in demographic subgroups, including young adults who consumed the most SSBs.
A research team led by Ohio University's Sabrina Curran has discovered new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent at least 1.95 million years ago. This finding pushes back previous timelines and provides valuable insights into the behavior of early human ancestors.
New research reveals that lipid-associated macrophages (LAMs) are crucial for liver repair, while Kupffer cells also adapt to take on a LAM-like phenotype. The Trem2 gene is essential for clearance of dying liver cells and promoting tissue repair.
A new collaborative research team is developing sorghum hybrids with nitrogen-saving traits by leveraging genetic diversity from wild relatives. The project aims to reduce fertilizer application levels, increase resilience, and productivity for grain sorghum producers.
A three-year project aims to proactively ensure circularity of solar panels by providing solutions to barriers throughout the supply chain. The team will develop reverse logistics models and next-generation data-driven supply chains for recycling solar panels and reusing critical materials like silicon and silver.