A team of scientists has developed a protein-based therapeutic tool called Crunch to target and remove specific living cells, such as cancer cells or overactive immune cells. The new system uses the body's natural waste removal system to clear out unwanted cells, offering hope for improved treatments.
A comprehensive state ban on flavored e-cigarettes leads to a decrease in vaping among young adults aged 18–24 years by about 2–3 percentage points, while increasing traditional cigarette use by a similar amount. For youth under 18, there is suggestive evidence of an increase in cigarette use, undermining broader tobacco control efforts.
A state ban on flavored e-cigarettes may lead to a net negative effect on health for young adults, increasing traditional cigarette use while reducing vaping. The study found that comprehensive bans had no impact on tobacco participation among adults aged 25 and older.
Researchers discovered a 310-million-year-old fossilized ray-finned fish, Platysomus parvulus, which had a unique 'tongue bite' mechanism to devour prey. This ancient fish's internal anatomy revealed a sophisticated arrangement of tooth plates and gill skeleton, providing insights into the evolution of fish feeding strategies.
A new meta-analysis of over 21,000 women found that hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy significantly increases the risk of stroke by 18%, while hysterectomy alone raises the risk by 5%. The study suggests that estrogen levels play a major role in this association.
A new method uses narrow bandgap λ-MnO2 to extract lithium from salt water while desalinating it to generate freshwater. The method achieved high lithium selectivity and reduced energy demand by 87%, indicating its potential as a solution for both lithium recovery and water purification.
Scientists at the University of St Andrews propose that solar flare ions reach over 60 million degrees, contradicting the long-held assumption of equal ion and electron temperatures. This discovery could provide an unexpected solution to a decades-long astrophysics mystery about the enigmatic line widths of solar flare spectra.
Research reveals Major League Baseball teams prioritize player health differently depending on contract status, with temporary players missing fewer games due to injury. This suggests teams may invest less in the long-term health of non-permanent players.
A team of researchers developed a simulation model to clarify the influence of 4-position substitution in cyclic ketene acetals on radical ring-opening polymerization. The study found that certain monomers can produce degradable polymers, which may be used for environmentally friendly packaging and biomedical applications.
The study found sex differences in age at diagnosis, treatment onset, illness duration, illicit drug use, and smoking among individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Females showed better functioning and neurocognitive performance than males, while males had higher rates of substance use.
A study by Ben-Gurion University reveals that desert soils can release powerful greenhouse gases within minutes of being wetted, even without microbial life. The team found that chemical reactions drive these emissions, especially for nitrogen-based gases.
Researchers found that the island has enough trees, hedgerows, and seeds for the estimated 3500 red squirrels to thrive and grow. The study also discovered signs of genetic mixing between the east and west populations, suggesting a bright future for the island's squirrel population.
Dr. Michael J. Welsh has advanced understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis through his pioneering research on chloride channels and CFTR function. He has developed new therapies, including a porcine model of CF, leading to improved treatments for 90% of people with the disease.
Key carbon neutrality technologies for China's industrial sector include energy efficiency improvements, hydrogen-based alternatives, and digital technologies. The review assesses five sectors and evaluates technology maturity, mitigation potential, and policy frameworks to support low-carbon transformation.
Researchers develop biodegradable film using calcium caseinate, modified starch and nanoclay for sustainable food packaging. The film breaks down within 13 weeks in normal soil conditions, offering a potential solution to reduce plastic waste.
Global challenges like climate change, nature emergencies, and food security require a nexus approach to tackle multiple problems simultaneously. Practical barriers to implementation include institutional inertia, resource constraints, and governance fragmentation.
Achieving universal, meaningful internet connectivity by 2030 would require a significant investment of $2.6-2.8 trillion at current prices. The report outlines the challenges, projected costs, and collaborative strategies needed to make sure everyone, everywhere, can use the Internet.
Researchers at PolyU have developed a novel technique to measure global ocean mass change, revealing a 90 mm surge in sea-level rise over the past 30 years. The study attributes this acceleration to increased ocean mass and land ice melt, particularly in Greenland.
China's rapid wind and solar power development poses challenges but also opportunities for a low-carbon future. The country aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Researchers have created a new technique to control synthetic cells using magnetic fields, enabling precise targeting of medicines for cancers or bacterial infections. This approach reduces side effects and increases effectiveness, with potential applications in treating tumors or detecting bacteria.
A new policy review emphasizes the critical role of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data in evaluating treatments for people with advanced cancer. The review recommends standardised responder criteria for HRQoL in clinical trials to improve patient care and decision-making.
Researchers have developed a novel quantum light source based on topological bulk cavity, achieving high extraction efficiency and robust QD-cavity interaction. The system exploits a topological bulk state to enhance light emission from a semiconductor quantum dot, with a predicted high single-photon extraction efficiency of up to 92%.
A new strategy is used to enable efficient carrier injection, effective thermal management, and strong optical confinement in colloidal quantum dot films. This leads to population inversion, confirming the achievement of electrically pumped surface-emitting amplified spontaneous emission.
A new study found that people with more years of education lost their memory and thinking abilities faster after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The researchers analyzed data from over 1,300 older adults and suggest that common cognitive tests may miss early signs of the disease in highly educated individuals.
Researchers at OIST identified biological processes that support young clownfish adaptation to climate change and warming seas. Exposing juvenile fish to raised water temperatures showed significant changes in liver and pancreas, reducing insulin secretion and increasing oxidative phosphorylation.
Researchers found that human selection and environmental changes led to a synchronous evolution of domestic and wild animal body sizes over the past 7,000 years. However, in recent centuries, human impact has intensified, causing wild species to shrink while domestic animals have grown larger.
Researchers created a new approach that integrates visual and tactile information to manipulate robotic arms, outperforming conventional vision-based methods. This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in multimodal physical AI.
Researchers from Edith Cowan University have developed a method to incorporate waste plastics into pavement material, offering a dual benefit of improving road strength and reducing plastic pollution. The study highlights the potential for repurposing household plastics to create more sustainable and resilient roads.
A new study led by Curtin University has shed light on the formation of a promising new niobium deposit in central Australia. The research, published in Geological Magazine, used advanced geochronology and isotope techniques to unravel the complex geological history of the area.
A new hybrid software approach, sys-sage, facilitates collaboration between quantum and high-performance computing systems. The system can optimize task allocation and mapping to the best resources in each topology.
A new study from Murdoch University found that overlapping sleep problems increase the chances of accidents on the road and at work. Young adults with sleep disorders, insufficient sleep, and shift work were more likely to experience near-miss road incidents and fall asleep while driving.
Researchers are making progress in overcoming technical hurdles to create layered structures, continuous gradients, and fully three-dimensional architectures with programmable material variation. Optimized laser parameters and build sequences can enhance strength, control heat flow, and improve energy absorption.
Researchers at Duke University developed a wireless patch that non-invasively measures skin and tissue stiffness, providing real-time feedback for medical applications like wound healing and chronic conditions. The technology also has potential for athletic performance optimization and rehabilitation.
A study by Flinders University and experts in China found that herbal additives can benefit fish immunity in juvenile barramundi. However, testing revealed potential toxicity to other marine species, raising concerns about their ecological impacts.
Researchers found that diabetes directly affects the heart's structure and energy production in humans for the first time. Diabetes causes distinct molecular changes to heart cells and structural changes to the muscle, particularly in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy.
A new catalyst, NiFe-BNC, has been developed for efficient styrene degradation and CO2 reduction. The catalyst demonstrates scalable potential for pollutant remediation and carbon recycling, advancing closed-loop carbon utilization.
This research collection demonstrates that finance is an active driver of new energy solutions, influencing investor behavior and corporate strategy. It highlights the importance of integrating finance with technological innovation and policy design for a just and efficient energy transition.
Research published in Thorax found that a father's exposure to passive smoking as a child may impair the lifelong lung function of his children, putting them at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study included over 9,000 child participants and found that fathers' childhood passive smoke exposure was associated w...
Research from UC San Diego's Rady School of Management shows men view sponsorship as a career advancement tool, while women focus on their protégés' success. This approach raises important questions about which method is more effective and how to balance individual goals with protégé needs.
Researchers have developed electrospun nanofiber-based composite materials for wearable electronic skin applications, offering high surface area, tunable porosity, and breathability. These composites mimic skin-like properties while enabling efficient signal transduction for human-machine interaction and health monitoring.
A new study found that when Hanauma Bay was closed to the public during the 2020 pandemic, the reef quickly returned to more natural levels. This led to clearer water, increased sightings of endangered Hawaiian monk seals, and more active fish populations.
Researchers developed novel artificial bone scaffolds with high deformation recovery capabilities, exceeding those of natural bone and conventional metallic scaffolds. These scaffolds allow for flexible adjustments of properties like strength and modulus to meet specific implantation site requirements.
Research found that people with learning disabilities in the UK have a faster progression to severe type 2 diabetes and are at higher risk of dying from the condition. They also tend to have better overall blood glucose control compared to those without learning disabilities.
A new study led by Professor Jonghun Kam predicts that Pakistan will experience major floods and severe droughts on a periodic basis, exacerbated by accelerating global warming. The AI model forecasts these extreme weather events every 15 years for the upper Indus River, and roughly every 11 years for surrounding rivers.
Researchers have developed a novel urine-based test to identify prostate cancer using biomarkers TTC3, H4C5, and EPCAM. The three-biomarker panel accurately detected prostate cancer 91% of the time and ruled out non-cancerous conditions 84% of the time in validation studies.
Researchers found that wildfire chars can suppress methane production by supporting the growth of bacteria that outcompete methanogens. This natural process could have important implications for mitigating greenhouse gases and climate change.
A study suggests that climate change will shift the geographic distribution of four venomous snake species in India, leading to increased snakebite risks in certain regions. The researchers developed a snakebite risk index for Indian districts and states over the next 50 years, predicting higher risks in Northern and Northeastern states.
Researchers found that state Medicaid policies drive population-level treatment rates for opioid-use disorder. States with expanded Medicaid coverage saw substantial increases in buprenorphine prescribing rates, while those without expansion experienced declining treatment rates after 2022.
People with hepatitis B immunity induced by vaccination have a lower risk of developing diabetes of any kind. The study found that higher HBsAb levels were associated with greater reductions in diabetes risk.
A new study reveals that shorter and warmer winters will lead to dramatic ecological shifts in high-latitude lakes, including changes in productivity and food web dynamics. Climate change is increasing the seasonal overlap of light and warmth, enhancing plant growth and animal activity.
A flexible skin-mounted haptic interface can replicate diverse motions using a single actuator, providing rich tactile feedback and versatility. The technology aims to assist humans in various applications, including wearable human-machine interfaces and medical operations.
A study published in Cell Reports Medicine found that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid, strengthens the activity of immune cells that kill tumor cells. The findings suggest that zeaxanthin could complement and strengthen advanced cancer treatments like immunotherapy.
Empirical evidence shows that land sharing and land sparing strategies alone are insufficient for balancing agricultural production with biodiversity conservation. Context-specific combinations of both approaches yield the best results, according to a meta-analysis published in PNAS Nexus.
The CA Bridge program successfully implemented opioid use disorder treatment services across over 80% of California's emergency departments, treating 165,000 patients with nearly 45,000 instances of buprenorphine treatment. This initiative demonstrates the potential for emergency departments to serve as critical entry points for addict...
A global assessment reveals that ocean plastics pose ecological risks in areas with dense marine life and pollutants, even in waters with modest plastic levels. The study identifies high-risk zones, including the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, where coordinated efforts can substantially lessen threats.
A study by BSC-CNS analyzed molecular data from over 4,000 patients and 45 diseases using a newly developed computational method. The results show that 64% of medically known connections are related by similarities in gene expression, providing clues about the biological mechanisms linking them.
Researchers developed a hybrid kiri-origami structure to overcome the trade-off between flexibility and function in stretchable electronics. The design features a mutual orthogonal cutting line pattern, allowing simultaneous mounting of rigid components and stretching.
A new study published in Nature Astronomy has discovered a clean pathway for the origin of hypervelocity white dwarfs, which are stars hurtling through space at speeds exceeding 2000 km/s. The research reveals a dramatic sequence of events involving a merger between two rare hybrid helium–carbon–oxygen white dwarfs.
The CHARA Array will be upgraded with state-of-the-art optics and controllers, enabling simultaneous observations across visible and near-infrared wavelengths. This advancement will allow researchers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail, from local star systems to distant galaxies.
A team of researchers at UC Santa Cruz developed a system using low-cost WiFi devices and machine learning algorithms to accurately measure heart rate. They found that the system worked regardless of body position or distance from the hardware, with high accuracy even after just five seconds of monitoring.