Researchers at MIT engineered bacteria to produce unique wavelengths of light that can be detected using hyperspectral cameras. This technology could enable the development of bacterial sensors for agricultural applications, such as monitoring crop health and detecting pollutants.
Researchers explore the potential risks of human-AI relationships, including interference with human social dynamics and the risk of AIs offering harmful advice. They call for more research on the psychological process involved, which could help intervene to prevent malicious AI advice from being followed.
A large-scale survey of 71,000 people across 68 countries found that most respondents consider scientists competent, honest, and caring about the common good. However, less than half were confident that scientists consider public opinion in their work, highlighting the need for increased engagement in public education.
The journal aims to foster dialogue among disciplines such as rehabilitation, public health, and materials science to establish itself as a leading platform for scholarly exchange. Shandong University's H&R seeks to drive advancements in sustainable healthcare systems through open access publication.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology and Jeonbuk National University successfully trapped mechanical waves within a single resonator, overcoming a century-old physics barrier. The discovery opens new possibilities for energy harvesting, ultra-sensitive sensors, and advanced communications.
Researchers discovered a novel mechanosensing mechanism allowing neurons to adjust their movement strategy when navigating confined spaces. Neurons use PIEZO1 protein channel to detect mechanical stress, triggering a signaling cascade that relocates motor proteins and generates contractile forces.
Researchers have found that puberty triggers significant changes in brain connectivity patterns in individuals with a rare genetic disorder tied to autism. The study suggests that synaptic dysfunction during development may contribute to the condition's behavioral challenges.
A landmark clinical trial found that blocking inflammation with certolizumab significantly reduces the risk of serious adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome. The study showed a dramatic improvement in pregnancy outcomes, including lower complication rates and healthier babies.
Research found that urban older adults experience higher life satisfaction due to instrumental support, while rural counterparts benefit from emotional support. Rural individuals with financial support report lower life satisfaction.
Scientists have achieved full polarization control of photons through the use of photonic molecules, enabling direct control of the local optical field that couples to embedded emitters. This method has high efficiency and potential for applications in spin-resolved cavity quantum electrodynamics.
The A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology has achieved international recognition for research excellence while developing local scientific leaders. The institute's significant contributions include the discovery of protein kinases and phosphatases crucial to cell signalling, and the mapping of the fugu fish genome.
Researchers have developed a novel composite material with superior ablation resistance at 3000 °C, marking the first report of such a system. The material's high thermal stability and oxidation resistance are attributed to its complex oxide structure, which prevents erosion caused by high-speed airflow.
A new study finds that the Earth's core formed a 'game of cosmic hide-and-seek' with volatile elements like nitrogen during its early stages. Nitrogen became a 'metal lover,' bonding with iron in the core, explaining why it's scarce in the mantle.
A new study found that death rates from alcohol in England increased by a fifth in 2020, rising further between 2020 and 2022. The largest increases were among men, people from deprived areas, and those aged 50-69, mainly due to liver damage caused by alcohol.
A new research by MSU College of Nursing found that school-based asthma therapy (SBAT) significantly reduces asthma symptoms, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations among students. By administering medication in schools, SBAT improves adherence to medication regimens, resulting in annual savings of $5,000 to $7,000 per student.
Large-scale DNA assembly facilitates genomic engineering and de novo genome synthesis, empowering artificial life research. The recent publication compares various assembly strategies, highlighting limitations and future development directions.
The American Heart Association will strengthen and expand Hawaii's stroke system of care, reducing death and disability rates from stroke in rural populations. The initiative aims to enhance coordination among emergency responders, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
A new study reveals that 81% of O’ahu's coastline could experience erosion by 2100, with a further 40% loss happening by 2030. The research used computer models incorporating satellite imagery to predict the seasonal movement of sand, resulting in more severe erosion projections than previous studies.
Researchers at University of Sheffield find socioeconomic inequalities persist in low-carbon technology adoption, particularly among disadvantaged groups. The report advocates for targeted interventions and community-level support to level the playing field.
A surgical procedure called Birmingham hip resurfacing enables aging athletes to remain highly active, even many years after the procedure. Studies have shown that patients who underwent this procedure were able to return to high-impact sports and maintain their activity levels for an average of 14 years after surgery.
The Los Angeles Rams have partnered with the American Heart Association to bring lifesaving CPR training to 22 local schools. The initiative aims to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies. By providing resources and education, the partnership seeks to increase the number of people confident in performing CPR.
Researchers designed a programmable electron-induced color router array to manipulate photon momentum in multi-frequency channels, enabling efficient spectrum utilization. The array uses electron beam excitation at the nanoscale to achieve flexible manipulation, paving the way for high-integration and miniaturized display technologies.
Government agencies use automated tools to provide guidance on the law, offering administrative benefits but potentially misleading the public. The study recommends policymakers adopt detailed policy recommendations to mitigate these risks.
Integrated photonic polarizers with 2D reduced graphene oxide are reported, achieving up to 47-dB polarization-dependent loss and 16-dB polarization extinction ratio. The devices exhibit better performance than those with graphene oxide, demonstrating the potential of 2D materials in high-performance optical polarizers.
Researchers from Nankai University developed an on-chip liquid crystal integrated terahertz vortex metasurface enabling multi-channel near-far field control with parity breaking. The device generates multiple vortex modes, improving device freedom and tunability.
Researchers have developed a novel method, PEDL, to improve the performance of photoacoustic microscopy. PEDL seamlessly integrates physical principles and domain-specific knowledge into a deep learning model, enabling accurate simulation of physical processes in PAM. This leads to enhanced image resolution and improved accuracy in dee...
A unique partnership between researchers and a merchant marine vessel is providing critical data for measuring ocean change, biodiversity, and the interconnectedness of global systems. The project, led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, is filling gaps in observations of the Middle Atlantic Bight shelf and Slope Sea.
The Center for Open Science (COS) has launched the Replicability Project: Health Behavior, a collaborative initiative to assess the replicability of quantitative health studies. The project will perform up to 60+ replications of empirical health behavior studies to provide crucial evidence about research reliability.
The review focuses on the applications of structural colors in various fields, including anti-counterfeiting, display technology, sensors, and printing. It discusses the physical mechanisms behind the emergence of structural colors and their design principles in micro/nano photonics.
Researchers develop innovative SERS detection strategy leveraging the coffee ring effect to detect trace-level nanoplastics. The method overcomes sensitivity limitations of conventional SERS by analyzing coffee ring diameter and detection probability.
Natalia S. Rost, a Boston-based stroke neurologist, has been elected as the new president of the American Academy of Neurology. With over 25 years of involvement in the AAN, Rost is renowned for her expertise in vascular neurology and big-data science applications to personalized clinical outcome prediction in stroke.
A new drug delivery system has been shown to be effective in treating a rare form of eye cancer that has spread to the liver. The treatment, which was approved by the FDA in 2023, delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly to the liver via percutaneous insertions.
A new publication enables traditional VCSEL to achieve low-threshold, tunable single-mode lasers by combining phase-change perovskite with a vertical cavity structure. The device exhibits a broad tuning range and high spatial coherence, making it suitable for probing superconducting materials.
A team of researchers has developed a method to generate avoided-mode-crossing soliton microcombs with smooth spectral envelopes. By precisely regulating the temperature in a SiON microcavity, they successfully avoid mode crossings and soliton oscillation tails, resulting in low-noise solitons suitable for precise ranging, spectroscopy...
Dr. Crystal L. Mackall is being honored for her work on CAR T-cell therapy and its impact on pediatric cancer patients. Her research has led to the development of novel strategies to enhance durability of clinical responses and broaden the impact of CAR T-cells beyond hematological malignancies.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have created a new approach to personalize nutritional advice by analyzing food types. The data-sparse model accurately predicts individual glycemic responses with no need for blood draws or stool samples.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy identified five risk factors for athletes developing shoulder pain, including range of motion, strength, and training load. The research also examined treatment options for frozen shoulder, an inflammatory condition that causes unrelenting stiffness and pain.
Four UTA faculty members - Cameron, Dias, Shiakolas, and Yuan - recognized by the National Academy of Inventors for their outstanding research discoveries. Their innovations have made a tangible impact on society through patents, licensing, and commercialization.
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in enhancing exciton transport in organic molecular crystals via light irradiation. The diffusion coefficient increased by three orders of magnitude and the diffusion length extended from below 50 nm to nearly 1 µm.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have designed a new drug framework that selectively targets the CYP3A4 enzyme, reducing off-target effects. The discovery provides a roadmap for future drug developers to better evaluate drug interactions and selectively target CYP proteins.
Researchers propose a novel machine memory structure and the M2I framework to address excessive data consumption, catastrophic forgetting, and logical reasoning capabilities in large models. The study has potential to revolutionize AI development by mimicking human brain's memory mechanisms.
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have identified a connection between the brain and immune system responsible for cachexia-related apathy. By targeting specific neurons and immune system proteins, they hope to improve cancer patients' quality of life and tolerance for treatments.
Researchers used ULM to monitor pancreatic microvasculature in a rat model, tracking microbubble trajectories and quantifying vascular parameters. Anti-cytokine immunotherapy showed significant improvements in vascular structure and function, suggesting its potential to restore β-cell function.
A recent study found that people who use cannabis while drinking alcohol may experience fewer negative effects, potentially fueling more drinking. The study examined 6,334 data entries and found that participants perceived fewer negative impacts when using cannabis simultaneously with alcohol.
Regional mesylate anticoagulation in centrifugation artificial liver support systems is safe for liver failure patients at risk of bleeding. Adjusting the mesylate dose based on pre-R and pre-MA enhances safety.
A new free training course provides actionable communication strategies to reshape public perceptions of nursing homes. The course offers practical solutions to improve understanding of nursing home care and its impact.
Researchers found that inhibiting WNT signaling after the hemogenic endothelium stage enhances blood progenitor formation from pluripotent stem cells. This strategy corrects intrinsic deficiencies and brings in vitro-derived HSPCs closer to their in vivo counterparts.
A new study found that clobazam, a common anxiety medication, alters the migration behavior of wild Atlantic salmon by acting on neural pathways. The findings suggest that even trace levels of psychoactive drugs can disrupt essential survival behaviors in wildlife, posing a threat to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
Experts call for a transformation in academic medicine to align goals with improving health outcomes, embedding ethics and participation. The BMJ Commission proposes five core principles to guide academic medicine globally.
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) has launched a yearlong campaign showcasing the personal stories of cancer patients and researchers. The campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the community's achievements in cancer research. OICR brings together scientists, clinicians, and everyday Ontarians to solve cancer together.
Tsinghua University Press has expanded its Journal Home partnership with ResearchGate, doubling coverage and increasing visibility of 10,000+ research articles. The expanded partnership includes 11 open access titles across nano research, AI, computing, engineering, and life science.
Researchers are investigating the role of five-carbon metabolism in the human body, which could impact long-term health. Baccile's lab is developing functional derivatives of molecules involved in this pathway, aiming to discover their underlying purpose.
A study at the University of Turku found that different processing methods significantly affect plant-based products' biochemical composition. Current food classification systems do not acknowledge this, which can lead to misclassification of beneficial products as unhealthy.
A survey of 125 people in Providence, Rhode Island found that 74% supported an overdose prevention center opening in their neighborhood, while 81% supported it elsewhere. The results suggest that community acceptance of OPCs is high and can be built through engagement with local members.
The US opioid epidemic has shifted its epicenter from the Northwest to the East, with a significant increase in fentanyl-related deaths. The study found that populations affected by substance use disorder have changed over time, with Black communities now disproportionately affected.
Researchers discovered that exposure to clobazam increased the migration success of juvenile Atlantic salmon, allowing them to navigate through dams more efficiently. The study highlights the potential risks of pharmaceutical pollution on wildlife behavior and ecology.
The journal is inviting submissions on AI for engineering, focusing on novel methodologies and applications to solve real-world problems. Submissions can cover various areas such as intelligent manufacturing, energy, transportation, and medicine.
A groundbreaking study transplants 384 m² of Posidonia oceanica to preserve Mediterranean ecosystems threatened by coastal development. The method successfully preserves roots and substrate, leading to remarkable resilience and expansion.
A combined study on human pelvis morphology reveals genetic links between pelvic structure and function, locomotion, and childbirth outcomes. The findings suggest that the transition to bipedalism led to a balance of competing demands, resulting in shorter and wider pelvic shapes.
This cohort study examines associations between childhood neighborhood factors and adolescent mental health, highlighting air pollution's impact on young children. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive interventions in disadvantaged neighborhoods.