A new study from UCLA and Oklahoma State University found that people may trust cheaters who benefit them, rather than just those who have betrayed in the past. This challenges traditional notions of trustworthiness and suggests that relationships are influenced by self-interest.
Researchers at CCNY developed a technique to manipulate relativistic electronic bandstructures using hydrogen ions, enhancing chirality of electronic transport in a magnetic material. This finding opens new quantum device platforms for harnessing emergent topological states.
Researchers found that adolescent rodents fed a high-fat diet showed poor control during motor inhibition tasks and conservative decision-making in adulthood. The study suggests that a high-fat diet in adolescence can provoke long-term changes in impulsive behavior.
Researchers at University of California, Irvine have discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The 'lipocartilage' tissue is uniquely packed with fat-filled cells called lipochondrocytes that provide super-stable internal support.
A new discovery by Åbo Akademi University researchers enables the creation of more efficient and stable organic solar cells with an outstanding efficiency of over 18% and a lifespan of 24,700 hours. This breakthrough paves the way for larger-scale production of efficient organic solar cells.
Scientists at HIRI have made significant progress through a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments, revealing a complex RNA-based regulatory circuit governing PUL expression in B. thetaiotaomicron.
The Kinsey Institute has acquired groundbreaking research and cultural contributions from Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Dr. Helen Fisher, and Dr. Judith Allen, advancing future scholarship and research on human sexuality and relationships.
Researchers found low-configuration spectrometers matched high-end models in measuring solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and tracking crop growth. This breakthrough makes ecosystem and agricultural monitoring more accessible and scalable.
Researchers at the University of Parma and Sant'Anna School in Pisa developed a new approach to understand how the brain controls spontaneous movements in natural situations. The study used telemetric devices to record hundreds of neurons from the brains of monkeys, revealing complex synergies between individual neurons that allow for ...
The new FIFAWC dataset addresses limitations of existing Group Activity Recognition (GAR) datasets by annotating multiple GA instances per sample. This allows for more accurate GAR and innovative tasks like video captioning, showcasing the complexity and challenge of real-world contexts.
Researchers discovered that household dogs are a significant transmission point for zoonotic pathogens like nontyphoidal Salmonella. Proper hygiene and awareness can help mitigate cross-species infections.
Researchers found that up to 34% of the British public considered acts like nepotism or bribery acceptable during the vaccine rollout. The study also discovered an association between public tolerance of petty corruption and vaccine rollout speed, with slower rollouts in areas where tolerance was higher. Lead author Dr Franziska Sohns ...
A recent study found that a genetic test for opioid use disorder (OUD) had high rates of both false positive and false negative results, questioning its usefulness. The testing could lead to patients receiving opioids despite low risk or being denied effective pain relief due to high risk.
The Collaborative Science Pilot Awards program aims to inspire innovative research projects across UH and Case Western Reserve. Five teams will focus on organizing an MR Fingerprinting database, developing a genetic risk aid for early keratoconus detection, analyzing Alzheimer's treatment mechanisms, treating gastrointestinal symptoms ...
Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed a new crystal structure that shows naturally existing particles can behave like axions, promising to detect dark matter. The findings could lay the groundwork for understanding cosmic phenomena and uncovering the universe's greatest mysteries.
Researchers analyzed cost-effectiveness of semaglutide for non-diabetic overweight/obese individuals with heart disease. With price reductions, semaglutide shows promise in reducing lifetime costs and improving health outcomes.
Researchers create a novel material consisting of nanosized ruthenium clusters anchored on graphitized carbon that reacts with ammonia molecules to produce hydrogen and nitrogen. The catalyst becomes more active over time due to atomic-level transformations, enhancing hydrogen production from ammonia.
Research found coyotes are more abundant in areas with regulated hunting, contrary to expectations. Coyotes expanded their range due to habitat loss and fragmentation, filling niches left by other species.
Researchers found associations between gender-based racial microaggressions and higher blood pressure postpartum, particularly in the later period. Microaggressions experienced during pregnancy and delivery may lead to increased systolic blood pressure.
Climate change advocate Kelley T. Lê argues that schools are crucial in mobilizing a global response to the climate crisis. Her new book provides practical tools to equip teachers with the knowledge to teach climate science and inspire students to take action.
Researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology confirm the existence of hidden transport pathways in graphene, which enables faster and more efficient data handling. The study sheds light on the 'Valley Hall Effect' and its role in nonlocal resistance, providing crucial insights for advancing valleytronics device design.
Researchers have developed new porous catalysts to enhance CO2 electroreduction, with key strategies including pore size control and structure-performance optimization. These advances aim to improve the selectivity and efficiency of CO2 conversion into valuable chemicals.
A new study found that while lung cancer deaths decreased globally from 1990 to 2019, mortality linked to tobacco use and air pollution increased. Tobacco remains the leading cause of death, accounting for 66% of TBL cancer deaths in 2019, while particulate matter pollution is a growing concern.
Researchers at Penn Medicine are embarking on a comprehensive study of the human virome, a vast and understudied network of viruses residing within our bodies. By exploring the virome's role in human health and disease, the team aims to uncover new treatment options and prevention strategies.
A nationwide cohort study in Korea found that postdiagnosis weight gain is associated with an increased risk of heart failure after breast cancer development. Effective weight intervention can protect cardiovascular health, particularly within the first few years after diagnosis.
A new study finds that pulse oximeters are infrequently tested for accuracy on diverse skin pigmentation groups, contradicting the FDA's 2013 recommendation. The analysis of FDA clearance documents reveals only a quarter of summaries since 2016 include language suggesting compliance with the guideline.
Researchers found that radiotherapy affects the levels of microRNAs in urine extracellular vesicles, making them a promising diagnostic tool for prostate cancer. The study identified specific miRNA ratios with high sensitivity and specificity, showing their potential to evaluate treatment response and track disease progression.
A new study found that inhibiting TBK1 increases CAR-T cell activity and makes cancer cells more susceptible to immune cell targeting. The researchers used patient-derived organotypic tumor spheroids (PDOTS) models to investigate the mechanisms of treatment resistance in solid tumors.
The American Physical Society's joint March Meeting and April Meeting will convene more than 14,000 physicists from around the world to present new research in various fields. The conference will be held in person in Anaheim, California and online everywhere March 16-21.
A novel chemoenzymatic cascade strategy enables the sustainable production of high-value chiral aspartic acids from furfural and waste. The process combines photoelectrocatalytic oxidation with biocatalysis, yielding a significant yield of maleic acid and fumaric acid.
GetFTR has integrated Taylor & Francis eBooks platform, enabling researchers to access books with real-time entitlement checks. The integration directs eBook requests to the eBooks platform and journal article requests to Taylor & Francis Online.
A group of researchers found that cells can move faster with lower force when adhered to soft surfaces with aligned collagen fibers. They developed a theoretical model to explain the physics behind this behavior, which has implications for cancer metastasis and wound healing.
Researchers at Iowa State University have rewritten the equation for deformation and flow of watery glacier ice, which could lead to more accurate models predicting sea-level rise. The new value of the stress exponent 'n' is 1.0, indicating a linear relationship between stress and deformation speed.
A new study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates 64,260 traumatic injury deaths in Gaza between October 2023 and June 2024. The analysis found that approximately 3% of Gaza's population has died due to violence, with women, children, and the elderly disproportionately affected.
A new book by Anita Say Chan connects the eugenics movement to Big Tech's predatory data collection methods, targeting minoritized populations for profit. The book shares lessons from global justice-based data initiatives and earlier feminist and minority movements who resisted eugenic models.
A new study by University of Illinois professors Christina Kamis and Molly Copeland found that physical neglect disrupts all three dimensions of children's structural peer relationships: sociality, popularity, and social network cohesion. Maltreated youth are less social, more withdrawn, and have fragmented relationships.
The UK Biobank has launched a groundbreaking study to measure over 5,400 proteins in 600,000 samples, offering unprecedented insights into disease development and progression. This massive dataset will enable researchers to explore how changes in protein levels influence diseases and develop personalized treatments.
The Holistic Integrative Medicine (HIM) approach views the human body as an integrated whole, integrating advanced medical knowledge with effective clinical practices. Key findings include a focus on social, environmental, and psychological conditions influencing biological health.
Researchers suggest that gravitational collapse in the early universe could give rise to incredibly dense point-like objects, namely visible or naked singularities. This ultra-strong gravity condition provides a unique opportunity to probe new fundamental aspects of physics, including quantum gravity. The possibility of PNaSs accountin...
Additional research is required to explore the relationship between COPD and metabolic syndrome, focusing on outcomes, intervention trials, and health services research. This will help shift from a COPD-focused approach to an integrated care approach considering all comorbidities.
A Mount Sinai-led team has developed an automated machine learning method that analyzes video recordings of clinical sleep tests to detect REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) with nearly 92% accuracy. RBD is a sleep condition that causes abnormal movements during REM sleep and is often an early sign of Parkinson's disease or dementia.
A new study from Stanford Medicine found that certain short-chain fatty acids produced by gut microbiome digestion have anti-cancer actions. The researchers discovered direct epigenetic changes at specific genes regulating cell proliferation and differentiation, potentially leading to cancer disruption.
Researchers found that high human density areas were associated with longer coyote lifespans, contrary to expectations. In areas with low human density, coyotes from lower-income neighborhoods were more likely to survive than those from high-income areas.
A new study reveals that US state policies are falling short of reducing food waste, with only California, Vermont, and Arizona projected to achieve the goal. Current policies focus on recycling methods, but experts suggest a shift towards prevention and rescue strategies is needed to address food insecurity.
Researchers from Jena have discovered how the soil fungus Mortierella alpina eliminates nematodes using natural products called malpinins. These malpinins accumulate in the digestive tract of nematodes and disrupt their function, leading to a slow but effective control of the pests.
New research from Washington University in St. Louis found that pawpaw patches reduce herbaceous plant species diversity and total understory community size, creating a habitat where the rules of competition are more random. The presence of pawpaws also makes it challenging for land managers to encourage the growth of understory species.
Researchers use various muscle atrophy models to study pathophysiology and develop treatment strategies. Cellular models allow detailed molecular mechanism studies, while animal models simulate human aging and disease-induced conditions.
A new smart window technology combines liquid crystals with nanoporous microparticles and a patterned vanadium dioxide layer to simultaneously control visible light and infrared radiation. The device offers fast, efficient heat and visibility management, marking a significant step forward in energy-efficient building design.
The AES Andes industrial complex, planned near Paranal Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert, poses a critical risk to the planet's most pristine night skies. The project could irreparably impact astronomical observations, hindering significant research discoveries and breakthroughs.
A new meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology found that using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) while doing resistance training increases muscle mass and strength compared to resistance training alone. The analysis reviewed over a dozen studies and showed that longer training periods yielded bet...
Experts propose an 18th SDG to protect Earth's orbit from accumulating debris, citing the need for global consensus and mechanisms for enforcement. The proposal builds on earlier calls for a legally-binding treaty to safeguard the planet's orbital environment.
The study found that clouds contain significantly more arsenic on average than rainwater, and biological processes play a key role in the global distribution of arsenic. The researchers also detected various types of arsenic compounds in rainwater samples, including methylated forms formed by bacteria and plants.
Researchers have found dialysis to be 'astonishingly effective' in separating salts from organic substances in wastewater, reducing environmental impacts and costs. The method mimics medical dialysis technology, eliminating the need for repeated dilutions and fouling, and enabling resource recovery.
A team of scientists has developed a novel quantum refrigerator method that cools superconducting qubits to 22 millikelvins, erasing quantum computer's chalkboard and reducing errors. This approach uses heat flowing between two parts of the refrigerator to power the eraser.
Researchers explore interface engineering strategies to optimize alkaline electrolysis HER process, including bifunctional catalysts, built-in electric fields, and hydrogen spillover effects. The review highlights the need for precise methods to tailor hetero-interfaces and characterize water molecules at the catalyst/solution interface.
Research links intensifying hydroclimate whiplash to the atmosphere's ability to absorb and release more water as temperatures rise. This 'whiplash' sequence in California has increased fire risk by twofold, with severe drought followed by record-breaking rainfall.
Researchers explore the role of efferocytosis in reducing inflammation and containing injury spread after an ischemic stroke. Efferocytosis may offer a promising therapeutic strategy to promote neural regeneration and minimize brain damage.
The SUSA project is a massive initiative to develop sustainable healthcare with digital health data competence. It aims to equip professionals with real-world skills needed to work effectively in today's healthcare settings through innovative degree programs and lifelong learning modules.
The American Academy of Neurology announces press registration is open for the 77th Annual Meeting, featuring over 3,200 abstracts and late-breaking research. The meeting will take place from April 5-9 in San Diego and online.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has received a $210,000 grant to support ongoing integrated pest management programs across the state. The grant will focus on agronomic and specialty crops, pest control in houses and schools, and improving pollinator health.