A study predicts that Barcelona will experience extreme and dry heat periods with temperature increases of up to 4ºC and a general reduction in relative humidity. The research forecasts an increase in average maximum temperatures of 4ºC and average minimum temperatures of 3.5ºC if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced.
A study analyzed the campaign by Partnership for America's Health Care Future, a private health industry lobby group, and found it used similar marketing strategies as unhealthy commodity industries to manufacture doubt about universal healthcare policies. The campaign received millions of views on Meta platforms and targeted specific ...
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 2025
A study found that children who lived near Coldwater Creek, a Missouri River tributary polluted by nuclear waste, had a higher risk of developing cancer. The researchers estimated that those living less than one kilometer away from the creek had a 44% higher risk of cancer compared to those living more than 20 kilometers away.
A 0.1% pterostilbene skincare emulsion demonstrated remarkable improvements in skin elasticity, firmness, and reduced wrinkles over 28 days in a double-blind, split-face design study with 31 participants. The emulsion also increased epidermis layer thickness, enhanced collagen and elastic fibers, and minimized pores.
Researchers used tiny crystal clots to analyze pressure changes before the 2006 Augustine Volcano eruption, which increased pressure enough to break rocks and cause the eruption. The method complements geophysical modeling, increasing understanding of magmatic processes.
The program provides access to ORNL's resources and connects entrepreneurs with experts and networks to accelerate their efforts. Innovators receive a fellowship, comprehensive mentoring assistance, and substantial grants to support collaborative research.
Research suggests that childhood trauma can lead to a chain reaction of mental and physical health problems later in life. The study found that children who experienced negative events and unsafe environments in early adolescence were more likely to develop cardiovascular health issues and accelerated aging as young adults.
Researchers found that changes in pH levels result in three distinct metabolic states of the community, driven by indigenous biomass activity and nutrient availability. The simple model predicts the activity with just two parameters, offering insights into how soil microbiomes adapt to climate change.
Professor Kanatzidis has been awarded the 2025 Albert Einstein World Award of Science for his groundbreaking contributions to shaping the field of solar photovoltaic materials. His work has led to the development of high-performance, low-cost, and durable photovoltaic semiconductors.
Researchers have identified seven family and social actors linked to better mental health outcomes for preterm children, including self-regulation, strong parent-child relationships, and protection from bullying. These modifiable factors can be altered with interventions, suggesting a broader path to improving outcomes beyond medical i...
Researchers successfully treated a patient with a rare IDH2-mutant brainstem astrocytoma using temozolomide and radiation, resulting in significant tumor shrinkage and improved hearing. The patient's unique genetic profile was identified through magnetic resonance spectroscopy and surgical biopsy, allowing for targeted treatment.
The study enrolled 117 patients across 10 clinical sites and demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of robotic-assisted neuroendovascular aneurysm embolization. Key findings include improved precision and support for physicians navigating complex aneurysm cases.
An AI algorithm can detect early changes in the heart's structure from an ECG, predicting patients at risk of significant leaks in the heart's valves. The technology shows promise for transforming doctors' approach to treating heart valve disease and improving patient outcomes.
Researchers engineer optical metasurface to yield simple technique for secure data encryption, biosensing, and quantum technologies. The team encodes images on a metasurface optimized for mid-infrared range of electromagnetic spectrum.
Scientists at Columbia University have developed a process called 'Robot Metabolism' that enables machines to absorb and reuse parts from other robots or their surroundings. This new paradigm allows robots to physically sustain themselves, grow, adapt, and repair using materials from their environment or from other robots.
A University of Illinois study investigates biologicals and biostimulants, live microbial inoculants and non-living chemicals applied to soil, seeds, and plants to improve growth. The researchers call for clarifying the terminology to properly regulate these products.
Researchers found that eating a whole avocado as a nighttime snack led to lower triglyceride levels before and after breakfast compared to other snacks. The study suggests that avocado's unique nutrient package may support heart health by encouraging healthier fat metabolism.
A study by University of Vermont researchers found that transgender Americans fear losing access to gender-affirming medical care, which may lead to suicidal ideation and do-it-yourself hormone use. The study aimed to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Long-haul COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome share similar pathophysiologies, including oxidative stress, autoantibodies, and impaired mitochondrial energy conversion. These conditions also exhibit neurodegenerative outcomes, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased risk of dementia.
A new study from the University of Surrey highlights the importance of understanding human behavior in reducing domestic water use. The UK is projected to face a daily shortfall of five billion litres of freshwater by 2055, and the sector must develop effective strategies to address this issue.
Researchers at KAIST developed a new artificial sensory nervous system that enables robots to efficiently respond to external stimuli like humans. The system mimics the functions of a living organism's sensory nervous system, allowing robots to selectively react to important or dangerous signals while ignoring safe or familiar ones.
Scientists have developed a molecular uranium catalyst that can bind nitrogen gas in a 'side-on' way and convert it into ammonia. This breakthrough reveals a new catalytic pathway, bridging biological efficiency and industrial feasibility.
A NUS-led global study reveals that 30-minute functional MRI scans deliver up to 22% in cost savings while retaining or improving prediction accuracy. This finding could reshape how researchers design neuroscience and mental health studies, especially for hard-to-recruit populations.
Researchers discovered that ancient Iranian communities, around 11,000 years ago, brought wild boars hunted in dispersed parts of the landscape as gifts for a communal celebration. The findings suggest this practice of offering gifts with geographical symbolism can be traced back to prehistory.
A new approach by MIT researchers allows scientists to efficiently estimate how combinations of treatments will affect a group, enabling fewer costly experiments while gathering more accurate data. The framework considers the scenario where all treatments are assigned in parallel and controls the outcome by adjusting treatment rates.
A novel mathematical framework enables precise control over multiple descriptors in high-nickel cathodes, improving mechanical and structural stability. The approach yields significantly improved electrochemical performance and minimal particle cracking, leading to safer consumer electronics and more reliable electric vehicles.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that maps temperature in three dimensions within biological tissue using invisible light and artificial intelligence. This new technology has the potential to improve early disease detection and treatment monitoring without the need for costly or invasive imaging technologies.
A study in Egypt's agricultural provinces found significant differences in how farmers handle various types of plastics. Mulching films are often directly buried or burned, while covering films are collected for recycling due to their durability. Economic pressure is a major barrier to recycling, with high costs and labor collection ex...
A multi-state study found inconsistent results on the performance of 'penetrants' and 'retainers,' emphasizing the importance of evidence-based surfactant classification. The research showed varying effects on rootzone volumetric water content and surface firmness, depending on location and turfgrass species.
Researchers investigated the impact of skin pigmentation on pulse oximeter accuracy, finding that darker skin reduces red light absorption and affects oxygen level detection. This study provides experimental evidence for improving pulse oximeter accuracy across all skin tones.
A study found that stimulant use is on the rise, coinciding with an increase in opioid-related deaths. 82% of opioid users also use stimulants, posing a significant public health concern.
A study suggests that more than half of newborns diagnosed with HIV by age one did not receive preventative medicine after birth, indicating undetected maternal infections. The study highlights racial disparities in HIV exposure, infection, and treatment, with the majority of infants who had not been treated being Black.
Research using fitness trackers found that Australian central bearded dragons with higher speeds had a greater risk of mortality. The study suggests that being too speedy may put these lizards at risk to predators, especially during spring when they move more openly in search of mates.
This study uses an analytical model to examine the effects of influenza vaccination on both vaccinated and unvaccinated populations. The results show that vaccination provides significant reductions in disease burden, even when vaccine effectiveness is low, but these benefits are limited in high transmission situations.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a novel tool to help stratify rejection risk in kidney transplantation. They found that mismatching SIRP-alpha between donors and recipients contributes to worse rejection, scarring, and graft failure in humans, suggesting improved transplant outcomes.
Researchers developed OmicsTweezer, a tool that uses machine learning and single-cell data integration to analyze human tissue. The tool can estimate cell type composition in tumors and surrounding tissues, which could help pinpoint potential therapeutic targets.
A UNIGE team analyzed data from 33,000 Europeans to examine the impact of hearing loss and loneliness on memory. The findings show that hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline particularly among individuals who feel lonely, regardless of social isolation.
Research on oxo-degradable plastics reveals they have a limited degradation efficiency in soil, causing significant changes in soil quality and corn growth. Microplastics exhibit more pronounced effects than macroplastics, altering soil structure and chemical environment.
The Baltic ringed seal population has increased fivefold since the 1970s due to reduced environmental toxins and hunting bans. A new statistical model reveals that resuming seal hunting in 2015 slowed population growth, with estimates suggesting an annual growth rate of less than 5% without hunting.
Research reveals that warming seas are changing mating routines of critically endangered female angelsharks, prioritizing staying cool over visiting breeding grounds. This mismatch in behavior could have severe consequences for the species' future.
A global inventory reveals that natural areas have access to about a quarter less nitrogen than previously estimated, which could limit the removal of carbon from the atmosphere. This finding has implications for natural climate solutions, as nitrogen is essential to plant growth.
A new study by Cornell University researchers suggests that a combination of efforts, including postharvest techniques and proper cold storage temperatures, can minimize the risk of human health from E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce. The study found that contaminated irrigation water is a significant contributor to contamination.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed new technology to image brain waves, revealing three new types of brain activity. The ultra-sensitive optical instruments can detect signals of genetically engineered proteins and show neural activity across the majority of the mouse neocortex.
PPPL's Jack Berkery is heading to Japan as a Fulbright Specialist to share research on spherical tokamaks and strengthen ties with Kyushu University. He will present PPPL research at the Asia-Pacific Conference on Plasma Physics, focusing on spherical tokamaks and their preparations for NSTX-U's next phase of operations.
The Stephenson Global Scholar Grants Program awards $5.3 million to six researchers tackling urgent challenges in pancreatic cancer, from early detection to immunotherapy and precision medicine.
A survey of 2,000 single U.S. adults found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are affecting people's sex lives and dating experiences, with men reporting increased libido and confidence. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to report low libido and decreased sexual function.
A new study from UC San Francisco challenges the traditional view of how the brain strings sounds together to form words and orchestrates the movements to pronounce them. The brain relies on a wider network of neurons across many brain areas, centered in the middle precentral gyrus, to coordinate speech-motor sequencing.
The study found that younger men preferred a fish-centered diet, while older women leaned toward plant-based foods. Dietary diversity increased with age for both men and women, suggesting a shift in dietary preferences over time.
A new study published in Weather and Forecasting found that Hurricane Hunter flights can increase forecast accuracy by up to 24 percent. The researchers analyzed forecasts for all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin from 2018 to 2022, comparing forecasts with and without NOAA G-IV data.
The Global Virus Network (GVN) urges immediate action to reverse declining immunization rates in the US and globally. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans and can be entirely prevented through routine vaccination.
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for recovering donor hearts after circulatory death, offering similar outcomes to existing techniques but with greater simplicity and lower costs. The new rapid recovery with extended ultra-oxygenated preservation (REUP) technique has been successfully deployed in three tran...
A new study from Colorado State University and Western Colorado University found that aspen forests can act as natural firebreaks, slowing fires' spread. Aspen trees with high moisture content and chemical differences reduce flammability, making them more resistant to burning.
Protonation of carbon nitride increases its affinity with phospholipid membranes, leading to enhanced phospholipid membrane-rupturing capabilities. Surface characterization revealed reduced net negative charge, allowing for tight binding with phospholipid headgroups.
Scientists at AIMR successfully demonstrated Rabi-like splitting in an artificial magnet using nonlinear coupling, preserving the system's symmetries. This finding opens up new possibilities for advancing our understanding of nonlinear dynamics and coupling phenomena in artificial control.
Scientists use human-AI collaboration to tackle complex questions in condensed matter physics, leveraging machine learning algorithms to identify patterns in simulation data. This approach successfully models the behavior of frustrated magnets and sheds light on quantum computing and gravity.
A microRNA discovered in male birds helps balance the activity of sex chromosomes, allowing for the survival of males despite genetic imbalance. This unique mechanism differs from mammals and highlights the diversity of evolutionary solutions to similar biological challenges.
A study found that using some older and newer antiseizure medications during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of malformations at birth. The study suggests that medications like valproate, phenobarbital, and topiramate may be associated with a higher risk of birth defects compared to lamotrigine.
A new study in mice found that fetal exposure to certain e-cigarette ingredients can alter skull shape, even without nicotine. The offspring of mothers exposed to these compounds weighed less and had narrowed facial features and shortened skulls compared to those not exposed.
A study by The University of Osaka found that cash incentives boosted post quantity on the app Biome, while donation-based incentives led users to share rare species. This can help design smarter citizen science programs that truly support biodiversity.
The Center for BrainHealth has received a new $1 million match gift from retired Admiral William McRaven to enhance its Optimal BrainHealth for Warfighters program. This program provides critical training for proactive brain health and introduces essential tools to measure and track change over time.