The Rice Center for Membrane Excellence (RiCeME) aims to develop advanced membrane materials and separation technologies for energy, environmental sustainability, and chemical processing applications. The center will focus on securing funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and global collaborators to accelerate the developme...
Researchers at UC Riverside will explore how antiferromagnetic spintronics can improve memory density and computing speed. The project aims to develop ultrafast spin-based technology using special antiferromagnets with potential applications in advanced memory and computing.
Scientists at Ruhr University Bochum have shed light on the structure of supercritical water, finding that water molecules form few hydrogen bonds in this state. The research reveals that water behaves like a gas, with short-lived molecular interactions between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
A new UK report suggests extending the existing sugar tax to cover all types of foods and introducing a salt levy to tackle obesity and environmental issues. The proposed regulations aim to transform public health and deliver nationwide benefits.
Research from the University of Chicago and University of Missouri reveals how modern birds' larger brains led to changes in their skulls, jaw muscles, and feeding mechanics. This evolution allowed for the development of cranial kinesis, enabling birds to move different parts of their skull independently.
Susanna Heikkil s doctoral thesis resolves a problem in topology, classification of quasiregularly elliptic 4-manifolds. Her work complements Gromov's question on quasiregular mappings and relates to Euclidean geometry.
Researchers found that prior stress exposure impacts TBI outcomes differently in male and female rats, with males showing increased anxiety but protected social motivation, while females exhibit opposite effects on social motivation.
Researchers compared cortical organization between humans and macaques, as well as humans and chimpanzees, to identify distinctively human neuroanatomical features. Unique prefrontal cortex organization and connections between brain regions associated with emotional regulation, social cognition, and language processing were found.
Researchers have acquired direct evidence of rare, pulsing pear-shaped structures in the nucleus of Gadolinium-150, a long-lived radioactive isotope. The study provides definitive proof of a strong collective 'octupole excitation' and opens a new window into the quantum world.
Research reveals that dry air caused by climate change dehydrates airways, triggering inflammation and associated conditions like asthma and chronic cough. Higher temperatures and drier air may lead to widespread airway inflammation in the US by mid-century.
Researchers found that female rodents experience heightened pain sensitivity due to activation of Panx1 channels releasing leptin, a hormone associated with increased pain sensitivity. This study aims to personalize treatment for patients and may explain the over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men.
A study by UC3M and CSIC found that Spanish politicians respond less to women's demands compared to men's, with a significant gender gap in policy responsiveness. The research suggests that women's lower involvement in lobbying activities may be the primary cause of this disparity.
A Phase 1 clinical trial is enrolling up to 55 healthy adults to test the safety and immunogenicity of a candidate Lassa vaccine. The trial aims to prevent Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease that can cause permanent hearing loss.
Researchers develop high-precision prediction model to enhance GNSS reliability in complex environments, benefiting applications such as autonomous vehicles and precision surveying. The study's AI-powered approach leverages random forest regression and transformer models to predict site-specific unmodeled errors.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first direct images of carbon dioxide in a planet outside the solar system. The observations suggest that four giant planets formed like Jupiter and Saturn by slowly building solid cores, providing strong evidence for core accretion as their formation model.
A recent NIH-supported clinical trial found that adenotonsillectomy significantly reduces medical office visits and prescription medicine use in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing. The surgery was tied to a 32% reduction in health care encounters and a 48% reduction in prescriptions used among participants.
The Cuban blue-headed quail dove is an enigmatic bird species with a perplexing evolutionary history. Its DNA analysis reveals it to be more distinct from other doves than previously thought, dating back at least 50 million years.
Researchers discovered how bacterial swarms transition from organized movement to chaotic flow as confinement radius increases. The study reveals intermediate states between order and turbulence through large-scale experiments, computer modeling, and mathematical analysis. These findings provide insights into the universal properties o...
A new analysis of 105-year-old data found that while dazzle camouflage had some effect, the 'horizon effect' had a much greater influence on confusing enemy ships. The study, led by Aston University researchers, showed that when people looked at a ship in the distance, they significantly underestimated its direction of travel.
Virginia Tech researchers Pamela VandeVord and Gunnar Brolinson received a $2.17 million grant to investigate cranial osteopathic manual manipulation as a potential treatment for traumatic brain injury symptoms, particularly headaches. The noninvasive technique aims to enhance brain fluid motion and balance the autonomic nervous system.
A longitudinal observational cohort study found that gender-affirming hormone therapy was associated with lower rates of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. The study highlights the importance of gender-affirming primary care models for transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse patients.
A new analysis by UCLA Health finds that psychological prehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery after surgery, reducing hospital stays and pain. The study also found that psychotherapy-based interventions can lower anxiety and depression levels after surgery.
The Phytogene platform utilizes biopharming to produce Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists in plants, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and chemical waste. The team aims to create a future where people can reliably grow their own treatments at home.
A powerful AI tool, PFTSleep, has been developed to process an entire night's sleep with high accuracy. The model, built on transformer architecture, analyzes brain waves, muscle activity, heart rate, and breathing patterns to classify sleep stages more effectively than traditional methods.
New guidelines support safe and efficient use of JAK inhibitors for treating chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease. The updated consensus statement considers safety concerns, including cardiovascular disease and cancer risk, to ensure individualized treatment decisions.
The study found that tunneling nanotube-like structures connect cells in the heart, enabling long-distance intercellular communication essential for heart formation. Disruption of these structures resulted in impaired ventricular wall morphogenesis and defective myocardial growth.
Researchers at Rice University have gained insights into ADAR1's molecular mechanisms, which could lead to improved treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The study found that ADAR1's editing activity depends on RNA sequence, duplex length, and mismatches near the editing site.
Researchers have identified Naked cuticle homolog 2 (NKD2) as a critical regulator of bone cell differentiation, promoting osteoblast formation while inhibiting adipocyte and osteoclast activity. The study suggests that targeting NKD2 could lead to treatments that prevent bone loss and promote bone formation.
Impact Journals is proud to exhibit at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, featuring its esteemed journals Aging-US, Oncotarget, Oncoscience, and Genes & Cancer. The meeting highlights significant advancements in cancer research, aligning with Impact Journals' mission to disseminate impactful scientific research.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is opening postdoctoral positions for American researchers in socially significant fields, providing €2.5 million in funding through the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie program.
A randomized trial found that adenotonsillectomy surgery reduced healthcare utilization in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing by 32% fewer doctor visits and 48% fewer prescriptions. This effective early intervention supports reducing behavioral, neurocognitive, cardiovascular, and cardiometabolic issues.
A comprehensive global assessment of ocean current energy identifies high power density areas off the East coast of the U.S. and Eastern coast of Africa, suitable for generating electricity from ocean currents. The study highlights the importance of expanding data collection to refine understanding and unlock the full energy potential ...
Researchers have discovered that rhombohedral graphene can exhibit novel magnetism and superconductivity, as well as the quantum anomalous Hall effect, depending on applied gate electric fields. This unique property allows for continuous tuning of band gaps and electron densities without altering the material composition.
Dr. Nowicki's team has engineered 'supercharged' T cells that produce extra TNF-alpha to boost cancer-fighting ability, offering a potentially more precise and toxic-free treatment option. The new funding will help test these enhanced T cells in preclinical models to evaluate their effectiveness.
Patients with severe ischemic stroke show impaired gastric motility and autonomic dysfunction, with reduced normal gastric slow waves and increased sympathetic activity. These findings suggest a link between gastric myoelectrical rhythms and autonomic function in ischemic stroke.
A team of Rice and UH scientists discovered simple solutions to address a fundamental issue in carbon capture technology - carbon dioxide reduction reaction. They found that lowering the concentration of cations like sodium or potassium in the electrolyte slows down salt buildup, improving reactor stability.
Researchers found that suppressing ZNF638 triggers an antiviral immune response in glioblastoma patients, making them more susceptible to treatment. This finding offers a potential new treatment strategy for the disease, which has remained challenging despite recent advances in immunotherapy.
A new study from Murdoch University found that companies adopting Integrated Reporting and Combined Assurance practices can significantly improve their stock market performance. Key findings include the importance of non-financial information, the detection and reduction of earnings management, and the enhancement of report credibility.
Shatashvili is being recognized for his contributions to mathematical physics, particularly in the study of symmetry in quantum field theory. His work has been instrumental in connecting mathematics and physics, with notable achievements including the co-discovery of Bethe/gauge correspondence.
Researchers from UMass Amherst have discovered that epithelial cells communicate with slow electrical signals, 1,000 times slower than nerve impulses. This finding could enable new applications in wearable sensors, wound healing and more.
The TUdi project has developed nine multilingual leaflets to provide information and share findings on various topics related to sustainable agriculture. The leaflets offer guidance on managing soil health, assessing soil structure stability, detecting erosion, and managing nutrient loss through water movement.
A new study by Penn State researchers found that consuming pecans instead of usual snacks improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality. Participants who ate pecans demonstrated reductions in cholesterol measurements linked to poorer heart health and higher adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
A UC Riverside study finds that democratic systems of government lead to higher participation by women in the labor market. Women who lived in democracies during their adolescence years were more likely to join the workforce than those under autocracies or dictatorships.
Researchers used discrete element numerical simulations to resolve debates about the Qiyueshan Fault's origin and its control over regional deformation patterns. The study found that pre-existing faults localize strain, dictating fault activation sequences and deformation propagation.
A study found that pro-life people are partly motivated to prevent casual sex, contradicting the common assumption that sanctity-of-life concerns drive their views. The researchers suggest that pro-life positions are also influenced by a desire to discourage loose sexual norms and promote social values.
Researchers have discovered Ferroptosis Suppressor Protein 1 (FSP1) plays a pivotal role in intervertebral disc degeneration, accelerating disc degeneration through caspase 3-dependent apoptosis and mitochondrial damage. Inhibiting FSP1 may offer relief to millions suffering from chronic back pain.
MIT engineers have developed a way to grow artificial muscles that twitch and flex in multiple coordinated directions. This breakthrough allows for the creation of soft, wiggly robots with enhanced flexibility and range of motion.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown mechanism in mechanical cell competition, where stronger "winner" cells exert more mechanical forces to outcompete weaker "loser" cells. The finding challenges classical interpretation of cell competition and suggests that active resistance to elimination is the key factor in survival.
Physicists at Washington University in St. Louis have created a novel phase of matter called a time quasicrystal, which vibrates at precise frequencies over time. The researchers built the quasicrystals inside a diamond chunk using powerful nitrogen beams and microwave pulses.
New modeling by Southwest Research Institute-led researchers suggests that asteroid Donaldjohanson formed around 150 million years ago when a larger parent asteroid broke apart. The mission's data could shed light on the asteroid's peculiar shape and surface geology.
Ancient bacteria can respire carbon dioxide and hydrogen into acetic acid to produce ATP. A new mechanism involving sodium ions is activated when acetic acid is produced, driving a molecular turbine that generates energy.
A recent cohort study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that statin use was associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic decompensation in patients with chronic liver disease. This suggests that statins may play a role in preventing the progression of liver disease and reducing the risk of liver cancer.
Scientists at the University of Rochester have discovered a way to create artificial atoms within twisted monolayers of molybdenum diselenide, retaining information when activated by light. This breakthrough could lead to new types of quantum devices, such as memory or nodes in a quantum network.
Researchers developed magnetic micro swimmers covered in a thin coating of magnetic nanoparticles, unaffected by the coating. The algae maintained their swimming speed after magnetization and navigated 3D-printed channels using magnetic guidance.
A study from Aarhus University found a possible link between JAK inhibitor medication and unexpected blood clots. The researchers identified a potential mechanism behind the side effect, which could lead to the development of safer medications.
The article explores how gentrification, economic processes, and urban capitalism lead to the decline of vibrant nightlife in cities like Helsinki. Researchers argue that DIY electronic music events and alternative practices can offer a solution to preserve nightlife.
The study highlights four key hazards of permafrost thaw: infrastructure failure, disruptions to mobility and supply chains, declining water quality, and increased exposure to diseases and contaminants. Climate change is accelerating Arctic permafrost thaw, posing significant risks to both the environment and human communities.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers discovered that hummingbird chicks mimic the appearance and behavior of a poisonous caterpillar to deter predators. By shaking its head and twitching its body, the chick effectively signals to potential threats that it's toxic, allowing it to survive in the treacherous tropical environment.
Researchers found that disrupting bacterial metabolism can help the body tolerate infection and heal more effectively. By inhibiting a specific metabolic pathway, they successfully reduced tissue damage in a mouse model of necrotizing skin infection.
Researchers analyzed pottery production and circulation to identify border dynamics between El Argar and neighboring groups. The study reveals asymmetrical relations between the core area of El Argar and its neighbors, with the latter maintaining less centralized social structures.