A Curtin University-led study solved the mystery of how the skin of a fossilised fish was preserved for 52 million years. The researchers found that unique chemical conditions created an environment where phosphate minerals could form and rapidly replace organic material, leading to fossilisation.
Researchers developed a small-molecule substrate-based fluorescent probe to visualize the nanoscale organization of glucose and serine transporters in breast cancer cells. The study found that SerT clustering correlates positively with function and is crucial for maintaining cellular serine homeostasis.
The study demonstrates that combining LiDAR, multispectral, and thermal infrared imaging with ensemble learning significantly enhances prediction accuracy for aboveground biomass estimation. This scalable framework supports precision agriculture, phenotyping, and environmental monitoring.
URNet transforms rapid event signals into accurate depth maps using local-global refinement and uncertainty-aware learning. The system produces confident predictions and adjusts response in low-confidence situations, enhancing robustness and trustworthiness in real-world conditions.
A new deep learning framework, Themeda, achieves high accuracy in predicting annual land cover categories across Australia's vast savanna biome. By integrating satellite data with environmental predictors, the model delivers probabilistic outputs that reflect uncertainty and captures ecological shifts at multiple spatial scales.
A team of scientists highlights the importance of human exploration in the three deeps – deep space, deep sea, and deep Earth. The establishment of a collaborative research alliance aims to advance interdisciplinary cooperation, data sharing, and AI-powered innovation.
The development of a new pH probe, SITE-pHorin, offers precise organellar pH imaging in living cells. By harnessing quantum-entanglement interactions, the probe boasts unparalleled sensitivity and resolves long-standing controversies over mitochondrial and lysosomal pH.
A novel SiC aerogel material has been developed, combining exceptional mechanical strength, electromagnetic wave absorption, and high thermal insulation performance. It can also rapidly adsorb pollutants from water surfaces, showing promise for use in thermal protection systems and environmental remediation.
A special issue of Cancer Biology & Medicine brings together experts to accelerate cervical cancer elimination, highlighting scientific advances, policy innovations, and equity efforts. The journal's mission bridges oncology research with public health priorities.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation presented multiple sessions on clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) at its AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. The guidelines aim to provide relief and restore quality of life for patients with chronic and acute sinus conditions.
A dual-source data-driven gated spatiotemporal fusion network significantly enhances the accuracy of fine-scale lightning forecasting. The model combines the strengths of weather foundation models and recent lightning observations, leveraging complementary features to improve forecast performance.
Researchers at Yunnan University developed a strategy to improve the performance of printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells by using liquid gallium nanodroplets as a heteroepitaxial template. The study achieved over 20% efficiency and exceptional stability, paving the way for scalable printing of high-performance solar cells.
Researchers revealed the molecular mechanism of acarbose degradation by acarbose-preferred glucosidase, identifying key nucleophiles and substrates. The two-step degradation mechanism involves an M1 intermediate, providing targets for designing novel anti-degradation diabetes therapeutics.
A new study published in Agricultural Ecology and Environment found that the rhizosphere, surrounding plant roots, is a hotspot for manure-derived antibiotic resistance genes. Crop root chemistry plays a crucial role in how these genes are transferred to plants, with leafy vegetables accumulating more ARGs than fruit-bearing crops.
Researchers identified a 2–4 hour 'safety window' for flushing, where microbial diversity decreases and opportunistic pathogens like Legionella pneumophila begin to proliferate. Temperature plays a critical role in shaping microbial safety.
Researchers found that increased canopy structural complexity drives positive biodiversity-productivity relationships in forests. Complementary use of canopy space by tree species enhances productivity and strengthens over time.
Researchers used advanced 3D canopy reconstruction to study forest adaptation to climate extremes. Thinning improves canopy light availability, boosting carbon uptake even under drought, while reduced rainfall suppresses photosynthetic performance.
Scientists achieve major milestone in light-based technologies using exotic quantum materials to unlock previously inaccessible regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. They successfully generate even and odd THz frequencies, enabling compact terahertz sources, sensors, and ultrafast optoelectronic devices.
Researchers developed luminescent ceramic-converted laser diodes with superior thermal stability, high-power endurance, and improved luminescence efficiency. The resultant ceramics achieve unprecedented efficiency and enable record output power under blue laser excitation.
A recent study found that paeoniflorin treatment corrected imbalances in gut microbiota and key metabolites associated with brain function in a rat model of chronic stress. This corrected the depressive behaviors in stressed rats, which were then transferred to other rats through the shared gut microbiota-metabolite axis.
The meeting features an extensive scientific program covering the full spectrum of otolaryngology research—from basic science to clinical outcomes and technological innovations. Researchers presented advances in surgical techniques, diagnostic tools, and breakthrough therapies for conditions like hearing loss and head and neck cancers.
Research showcases pioneering surgical innovations, breakthrough findings in disease prevention, and treatment optimization. Machine learning analysis identifies sensorineural hearing loss as a strong predictor of dementia diagnosis, supporting expanded access to hearing healthcare.
The study quantified emissions of four pollutants from agricultural production and domestic sewage in the Haixi area, revealing rural domestic sewage was main contributor to NH3-N. The research suggests promoting low-pollution modes, strengthening sewage pipe networks, and using comprehensive treatment technology for livestock breeding.
Phenolic acids have been identified as a promising therapeutic frontier for vascular cognitive impairment, exhibiting potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects.
The study found that adding cobalt to high-entropy carbides enhances electromagnetic wave absorption by increasing lattice defects and heterojunction interfaces. The (Hf0.215Zr0.215Nb0.215Ta0.215Co0.140)C ceramic exhibited excellent reflection loss of -37.95 dB at 14.01 GHz with a thickness of 3.10 mm.
A new AI model, SRD-YOLO, detects weed growth points with high accuracy, reducing herbicide use and improving yields. The model is lightweight and can be deployed in real-time, enabling efficient and sustainable weed control.
A team of researchers has revealed the interplay between skin modes and exceptional points in non-Hermitian systems. By coupling two systems, they demonstrated that multiple pairs of exceptional points can emerge, leading to a phase transition in skin modes and suppressing the coupled skin effect.
A study analyzing 325 European clinical guidelines found significant gaps in addressing gender-specific issues, with only 4.7% of recommendations focusing on sex-related aspects. The research team proposes methodological approaches to improve guideline development, including the use of digital tools and stakeholder involvement.
A new study by University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers found that traditional Okinawan songs contain records of past climate and geological events, including wind directions and volcanic eruptions. The songs, passed down through generations, were analyzed in conjunction with Western scientific knowledge to identify matches.
CHIKVdb integrates globally sourced sequences with standardized metadata, offering tools for source tracing, SNP analysis, and genotype identification. Key findings reveal dominant host distribution and spatiotemporal heterogeneity in CHIKV spread.
Researchers designed a reconstituted biosynthetic gene cluster for producing structurally diversified deacetylated pyripyropenes in Aspergillus nidulans. Five novel pyripyropenes were isolated and identified, exhibiting potent aphicidal activity and significant potential for developing next-generation insecticides.
Researchers at UC Davis discovered how desmosomes, which stick cells together, respond to mechanical stress. They found that the intermediate filaments transmit forces to a desmosome protein, causing it to open up and expose a site for signal transmission.
Researchers at Tsinghua University have achieved efficient construction of tricyclic core skeleton and total synthesis of multiple natural products through innovative strategy exploiting inherent symmetry within molecules. The method involves photoinduced [2+2] cycloaddition and ring-strain-driven oxidative ring expansion reactions.
The new centre supports multiple clinical trials in parallel, enabling comprehensive evaluations of organ health across physiological systems. It also provides hands-on training opportunities for healthcare professionals, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
A new study from Trinity College Dublin finds that dexamethasone can reduce inflammation in TB patients while enhancing the function of their macrophages to kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The research suggests using steroids as an adjunct therapy in conjunction with existing treatments, particularly in cases with excessive inflammation.
NTU Singapore's partnership with the Millennium Technology Prize expands its global network and strengthens its mission to recognize technological innovations. The prize recognizes breakthroughs that address global challenges and improve human wellbeing.