Researchers have developed a patterned layer of material that can dynamically tune advanced optical processes at visible wavelengths. The breakthrough enables adaptive camouflage, biosensing, and quantum light engines, leveraging the unique properties of van der Waals materials.
A new propulsion system developed by Tohoku University's Kazunori Takahashi has successfully demonstrated the ability to remove space debris without physical contact. The system uses a bidirectional plasma ejection type electrodeless plasma thruster, which can decelerate targeted space debris and force it out of orbit in about 100 days.
A new study from UTS highlights the emotional and mental toll on teachers managing student pain in classrooms, finding educators often feel helpless, emotionally drained, and unsupported. The research identifies three key areas where pain science education can create meaningful change for both teachers and students.
A new hydrogel sensor has been developed to enable long-term, high-fidelity EEG recording and attention assessment. The PGEH patch uses machine learning-powered attention decoding and reusable skin adhesion, making it a potential game-changer for wearable neuromonitoring.
A study found that memories acquired while awake are stored in a more permanent form during REM sleep, requiring the reactivation of only three adult-born neurons involved in memory formation. This process is synchronized with theta rhythm activity and essential for proper memory function.
Researchers developed Pr0.5Ae0.5FeO3−δ perovskites to investigate the impact of electronic structure tuning on high-temperature OER performance. Alkaline earth metal doping enhanced Fe3d-O2p hybridization, lowered charge-transfer energy, and promoted oxygen ions migration.
A team of researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics realized complete perfluoroalkyl mineralization using microclouds enriched with wollastonite-bearing microdroplets. This process prioritized defluorination over C-C scission, resulting in minimal PFAS byproducts and efficient fluoride immobilization.
A 30-year study reveals East Antarctica's interior is warming at a rate of 0.45-0.72°C per decade, faster than global average, driven by changes in the Southern Indian Ocean. This warming process may underestimate future Antarctic ice loss predictions.
A study of 344 Japanese women found that a diet rich in fermented foods, soy products, mushrooms, and seaweed was associated with improved gut microbiota and reduced depressive symptoms. Traditional Japanese cuisine may hold the key to preventing postpartum depression.
A novel 'heteroatoms synergistic anchoring vacancies' strategy has been introduced to create phosphorus-doped CoSe2 with rich selenium vacancies, resolving the long-standing 'activity-stability trade-off' of catalysts. This innovation enables Li-S batteries with exceptional performance and brings commercialization closer.
New research from Edith Cowan University found that increased muscle temperature enhances the speed and power of muscles, especially in explosive movements. The study showed a 3.5% improvement in performance for every 1°C increase in muscle temperature.
A new review highlights three pathways through which roots absorb micro- and nanoplastics, with leaves also taking up microplastics deposited from the atmosphere. This can lead to plant toxicity, altered soil microbial communities, and transfer through food webs.
Researchers found that combining arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with biochar can reshape soil microbiomes, reduce cadmium uptake, and improve plant growth. The treatment resulted in up to 320% greater shoot biomass compared to untreated controls.
Researchers developed a new method to create nickel-based Prussian blue analog nanocages that retain an intact skeleton, boosting specific surface area and ion transfer distance. This improves the performance of aqueous nickel-zinc batteries, achieving high energy density and power density.
Researchers have introduced a novel electron localization strategy to create Ni-MXene composites with enhanced polarization, leading to boosted electromagnetic wave attenuation. The composites achieve an ultra-wide effective absorption bandwidth of 6.8 GHz and set a new benchmark for MXene-based EMW absorbers.
The premium flounder Matsukawa, cultivated using innovative Third Water technology, is now available at Kurasushi's Osaka Expo 2025 branch. The fish boasts thick flesh, rich fat content, and natural sweetness, making for an exceptional dining experience.
Researchers developed Pickering emulsion-derived MXene/silk fibroin hydrogels with programmable hierarchical structures, delivering exceptional EMI shielding and solar evaporation performance. The synergistic effects of amphiphilic silk fibroin and MXene nanosheets enable precise control over hydrogel microstructures.
The Longevity Education Hub has launched a new chapter in Brazil, offering a free accredited course in Healthy Longevity Medicine. The course, developed by Dr. Fabiano Serfaty and Fernanda Calvo-Fortes, aims to equip physicians with the latest tools and knowledge to close the gap between lifespan and healthspan.
Researchers study impact of interactions on population distribution in topological trimer array, observing formation of nonlinear edge states. They extend domain of nonlinear topological photonics to ultracold atomic systems.
A new study introduces two-dimensional biphenylene oxide as a promising candidate for next-generation metal-ion batteries, offering high energy density and storage capacity. The material's unique properties make it an exceptional alternative to traditional materials like graphite.
Researchers developed a novel robust saturable absorber by integrating a nanocavity heterostructure onto the fibre end facet, achieving single-pulse generation in approximately 85% of configurations. This enhances environmental tolerance and compactness for communication systems, high-precision sensing, and bio-photonics.
A team of researchers has developed high-reliability artificial thermoreceptors that mimic human nociceptors, enabling robots to detect harmful thermal stimuli with exceptional accuracy. The devices use photo-induced patterning thermoelectrics and exhibit minimal temporal and spatial variations.
A large sample of U.S. children born between 1959 and 1966 showed a consistent association between higher blood pressure at age 7 and greater risk of premature cardiovascular disease mortality. The findings are supported by similar associations found in siblings, reducing concerns about confounding factors.
A recent study found that AI voice agents can improve the accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults, leading to better patient outcomes. The technology also identified patients who needed follow-up medical care based on their readings, resulting in an 88.7% lower cost-per-reading.
The Phase 2 IDeate-Lung01 trial demonstrated a confirmed objective response rate of 48.2% and disease control rate of 87.6% in patients with recurrent or progressive ES-SCLC. Ifinatamab deruxtecan showed manageable safety and high response rates, supporting further investigation in small cell lung cancer.
Research suggests that children with higher blood pressure at age 7 may be at increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease by mid-50s. Monitoring blood pressure as an important metric of cardiovascular health in childhood is recommended.
A Phase 1 study of SHR-4849 demonstrated early signs of anti-tumor activity in patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer, with an objective response rate of 59.5% and disease control rate of 90.5%. The drug showed manageable safety and favorable pharmacokinetics.
The ACROSS 2 Phase III trial demonstrates that combining aumolertinib with platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival in patients with advanced/metastatic NSCLC harboring EGFR sensitizing mutations and concomitant tumor suppressor gene mutations. The treatment regimen showed a manageable safety pr...
A Phase 3 trial found that crizotinib did not prolong disease-free survival in patients with resected early-stage ALK+ NSCLC. The study included 166 patients and followed them for a median of 58.3 months.
Zidesamtinib demonstrated clinically meaningful activity and durability in patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC who had progressed on prior TKI therapy. Durable responses were observed in patients with CNS involvement, ROS1 G2032R mutations, and multiple prior ROS1 TKIs.
The FLAURA2 trial shows osimertinib plus chemotherapy significantly improves overall survival compared to osimertinib monotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC. The combination also demonstrates a manageable safety profile, extending survival for these patients.
The global Phase 3 HARMONi trial found that ivonescimab plus chemotherapy significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR mutations. Median PFS was 6.8 months, and the overall response rate was higher in the ivonescimab group.