A study of 43 fathers, mothers, and newborns found that higher ultra-processed food consumption by fathers was associated with higher birth weights and greater fat accumulation in babies. The quality of the father's diet before conception may influence fetal development.
STS appoints Justine Varieur Turco as its new CEO/Executive Director, tasked with advancing the society's strategic priorities and improving patient outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, Turco aims to build on STS's legacy and support the specialty's continued advancement.
A new scale developed by University of Arizona researchers helps marketers predict consumer habits by analyzing which era evokes the most nostalgia. The Nostalgia for Eras scale assesses three components: warmth, loss, and idealization, identifying specific decades that evoke strong nostalgic feelings.
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is searching for its next CEO after Tom Serena's retirement. AGA has been recognized for its advocacy leadership, scientific excellence, and innovation under his leadership.
The expert panel's report provides guidance for clinicians and policymakers on addressing intimate partner violence among veterans. The recommendations include broader screening for those at risk of experiencing or using intimate partner violence, as well as education and training for healthcare staff to help them recognize signs.
Research finds that bestselling children's science biographies often portray scientists' abilities as innate, discouraging young readers, especially girls and minority children. The study highlights the importance of growth mindset narratives in promoting motivation and accessibility in STEM fields.
Researchers at MIT developed a new technique called VLASH that allows robots to predict their future position, enabling smoother motions and quicker reactions. This breakthrough doubles the speed of robots performing tasks like pick-and-place and boosts performance in dynamic activities.
Insilico Medicine presents first-in-human Phase 1 study data for its novel AI-designed pan-TEAD inhibitor ISM6331, targeting complex oncogenic drivers like the Hippo pathway. The study assesses safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary antitumor activity in patients with advanced mesothelioma and other solid tumors.
Research highlights trade-offs between animal welfare, environmental impact, and food production in the egg industry. Shifting to entirely free-range and organic methods may increase emissions by 60% and land occupation, while cage-free systems could require larger hen populations and increase environmental pressures.
Archaeic human parents likely had to provide constant parental care due to deformed head shapes in fossilized humans. Human babies are born less developed than other great apes, requiring specialized care, and this helps explain the origins of cooperative social behaviors.
Researchers at The University of Manchester discovered that intense electronic excitation can trigger rapid structural changes in metals, driven by electronic entropy. The study found that almost all elemental metals undergo solid-to-solid phase transitions driven solely by this effect.
The Bial Foundation offers funding of up to €60,000 for research on human health in physical and spiritual dimensions. The programme promotes research excellence with a global network of 1,900 researchers.
Researchers at KAIST have developed Stable-GFlowNet, a new AI safety verification framework that uncovers seven times more hidden vulnerabilities in AI than existing methods. The technology is expected to serve as a foundation for developing safer and more trustworthy generative AI models.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced the locations for its upcoming annual meetings, NUTRITION 2027 in Las Vegas and NUTRITION 2028 in Boston. The meetings will bring together researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to advance nutrition science and celebrate 100 years of ASN.
A new study reveals that over half of the 100,117 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places face measurable wildfire exposure. The western United States and regions like Oklahoma, Arkansas, and the southeastern coast are particularly at risk due to climate change.
Researchers review cellulose-enabled hydrovoltaic energy generators that combine intrinsic properties of natural polymer cellulose with emerging mechanisms to generate electricity. Cellulose-based systems achieve remarkable metrics in power density and efficiency across various categories.
Researchers created a cascaded metasurface absorber composite that overcomes fundamental trade-offs in LF microwave absorption materials. The novel design achieves exceptional absorption across P- to C-bands at an ultra-thin thickness of 3.78 mm, with outstanding angular stability and stealth capability.
Researchers analysed stone blocks and bricks from the Dutch East India Company's ship Batavia, revealing the materials came from at least two different quarry areas in what is now Germany. The study used advanced geochemical techniques to trace the origin of the cargo, uncovering hidden details about global trade routes.
The partnership will create a blueprint for fusion testbed and shared technology development, addressing key gaps in the DOE Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap. The collaboration combines ORNL's expertise in fusion science with REV's technical knowledge and specialty in capital and ecosystem development.
Researchers found that queen pheromones inhibit daughters' ovarian development during a critical stage of development, while also indicating the queen's reproductive health, leading to more likely retention of helpers. This study provides new insights into how cooperation evolved in insect societies.
Researchers from the University of East Anglia examine how heat and daylight patterns transform urban life, highlighting unequal impacts on social groups. They emphasize the need for urban planning to consider bodily and temporal perspectives, integrating social justice considerations into climate adaptation efforts.
Researchers have developed a new AI-based method that can detect and classify brain tumors from MRI scans more accurately than traditional diagnostic systems. The system combines advanced AI models, including CNNs and LSTM networks, to achieve better outcomes.
Researchers have developed spatialproteomics, an open-source software package that makes it easier to analyze complex tissue images. This framework guides users from raw microscopy images through cell segmentation, annotation, and spatial analysis, standardizing workflows and enabling more efficient and reproducible results.
The IP4OS project challenges misconceptions about the conflict between IP and Open Science, highlighting their synergistic potential. The Role Model Campaign features diverse stakeholders sharing their experiences of navigating IP and Open Science together.
A new study found that a simple blood test can accurately identify tuberculosis (TB) among patients, which could help save millions of lives and reduce transmission. The test measures a specific marker called ESAT-6 produced by the TB bacteria.
The National Science Foundation has awarded Boston University $20 million to enhance its cloud lab, allowing researchers to request complex experiments remotely. The BU-based lab will focus on biotechnology and engineering biological systems, with the capacity to host studies on new vaccines, DNA sequencing, and genetic engineering.
A new pan-European study identified the psychological and contextual factors that shape decision-making among healthcare professionals. The findings provide important insights into how behaviour change frameworks could support the uptake of new treatments, with the strongest lever being to shift intention to prescribe.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo developed a new quantum sensing technique using a molecule as a sensor, enabling precise imaging of single molecules. This technique has potential applications in drug discovery and structural biology.
Researchers at IIT Gandhinagar develop faster, more specific and sensitive staining method for visualizing xylem, enabling stronger research on plant development, vascular biology and crop resilience. The new probes achieve strong fluorescence signals at lower concentrations than conventional dyes.
Researchers unveil a powerful strategy to enhance photocatalytic hydrogen production by manipulating linkage isomerism within covalent organic frameworks (COFs). COF-DPPQ achieves a 100-fold increase in catalytic performance, optimizing internal electric field and carrier lifetime. The study provides a generalizable paradigm for develo...
Circulating circRNAs show high cell-type and tissue specificity, making them ideal for non-invasive cancer management. They can be detected in multiple body fluids and reflect treatment response, positioning them as functional drivers of therapy resistance.
Researchers have developed a consensus-based framework and definitions for vocal biomarkers to improve collaboration and validation of voice-derived indicators in health conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, depression, heart failure, and type 2 diabetes. The framework provides a scientifically grounded vocabulary to support the...
George Mason University Assistant Professor Xuan Wang will receive funding for his project on knowledge transfer in robot learning. He aims to develop efficient approaches that enable robots to reuse prior knowledge, supporting safer and more affordable robotic technologies in various industries.
A new clinical trial found that integrated early-life interventions significantly improved the growth and neurodevelopment of babies born too small. The study, conducted in India, showed a lower prevalence of underweight, stunting, and anemia among infants receiving the intervention.
The IOF Musculoskeletal Rare Diseases Training Course bridges latest scientific advances with current clinical guidance, covering disorders-specific programs. Clinicians can access high-quality educational content at their own pace to deepen expertise in rare skeletal conditions diagnosis and management.
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a method to restore the mechanical strength of degraded polybutylene terephthalate by repairing molecular chains with a chain extender. The technique recovers plastic tensile strength to nearly that of virgin material, enabling high-performance plastics to be reused instead of discarded.
A new immunotherapy treatment has been shown to be effective in treating high-risk bladder cancer, allowing many patients to keep their bladder instead of having it surgically removed. The treatment, called cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, produced a complete response in 75% of patients, with most side effects being mild and temporary.
The National Academy of Inventors and US Patent and Trademark Office announce a five-year national initiative to expand intellectual property education, accelerate commercialization, and unite America's innovation ecosystem. The partnership aims to strengthen America's invention-to-impact pipeline by uniting research, IP, entrepreneurs...
Researchers developed a mathematical model to reconstruct COVID-19 spread in Dutch schools, showing that targeted closures can reduce hospital admissions. The study highlights the value of mathematical models for informing public health decisions during outbreaks.
Researchers found that consistent daily routines lower pain and depression levels in older adults with insomnia. Maintaining a regular schedule helps synchronize the body's internal clock, leading to improved health outcomes.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Zoo have developed the world's first mRNA vaccine against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a deadly disease affecting young Asian elephants. The vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials, providing protection against severe hemorrhagic disease.
Scientists have discovered a new approach to treating genetic brain disorders by redirecting brain development. The therapy helps at-risk neurons grow and connect more normally, strengthening connections among existing neurons and restoring cognitive function.
A new glioblastoma model called Core2Edge has been developed to study the invasive front and direct assessment of new drug candidates in human tissue. The model combines glioblastoma organoids with human brain tissue, allowing for the tracking of tumor cell spread and the visualization of fine structures.
A Phase 2 clinical trial shows that a THC/CBD combination significantly reduces agitation in hospice-eligible people with dementia. The study, conducted across multiple US sites, achieved its primary and key secondary endpoints, demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment approach for end-of-life agitation.
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has signed a new six-year master research agreement with Eastman, investing $3 million to support sponsored research and university-industry initiatives. The partnership aims to advance materials innovation, develop talent, and create solutions that benefit communities.
New evidence from Malta reveals that hunter-gatherers engaged in repeated long-distance sea journeys of at least 100km between Sicily and Malta for at least a millennium. This suggests that the Maltese Islands were part of a hitherto unknown, sustained long-distance sea voyaging network.
A new carbon calculator, SPA-DEC, allows spas and wellness centers to measure emissions per visit in real-time. The calculator combines live data with normalized figures to allocate total emissions to individual visits across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
A simple data-driven triage protocol has been developed to identify patients who can safely receive care in a seated treatment area, reducing emergency department length of stay by 11 minutes. The approach uses information already collected during triage and requires no additional staff or resources.
Researchers developed three functional components for photonic microchips using inverse design algorithms. The new components are up to 500 times smaller and more efficient than traditional designs.
Researchers have uncovered the identities of three kings omitted from the Assyrian King List, shedding new light on early Neo-Assyrian political history. The discoveries suggest that the AKL may not be an impartial chronographic work, but rather a legitimizing canon of kings used to remove short-lived or parallel rulers.
A new AI tool developed by La Trobe University researchers can analyze routine pathology slides to predict stage-two bowel cancer patients at risk of relapse. The study analyzed over 1600 pathology slides and validated the findings across 1220 patients in three independent cohorts.
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology have developed a greener alternative for fire-resistant concrete using waste-based geopolymer mortars. These materials retain high compressive strength even after exposure to extreme heat, making them ideal for construction applications where high temperatures are present.
A new study by the University of Delaware has identified global hotspots of drought-sensitivity and resilience in major crops like rice, corn, and soybeans. These hotspots reveal areas particularly susceptible to drought, such as the Midwestern US, eastern Brazil, and northern India.
A research team has developed a dual-side electrosynthesis strategy to convert plastic and biowaste into succinic acid, a versatile four-carbon platform chemical. The new system achieved an apparent succinic acid yield of 169.1%, exceeding the theoretical limit of conventional single-electrode processes.
The SNU team developed a new nanostructured catalyst, termed 'nanomace,' by chemically bonding ceria nanocubes and nanorods. The interface where the two crystal structures meet serves as a key active site, enhancing lattice oxygen activation and catalytic reactions.
An observational study found that early remdesivir treatment reduced the risk of all-cause graft loss and cardiovascular events in adult kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19. The study included 432 participants, with 177 receiving at least three days of remdesivir therapy.
A case report describes a novel interventional approach for hepatic myelopathy, where paraspinal vein shunt embolization alleviated post-TIPS complications. The study suggests that venous compression may be the primary mechanism underlying HM pathogenesis.
A Curtin University study found that children who attend preschool before starting school are significantly more likely to arrive ready to learn. The study, which analyzed over 123,000 Western Australian children, also showed that preschool attendance was associated with better developmental outcomes across every area of child developm...
A new study reveals that USP22 regulates B-cell activation and differentiation through the CHD4-CD19 axis. Inhibiting USP22 partially reversed B-cell hyperactivation in Kawasaki disease patients.
A new study by Duke University researchers found that atmospheric rivers contribute to marine heatwaves, with a strong association in winter months. The team's analysis of satellite data revealed that active atmospheric rivers often precede peak marine heatwave temperatures, suggesting a causal link.