The City University of New York has received an $18.1 million NSF award to create a cloud-programmable national laboratory that uses artificial intelligence and robotics to speed the discovery, design, and production of advanced bio-inspired materials. Researchers nationwide will have remote access to automated tools for developing sus...
Researchers propose three principles for sustainable robots: minimally invasive, universally accessible, and symbiotic. They emphasize the importance of considering robots' environmental and social impacts in design.
A study of almost 2800 Australians over four years found no evidence that personal environmental actions like recycling and using public transport hinder support for broader climate action. Everyday behaviours are expressions of existing values rather than catalysts or obstacles for political engagement.
A study found that Blanco de Piura cacao can produce an average of 1,200-1,500 kilograms of dry beans per hectare, matching those of commercial clones. Good tree management and agronomic practices are key to achieving high productivity levels.
Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that links two fundamental processes in mitochondria. The oxidative folding of proteins is closely linked to the formation of haem, which is essential for energy production and other biological processes.
Four top mathematicians, Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang, receive the prestigious Fields Medal for outstanding achievements in various areas of mathematics. Their work has significant implications for computer science, geometry, algebraic geometry, and quantum physics.
A team of researchers found that asynchronous species fluctuations within herbivore communities play a central role in stabilizing trophic communities. Herbivore asynchrony acts as a biological buffer between plant and predator communities, mediating resource supply to predators.
Researchers used virtual reality to measure interpersonal distance in Italian and Japanese participants, finding that cultural background and first impressions influence personal space. The study suggests that virtual environments can be used to standardize the appearance of agents and observe social behavior with high precision.
A study proposes two detonation defense modes to defend against large-sized near-Earth asteroids. The novel flyby pre-excavation detonation mode offers stronger energy coupling and can destroy hundred-meter-scale asteroids, making it the preferred option when warning time permits.
A global review of migratory bird population status reveals that over half of the world's migratory bird species are declining globally. The study emphasizes the need for a new approach to biodiversity conservation, addressing complex threats throughout the birds' lifecycles and international flyways.
Knowledge graphs provide explicit reasoning and traceable decision support, while large language models excel in semantic understanding and contextual generalization. The study reveals the growing synergy between these two AI paradigms, promising a more robust and trustworthy autonomous driving system.
The new radiative transfer model CARE-RTM simulates sunlight propagation through the atmosphere and ocean with enhanced precision and speed. It provides a tool for extracting climate and environmental information from satellite data.
A new magnetic water treatment material has been developed that can remove both micro- and nano-plastics as well as some PFAS compounds from wastewater. The material is designed to work quickly and was shown to be effective in removing over 95% of microplastics, including particles as small as 30 nanometres.
A team of scientists has developed a method to control the motion of Leidenfrost droplets on a heated surface using femtosecond laser processing. The droplets exhibit a hybrid boiling state, combining the advantages of film and transition-boiling states, allowing for efficient heat transfer and directional propulsion.
Researchers have developed a novel method to control miniature rotations using water flow at a surface, allowing for the creation of targeted ultrafine structures such as twisted fibers for wires and sutures. This approach enables the assembly of complex structures without mechanical contact or chemical propulsion systems.
Researchers have developed a new approach to combat superbugs by partnering existing antibiotics with molecular compounds called adjuvants. Using this method, they successfully restored the activity of vancomycin against drug-resistant E. faecium, a potentially life-threatening infection.
Researchers have found a potential side effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists used to treat type 2 diabetes: an increased risk of non-scarring alopecia. The absolute risk is low, but awareness may inform treatment decisions. Rapid weight loss and hormonal changes are thought to be contributing factors.
A Tulane University team is using AI to discover new superconductors, which could improve the nation's electrical grid, medical imaging, and quantum computing. The project combines high-fidelity calculations, physics-aware AI, and experimental measurements to accelerate discovery.
Children equipped with thermal cameras are helping redesign schools to cope with hotter summers by spotting heat hotspots and developing their own cooling solutions. The 'Heat-Cool' programme has shown that children as young as nine can use thermal imaging technology to investigate how heat builds up around their schools.
Researchers found that hummingbird hawkmoths prefer one side when extending their proboscis while inspecting flowers. The strength of this preference varies among individuals, but the alignment between the eye and proboscis is maintained even when part of the eye is occluded.
Researchers found that geography and community affiliation explain more variation in gut microbiome composition than urban lifestyle. Urbanization consistently influences the gut microbiome, but the magnitude and nature of changes differ among communities, reflecting differences in local diets, environments, and cultural practices.
A recent study from Duke University and industry collaborators found that at least 1% of resumes submitted to a popular hiring platform contained hidden instructions designed to trick the AI system. The trend is accelerating quickly, with the rate increasing sevenfold between July 2024 and November 2025.
Researchers found that during the Cambrian Period, empty mollusc shells remained uninhabited, but the first animals to colonize these habitats appeared around 460 million years ago. The study reveals that different shell shapes influenced the diversity of organisms and their growth rates.
The symposium brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators to explore groundbreaking advances at the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, healthcare, and rehabilitation. Key findings will highlight emerging opportunities in neurotechnology and healthcare innovation.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute create a new optical fiber by freezing a liquid core in nitrogen, achieving extreme nonlinearities and optoacoustic memory. This breakthrough enables drastically reduced energy consumption for photonic computing architectures.
Researchers developed a hollow CdS@polydopamine nanoreactor that integrates biomimetic features, enabling efficient H2O2 synthesis under visible-light illumination. The nanoreactor overcomes kinetic mismatch between oxygen reduction and water oxidation half-reactions.
Researchers propose a new design principle for nonlocal metamaterials that precisely control vibrations and waves, enabling precise control over wave propagation and motion. The proposed technology is expected to serve as a foundational platform for next-generation vibration control and high-performance sensing technologies.
A team of researchers found that primordial black holes triggering Type Ia supernovae can explain several observed characteristics, including chemical abundance trends. The study suggests a non-zero fraction of PBH-triggered SN Ia is necessary to explain the trend in Milky Way stars.
The study introduces a graph-attention deep learning model, CBPFNet, to predict mechanochemical site selectivity and bond-resolved peak force in complex molecules. This method enables rapid screening of sustainable polymer design and biomaterials, accelerating the targeted engineering of sacrificial-bond networks.
ADIS has collected over 165TB of ocean scans worldwide, identifying over 20,000 macroplastic items and creating a global dataset and map to track plastic hotspots. The system's second generation, ADIS2.0, is autonomously recognizing floating debris and taking detailed pictures.
Research by CSU scientists found that soil organic carbon benefits crops the most during moderate water supply conditions, not extreme drought. Increasing soil organic carbon makes crops more stable and resilient from year to year.
A survey of U.S. adults found that most are unaware of the CDC's vaccine recommendations during pregnancy, with uncertainty prevailing across four vaccines and the Covid-19 vaccine. Women aged 18-49 were significantly more informed about the recommended vaccines than other age groups.
Researchers provide a framework to assess cumulative heat exposure from marine heatwaves and preceding/post-warming anomalies, revealing underestimation by historic assessments. The study finds that prolonged warm water exposure can create conditions that species may not survive.
A new study by Aston University researchers suggests that positive crowd reactions like applause and laughter can make controversial political messages more acceptable to viewers. The research found that mixed laughter and booing were particularly damaging to the message, reducing ratings compared to other conditions.
Researchers developed a new catheter-based technique to deliver medication directly to the source of severe back pain. Patients reported significant reduction in pain scores and eliminated opioid use after treatment, suggesting potential benefits for patients with refractory thoracolumbar pain.
Local policies in China's 'Livestock-Free Zones' successfully reduced local carbon emissions, but this achievement was overshadowed by a significantly larger 'policy leakage' effect. A study found that for every unit of carbon reduced locally, approximately 3.14 units of carbon emissions were displaced to neighboring regions.
A new study by McGill researchers provides detailed insights into how quitting smoking affects the human lung at the cellular level. Quitting appears to leave lasting changes in genes linked to tissue structure, immune function, and blood vessel health in some lung cells.
A geomagnetic storm highlighted weaknesses in UK infrastructure, with scientists calling for better monitoring and forecasting to protect critical systems. The May 2024 storm caused relatively minor disruption but was a one-in-13-year event, highlighting the need for improved preparedness.
A study led by Jennifer Fields found that collagen peptide supplements improved bone turnover in female runners, increasing markers of bone formation and decreasing inflammation. This pilot study suggests that four weeks of supplementation is sufficient to move biomarkers towards more favorable bone health.
USC is leading a national research team developing AI to predict turbulence, a challenge in physics and engineering that affects technologies daily. The approach could make scientific simulations faster and more accurate, enabling researchers to tackle complex problems.
A new extraction method concentrates antioxidant compounds from medicinal plants, but the resulting ingredient's safety and effectiveness depend on various factors. The researchers found that a crude herbal extract was more biologically safe than a highly enriched fraction, despite having lower antioxidant potency.
A thermal memory prototype capable of controlling heat flow has been developed by the University of Barcelona, addressing a major challenge in modern electronics. The device switches between two states with reversible thermal conductivity based on ferroelectric polarization and oxygen vacancies, enabling non-volatile thermal memory.
Researchers have found that B-cell depletion therapies exert their beneficial effect by mobilizing regulatory immune cells from the gut, which help regulate immune responses and may have a positive impact on MS course. The study suggests new possibilities for developing future therapies that harness beneficial gut immune cells.
A research team has overcome two major hurdles for photo thermal therapy, a less invasive treatment option than surgery and radiation. They created a new biodegradable protein called IDP1 that helps nanoparticles avoid immune detection, and developed an ultra-thin endoscope to deliver laser light directly into tumors.
Researchers analyzed bone and teeth samples from Petén, Guatemala, revealing maize was likely a staple in the ancient Maya diet. The study suggests maize played a significant role in both nutritional sustenance and symbolic significance for these communities.
A new review in Current Cell Science provides an overview of cancer biomarkers, their classification, discovery, and application across different cancer types. Biomarkers can flag tumor presence, identify specific cancers, and track treatment response.
A large national study found that multiple sclerosis (MS) death rates vary significantly by age, geography, and race. The analysis, led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC, also found that co-occurring conditions, including high blood pressure and cardiac arrest, were linked to increased mortality among people with MS.
A study found that a TERT genetic variant may reduce the risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma, but be associated with worse outcomes in cancer patients. The variant was linked to improved overall survival rates before diagnosis, but poorer survival rates after diagnosis.
A KAIST research team has developed a non-contact, non-destructive method to measure minute variations in battery electrode thickness, improving battery safety and quality by identifying invisible defects during manufacturing. The technology combines terahertz waves with an optical frequency comb for ultra-precise measurements.
Researchers discovered that lithium ions move through cooperative rearrangement of 'ion cages' formed by surrounding anions, not the previously proposed paddle-wheel mechanism. This finding provides new guidelines for designing safe and high-performance solid electrolytes.
A field and laboratory study in Yunnan, China, shows that substituting 15% of mineral nitrogen fertilizer with organic manure can accelerate soil nitrogen cycling while reducing emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas. Organic manure substitution does more than simply reduce the amount of mineral fertilizer applied.
A study published in Neurology Open Access found that Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS) die from the disease at a younger age than white people. The study also found an increasing trend of deaths related to high blood pressure among both groups, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to control this risk factor.
Researchers found that higher spikelet production efficiency (SPE) varieties produced more spikelets per panicle, leading to greater grain yield and harvest index. This suggests a more efficient conversion of vegetative biomass into reproductive sink capacity, improving the rice plant's overall carbon economy.
A new compact ionospheric model reduces unknown parameters while retaining ionospheric correction, strengthening ambiguity estimation and supporting earlier reliable fixing. Tests show faster initialization, higher ambiguity-fixing success rates, and improved positioning accuracy over medium-to-long baselines.
A new study by Swansea University reveals upstream river management as the primary driver of the Mesopotamian Marshes' health, not local rainfall. The findings highlight the need for international cooperation to ensure sufficient water reaches the marshes during periods of drought.
Researchers successfully sent entangled photons through a 24.4-kilometer fiber-optic cable while carrying high-capacity internet traffic. The quantum signals remained intact, preserving entanglement with over 94% fidelity.
Cevostamab, a bispecific antibody targeting FcRH5, showed promise in treating multiple myeloma, with over 40% of patients experiencing cancer reduction. The fixed-duration approach provided a break from treatment for patients, reducing serious infections and adverse events.
Researchers identified a long non-coding RNA, lnc87821, that negatively regulates CsJAZ2 to modulate salt and alkali stress responses in tea plants. This regulatory module reveals how tea plants respond to unfavorable soils, providing a new molecular entry point for understanding adaptation and breeding for stronger resistance.
A team of researchers at Kyoto University found that traveling waves in rat brains are linked to information transfer in consciousness, but the amount of transfer entropy is higher during anesthesia than wakefulness. The study suggests that the awake brain selectively regulates information for reliable communication.
The new textbook, Pediatric Neuropsychiatry: A Case-Based Approach, advances the field by using real patient cases to examine brain-based disorders in young patients. It includes contributions from 142 authors across three countries and 19 U.S. states, reflecting a broader collaboration.