A new study assesses the feasibility of using hydrophilic deep eutectic solvents for dissolving pulp production, achieving yields comparable to conventional processes. The economic analysis highlights the importance of solvent recovery, energy demand, and process integration for industrial feasibility.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology found that short-form video platforms use algorithms to maximize user engagement, leading to a 'engagement trap' that undermines executive functions in people with ADHD. The study highlights the need for inclusive design solutions to mitigate the negative effects of these systems.
Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics are transforming financial institutions and customer experiences. The book examines the opportunities and challenges associated with digital transformation, including fintech regulation, cybersecurity, and financial fraud detection.
The Cambrian explosion's triggers are linked to supercontinent breakup, mantle plume activity, and extreme geomagnetic stress, driving genetic and environmental changes. The multi-sphere driving mechanism coupled these factors to create a habitable environment.
SourceELSP·JournalContinent & Life Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateOct 8, 2026
Personalized medicines can improve dose accuracy and accessibility for patients with unique treatment needs, such as children and older adults with changing medication requirements. A new technology, inspired by 3D printing, enables mass production of customized treatments, increasing product quality and consistency.
A new model suggests that climate disinformation can weaken support for carbon taxes, leading to a
Researchers used AI to analyze 70 million cells and identified genes involved in autophagy and the immune system, including STING and GPHR. The study demonstrates the potential of combining AI with scalable image-based genetic screening to advance biological discovery.
A new study found that armed conflict accelerates cropland loss, with areas experiencing high-frequency and severe conflicts losing significant cropland. The study also highlights the importance of monitoring conflict alongside cropland change and integrating humanitarian responses with efforts to restore agricultural infrastructure.
A new system combines living bacteria with synthetic nanoparticles and a cancer drug to target bladder cancer cells. The treatment breaks down collagen in the tumor's matrix, allowing chemotherapy to penetrate and disrupt cancer cells.
A new book series from CRC Press and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) aims to address crucial questions about AI ethics and its implications in education and beyond. The series, Advances in AI Ethics, will provide actionable guidance on using AI safely and responsibly.
Researchers observed wild African savannah elephants in competitive contexts, recording over 840 individual gesture instances. They found that elephants use intentionally over 40 different gesture types to achieve two main goals, and communicate flexibly by sharing 21 gesture types for both meanings.
Researchers developed EEGEmoLib, an open-source Python toolbox to standardize emotion recognition, allowing for more interpretable and comparable results. The toolbox includes mechanisms to model EEG frequency bands and electrode locations, enabling biologically motivated assumptions to improve performance.
A new study from Lund University found that only 9% of the world's largest companies in sectors with a significant impact on biodiversity use biodiversity indicators. Different indicators can lead to different conclusions, emphasizing the importance of using multiple indicators for accurate decision-making.
Complement C7 linked to fibrosis severity and liver-related events in MASLD, with elevated levels associated with higher risk of clinical outcomes. Hepatic stellate cells identified as source of C7, supporting its potential as non-invasive biomarker for risk stratification.
A new approach targets abnormal signals in the retina linked to night blindness, offering a potential dual benefit of quieting eye movements and increasing visual acuity. Restoring dopamine signaling has been shown to reduce the 'noise' that interferes with visual signals in mouse retinas.
A systematic review of 327 studies from 64 countries highlights the importance of informal food vendors in food security and livelihoods. The review found that definitions of
A nickel-based catalyst converts 99.5% of glucose into lactic acid with a 51.7% yield, showing potential for renewable biomass production. The catalyst remained active in five reuse cycles, with glucose conversion above 97%.
A new commentary proposes expanding gerophysics to include behavioral complexity, which may complement molecular and biological markers of aging. Measuring changes in movement, physiological rhythms, and other behavioral patterns could help identify declining resilience and the transition to frailty. The concept of complexity reserve m...
Researchers have identified five key ways countries can be better prepared for super El Niño, including enhanced collaboration and targeted actions to mitigate health impacts. The study highlights the need to isolate El Niño-related impacts and generate more targeted actions.
A study published in PNAS found that grasslands with maintained diversity will absorb 15% more CO₂ through photosynthesis, while those with reduced diversity will lose up to 50% of their CO₂ uptake. This could threaten the livelihoods of people who depend on livestock grazing.
JMIR Cancer invites original research, viewpoints, and clinical submissions on breast cancer digital health innovations, focusing on patient-centered strategies, technological advancements, and innovative treatments. The call aims to improve screening accuracy, treatment protocols, and survivorship outcomes.
Researchers found that eating olive oil before carbohydrates reduces early blood glucose levels and slows gastric emptying in mice, while also increasing early secretion of glucagon, GIP, and GLP-1. These beneficial effects were retained in mice with type 2 diabetes and severe insulin deficiency.
A new global atmospheric model has achieved unprecedented high resolution, narrowing grid spacing to 220 meters, and eliminating instances of popcornlike rain. This allows for more accurate predictions of extreme local weather from a global model, advancing next-generation climate prediction and weather forecasting.
Chronic respiratory disease burden in the WHO Western Pacific Region has increased, with 22 million incident cases and 155 million prevalent cases reported in 2023. The disease composition was dominated by COPD, with tobacco smoking and air pollution being key modifiable risk factors.
Researchers found a clear climate-driven pattern in Niobium concentrations, indicating higher precipitation and lower temperatures in southern Greenland during positive NAO phases. This relationship has important implications for the future dynamics of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Researchers propose matching sensing frequency to biomarker type and pairing with contextual data like blink patterns and tear flow to separate true biological change from normal fluctuations. The goal is to design sensors that can trust readings over time, moving beyond just counting biomarkers.
NCCN has published regional cancer treatment guidelines for the Philippines, tailored to the local setting and regulatory environment. The guidelines reflect collaborations with global organizations, including the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, to improve access to high-quality ...
A new expert consensus statement identifies shared medical appointments as an innovative care model that combines individualized medical care with group support. This model has been shown to expand access, foster social support and promote healthy behavior change for patients with chronic diseases.
A study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that people with type 2 diabetes who sleep longer may be at a higher risk of developing or worsening diabetic kidney disease. Longer sleep duration was particularly associated with an increased risk among older adults and those with existing kidney damage.
A new study found that adding safety prompts to AI models can reduce potentially harmful clinical choices by 10.1%, emphasizing the importance of evaluating not only accuracy but also safety in AI decision-making. The researchers propose building automated safety testing into AI system development and evaluation to strengthen safeguards.
Schmidt Global Health aims to improve public health systems by strengthening monitoring, analysis, and response to emerging health threats. The organization works with public health professionals to foster collaboration and coordinate emergency responses.
Researchers found that public health messages acknowledging distrust of government and affirming values like personal liberty increased vaccination intentions. The study supports a communication strategy that aligns with audience values, beyond public health, to improve public discourse and reduce defensive attitudes.
Researchers found a significant association between abdominal fat and lung cancer risk, suggesting that obesity may weaken immune surveillance. Preclinical models also showed that obesity suppresses immune pathways, allowing cancer cells to escape immune detection.
Researchers tested four leading AI-powered search tools and found they accurately identified validated home blood pressure monitors only 63-83% of the time. This suggests AI tools struggle to interpret validation listings on official registries, leading to potential inaccuracies in blood pressure readings.
A new study suggests that a potassium-rich diet, as part of the DASH diet, does not raise blood potassium levels in adults taking common blood pressure medications. This finding is significant, as high levels of potassium in the blood can cause problems with heart function, particularly in people with impaired kidney function.
Solar Orbiter tracked a 'switchback' in the solar wind's magnetic field to its origin at the Sun's surface, revealing more about solar magnetism and its role in solar storms. The discovery confirmed the switchback's S-shaped configuration and pinpointed its formation process, reconciling two competing theories.
A new study found that people with the sickle cell variant are infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which may contribute to their lower disease rates. The parasite strain is present in asymptomatic infections, differing between those with and without the sickle cell variant.
Two Scripps-led studies demonstrate the effectiveness of underwater acoustic enrichment in spurring coral and fish recovery efforts. The studies, conducted in Hawaii's Kāne’ohe Bay, show that playing sounds from healthy reefs can increase the presence of coral larvae and fish larvae on artificial reef structures.
Researchers identified a combination treatment that reprograms myeloid cells and boosts T cells, shrinking tumors and preventing recurrence. The approach showed a 40% long-term survival rate in murine models and holds promise for other types of recalcitrant cancer.
Researchers found that aripiprazole was associated with a lower risk of hyponatremia compared to olanzapine in a study combining US and Japanese data. The study suggests that the risk of hyponatremia may differ among individual second-generation antipsychotics.
Researchers found that minimal plating, with sauces placed separately, resulted in a higher perceived healthiness rating (4.65/7) compared to drizzle presentation (4.05/7). This suggests that visual simplicity and control over sauce usage may influence diners' initial impressions of a dish.
A twin study found strong links between screen time and mental health problems in adolescence, particularly for interactive activities like gaming and chatting. However, when shared family factors were accounted for, these associations weakened, suggesting that genes and upbringing play a significant role.
Researchers developed a nickel catalyst that controls an addition reaction with high precision, producing the anti form of β-amino alcohols with up to 96:4 selectivity and 99% enantiomeric excess. This breakthrough could provide a useful route for synthesizing anti-β-amino alcohols.
A new study estimates that cutting approval timelines for offshore wind farms by just one year can lower energy costs by around €1 per megawatt-hour. This could result in cost savings of roughly €110 million over the plant's 25-year operational lifespan.
Researchers have developed an affordable, open-source air quality monitoring device for wildlife, tracking particulate matter and providing insights into smoke exposure and behavior. The device can be attached to animal collars, filling gaps in data and delivering health insights for people exposed to smoke.
Researchers from Nagoya University developed a durable fuel-cell catalyst by wrapping platinum nanoparticles in nitrogen-containing graphene, retaining 96.9% of its active surface after 30,000 durability cycles. The new catalyst, Pt@N-FLG/SWCNT, has been reported to surpass the US Department of Energy's 2025 targets for electrocatalysts.
A new 'smart battery architecture' can extend electric vehicle battery life by over 20 percent by bypassing weak cells and making better use of remaining capacity. This can reduce total cost and increase sustainability, making it a great advantage for private car owners and fleets.
Researchers have identified a link between anorexia and rare genetic variants of a fat-storage gene, suggesting that altered fat metabolism may contribute to the disease. The study found that patients with anorexia were nearly four times as likely to carry potentially damaging variants of the PLIN4 gene, which regulates fat storage.
A recent study published in Cancer Discovery found that universal germline genetic testing detected a substantial proportion of inherited gene variants in patients with solid tumors, including high-penetrance and moderate-penetrance variants. These variants can carry potential implications for cancer treatment strategies. The study sug...
An international team identified ST6GAL1 as a key driver of glycocalyx remodeling, which shifts macrophages from an immunosuppressive state to a tumor-fighting state. Suppression of ST6GAL1 inhibited tumor growth in laboratory co-cultures, suggesting a potential strategy for cancer immunotherapy.
A study in mice shows that vaccination prevents long-term immune-related consequences after acute viral infection, preserving immune function. Vaccination was found to prevent the detrimental consequences of an acute viral infection, such as impaired immune responsiveness and splenic alterations, by preserving immune function.
A study of 1,400 employees in the UK financial sector found that women in male-dominated workplaces are less comfortable admitting mistakes and see them as less learning opportunities. In contrast, women in low-male-share environments have more positive views of mistakes.
A new study suggests that both autistic and non-autistic suspects may be judged more harshly in forensic interviews if their behavior deviates from societal norms. The research, published in Law and Human Behavior, challenges the widely held 'double empathy hypothesis' that autistic people can better read intentions and motivations in ...
A new mobile app, The Jetlag Fix, provides personalized plans for travelers to overcome jetlag, taking into account individual sleep timing, route, and dates. The app's science-backed computational model rates trip challenges and provides bespoke advice to reduce jetlag impact.
A new study by Flinders University highlights the risks of poor mental health and wellbeing in young athletes (17-24 years old) due to heavy dual-career demands. Young athletes who pursue sport for personal enjoyment and a love for the game tend to be more persistent and psychologically healthier.
Researchers at China Agricultural University developed a new method to assemble cooling films using acoustic vibration, reducing production time to one second. The process creates ultra-dense and pliable sheets that conduct heat efficiently, enabling faster and more reliable production of foldable electronics and wearable health patches.
The RED-ONION infrastructure enables fast and secure transfer of large research data volumes between the University of Osaka's D3 Center and SANKEN, facilitating AI processing and simulation analysis. This accelerates AI for Science research involving sensitive data, improving productivity in academic research.
A new conceptual framework treats spectroscopy as a computable language of matter, encoding identity, environment, and relationships governed by quantum mechanics. This framework could connect spectroscopy, machine learning, inverse design, and automated experimentation, enabling a more unified language for materials discovery.
Endosymbionts in insects drive cryptic speciation through ecological adaptation, gene transfer, and reproductive manipulation, leading to genetic differentiation and reproductive isolation
The article presents a new perspective on nuclear science, connecting fundamental physics with AI, major facilities, energy, medicine, and long-term governance. Key findings include the integration of theory, instrumentation, computation, and infrastructure as co-designed parts of the scientific process.