Afua Acheampong, an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion leader, has won the Dorothy Jones Diversity & Inclusion Achievement Award for her work advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. The award highlights her leadership and commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, and resilient scientific workforce.
The ISSCR 2029 Annual Meeting will take place in Kyoto, Japan, showcasing discoveries across stem cell science and regenerative medicine. The event will foster international collaboration and accelerate progress in the field, with a focus on Japan's scientific leadership.
Researchers propose a five-step decision-making framework to identify resistance risks early, refine promising drug candidates, and prevent costly failures. The framework groups antibiotic candidates into five main risk categories, helping developers decide which compounds to prioritize, redesign or pursue for more targeted applications.
Weaning stress causes broad transcriptional and translational remodeling in piglets, leading to increased translation efficiency of key inflammatory mediators. GC-rich codons and gut microbiota composition play a role in this process.
Researchers have identified four climatic oscillation indices associated with Ebola outbreak distribution, proposing their use for epidemiological surveillance to detect early warning signals for new outbreaks. The predictive tool can help activate preparedness measures when climate conditions indicate an increased risk, identifying pe...
Experimental lithium fluoride detectors installed on the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis I mission recorded radiation doses near the Moon, differing from those in low Earth orbit. The detectors, developed by Polish scientists, provided preliminary estimates of cosmic radiation doses and their properties.
A study by psychologists from SWPS University and Jagiellonian University found that higher levels of self-compassion and mindfulness can alleviate premenstrual symptoms in women. Practicing mindfulness and self-compassion can help women navigate challenging phases of their menstrual cycle and reduce the impact of daily stress.
Researchers at Fraunhofer IAF developed a laser-enhanced quantum sensor that combines high magnetic-field sensitivity with a large dynamic range. The breakthrough achieved 100% optical contrast and improved the ratio of sensitivity and dynamic range by a factor of up to 590.
Researchers examine how carbon capture can connect with electricity, sunlight, and heat to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels. The review highlights opportunities to integrate capture with conversion, combine catalytic steps, and use renewable energy or waste heat to accelerate materials discovery and improve efficiency.
A new study reveals the planet's magnetic field was in turmoil 261 million years ago, with rapid reversals occurring over a 3.75-million-year interval. This geomagnetic behavior may have amplified surface environmental stress, which could have contributed to a severe mass extinction event.
Researchers will investigate how urbanization, transport networks, and forest loss are influencing mosquitoes, viruses, and disease risk. The project aims to produce national-scale disease-risk maps and identify potential 'hotspots' where viruses could spill over into people.
A recent study reveals human activity significantly erodes climate-driven Arctic greening, with climate forcing remaining prominent. In a pan-Arctic analysis, researchers found that human disturbance accounted for 16.1% of greenness variability, with browning most pronounced in industrial and mining regions.
Researchers at Columbia University have caught electron waves in a metal for the first time, enabling the manipulation of quantum states in metals. The discovery was made using a material called Pd5AlI2, which has a frustrated crystal lattice structure that allows electrons to be trapped in place.
Researchers discovered a spatial map of numerical magnitude in the brain, allowing for the processing of integers and fractions within the same system. This organized system enables the brain to represent and compare different kinds of numbers, potentially improving mathematical decision-making.
Replacing PE packaging with paper, glass, aluminum, or steel may not reduce environmental impacts, researchers found. The study highlights the importance of considering the complete packaging system and the product being protected.
A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed an implantable system that uses an electrically powered catalyst to convert excess glucose in the blood into gluconate, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The system, which is wirelessly controlled and powered, has shown promising results in laboratory experiments and in diabetic m...
Climate-vulnerable countries face a dual challenge of maintaining sustainable public debt while investing in climate resilience. Jamaica's experience with Hurricane Melissa reveals a self-reinforcing cycle where disasters force underprepared countries to take on additional debt, diverting resources away from future resilience measures.
A wirelessly powered implant uses electrocatalysis to remove excess glucose from the bloodstream, offering a drug-free approach to managing diabesity. In a proof-of-concept study, obese mice with type 2 diabetes experienced weight loss and improved blood glucose levels without adverse effects.
A new study by Stevens Institute of Technology finds that entrepreneurs tend to live longer than non-entrepreneurs due to the autonomy, purpose, and personal control associated with entrepreneurship. The study, which analyzed data from over 27,000 Americans, found that entrepreneurs have a 10% lower risk of death than non-entrepreneurs...
A new AI system, DxO, has been developed to guide diagnostic reasoning and improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing testing costs. The system achieved accuracies of 79.6% to 84.5% and average costs ranging from $1,303 to $8,945 per case, outperforming participating human doctors.
Research suggests combining artistic experiences with conservation science can deepen understanding of biodiversity and correct misconceptions about threatened species. Poetry can evoke empathy, wonder, grief, and a sense of responsibility, motivating people to care and take action in conservation efforts.
A team of researchers reconstructed the Laurentide Ice Sheet's history, revealing it reached its minimum dimensions 3,000 years ago and began re-expanding 2,000 years ago due to cold climate conditions. This finding challenges prevailing ideas about when glacial periods begin.
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have uncovered a previously unknown process linking ice sheets in the Northern Hemisphere to changes in ocean circulation and sea ice in the Southern Hemisphere. This process, which involves cooling of northern waters, can induce significant changes in the Southern Ocean and lead to CO2 dra...
The 2026 survey ranked the top 20 biotech, biopharma, and pharma employers, with Ionis Pharmaceuticals receiving the top honor. The survey, conducted by The Brighton Consulting Group, analyzed responses from over 5,100 employees from North America, Europe, Asia, and other locations.
Researchers at ETH Zurich developed bioactuators that combine living skeletal muscle tissue with a soft hydrogel scaffold, achieving greater movement range and strength. The actuators can flex, jump, swim, and grasp objects, showcasing the potential of living organisms in robotics.
A Germanium photodetector developed for AI clusters offers high bandwidth and efficiency, with a 110 GHz bandwidth and 95.3% quantum efficiency. The device also demonstrated low dark currents and high responsivity, making it a scalable candidate for future single-lane 400-Gbps optical interconnects.
Researchers engineered a strain of E. coli to target gut inflammation and restore balance in the gut-brain axis, alleviating symptoms of colitis-associated depression. The engineered strain secretes anti-inflammatory nanobodies and regulates gamma-aminobutyric acid metabolism to promote beneficial gut bacteria and improve mental health.
Professor Jack Gilbert has been named the winner of the Rachel Carson Environmental Conservation Award for his outstanding contributions to applied microbiology. The award recognizes his work in supporting ecosystem resilience, safeguarding biodiversity, and addressing critical environmental challenges.
A new model improves GPS Block IIF satellite yaw during eclipse-season maneuvers, reducing phase-residual signatures and producing smoother clock estimates. The revised model captures actual Block IIF eclipse-season behavior, supporting more consistent precise positioning and timing.
Researchers developed a molecular locking strategy using an InClx interlayer to stabilize OSCs, enabling highly efficient and stable photovoltaic devices. The approach achieved a record active-area PCE of 18.8% and demonstrated operational stability.
A 55-year-old man with glioblastoma exhibiting amplifications in MDM2 and EGFR genes underwent comprehensive genomic profiling and an international molecular tumor board. The case highlights the potential for precision oncology to identify potential treatment strategies for aggressive brain cancer.
Researchers found that hypomagnetic fields extend survival in a fly model of Parkinson's disease, but reduce mobility. The study suggests that magnetic field strength may be a potential therapeutic strategy, particularly in the context of ageing and neurodegenerative disease.
A recent study reveals that natural forest regeneration can effectively reduce the density of non-native trees and restore ecosystems. As native trees grow and shade the forest, non-native species decline in density, indicating that native species can dominate in mature forests.
Research on caribou survival and longevity explores how early-life conditions shape survival and longevity, while studying North Pacific right whales' habitat use links to sea ice dynamics. A Maryland marsh is projected to convert to open water by the 2060s due to sea-level rise, threatening habitat and carbon storage.
The NICHE-2 study demonstrates durable disease control with no disease recurrences in 111 patients with locally advanced mismatch repair-deficient colon cancer treated with short-course neoadjuvant immunotherapy. Circulating tumor DNA analysis reveals rapid molecular response to immunotherapy, with implications for treatment de-escalat...
A Tufts University-led team is advancing the development of a Lyme disease vaccine and new therapies, building on previous research that showed an engineered protein generated a strong immune response. The team aims to understand how antibodies triggered by the vaccine stop the bacterium, with potential to improve the vaccine and ident...
A recent study by McGill University researchers has identified a common brain signal underlying a range of schizophrenia symptoms, including perception, action, and speech. The study's findings suggest that this signal may be an early indicator of psychosis and a potential treatment target.
Researchers achieve record temporal resolution of 3 femtoseconds to track molecular changes, distinguishing two successive passages through a conical intersection. The new apparatus uses synchronized light pulses to reconstruct the molecule's state at precise moments.
Anu has received a $500,000 NSF grant to advance its compostable Plug-and-Grow Seed Pod technology, which enables indoor farming with minimal labor input. The technology has shown to have approximately twice the average nutrient density of store-bought lettuce varieties, with certain nutrients measured up to 10 times higher.
Researchers aim to secure wireless networks as AI evolves by developing postquantum cryptography and machine-learning techniques to detect network intrusions and protect sensitive data. The project, funded by the NSF, aims to create quantum-ready and AI-enabled next-gen cellular networks that can maintain security and trustworthiness.
Researchers developed a noninvasive brain-computer interface that allows unresponsive ICU patients to raise and lower the frequency of a beeping tone using their brainwaves. The technology has promising potential to enable hidden consciousness patients to communicate with doctors and family members.
Researchers from Singapore, China, and Japan have developed a 3D printed colour router that steers light to the corresponding sensing regions, allowing for three times more light to be used. The device achieved a simulated routing efficiency of almost 90% and improved colour fidelity in images, reducing exposure time by a third.
Human neural stem cells are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron variants, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside. The findings raise concerns about the potential effects of maternal COVID-19 infection on early nervous system development.
Researchers found that standing and forward-leaning seating improved esports players' gameplay, with standing providing an early boost and forward-leaning seating offering an active alternative to standing. Meanwhile, reclining showed promise for supporting cognitive endurance.
Scientists have discovered a way to control static charge on surfaces, which could help prevent clumping in protein powders, chocolate malt powders, and coffee. The study, led by RMIT University, found that applying an electric field during contact and separation can control the amount and type of static charge left behind.
A new study by Griffith University found eastern Australian humpback whales grow rapidly during early life before slowing down, reaching 10.9m in length by age 5. The research provides the first contemporary growth curves for this recovering whale population, shedding light on their biology and response to environmental change.
A 24-week eye-movement training program improved eye-hand coordination and digit recognition in children, but no significant impact was found on balance ability. The study suggests that sustained training may help enhance certain visual functions in school-age children.
A new self-aeration system with a decoupled interface has been developed to improve water purification efficiency and reduce costs. The system achieves high removal rates of organic pollutants, including antibiotics, while minimizing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Researchers identified a novel oncogenic mechanism involving DNA demethylation in hepatocellular carcinoma, promoting tumor formation without canonical driver gene mutations. Suppressing TET1 reduced tumor formation in mice, supporting the relevance of these findings in human liver disease data.
A team of researchers at the University of Groningen has successfully doubled hydrogen production in protonic ceramic electrolyser cells by optimizing the materials used in the process. The new material design enables the efficient splitting of steam into hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in improved hydrogen recovery and stability.
Researchers created a two-dimensional structure exhibiting properties of both honeycomb and Kagome lattices using organic molecules. The structure displays unique electronic states, including topological edge states, which are distinct from those in the interior, showcasing the potential of organic molecules in quantum material design.
The study explores the integration of 5G control-plane capabilities with the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to create a networked spatiotemporal service. This enhances positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities for various applications, including autonomous driving, smart highways, and precision agriculture.
Researchers enhanced cancer sequencing with long-read nanopore sequencing, detecting genetic alterations missed by conventional sequencing. The study found 32 tumors with unexplained causes resolved by long-read sequencing, and identified inherited cancer risk and gene therapy complications.
A new study by North Carolina State University suggests that digitalization has not lowered carbon dioxide emissions in G20 economies, but rather increased them. The researchers found a direct and positive association between digitalization and CO2 emissions, with only a small share of the relationship attributed to indirect effects.
A new study reveals that ants can decouple antennae size from body size as they develop into different social castes, showing how social signals and hormones shape traits for specialized colony roles. The discovery offers a new view of how evolution can loosen biological constraints and produce new combinations of traits.
Researchers found that RPT04402 can stabilize protein phosphatase 2A to suppress growth of cancer cells. The compound showed promise in treating non-small cell lung cancers with KRAS mutations and uterine cancer, with tumors shrinking in mouse models.
The Arctic region is divided into three distinct regimes, with the High Arctic showing an increase in naturally formed aerosols and cloud condensation nuclei as the climate warms, while the Maritime Arctic experiences a decline. In contrast, the Continental Arctic's aerosol formation is more influenced by human-generated air pollution....
Researchers found that combining Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations and modern bias products can deliver near-instantaneous centimetre-level positioning. Machine-learning attribution frameworks identified key factors driving remaining errors, providing a data-driven complement to conventional GNSS diagnostics.
Researchers used pupil size to investigate brain arousal during inner speech, finding that it is associated with lower arousal levels compared to overt speech. Pupil responses differed across tasks, with constrictions observed during simple counting and dilations during step counting.
A recent study found that stream restoration measures can improve biodiversity, but may not necessarily restore ecosystem functioning. Restoration efforts such as channel reconfiguration and riparian vegetation restoration can lead to improvements in aquatic community diversity and composition. However, the study highlights the limitat...