During the Covid-19 crisis, small community sports clubs in Brazilian favelas adapted to meet urgent needs by distributing food parcels, sharing public health information, and transporting residents to vaccination centres. These efforts strengthened trust and cooperation with local communities.
KIT presents groundbreaking technologies for future energy supply, transportation and communication. The institution demonstrates visioner modes of travel, new options in robotics, decisive steps towards the first nuclear fusion reactor.
Researchers from Tohoku University examined the role of materials databases in supporting modern artificial intelligence tools used in materials science. They found that database architecture can directly affect AI model performance and reliability. The study aims to improve database quality, connectivity, and develop new AI systems th...
New research highlights a critical paradox in marine conservation: protected areas can become 'toxic traps' for pollutants. The authors propose an integrated management framework to address this issue. Effective conservation requires considering ecosystem health and pollutant exposure.
Researchers at DGIST have developed a novel catalytic technology that can easily assemble key structural frameworks of bioactive compounds exclusively in the desired mirror-image form. The technology uses an inexpensive nickel catalyst to synthesize β-methylene carbonyl derivatives, which are crucial for pharmaceuticals.
New research reveals that mosquito net chemical coatings impact performance, with PFAS-based coatings altering how well a net works. The study suggests integrating conventional bioassays with surface chemistry and behavioral analysis to strengthen product development and regulatory evaluation.
A large regional species pool, driven by favorable climates, varied habitats, and stable historical climates, supports both high diversity and many rare trees. Forests with larger species pools require prioritized protection to preserve forest diversity and save rare and endemic species from human disturbance.
A new cathode material with a dual-crystal-phase structure improves the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The material offers high capacity, rapid charging capabilities, and exceptional longevity.
Researchers developed a high-performance catalyst using abundant materials, exhibiting superior oxygen evolution activity and remarkable stability. The novel design paradigm, achieved through heterojunction-doping synergy, positions it as a viable alternative to iridium-based catalysts.
A new study found that influenza was detected in 11% of winter deaths, but only 17% had a confirmed diagnosis before death. The study highlights the gap between detection and official mortality records, suggesting influenza may play a larger role in winter mortality than routine surveillance captures.
A new high-density 10K SNP array for wax gourd has been created using GBTS technology. The array was used to analyze genetic distances among elite inbred lines and commercial cultivars, revealing two major groups with distinct population structures.
A new study introduces NARA, a computational framework that combines firefly algorithm with uncertainty-aware machine learning to make atomic structure prediction more robust. The method achieves higher efficiency than the widely used basin-hopping algorithm and recovers competing structures in a single run.
Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a new approach to predicting harmful algal blooms by coupling three models and accounting for plankton species interactions. This improved forecasting can help prevent economic losses and protect fish stocks in countries like Chile, which has been hit hard by these blooms.
Researchers have discovered a brood pheromone released by clonal raider ant larvae that temporarily suppresses egg-laying in adult ants. The pheromone, MEHMP, is produced exclusively by larvae and helps synchronize brood care and reproduction in the colony.
A new optical-coupled scanning probe microscope uses a remote liquefaction cryogen-free system to visualize individual atoms and probe electronic and chemical properties without freezing budget. The system achieves stable base temperature and low noise levels, making it ideal for continuous experiments and studies of slow processes.
The Journal of Fast-Track Health will publish original research on global health challenges, including communicable and non-communicable diseases. The journal aims to bridge the gap between urban and national health responses through rigorous science and practice-oriented approaches.
A rapid and visual on-site detection system for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (EHDV) has been developed based on RT-ERA and CRISPR-Cas12a. This system achieves high sensitivity and specificity, making it suitable for point-of-care testing in field settings.
Enzyme-based glycan editing allows dynamic remodeling of N-glycans on living cells without compromising function. Recent breakthroughs include targeted tumor therapy and dual-transferase engineering of immune cells, highlighting the potential for precision glycobiology in immunity, cancer, and development.
Researchers developed a novel 'steric hindrance' strategy to create advanced single-atom catalysts outperforming traditional platinum benchmarks. The bulky metalloporphyrins provide spatial shields around metal centers, preventing agglomeration and ensuring high-performance in oxygen reduction reactions.
New research proposes that rock grains bond together at microscopic contact points, governing friction and stress release during earthquakes. This finding challenges existing models and suggests tectonic plates behave differently than previously assumed.
A study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that children born before 24 weeks of gestation incur significant societal costs, peaking in the first year of life. The need for support persists long after initial care, with severe complications often leading to more extensive and long-term support needs.
A new analysis of satellite data shows that global nighttime lighting is increasing by about 2% per year, despite regional fluctuations. In Europe, nighttime light emissions declined by 4% overall, but increased in China and India due to urbanization.
A new AI framework corrects forecast biases, achieving a 20% reduction in root-mean-square error for air temperature forecasts. The model supports bias correction of oceanic variables, enhancing forecast accuracy in meteorological and oceanic scenarios.
A new study from Finland shows that sauna bathing releases white blood cells into the bloodstream, playing a key role in the body's defense against pathogens and diseases. This periodic release of white blood cells is beneficial for immune defense.
Researchers developed a new imaging technique that captures both intensity and phase changes of an object in a single measurement. This allows scientists to observe ultrafast phenomena with unprecedented detail and speed, enabling the study of materials, biological processes, and high-power laser technologies.
A study of over 1500 patients with brain bleeds found that brain swelling in the first 24 hours and within 72 hours increased the risk of death or disability. Early intervention could potentially limit brain damage and improve recovery after stroke.
Four Ontario-based research teams are receiving funding to develop next-generation cancer therapies with improved efficacy and reduced side effects. The projects focus on breast and ovarian cancers, a hard-to-treat form of leukemia, and a 'master regulator' protein involved in many different cancers.
The study found that the MDGA1 protein modulates brain neural circuits and its mutation leads to over-excitation. Administering bazedoxifene restored normal behavior in male mice with autism-like behaviors.
A research team at DGIST has discovered a mechanism to treat dementia by regulating brain immune cells. Somatostatin, a neurotransmitter, prevents the overactivation of immune cells and restores their protective role in removing waste from the brain.
Researchers engineered pak choi with a chimeric protein targeting glycolytic enzymes to flavonoids biosynthesis, resulting in intensified sweet flavors. This breakthrough offers a blueprint for sustainable flavor improvement through metabolic engineering.
A study by IRB Barcelona researchers sheds light on the regulation of protein production in fatty liver cells, revealing a key role for CPEB4 in controlling gene expression. The findings provide new perspectives on the disease and its progression towards more severe forms.
Researchers at Insilico Medicine have developed novel small molecular inhibitors and extremely selective PROTACs targeting the serine/threonine kinase PKMYT1. The discovery utilizes noncovalent interactions to achieve selectivity, masking hydrogen-bond donors that negatively affect permeability and solubility.
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered that changing just one letter in DNA can completely alter sex development in mice. A single-letter insertion in a non-coding regulatory region caused XX mice to develop as males with testis and male genitalia.
The ACP's 2026 Internal Medicine Meeting will gather over 5,000 clinicians and experts to explore cutting-edge research and innovations in patient care. Keynote speaker Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, will discuss clinical leadership and trust in the age of information chaos.
Researchers have developed a novel all-optical method called laser optothermal nanobomb (LOTB) for efficient flattening of nanobubbles in 2D materials. The method leverages an optothermally induced phase transition and stress-pulling effect to remove gas from the bubbles, flattening the film without damaging its intrinsic properties.
Researchers have discovered high levels of forever chemicals like PFAS in Svalbard reindeer, while toxic metals such as cadmium and lead have shown a decrease. The study suggests that PFAS levels have skyrocketed over the past decade, with implications for human consumption of the animals.
A new international research collaboration has developed lay descriptions to visualize the global burden of disease caused by facial pain. Facial pain affects everyday activities like eating and speaking, and is often long-lasting.
Researchers suggest that dark matter may consist of multiple particles, whose behavior varies depending on the cosmic environment. This could explain why a signal observed at the center of our galaxy is not seen in dwarf galaxies.
The Paranal solar ESPRESSO Telescope (PoET) has made its first observations, aiming to understand how stellar activity affects the detection of exoplanets. PoET uses the Sun's light to analyze distant star spectra and remove 'noise' that can mask planetary signals.
A new study by the University of Eastern Finland highlights the challenges faced by older immigrants in Finland when seeking social and healthcare services. The study found that lack of language skills, incorrect diagnoses, and discriminatory practices hinder their access to employment and citizenship. Improving interpreter services, p...
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University discovered that dragonfly visual protein detects red light similarly to mammals. This finding has potential applications in medical fields relying on red light-sensing, such as optogenetics.
Soft robots could work as medical implants, deliver drugs inside the body, and explore dangerous environments. The researchers designed a reconfigurable robot that can move repeatedly without degradation, using targeted heating to control motion and embedded temperature sensors for closed-loop control.
A new paper warns that halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 is urgent to avoid destabilizing the Earth's vital systems. The authors call for a unified 'Nature Positive' approach to global environmental goals and governance.
Nancy L. Lewis, MD, MBS, FACP, a renowned biomedical researcher and clinical trials expert, has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). She will oversee NCCN's programs to advance clinical trials and improve cancer care outcomes globally.
A new study reveals that two key BET proteins, BRD2 and BRD4, perform distinct roles in gene activation. Blocking both simultaneously disrupts the process, producing unpredictable effects. Targeted therapies may be more effective if they distinguish between these roles.
Researchers have discovered that native soil bacteria can degrade persistent pollutants like dioxins without genetic engineering. Using decoy molecules, the bacteria's natural enzymes are tricked into breaking down these toxic compounds.
Researchers generated a comprehensive view of DNA methylation abnormalities in human MDS HSCs, uncovering a novel TET2-GFI1 axis that suppresses malignant transformation. The study identifies key hematopoietic regulators and provides a panoramic view of DNA methylation disruption in MDS.
Experiment with 195 students in Germany found that local forest soundscapes had stronger positive effects on mental wellbeing, especially when participants felt familiar with the sounds. The study revealed that perceived animal diversity and familiarity played a significant role in triggering feelings of awe and restoration.
Researchers used theoretical modelling to explore graphene's interaction with TiO2, finding that defects lead to strong covalent bonds and hybridised electronic states. This enables efficient charge transfer and reduces electron-hole recombination, boosting photocatalytic performance.
A global study reveals treelines shift upslope in 42% of cases, retreating in 25%, due to complex interactions between temperature and human interventions like land use changes. Treeline dynamics also influenced by natural disturbances like fires.
Scientists at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a suite of AI-powered tools, called YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond, to transform how new drugs are created. These tools can design drug molecules tailored to fit their protein targets exactly, even accounting for protein flexibility.
Scientists have identified two non-coding genes as the cause of autoimmune neonatal diabetes in 19 children. The discovery sheds light on the importance of non-protein coding genes and their role in human disease.
Scientists at the University of Kent have found that madecassic acid inhibits the ability of antibiotic-resistant E. coli to grow, suggesting it could serve as an alternative antimicrobial. The study shows three modified variants of the compound effectively inhibited cytochrome bd and shut down bacterial growth.
Researchers propose a new framework for understanding microbiome health, focusing on the system's ability to reorganize in response to changing conditions. This shift helps explain inconsistent results of microbiome-based treatments, highlighting the importance of functional dynamics over static composition.
A new study reveals that the Madden–Julian Oscillation significantly influences climate conditions in Hawaiʻi, increasing rainfall on windward slopes during active phases and producing drier conditions during suppressed phases. Understanding this impact can help scientists and forecasters anticipate periods of heavy rainfall and drought.
Researchers found non-survivable conditions in six global heat events, exceeding previously defined wet-bulb temperature thresholds. Vulnerable groups face extreme risk of physiological heat stress unless access to shade or cooling is ensured.
Researchers have developed a novel doping approach inspired by the Maillard reaction, enhancing interphase chemistry and addressing multiple performance bottlenecks. The resulting hard carbon anode exhibits impressive reversible capacity and cycling stability, demonstrating strong potential for commercial applications.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology discovered a way to prime skin cells for regeneration before injury, enabling rapid and effective healing. This approach, called mosaic partial reprogramming, reshapes surrounding cells and tissue microenvironment to accelerate wound healing.
Researchers at KAIST InnoCORE successfully designed artificial proteins using AI to recognize specific compounds. The team developed an AI model that reflects protein-ligand interactions and designed binding proteins for six types of compounds, including metabolites and small-molecule drugs.
Researchers developed an innovative multi-host epidemiological model to study African swine fever (ASF) transmission between domestic pigs and wild boars. The model found that inter-farm transmission was the primary driver sustaining outbreaks, while nearby infected wild boar populations played a significant role in ASF spread.