A University of Sydney physicist has developed a new approach to quantum error correction that could significantly reduce the number of physical qubits required to build large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. The study introduces gauge theory-inspired design for efficient processing and logical information storage.
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a breakthrough method for chemically recycling acrylic plastics using lower temperatures and sustainable solvents. The new process delivers over 95% conversion of the plastic and yields high-quality monomers, offering a clear pathway toward genuine circularity in acrylic materials.
A new study provides a solutions-focused pathway to implementing the High Seas Treaty, highlighting the need for enhanced data resources and sharing. The researchers identify major scientific and technical developments that can help address challenges in biodiversity monitoring and connectivity between areas.
A recent study examines the mechanisms behind Japan's prolonged silence on Johnny Kitagawa's crimes, characterizing it as a 'conspiracy of silence.' The research reveals that structural factors, including media networks and government policies, contributed to this silence. Key findings include the avoidance of negative coverage by tele...
The tumor microbiota is now considered a crucial component of the tumor microenvironment, influencing cancer development and modulating immunotherapy effectiveness. Researchers have identified ways microbes can remodel tumors' microenvironments, directly interacting with tumor tissue and immune cells.
Researchers confirmed core predictions of Hubel and Wiesel's model by analyzing signal transmission at individual synapses between the thalamus and visual cortex. They found that orientation selectivity emerges through cortical circuits, resolving a long-standing controversy in neuroscience.
A new study found that older men are more likely to reach for saltshakers than women, who's behavior is influenced by factors such as diet quality and lifestyle. The research highlights the importance of reducing salt consumption, particularly in industrialized foods.
Researchers found that bleach and detergents were the most common product types associated with these injuries, accounting for over 33% of injuries. Children aged 1-2 years were at highest risk, and poisoning was the most common diagnosis, resulting from ingestion.
Researchers found evidence of Native American dice making and use dating back 12,000 years, with binary lots crafted from bone featuring markings for counting sides. This discovery challenges traditional views on the origins of probability theory.
Researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center developed a targeted therapy that effectively prevents prostate tumors from spreading to the bone. The small molecule inhibitor IVMT-Rx-4 blocks the function of MDA-9/Syntenin, preventing tumor growth and improving survival in models with bone metastasis.
Researchers observed nonrandom patterns of spike D614 reversions in SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron BA.2 variants, suggesting a non-spontaneous mechanism. These reversions occurred disproportionately after peak transmission periods and showed geographic clustering.
A research team analyzed data from the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and Mungwa Bangmok to characterize career patterns of over 14,600 Joseon officials. They found that functional recruitment systems led to stability, but concentrated power resulted in inequality and stratification, ultimately leading to a national decline.
Researchers determined the LH1-RC complex structure at high resolution, identifying a new membrane protein and non-heme Fe ion that may facilitate electron transfer. The findings provide insight into the photosynthetic complex and could contribute to genetically engineered phototrophic systems and bioremediation technologies.
Research reveals longer weekly home-visit rehabilitations (HR) significantly improve activities of daily living (ADL) among older adults, especially those requiring moderate to severe care. The study found that HR duration correlates with ADL improvement in this population.
Researchers have uncovered how BAP1 functions at the molecular level and present a novel therapeutic strategy to slow cancer progression. BAP1's role in DNA repair pathways and its potential as a biomarker for personalized treatment are also explored.
An international team is calling for a coordinated effort to map gene expression across every cell type and developmental stage of wheat. Spatial omics technologies can transform wheat research by revealing how individual cells respond to stress, regulate grain development, and control yield-related traits.
A new study reveals that declining floating-leaf plants release harmful nutrients, but also trigger a microbial process that converts simple organic matter into resilient, long-term carbon storage. This process enhances the lake's ability to sequester carbon through a microbial carbon pump.
The study measures ultrafast electron dynamics in hydrogen molecules, observing oscillations in hole localization that depend on the delay between attosecond pulses. Entanglement occurs at the expense of electronic coherence in the remaining ion.
Researchers investigated brain mechanisms that maintain balance between intimidation and physical aggression in mice. Projections from the lateral hypothalamus to the dorsal raphe nucleus play a critical role in preserving this balance. Increasing pathway activity led to increased attacks, while inhibiting it decreased attack bites.
The study highlights AI's strengths in idea generation, data analysis, and logical structuring but notes limitations such as fabricated references and superficial argumentation. Researchers call for strengthening capacity for critical use of AI while addressing risks like cognitive outsourcing.
Demographic changes are linked to increased household energy requirements, CO2 emissions, and financial burdens in Japan and the UK. Older single-person households have higher energy use and costs due to greater heating and cooling needs.
Researchers have developed an engineered enzyme that can efficiently break down polyurethane (PU) plastics, providing a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic waste. The enzyme, Aes72, was designed using advanced simulations and engineering techniques to enhance its catalytic efficiency.
Researchers have mapped a brain circuit specific to chronic pain, suggesting a promising route to treatment. Silencing this circuit eased chronic pain while preserving acute pain responses in mice. The discovery raises the possibility of developing drugs that target this circuit to ease chronic pain without impacting acute pain.
The NIH has renewed support for the USC-led AI4AD initiative, expanding its efforts to better classify Alzheimer's and related diseases, predict progression, and identify new treatment targets. The $12.6 million award will develop AI tools to uncover biological causes of Alzheimer's and improve disease diagnosis.
Researchers develop AI-driven approaches to tackle terahertz ultra-massive MIMO's challenges, including computational complexity and modeling difficulty. Foundation models leverage wireless channels as a common basis for transceiver modules, enhancing practicality and deployment environments.
A Griffith University study found that male and female leaders' emotional behavior influences employees' wellbeing, attitudes, and workplace behavior. Female employees prefer emotional support from female leaders, while male employees value task-focused support from male leaders.
A new study has confirmed that much of the deep mantle deformation occurs where researchers suspect there may be deeply subducted tectonic slabs. The research used an unprecedented database of over 16 million seismograms to analyze seismic anisotropy and provide a global map of the phenomenon.
Researchers have repurposed a bacterial DNA synthesis system to enable DNA to act as an active 'field agent' inside living cells. This allows for the creation of programmable DNA fragments that can regulate gene expression and control protein behavior.
A global collaboration will create a comprehensive atlas of wheat biology using spatial omics, enabling researchers to decode integrated mechanisms of development and stress response. This technology aims to improve grain yield and quality for bread-making, addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.
Researchers found that increasing soil salinity slows biochar aging and limits microbial colonization. Biochar retains more carbon and shows greater structural stability in saline environments compared to low-salinity conditions.
A new scientific review highlights how biochar can transform tea farming by restoring soil health, reducing pollution risks, and improving both yield and quality. Biochar can increase tea yields by 10 to 40 percent while enhancing quality traits such as amino acids and polyphenols that influence flavor.
A new study finds that people with long COVID are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease. The study shows that women with long COVID have twice the risk of receiving a cardiovascular diagnosis compared to women without the condition.
Persistent inequalities remain a major barrier to achieving universal protection against life-threatening infections. The study found that PCV booster retention has dropped in England since the schedule change, disproportionately affecting children in more deprived areas.
Shisha tobacco has almost 1,000 cafes in the UK, popular among young people and ethnic minority groups. Shisha is considered 'every bit as bad for you as smoking cigarettes', with unique design features increasing toxin delivery.
A five-year field study shows that small, repeated additions of biochar combined with water-saving irrigation can significantly reduce methane emissions from rice paddies over time while maintaining strong crop yields. Continuous application maintained and strengthened methane reduction, producing net negative emissions in some cases.
A new study finds that hydrochar significantly enhances soil organic carbon and aggregation, offering a promising strategy for sustainable soil management. Hydrochar can simultaneously improve soil structure and increase carbon sequestration, making it a versatile solution for improving soil health in agriculture.
Researchers created a novel material by converting microalgae biomass into biochar and modifying it with amine functional groups, producing hybrid filters with enhanced purification performance. The new membranes achieved better pollutant rejection and improved resistance to fouling.
Researchers are testing whether SAINT, a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy, can quickly relieve symptoms of postpartum depression. The study aims to find faster and more effective treatments for women experiencing depression after childbirth.
A new study reveals traditional TV ads deliver less than expected impact, with promotions, recency, programming, and habits playing a crucial role in ad effectiveness. The research uses smart TV data to measure causal impact on consumer purchases, providing insights for advertisers and improving TV networks' measurement capabilities.
Binghui Wang, an Illinois Tech Assistant Professor of Computer Science, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Junior R&D Award by the IEEE Chicago Section for his groundbreaking research in AI security and trustworthy machine learning. The award recognizes Wang's impactful work on developing provably secure and trustworthy AI systems.
A new study found that older people who forego necessary dental procedures due to financial barriers may experience heart failure, a heart attack, a stroke, or dementia. The researchers suggest that alleviating upstream factors such as financial constraints could prevent chronic disease.
A gene-edited treatment has shown remarkable success against severe sickle cell disease, with 27 out of 28 patients achieving a functional cure and no painful crises. The therapy uses CRISPR/Cas12a technology to modify stem cells and increase levels of fetal hemoglobin.
Research by Prof. Sarah Kaplan found that social innovation accelerators showed no financial improvement for women-led businesses compared to male-led ventures. However, in more egalitarian contexts, accelerators were effective in supporting women entrepreneurs. The study highlights the need for accelerators to address broader ecosyste...
A study published in BMC Medicine found that extreme heat exposure is associated with low birth weight, affecting 18% of babies. Climate change is projected to increase this burden by 8-10% by the 2060s.
Gun violence researchers face challenges in accessing quality data and securing funding due to geopolitical influences. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to tackle this complex issue, involving academia, investigative journalism, and civil society to capture gun violence information.
Researchers created personalized digital twins of patients' hearts to improve cardiac ablation outcomes for life-threatening arrythmias. The approach resulted in faster and more accurate procedures, reducing recurrences of arrythmias and increasing success rates compared to traditional methods.
A new study shows that two different cell populations can give rise to the same repeating structures in adult fish, challenging traditional explanations for serial homology. This discovery proposes a developmental perspective on serial homology, suggesting that cells from different germ layers can be equivalent and interchangeable.
A legal petition has been filed with the USDA urging them to require warning labels on processed meat and poultry products due to their link to colorectal cancer. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine argues that these products should be labeled as potentially carcinogenic despite passing inspection.
The International Society for Stem Cell Research's official journal has implemented enhanced measures to strengthen scientific rigor and reproducibility in published research. New requirements include a completed ISSCR Standards Checklist shared with peer reviewers, ensuring critical experimental details are fully disclosed. All manusc...
Researchers from NIST and University of Colorado, Boulder, have demonstrated highly stabilized fiber links for quantum networking. They achieved nanometer precision stabilization while separating the classical light from the quantum signal, enabling the transmission of quantum information reliably.
A study published in Neurology Open Access found that higher vitamin D levels in middle age are associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, a sign of dementia. The study suggests an association between vitamin D levels and lower tau burden, but highlights the need for further research.
Developing foundation models for analyzing spatial transcriptomic data tackles substantive problems like automation of preprocessing pipelines and performance on cell-type annotation tasks. FMs can accelerate biological discovery, reduce wet-lab experiments, and identify novel cell types.
A UBC Okanagan researcher has discovered that trees provide simple visual cues through branch movement, indicating rehydration or water stress. The study found that balsam fir branches drooped during dry periods and lifted when rehydrating, offering a potential low-cost indicator for tree hydration.
Researchers have developed a potential non-invasive treatment for melanoma using a stretchy, heat-activated skin patch that releases copper ions to kill cancer cells. The patch reduced melanoma lesions by 97% in a preliminary animal study, with no damage to surrounding tissue.
A new Simon Fraser University research reveals that thousands of British Columbia's endangered species are not receiving the necessary help to survive. The study found that only a few species have shown signs of recovery since 2008, while many more are declining due to lack of legislative protection.
A new study suggests that climate change will shift the balance of macromolecules in phytoplankton from proteins to carbohydrates and lipids, with a 20% increase expected by 2100. This could lead to an unbalanced diet for marine life, with implications for ocean health and human consumption.
A phase III clinical trial established a new treatment standard for patients with stage III colon cancer and deficient DNA mismatch repair. Immunotherapy drug atezolizumab showed significant benefits when added to chemotherapy, lowering the risk of cancer recurrence by 50%.
Paul Ohodnicki leads a team at Pitt developing medium frequency magnetics for high voltage grid applications, aiming to reduce cost and footprint by three-fold. The project uses $1.9 million in federal funds to design and manufacture transformers.
A new book by sociologist Amy McDowell examines how small talk can be used to block meaningful conversation in evangelical churches, leaving members feeling isolated and alienated. The study reveals that enforced 'biblical sameness' stifles diverse discourse and convinces minorities to conform to a restrictive majority view.
A study published in Neurology Open Access found that having infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. After adjusting for other factors, researchers found that people with a history of mono were three times more likely to develop MS.