Researchers found placental contractions in 60% of healthy pregnancies, changing the shape of the placenta and lasting longer than uterine contractions. These findings lay groundwork for future studies on placental function and may lead to improved ways to identify potential pregnancy problems.
Researchers developed biocompatible molecular quantum nanosensors that operate inside living cells, enabling absolute temperature measurements with subcellular spatial resolution. The sensors also detect radical-related spin signals in the cytoplasm and nucleus of cancer cells.,
A new study found a clear shift in mortality trends in multiple myeloma closely parallels major therapeutic advances. Targeted therapies, including immunomodulatory drugs and CAR T-cell therapies, have significantly improved disease control and induced deep responses.
The new computational violin simulates the physics of string interaction with air, producing realistic sound. Luthiers can tweak parameters like wood type or body thickness before hearing the instrument's response.
A new national survey found nearly all parents (97%) felt stress related to parenting in the past month, with children's behavioral issues and emotional/mental health being top sources of that stress. The Kids Mental Health Foundation offers free resources to help parents build healthy homes and reduce stress.
Researchers used a game to analyze the effects of geometry and lighting on optimal camouflage. The study found that high-contrast markings like tiger stripes are harder to see in sunshine, while plainer patterns provide better camouflage in indirect sunlight.
Researchers at Rice University have engineered a new multiferroic material that exhibits orders of magnitude higher performance at room temperature than its parent material. The new material shows a 10-fold increase in magnetization and a 100-fold increase in magnetoelectric coupling, making it promising for low-energy computing.
Two Thai fossils have yielded the first known examples of the braincase of the giant predator Siamraptor. These findings provide crucial insights into the cranial anatomy of Carcharodontosauria, a group of theropod dinosaurs.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have made progress in transplanting retinal ganglion cells to restore vision in people with optic nerve damage. By disrupting the internal limiting membrane, a thin layer of tissue that blocks the growth and survival of transplanted nerve cells, scientists have seen improved transplantation surviva...
Researchers at LMU have demonstrated that patterns of DNA methylation in early embryos can be described by universal dynamic rules, governed by physical laws. The study reveals a dynamic feedback loop and self-similar scaling behavior, providing new mechanistic explanations for embryonal development.
Researchers emphasize the need for more thorough frameworks to ensure AI-enabled robots embody human values. The field should focus on three complementary lines of defense: rules that shape robot decisions, checks that monitor behavior, and safety reasoning.
A new study sheds light on nonconsensual condom removal, also known as stealthing, which exposes survivors to health risks without adequate medical or legal recourse. Survivors often struggle to communicate their trauma and navigate a cultural context that normalizes these experiences.
Researchers found significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer overuse, and cattle populations among English farmers. The study's findings highlight the importance of regular assessments of farming's environmental impacts to inform policy and management.
Researchers used eDNA to monitor human diets and track local wildlife in NYC's East River, revealing the presence of domesticated animals and seasonal fish populations. The study found correlations between wastewater eDNA levels and human dietary patterns, providing a valuable tool for urban estuary management.
A team of researchers has developed a 'tumor-on-a-chip' system designed to recreate the complex environment surrounding pancreatic tumors. The system, which combines patient-derived organoids with microfluidic technology, closely mimics the behavior of human pancreatic tumors and demonstrates potential for studying immune responses.
Researchers at TU Wien have demonstrated a remarkable mineralogical mechanism where certain minerals convert CO2 into solid carbonate quickly, mediated by water. This process enables rapid CO2 capture and storage in rocks, potentially solving the issue of atmospheric CO2 removal.
Researchers develop substrate design strategy to selectively promote benzidine-type sigmatropic rearrangement of nitroarenes, enabling efficient synthesis of polyfunctionalized biaryls. The method achieves high yields without expensive transition-metal catalysts or complex prefunctionalization.
Researchers at the University of São Paulo discovered that spent hops can be used as an active ingredient in sunscreens. The study found that the reused substance is more effective than traditional substances, due to the elimination of volatile compounds involved in beer production.
Scientists have found evidence of chiral superconductivity, a long-sought form of superconductivity where electron pairs twist into a signature left or right 'handedness.' Quasiparticle interference imaging revealed distinctive patterns around point defects in the tin layer.
The study uncovered how affibody Aff6 specifically recognizes different photoexcitation states of photosensitive protein DrBphP in the red/far-red optogenetic system MagRed. Key interactions between Aff6 and DrBphP, including aromatic and allosteric effects, were identified as crucial for state-specific recognition.
Researchers found four mental states: recollections, connection to environment, bizarreness, and voluntary control, which appear across all three vigilance stages. A specific brain signature for the 'bizarre' dream-like state was also identified, characterized by reduced long-range connectivity between brain regions.
A new study by the University of Bonn finds that wealthier segments in African countries are adopting Western diets, leading to greater environmental damage. The study highlights the need for sustainable food systems to meet the nutritional needs of a growing population.
A new study proposes AI-powered indicators to evaluate schools' progress toward personalized, competence-based learning, a hallmark of mature digital renewal. The School Digital Renewal Process leverages Bloom's Revised Taxonomy to analyze digital materials and identify shifts in educational content and learning organization.
Researchers have synthesized a heptanary medium-entropy alloy via chemical vapor deposition for high-performance infrared photodetectors. The material has shown remarkable enhancements in both electrical and optoelectronic performance, outperforming previously reported devices.
A new study reveals that specific features of the human cerebral cortex are causally linked to multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, differing between ancestries. Genetic variants favoring larger pars triangularis surface area and thicker frontal cortices are found in Western populations.
A topical lotion (JDY) modulates glutathione metabolism, TGF-β/Smad, and MAPK pathways to improve skin elasticity parameters, increase hydration, and reduce wrinkles. This multi-target agent offers a transferable paradigm for mechanism-driven cosmetic development.
A new R package, 'flowchart', facilitates the generation of flowcharts directly from study data, streamlining a laborious process. The tool allows researchers to create clear, publication-ready diagrams in just a few steps within a fully reproducible workflow.
A new study highlights AI's impact on education governance, proposing a reconfigured hybrid approach to address challenges of personalization, surveillance, and autonomy. Concrete policy recommendations focus on human oversight and accountability.
Researchers analyzed nearly 1,800 Eurovision songs over 70 years, finding three stages of development: formation, consolidation, and expansion phases. Countries like France rejecting dominant trends by leveraging cultural identity, while organisers adjust voting systems to balance popularity and musical scoring.
A study by University of Essex and NOAA Fisheries reveals that young Californian Chinook salmon are struggling due to extreme weather and habitat destruction. The research found that juvenile salmon thrive in wet conditions but face high mortality rates during winter storms, leading to 'river ghosts' dying unseen
Global aquaculture's GHG emissions are mainly driven by feed production, energy consumption, and biogeochemical processes. Low-carbon transformation is feasible through optimized farming practices, renewable energy, and industry collaboration.
Researchers developed a novel composite material, Co@CNTs-800, to overcome limitations of existing catalysts. The system efficiently degrades high-concentration Rhodamine B in four minutes, maintaining performance across broad pH ranges and interfering substances.
HelixAI develops AI-driven platform for researchers and clinicians to integrate complex biomedical data, improving diagnosis and prognosis. It also launches Helix for Longevity, a consumer-facing application estimating biological age and providing personalized recommendations for health promotion.
Researchers developed a novel Ti-xCr1-xN solid-solution catalyst that efficiently traps and rapidly converts polysulfides, addressing key barriers to Li-S battery technology. The material delivers high specific capacity and maintains 93% of its capacity after 600 cycles.
Researchers found that oligochitosan enhances defense mechanisms in plants, increasing enzyme activities and hydrogen peroxide content to resist PVY. COS treatment specifically upregulates the OXI1 gene, promoting the expression of other genes and activating the MAPK signaling cascade.
Researchers explore microbead-assisted antibacterial hydrogels for effective wound healing, addressing infection, scarring, and delayed recovery. The integration of microbeads improves drug delivery, antibacterial effects, and tissue regeneration capabilities.
A new approach for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes has been developed using a hybrid molecule that targets specific cells. The treatment combines the well-known GLP-1/GIP signalling pathway with an additional metabolic modulator, delivering improved blood-glucose values and weight loss.
A study by ICTA-UAB reveals that the West African coast is a primary source of microlitter in the South Atlantic Ocean, with particles transported by equatorial currents to remote areas. The research highlights the need for global action to address this environmental issue.
A new integrated plasma regime has been demonstrated in a metal-wall environment, achieving partial divertor detachment, an ELM-free H-mode, and high pedestal performance. This regime was sustained on a minute-scale and offers a potential solution to managing extreme heat loads on divertor plates while maintaining plasma stability.
Researchers have developed a single-pulse anisotropic amorphization lithography technique to create regular sheet-like structures inside all-inorganic dielectric crystals. The method uses ultrafast laser pulses to induce controlled phase transitions, enabling high-purity amorphization and precise control over structure formation.
A new catalyst, 3D Ce–Co3O4, was developed to improve the efficiency and durability of chlor-alkali electrolysis. The catalyst features a unique active site configuration that enhances Cl– adsorption and suppresses lattice-oxygen corrosion.
Researchers found that microbes actively adjust their behavior to minimize competition and conflict when living together, leading to more efficient coexistence. This discovery provides insights into how diverse microbial communities assemble and persist despite intense competition.
A study of ancient genomes found that individuals from northern Europe were buried in cemeteries in southern Germany during the late Roman period, suggesting regional mobility. The research team reconstructed family relationships and showed how new structures emerged as people adopted Roman ways of life.
Small-body sampling robots rely on sampling, mobility, and anchoring technologies to interact with weak-gravity surfaces. The review summarizes the development of these technologies and discusses their interaction in real mission scenarios.
The INS001-055 inhalation solution is the world's first AI-driven candidate to receive IND clearance. It targets Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) with a novel molecule structure and demonstrates good tolerability, PK profiles, and dose-dependent efficacy trend.
The collaboration solves a main challenge in ocular wearables by integrating ultra-thin, durable, and stable energy storage. XPANCEO develops smart contact lenses with AR and health monitoring capabilities, while ITEN provides high-power-density solid-state batteries.
A team has successfully tracked the rapid change in magnetic order in a ferro-antiferromagnetic bilayer system after a short laser pulse excited the system. The study, conducted at BESSY II, reveals that the excitation is transported from hot electrons in the ferromagnetic metal to spins in the antiferromagnet.
Researchers developed a new class of ultralight structural materials with 3D node winding, achieving compressive strengths comparable to concrete and up to ten times stronger than conventional lattice structures at equal weight. The approach enables continuous load paths, reducing inactive material and improving system-level performance.
A new study from the University of Oxford finds that training chatbots to sound warmer makes them up to 30% less accurate and 40% more likely to agree with false beliefs. Researchers tested five AI models, finding that warm models made significant factual errors and validated users' incorrect opinions.
Researchers developed a coordination-unsaturated copper single-atom nanozyme that exhibits dual enzyme-like activities, mimicking peroxidase and glutathione peroxidase. The unsaturated Cu-N2 configuration induces high-spin electron density, enhancing H2O2 adsorption and accelerating electron transfer.
Researchers have discovered that the CCDC6-RET protein can activate itself, accelerating its function and making it a promising target for cancer therapy. The study also reveals a new mechanism of action, where the protein can utilize both ATP and ADP as energy sources.
Researchers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine have identified a unique gene pattern specific to Ebola, allowing doctors to distinguish it from other infections. This discovery has the potential to improve diagnostic tests and save lives in outbreak settings.
Four teams of Purdue University student entrepreneurs won a combined $50,000 from the Purdue Innovates Incubator for their innovative solutions in healthcare and education. The winning teams included echoSURE Inc., VitaWave Tech Inc., CalcGPT, and Kova Group Inc.
A research consortium has developed mini-antibodies that can reactivate mutated p53, a key tumor suppressor protein. These DARPins bind selectively to p53 mutants, restoring stability and functionality, making them potentially useful against various types of tumors.
Research on Rhizobacterial metabolites reveals that proline is a crucial osmoprotectant helping plants regulate osmotic pressure under drought conditions. PGPR strains improve lettuce plant survival rates and fresh weight recovery after drought stress, providing a scientific basis for developing high-efficiency microbial inoculants.
A new technology allows for the efficient insertion of large DNA segments, enabling a 'chapter rewrite' in the genome. This method avoids double-strand breaks and can correct hundreds of mutations simultaneously.
A recent study published in Scientific Reports found that swimming is more effective than running in promoting healthy heart growth and improving heart muscle strength. Swimming promoted greater modulation of microRNAs, which control various heart adaptations, compared to running training.
Researchers identified a natural compound, Timosaponin AIII, that selectively eliminates CAR-T regulatory T cells, enhancing CAR-T cell potency and preventing relapse. TAIII restored CAR-T function, increased killing ability, and improved patient-derived CAR-T cells in lymphoma models.
Contrast agents are essential for vascular disease diagnosis and treatment, but the risk of kidney injury is often overstated. A recent study shows that renal complications following contrast administration are rare, occurring in less than 5% of patients undergoing thrombectomy. The CAN-REST index allows estimation of the risk of deter...
Researchers developed a time-varying multibody dynamic model for variable-load UAVs to address the challenges of continuous mass changes during pesticide spraying. The model enables precise trajectory tracking and stable flight, outperforming traditional control methods.