Researchers analyzed infrasound signals from the Blue Origin explosion to confirm the time and location of the event and estimate its yield. The study demonstrates the potential of infrasound analysis in monitoring launch anomalies and provides valuable information on liquid methane rocket fuel.
Researchers found that fish in cloudy water take longer to find food, but individuals in larger groups respond more quickly overall. Sticklebacks change their shoaling behavior to compensate, becoming more coordinated and finding food faster.
A new Cochrane review of 8 randomized controlled trials involving over 500 adults found little to no benefit from widely-used back braces in managing chronic low back pain. The research suggested that the use of lumbar supports may be more common in lower-income countries where active treatment alternatives are less accessible.
Increasing temperature weakens spin-orbit coupling in topological insulators like Bi2Se3, Bi2Te3, and Sb2Te3, driving a transition to normal insulating state. This phenomenon suggests that temperature could serve as a new knob for controlling materials' electronic properties.
A KAIST-developed micro-LED mask boosts skin rejuvenation and brightening through close skin contact, while PN injections provide synergistic benefits for skin regeneration and recovery. The mask achieves 340% greater improvement in deep skin elasticity than conventional LED masks.
University of Connecticut researchers found that Rett syndrome symptoms are caused by a lack of dopamine in the carotid body, leading to unstable breathing. This discovery may lead to new treatments for Rett syndrome and other diseases involving dopamine imbalance.
A study found that SGLT2 inhibitors increase the risk of ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes who have high blood glucose, low body weight, or a history of ketoacidosis. The risk persists throughout treatment duration, highlighting the need for better support for high-risk patients.
Researchers directly detected faint radio signal from hydrogen gas billions of light years away, allowing for efficient mapping of the Universe's large-scale structure. The signal was detected using MeerKAT radio telescope and demonstrates the potential of a technique known as hydrogen intensity mapping.
Researchers found that tracking population movements using mobile location data can significantly cut emissions without expensive infrastructure upgrades. The study developed a new metric to measure treatment-inflow alignment, revealing that population dynamics can inform operational strategies to reduce emissions.
AdaptiveFlow, an AI-informed platform, can virtually screen billions of drug-like molecules with a 1,000-fold reduction in computational costs. The platform identified potent inhibitors for existing and emerging cancer targets, showcasing its potential as a powerful tool for modern drug discovery.
A new study suggests that cannabis ads may shape viewers' expectations about cannabis and sex, with potential implications for sexual decision making and consent. College students who interpreted ads as suggesting cannabis use were more likely to expect benefits and say they might use cannabis before sex, regardless of the ad's content.
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) plays a crucial role in advancing conceptually novel research that reshapes scientific fields and feeds innovation systems globally. HFSP-funded work is prominently represented by conceptually novel research, often high-risk and built on new ideas.
The New Farmers of America (NFA) organization taught tens of thousands of rural Black boys about farming and helped them develop leadership skills. The book reveals how the NFA transformed rural Black life and legacy, and its story serves as a model for promoting Black youth interest in agriculture.
The SETI Institute and ETH Zurich have agreed on a strategic partnership to investigate the origin and prevalence of life in the universe. A new assistant professorship at ETH Zurich will focus on biosignatures, habitability, and the co-evolution of life and the environment.
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Gemini Observatory study a distant icy object, Centaur 450P/LONEOS, as it awakens and releases gas and dust, behavior more commonly associated with comets. The study provides new insight into how centaurs evolve into active comets as they migrate inward through the solar system.
Researchers aim to develop new magnets that reduce American reliance on supply-vulnerable foreign sources by finding alternatives to critical minerals. The UH-led team will use AI to design and manufacture next-generation permanent magnets, with the goal of surpassing industry-standard materials like neodymium iron boron.
Researchers have discovered that material strength and temperature can significantly impact the formation of the Moon. The study suggests that a Mars-sized object collided with Earth, but the simulations previously ignored material strength, which is now found to matter. The results imply a potential connection between the Moon's compo...
Researchers found typical errors in smartwatch calorie estimates of about 15% to 25%, with averages for the worst-performing watches climbing much higher. Smartwatches can still be useful, but users should understand their limitations and use data to track personal trends over time.
A new study published in Pediatrics found that adolescent suicide risk remains elevated in high-violence neighborhoods even as overall post-pandemic shooting rates decline. The study analyzed over 71,000 primary care visits for Philadelphia-area teens and found that community violence continues to impact youth mental health.
Scientists at Scripps Research develop a blueprint for stabilizing key influenza proteins to create next-generation vaccine candidates. The new design strategy uses self-assembling protein nanoparticles to generate stable versions of the HA protein, which can be used to train the immune system to recognize and fight influenza viruses.
A new study found that the number of radiologists in practice rose only 12% between 2010 and 2022, despite a 33% growth in radiology residency positions. The radiologist pipeline expanded more slowly than medicine as a whole, highlighting an ongoing workforce strain.
Scientists at Scripps Research developed an AI model called ECG-CLIP that improves heart disease detection and prediction with less labeled data. The model outperforms existing tools in various clinical tasks, including disease detection, prediction, and adverse health outcomes, with better performance in settings with limited data.
Researchers found that 78% of children's toys in the El Paso-Ciudad Juárez region contain at least one toxic element, with nickel being the most common cause of allergic reactions. The study, led by the University of Texas at El Paso, highlights the need for harmonized safety standards and better labeling to protect children from poten...
A new framework generalizes Gaussian success-rate bounds to a broad family of heavy-tailed distributions, preserving computational simplicity. This enables accurate characterization of robustness against realistic non-Gaussian disturbances in GNSS positioning, urban canyons, autonomous vehicles, and safety-critical applications.
A preliminary study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found that antifungal therapy can reduce IBD symptoms and improve the gut microbiome in patients with Candida overgrowth. The study compared the effects of two weeks of treatment with nystatin or fluconazole in 53 patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease or ulcerative co...
Teachers in the Anchorage School District observed increased student hunger and stress, junk food consumption, and reduced focus after the universal free school meal program ended in 2022. The study, published in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, found that teachers perceived no benefits to the program's termination.
The Leukemia Research Foundation has funded a two-year, $150,000 research project at the University of Cincinnati to develop a new treatment for TP53-mutated leukemia. The project aims to identify RhoA as a potential therapeutic vulnerability, which could make the leukemia more sensitive to existing treatments.
Elementary school teachers reported a significant increase in student hunger and anxiety after the federal universal free school meals policy ended. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, found that the policy helped reduce student hunger and family stress, but its expiration was associated with decrea...
The 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum brings together 200 young researchers in mathematics and computer science with 21 distinguished laureates, including 2026 Fields Medal and Abel Prize winners. The event features a range of lectures, panel discussions, and a 'Next Gen Session' for young researchers to showcase their work.
Researchers at Lund University have identified a mechanism by which heme, released from damaged red blood cells, activates an inflammatory response. The kallikrein-kinin system pathway was found to be involved, leading to increased permeability and fluid leakage in surrounding tissues.
A University of Miami-led study found that AI can provide valuable additional guidance for predicting tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic Ocean. The AI system offered higher probabilities of development at longer lead times and improved location forecasting, but its performance decreased at shorter lead times.
The new center aims to better understand diseases and treatment response by combining human genetics and microbiome research with AI. Researchers will investigate how genetic variation and the gut microbiome jointly shape disease progression and treatment response.
Researchers aim to create generative cameras that can reconstruct detailed images from sparse measurements using generative AI, reducing bandwidth, computing requirements and energy consumption.
Dexter AI Ltd extracts and analyzes Real World Data from any data source, enabling medical researchers to deliver actionable insights and testable hypotheses quickly and securely. The platform has been used in over 150 high-profile studies, including work on Long COVID and common health conditions.
Researchers will collect blood and rectal swab samples to study gut microbiota and tau species. The study aims to predict and prevent postoperative neurocognitive disorders in older adults.
Researchers developed sensors to detect Sclerotinia blight in peanut plants, providing early warning for treatment. The sensors can detect oxalic acid, a chemical produced by infected plants, and have been validated in greenhouse trials.
Researchers developed a tool to analyze daily pet-owner conversations, finding that no two owners sound alike and that one-tenth of daily interactions are unique to each owner. The tool, AURAL-Pet, may help explain why pets affect some owners' well-being more than others.
Researchers have created a detailed map of childhood Crohn's disease before and after treatment, identifying specific cell signatures that predict disease severity and treatment outcomes. The study suggests that anti-TNF therapy may push the pediatric cell ecosystem towards more resistant disease.
Hertz Foundation will hold two info sessions for 2027 Hertz Fellowship applicants to learn about the application process and share insights from current fellows. The sessions will cover application components, Q&A, and industry perspectives.
Researchers from Aarhus University developed a low-cost multispectral imaging system that uses LEDs at 16 different wavelengths to reveal differences in materials. The system was tested at Sorte Muld and Fredbjerg, revealing new layers and changes in the fill that were difficult to distinguish in normal color photographs. This technolo...
Researchers collected and analyzed wet and dry deposition samples, finding PFAS in forested watersheds, but attributed to breakdown of precursor compounds, not sea spray. The study suggests PFAS are likely transported from industrial centers elsewhere, raising environmental concerns.
Dunpeng Cai is leading the search for a treatment for aortic valve calcification, a disease that affects millions of older adults worldwide and causes the heart's aortic valve to harden and narrow over time. His team plans to test a drug compound to slow or prevent the disease by blocking a protein called DOCK2.
A six-country study of children from before to after the pandemic found that most children's health, learning, social development, and wellbeing recovered substantially. Setbacks persisted among children with pre-existing risks, rather than the pandemic alone.
A new study found that laws requiring notification of dense breast tissue led to modest increases in follow-up imaging tests, while insurance mandates had a significant impact, increasing ultrasound use four times. This study examined the influence of notification laws and insurance coverage independently.
CEC researchers are working on a project to enable debugging for AI workloads on GPUs and accelerators. They aim to advance AI development by expanding user communities, enabling distributed development, and accelerating analysis tools.
Researchers Jianli Pan and Md Arafin are modernizing IoT/Edge cybersecurity research and curricula with a $500,000 NSF grant. They aim to prepare the US workforce to design and secure IoT and edge networks and devices.
A new study identifies 26 treatment targets for children and 30 for adolescents with disruptive behavior and callous-unemotional traits. The study suggests that treatments need to address emotional, cognitive, and relationship stresses associated with CU traits, particularly in adolescents.
A new study led by the University of East Anglia reveals that different species of microscopic algae can behave in strikingly different ways due to their genetics. The 100 Diatom Genomes Project aims to sequence the genomes of 100 diatom species to provide insights into their roles in capturing carbon dioxide and as the foundation of d...
The Hertz Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2027 Hertz Fellowship, offering up to five years of financial support to talented researchers. Past recipients include Nobel laureates and leaders in science and technology, and the foundation partners with leading institutions to support innovative research.
Four outstanding oncology professionals receive 2026 ESMO awards for their contributions to cancer research, clinical care, and community leadership. The awards recognize pioneering work in cancer prevention, early detection, and immunotherapy.
The Center for BrainHealth has appointed new members to its 2026-27 Advisory Board, bringing together leaders from various fields to champion brain health awareness and advocacy. The new board will focus on strengthening connections between the center and communities, inspiring individuals to prioritize brain health throughout life.
Researchers used AI to analyze data from 43,000 participants and identified a complex interplay between genetics, clinical characteristics, and environmental factors. The study reveals four distinct subgroups of migraine, including those with prominent neck pain and extensive musculoskeletal pain.
The September 2026 issues of APA journals feature new research on treating substance use disorders, mood disorders, and pediatric anxiety disorders. Journal highlights include studies on the effects of parental social media use and the implementation of measurement-based care in mental health services.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have identified key neural changes behind motor control in zebrafish, which could provide insights into human movement development. By studying electrical currents in nerve cells, the team found that changes in these currents shape the refinement of movement in growing zebrafish, allowing them to...
Epigenetic regulation governs chromatin accessibility and transcriptional output, enabling cells to adopt distinct functional states. The review discusses the importance of epigenetic mechanisms in development, disease and therapy, highlighting their potential for clinical translation.
Researchers identified EFHD1 as a protein driving metabolic liver disease, triggering an antiviral immune response that can be blocked to protect against liver injury. Blocking EFHD1 shows promise in preventing liver damage, even on high-fat diets.
Researchers discovered goniothalamin's strong binding affinities to bacterial proteins agrA and ftsZ, indicating a potential dual-target mechanism. This could lead to a new class of antibacterial agents that reduce virulence and resist resistance.
Researchers developed a wearable heart rate monitoring system and virtual reality simulation to predict swimmer distress in open water. The study showed that a sudden spike in heart rate during the first ten minutes of a swim may be an early warning signal worth acting on immediately.
A cross-sectional study among 364 medical students found that those with mobile gaming addiction experienced significantly more pain in their neck, upper back, elbows, and wrists. Elbow pain was particularly common, with addicted students reporting over four times the risk of experiencing it compared to non-addicted peers.
Tumor-derived extracellular vesicles exhibit intrinsic organotropism and participate in establishing premetastatic niches, making them promising vehicles for targeted imaging probe delivery. However, current imaging approaches have limitations, including difficulty distinguishing between tumor-derived EVs and normal host cell-derived EVs.