A 300-million-year-old fossil previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus has been revealed to be a nautiloid relative, with modern synchrotron imaging techniques uncovering tiny teeth that prove its true nature. The discovery pushes back the known history of octopuses by around 150 million years.
Researchers argue that industries promoting harmful products normalize their consumption through marketing strategies, affecting vulnerable populations. They call for greater regulatory oversight and a renewed emphasis on ethics in marketing education to address the systemic role of marketing in public health and social well-being.
Researchers developed a highly efficient dual-copper catalyzed asymmetric tandem reaction for synthesizing chiral N-unprotected cyclic imine esters, achieving excellent stereoselectivity and high substrate universality. The method demonstrates potential in medicinal chemistry and has shown significant antiviral activity.
Researchers discovered that mutations in a key protein make yeast found in dogs with common outer ear infections more resistant to topical antifungals. The team recommends using shorter-tailed azoles as initial therapy for dogs with yeast ear infections, reserving longer-tailed azoles for recurrent or non-responsive cases.
By tagging neurons with molecular “barcodes,” researchers created a platform that maps connections among thousands of neurons in the mouse brain with unprecedented speed and resolution. This approach enables simultaneous mapping of neural connections with single-synapse resolution, revealing previously unknown connectivity patterns.
Hiroshi Ogawa, Head of Preventive Dentistry at Niigata University, received the 2026 IADR Distinguished Service Award. He has contributed significantly to global oral health initiatives and served on various IADR committees.
Donald Chi, a professor at the University of Washington, has been recognized for his groundbreaking research on fluoride treatments and its impact on children's oral health. He is being awarded the 2026 IADR E.W. Borrow Memorial Award for his work in caries prevention.
Rep. Debbie Dingell received the 2026 AADOCR Honorary Membership for her dedication to improving access to quality oral health care, particularly for underserved communities. She championed initiatives to increase the oral health workforce and invest in research for prevention and disease management.
A study led by UNICAMP researchers found that decreased bacteria in the large intestine affects nutrient absorption, particularly in older adults. The research showed a dual function of a previously thought mucus-secreting cell, which absorbs nutrients and regulates its abundance with gut microbiota signals.
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers will explore novel combination therapies to address the gap in treatment options for patients with advanced urinary tract cancers. The study aims to understand how inherited genetic alterations and tumor-acquired mutations cooperate to disrupt DNA repair and drive cancers of the urinary tract.
Nasir Bashir, a researcher from the University of Cambridge, has been awarded the 2026 IADR John Clarkson Fellowship. He will receive funding for training and experience in dental public health at a center of excellence.
Monika Arora, Principal Investigator of the Delhi site for an Implementation Research Project on National Health Research Priority, has been named recipient of the 2026 IADR Honorary Membership. She was recognized for her contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial research and her support for oral health promotion.
Researchers at Cornell University have made a breakthrough in developing a safe and reversible male contraceptive. By targeting meiosis with the small molecule inhibitor JQ1, they successfully stopped sperm production without affecting fertility or offspring health. The study shows promise for a non-hormonal, long-acting, and 100% effe...
Researchers from UConn and Yale have developed a compact, solar-powered water disinfection system that combines existing methods. The system effectively utilizes photosensitizers to kill viruses and bacteria in water, providing a clear indication of when the water is safe to drink.
A new study reports a promising solution to address both arsenic contamination and greenhouse gas emissions in rice paddies using an engineered biochar material enhanced with titanium dioxide. The findings highlight a new strategy to improve food safety while lowering agriculture’s climate footprint.
A study analyzing municipal data identifies seven high-potential production clusters and ten consumption clusters in Brazil, highlighting the need for infrastructure investments to connect energy and industrial hubs. The research reveals a spatial disparity between production and consumption sites, posing a challenge for developing the...
The 2026 EurekAlert! Travel Awards are open to early-career science journalists and student journalism students from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Winners will receive travel funding and newsroom credentials to the AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago.
The Texas A&M biomedical engineering department's scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course has been shown to improve student engagement and imagination competency. Students learn to use nature as a model to solve engineering problems, resulting in breakthroughs in clinical impact and innovation.
A new study from CAMH reveals that AI models used to predict aggressive incidents in psychiatric care can amplify existing social and structural inequities. The model showed higher false positive rates for Black and Middle Eastern individuals, men, and those with unstable housing, potentially leading to more distress and loss of trust.
A new framework proposes dividing soil water into three pools and plant water into two, resolving hydrogen isotope offsets and improving drought predictions. This discovery offers a path toward more precise measurements, enabling sharper predictions of agricultural security and water availability in a warming climate.
EuroPCR 2026 will feature 4 days of quality content, case-based learning sessions, and interactive formats. The course is designed for all levels of experience, covering topics in interventional cardiology, nursing, and research. EuroPCR aims to advance the quality of interventional practice and provide a transformative experience.
Dr. Ulrich Steidl, MD, Ph.D., has been appointed as the director of the prestigious Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and vice president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Einstein. With extensive experience in blood cancer and stem cell research, Dr. Steidl aims to advance innovative science that improves lives worldwide.
Researchers found that fish oil supplements may actually impair brain healing after injury, contrary to previous assumptions. The study suggests a specific omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, EPA, can lead to weaker vascular repair and impaired recovery.
A team of researchers has achieved a major milestone in developing a new treatment aimed at helping the body repair damaged joints at the source. The experimental treatments have shown promising results in animal models, restoring joint tissue to near-normal levels and significantly reducing pain markers for long periods.
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has received a $300,000 NSF grant to develop quantum computing-based tools for two-step uncertainty optimization problems. This will enable researchers and industry engineers to quickly determine the potential benefits of quantum computing in solving complex decisions.
Researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found that people living in neighborhoods with fewer social and economic opportunities have higher levels of CDKN2A RNA, a measure of cellular aging. This suggests that structural conditions may be biologically embedded and influence aging processes over time.
A new study by Lund University researchers found that genetic risk scores can predict coronary artery disease even before diabetes onset. The study identifies a group at high risk of developing both conditions, offering potential for early detection and prevention.
Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians, including a psychiatrist and orthopedic specialists, as well as advanced practice providers. The medical center now offers expanded care options for patients with various health conditions, thanks to the addition of these specialized healthcare professionals.
A Georgia State University study found that Alzheimer's affects men's and women's brains differently, with women showing steeper and more widespread decline. The research suggests that brain compensation mechanisms may help maintain cognitive performance in women earlier in the disease.
Researchers found an ecological conflict zone at mid elevations where human pressure overlaps with biodiversity hotspots, despite low protected area coverage. This convergence requires differentiated management strategies across elevation zones to safeguard mountain ecosystems.
A new study showcases a self-supervised AI framework that can detect concrete cracks with strong accuracy and cross-dataset generalization, outperforming several widely used supervised deep learning models. The framework achieves this without relying heavily on large labeled datasets.
Complimentary press passes are available for NUTRITION 2026, a flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, featuring new nutrition research and policy-relevant findings. Journalists can access a virtual newsroom with embargoed press materials before the meeting.
Researchers engineered bacteria to break down alginate in brown seaweed using a dual enzyme system, enabling complete depolymerization. The system consists of AlyB and AlyD enzymes, which work together to produce oligomers and release monosaccharides.
A new study identifies phengite as a key carrier of halogens into the deep mantle, resolving a long-standing contradiction between shallow and deep halogen enrichment. Phengite transports fluorine and chlorine to depths of about 330 km, shedding light on diamond formation and Earth's chemical evolution.
A study by University of Cincinnati nursing professor Joshua Lambert found that students prefer the responses of a custom AI chatbot, but only when blinded to its source. However, when students suspected the response came from the chatbot, they rated it lower in terms of helpfulness and satisfaction.
The study found that immune checkpoint inhibitors significantly improved key clinical outcomes, including disease-free survival and distant metastasis-free survival. However, no clear improvement in overall survival was observed across studies, highlighting the need for careful patient selection and monitoring.
IOP Publishing has launched a free, online open data training course designed for early career researchers. The course provides practical guidance on sharing and managing research data, including ethical considerations and long-term data stewardship.
The NRL launched three advanced experimental payloads aboard the STPSat-7 mission, including LARADO to detect orbital debris, GOSAS for improved navigation reliability, and GARI-1C to pave the way for future defense applications. This mission marks a significant step forward in advancing US space-based capabilities.
Researchers developed an AI model to predict Barrett's esophagus recurrence after endoscopic eradication therapy. The tool shows high accuracy in identifying patients at risk and detecting when recurrence is likely to occur.
The survey maps egocentric vision's major tasks, including subject understanding, object understanding, environment understanding, and hybrid understanding. It identifies bottlenecks such as limited datasets and dynamic first-person video, and highlights the need for stronger data, clearer task definitions, and deeper integration.
Researchers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered the gene-regulatory protein PHIP as a critical vulnerability in cancers driven by broad SWI/SNF inactivation. PHIP's loss disrupts cancer growth and cooperates with SWI/SNF to activate transcription, providing evidence for therapeutic development of PHIP-inhibiting drugs.
Researchers studied cancer deaths in nearly 3,000 US counties from 1981-2019, finding urban and affluent counties experienced significant declines. However, rural areas often had lower rates of improvement, with some cities like New York City showing notable reductions in lung cancer mortality.
Researchers developed a hybrid engine to predict sugar beet disease by combining drone images, weather data, and qPCR-based airborne spore monitoring. The system reduced prediction error by up to 39% and provided accurate forecasts of disease severity.
Researchers uncover a new way cancer cells repair broken DNA at replication forks, allowing them to survive relentless replication stress. This discovery reshapes understanding of how tumor cells repair DNA and suggests that blocking a key enzyme may be an effective strategy to selectively target cancer.
A new study reveals teachers tend to provide regular support to students they've previously helped, rather than targeting all students equally. This finding highlights the need for AI-powered tools that can help teachers track their interactions and allocate time effectively.
A Vanderbilt University study analyzed 633,000 survey participants and found that loneliness played a critical role in suicidal ideation. Reducing loneliness could
Researchers developed Sandook, a software-based system that tackles three major sources of performance-hampering variability simultaneously. The two-tier architecture optimizes task distribution for the overall pool while faster schedulers on each SSD react to urgent events.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed smart molecules that combine both imaging and therapeutic functions in a single system. The new molecules make tumors visible on MRI scans and help destroy cancer cells simultaneously, providing a safer alternative to gadolinium-based contrast agents.
Researchers analyzed nearly four decades of data from three North American grasslands to find that coping with climate threats isn't just a numbers game. Multiple dimensions of biodiversity can help ecosystems thrive in harsh conditions, the study reveals.
This study develops a novel reinforced concrete composite design with exceptional electromagnetic wave absorption and mechanical robustness. The composite demonstrates minimum reflection loss of −37.34 dB at 13.76 GHz, effective absorption bandwidth of 3.28 GHz, and near-perfect impedance matching.
Gladstone Institutes investigator Ryan Corces receives $750,000 to investigate unknown genetic variants contributing to Alzheimer's disease. He aims to identify new drivers and therapeutic targets using artificial intelligence and CRISPR tools.
The new guidelines introduce five clinical categories to capture PE severity, emphasizing follow-up care and treatment considerations. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, PE remains a serious condition with substantial risk, highlighting the need for continued research and improvement.
A nationwide study of community health centers found that these clinics consistently provided high levels of continuous care during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the study revealed significant gaps in care continuity along racial, ethnic, economic, and demographic lines.
A new AI-driven test, PROMinsight, captures patients' quality of life in minutes, helping doctors make faster, better-informed decisions. The test is tailored for various eye conditions and translates insights into precise data that informs both care and research.
The University of Missouri is scaling up the use of virtual fencing, a cutting-edge agricultural technology that guides cattle to fresh grazing fields. With GPS-enabled collars, producers can save time and labor by eliminating physical fences, improving sustainability and profitability.
A study by Concordia University found that individuals with hearing loss exhibit worse dual-task performance, including slower walking and less stable gait. Exercise and cognitive training can improve these outcomes, but the effects vary by sex and severity of hearing loss.
Scientists have found that African frogs' diversity is linked to historical climate conditions, indicating they adapted to changing environments. The study suggests that even after 12,000 years, tropical frogs still remember the impact of past ice ages on their habitats.
A new study using a national database of e-scooter injuries found that children accounted for over 45% of e-scooter related injuries. Racial and ethnic disparities were also noted, with Black and Hispanic children seeing the highest rates of injury, at 16% and 15.7%, respectively.
A new study published in Biodiversity Data Journal reveals a profound look at life up to nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in the Japan, Ryukyu, and Izu-Ogasawara trenches. The research catalogs at least 108 distinct organism groups, including a baffling unidentified animal that has left global taxonomic experts stumped.
A new study found that websites providing PFAS information, including government and news sources, often fail to provide actionable advice on reducing exposure. The researchers recommend clear language about known threats and improved depiction of audience susceptibility levels to effectively communicate with the public.