Researchers found that pre-existing antibodies influence B-cell responses to influenza vaccination in distinct ways. Individuals with higher baseline antibody levels exhibited increased frequencies of specific B-cell receptor features, while those with lower levels showed greater mutation levels and broader neutralizing activity.
A recent study uses thermo-viscoelastic modeling to predict damage initiation strength in solid propellants, reducing experimental cost and complexity. The model accurately captures temperature and strain rate effects, enabling reliable prediction and supporting structural integrity assessment of solid rocket motors.
Researchers from NUS and Tsinghua University developed an AI framework to complete missing US flood maps, revealing an estimated 11 million people and 4.1 million buildings were omitted from mapped zones. The framework generated a spatially complete 30-metre flood hazard map, highlighting the potential of AI to strengthen public access...
A new AI-powered framework, OA-UDNet, enables high-fidelity multispectral optoacoustic tomography with only 32 detectors, reducing hardware cost and complexity. The framework achieves significant improvements in image quality, resolving long-standing issues with sparse-view imaging.
Researchers suggest that biological memory is connected to emotion and thought, and that AI may lack the biological infrastructure to replicate human-like consciousness. The study proposes a biochemical process connecting brain cells and chemistry to memory, potentially offering a new route to understanding mental processes.
The 7th International Palaeontological Congress (IPC7) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 30 to December 3, 2026. Researchers and experts will present their latest findings and projects, and discuss developments in the field of palaeoscience.
A machine learning-based algorithm analyzes player behavior patterns to estimate risks, providing a transparent frame of reference for regulators. The model, made publicly accessible, can calculate risk scores and compare them to existing systems, leading to more effective player protection.
Researchers developed Pasta, a tool estimating cell biological age from gene activity, identifying substances influencing aging and potential treatments. The tool was tested on 17,000 tissue samples and validated in laboratory experiments, revealing genes linked to DNA damage and cellular stress.
A simple interaction rule inspired by honeybee colonies enables robot swarms to reach a clear consensus quickly, even when some information is faulty or manipulated. This rule, called cross-inhibition, introduces a brief moment of indecision, allowing the swarm to form a clear majority.
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology have developed hybrid compounds that simultaneously reduce cancer cell viability and inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. The compounds showed strong activity against aggressive cancer cells and certain bacteria and fungi, outperforming currently used drugs.
Researchers evaluated 21 language models, finding they alter their discourse to align with users' bias, creating echo chambers that reinforce preexisting beliefs. The models' behavior varies by topic, with greater shifts in stance on public safety and the economy, but consistency on corruption and democratic institutions.
A new study in Food and Energy Security investigates the impact of digital farmer networks on collective bargaining power in Uganda. While membership in supported groups improves collective agency, the study reveals that gender remains a persistent factor, with men reporting higher leadership confidence and participation. The findings ...
A review of 150 years of evidence reveals that elevated metal concentrations in the environment are reflected in increased metal levels in local wildlife, livestock, and human populations.
Researchers found that hedge funds that effectively bet against public sentiment outperformed those that rode sentiment, earning a 0.4% monthly premium. This result persists even after controlling for fund characteristics and economic risks.
Researchers found that media literacy was the strongest predictor of trust in social institutions, while respondents who critically assessed online information had higher levels of institutional trust. Social media use, particularly WhatsApp, was not a significant predictor of civic engagement.
Researchers designed bacteria that function as transistors, allowing for the creation of living circuit boards that can perform complicated calculations. The transistors can be combined to create a variety of circuits, including those that add two or three inputs or send one input to a specific location.
Researchers have developed an iron-copper bimetallic activated hydrochar capable of removing methylene blue dye and treating industrial wastewater from potato processing. The material achieved a maximum dye adsorption capacity of 1,635.28 mg/g under optimized conditions.
Researchers discovered that exhausted T cells can lose the exhaustion marker LAG3 to escape tumors and confer long-lasting immunity to cancer in mice. These cells play a critical role in generating a strong, durable memory response, which is essential for effective cancer immunotherapy.
Insilico Medicine has been nominated for the 2026 Prix Galien USA 'Best Start-Up' Award for its generative AI-driven approach in biotechnology. The nomination follows significant advancements in its lead AI-discovered drug, rentosertib, and its expansion of collaborations with pharmaceutical companies.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that decision support guidelines can safely reduce unnecessary endotracheal aspirate culture testing for children with respiratory complications. The study, funded by the NIH and AHRQ, found a 16% decline in EAC culture testing among patients without signs of respiratory tract infection.
A study found anticoagulant rat poisons in 78% of tested caracals, highlighting a hidden problem for the city's wildlife. Researchers call for tighter control over the sale, distribution, and use of these poisons, which can accumulate in animals' bodies and harm non-target predators.
Astronomers have discovered a new population of faint, rapidly fading remnant radio galaxies, revealing a shorter, more dynamic afterlife of black hole jets. The study found that these remnants are relatively young, with ages ranging from 8-42 million years, and span a wide range of evolutionary stages.
A new study suggests that volatility priors, a brain's expectations about environment unpredictability, can be modified to reduce delusion severity in schizophrenia patients. The study found that volatility priors decrease over time as delusion severity improves, making them a potential treatment target.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 18, 2026
The National Academy of Inventors launches the American Innovation Campaign with three prestigious awards recognizing visionary philanthropists, exceptional mentors, and institutions expanding intellectual property and innovation education. The awards celebrate generosity, commitment, and impact in the nation's innovation pipeline.
Researchers at the University of Basel challenge the decades-old assumption that coronin proteins primarily regulate the cytoskeleton. Instead, they found that coronins are largely dispensable for cytoskeleton organization, while exhibiting additional roles in cell signaling.
A recent NTU Singapore study found that 76% of Indo-Pacific coral reefs may struggle to keep pace with accelerating sea-level rise, threatening coastal protection and marine habitats. Reefs can grow only so quickly, and if sea level rises faster than a reef can build upwards, the reef will sit under progressively deeper water.
A new mathematical tool uses probability calculations to reconstruct ocean food chains with high accuracy, providing insights for conservation and ecosystem management. The tool has been tested on 158 ecosystems with an error rate of less than 5%.
A 15-year study found that tracking trauma symptoms during the first two years after a disaster is a better predictor of long-term mental health than a single assessment. Continuous monitoring identifies those at risk of long-term psychological distress, highlighting the importance of regular mental health check-ups.
Researchers have developed a novel all-inorganic perovskite single crystal that bridges the gap between solution-processable materials and high-performance radiation detection. The material achieves exceptional metrics in X-ray detection, including a record-high detection sensitivity and a large resistivity.
A new study shows that AI can discover novel strategies that humans can adopt and preserve across generations. The study found that AI agents can discover optimal strategies that are difficult for humans to find, and that these strategies can be passed on and maintained over time. This discovery has significant implications for the rol...
Scientists create a new material that changes from a gel to a liquid-like state under ultraviolet light, and can be rebuilt using heat or dismantled by acid. The discovery could lead to the design of smart sensors, switchable catalysts, and materials that capture and release selected molecules on demand.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a novel polymer that can be heated to 90°C, turning it into a gas, which then spontaneously reforms into the original polymer. This breakthrough could simplify polymer processing and recycling, eliminating complex steps.
Researchers propose a novel posterior transosseous S1 pedicle approach to access the superior hypogastric plexus, leveraging the reproducible osseous anatomy of the sacrum. This approach may offer improved spatial control and reduce procedural variability, making it a potential alternative to conventional techniques.
A team of physicists proposes a framework to describe how active materials operate in the presence of curvature, leading to unexpected behavior and potential practical applications. The framework explains striking biological observations and may lead to geometry as a design parameter for new materials.
A new AI framework, SHIC-XE, detects pain in horses from video analysis while providing anatomically consistent explanations for its decisions. The framework achieved strong performance in detecting pain from video, with high levels of accuracy and reliability.
Researchers from Saarland University will test metallic glass alloys on the ISS to improve material properties and discover new applications. The experiments will examine levitated droplets heated to temperatures of up to 1,700 degrees Celsius to study material properties such as surface tension and thermal expansion.
Researchers developed a collagen scaffold to deliver stem cells to treat ARK, a progressive eye condition causing profound visual loss. After three months, treated eyes showed significant improvement in vision, with an average ETDRS score increase of 24 letters.
A new study from University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center found that women with chronic pain conditions or a history of recurrent pregnancy loss were more likely to use Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine during IVF. The study also identified higher-income neighborhoods and prior ART cycles as factors associated with WS-TCM...
Researchers found that cannabis users develop psychosis an average of two-and-a-half years earlier than non-users, with the difference increasing with age. The study, which examined 149 studies involving over 71,000 people, suggests a cumulative effect of cannabis use that builds over time.
The American Heart Association is launching a global health tech competition to accelerate innovation in cardiovascular and brain health. The competition connects market-ready solutions with opportunities to scale into real-world healthcare, emphasizing clinical validation and alignment with evidence-based care.
A new study by NYU School of Global Public Health found that most patients view their test results before hearing from their doctor, with those having higher digital literacy and better patient-centered communication having a better understanding of the results. The study suggests that health systems and online patient portals can impr...
A recent review of 40 studies on building resiliency found that most life cycle assessments fail to consider key aspects of inoperability, leading to underestimated environmental costs. A new framework developed by Fernanda Cruz Rios factors in the environmental costs and benefits of resilience, informing designers' choices on building...
Researchers discovered a 'master switch' driving tumour growth in aggressive breast cancer and a targeted drug slowing tumour growth. The drug reduced cancer cell viability and tumour growth by 40-60% and extended survival in laboratory models.
Researchers developed a dopamine-enhanced electrode that overcame common failure causes, operating for up to 15 hours and supporting effective electrically assisted delivery through skin. The dopamine-enhanced electrode combined improved electrical stability, structural durability, and wet-state adhesion in a simple polymer-based design.
Petroleum science is at a historic turning point, facing 100 grand challenges that span six domains. The challenges include low-carbon transition, AI-driven solutions, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address issues like CCUS, geothermal energy, and hydrogen energy.
A new NIH-funded study found associations between higher fluoride levels in public drinking water during pregnancy and lower child cognition scores, particularly in fluid reasoning. The study, which included 2,514 children, suggests that higher fluoride levels may impact cognitive development.
Researchers use advanced 3D X-ray techniques to determine how narwhal's tusk acquires its twisted structure, revealing a double-spiral structure with a biological counterbalance. The discovery provides new insight into how nature constructs advanced materials with extreme mechanical properties.
Researchers developed CSwinUKAN, an enhanced U-Net architecture with Swin Transformer and Tokenized Kolmogorov-Arnold Network, to detect tunnel lining cracks. The model outperformed baselines on an integrated dataset of 10,422 images, achieving strong segmentation performance and recall.
Research from Edith Cowan University finds people are creating physical distance from devices by locking them away or using retro-style accessories, indicating a broader cultural shift towards limiting phone use. This trend may reflect a desire to interrupt the constant habit of picking up and interacting with smartphones.
Researchers used 3D electron microscopy to capture direct evidence of electric fields at air-water interfaces, opening a path to rationally designed clean-energy materials. The study found a repulsive force holding thinnest films together, reaching 10 megapascals, and provided chemical evidence for the electric field's existence.
Researchers at TUM have developed a new method to generate single photons, increasing the photon share in emitted light from 23% to 72% using photonic crystal waveguides. This approach achieves results that were previously only attainable with complex resonator approaches, making it more suitable for quantum communication.
Researchers at NUS CDE developed electrochemiluminescent devices that crank brightness up to 1,552 candelas per square metre, making them suitable for wearable and underwater applications. The devices produce a steady, continuous glow and can run on small batteries.
A new study at Tampere University found that simple risk factors like body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and smoking habits are better predictors of chronic disease than epigenetic clocks. This challenges the marketing claims of biological age tests, which can cost hundreds of euros.
Researchers from Duksung Women's University and University of Zurich found that adults increase formant frequencies when speaking with aegyo, suggesting a shorter vocal tract. This phenomenon may signal childlike qualities and elicit a protective response from others.
Researchers created a 3D model of the upper airway to study snoring, finding that unsteady airflow across soft tissues produces the loudest sounds. Reducing soft palate vibration may help reduce palatal snoring, suggesting potential solutions for anti-snoring treatments.
A new study suggests that indigo light, which is abundant in sunlight but poorly represented in standard indoor lighting, may prevent myopia. The study used tree shrews as a model and found that exposure to indigo light completely prevents nearsightedness from developing.
A study analyzing 637 US counties from 2000 to 2023 found that five state firearm laws, including extreme risk protection orders and child access prevention laws, were associated with lower firearm suicide rates. States with more of these laws had lower rates, while non-firearm suicides showed no similar associations.
The bionic multichannel whisker system provides spatial coverage for fine surface interrogation and radial collision detection, improving shape reconstruction and force estimation. The system's calibration framework and low-computational-overhead correction ensure cross-channel consistency and reliability.
Researchers discovered how anesthesia, surgery, and intensive care stress alter gene activity in the brain, leading to cognitive impairment and delirium. A new drug, vorinostat, reversed these changes, restoring memory formation and regulating the internal biological clock.
Dolphins use acoustic cues to navigate and find food, with whistles associated with social behavior and echolocation linked to sound-producing fish. The study reveals distinct patterns in dolphin communication, suggesting dolphins favor different habitats for socializing and hunting.