A new type of conductive hydrogel has been developed using gelatin to stabilize liquid metal particles, enabling high sensitivity in motion sensing and real-time handwriting recognition. The material also harvests solar energy via photothermal conversion.
Researchers discovered lupus-associated inflammatory signals reprogram white blood cells to produce less effective antibacterial response. Hydroxychloroquine and anifrolumab therapies restore neutrophil function in killing bacteria.
Researchers developed a method to modify vehicle sounds using auditory augmented reality, which can draw pedestrian attention without loud warnings. By artificially increasing the frequency of approaching vehicle sounds, participants judged the vehicle as moving faster and closer.
A team of researchers at North Carolina State University has created a novel approach to optimize vaccine distribution by combining machine learning with column generation. This method accelerates run-time for the optimization model by 79.1% while maintaining high-quality solutions.
A team identified GABPA as the missing link recruiting Integrator complex to target specific genes. Biochemical and structural analyses confirmed direct interaction between GABPA and Integrator's endonuclease module.
Researchers identify subtropical lakes as natural laboratories for tracking biodiversity, water quality, and ecosystem resilience in a rapidly changing world. The study highlights the global scientific importance of these largely overlooked lakes, which can serve as 'sentinel ecosystems' revealing early signs of environmental change.
Researchers have developed an ultrafine ruthenium nanocluster catalyst that selectively converts lignin-derived compounds into 1,4-cyclohexanediol using only pure water. The process achieves a 96.7% yield, exceeding current industrial benchmarks and commercial noble metal catalysts.
A blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA can predict whether patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer are benefiting from immunotherapy. The test was found to be accurate in predicting therapy response and can provide clinically meaningful information weeks before conventional imaging.
Researchers discovered a protein called TRAILshort that suppresses T-cell activity and reduces the effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy in cancer patients. Elevated levels of TRAILshort were found in various cancers, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
A study by Drexel University found that people form a stronger bond with an expressive humanoid robot, but this trust can quickly dissipate when the robot makes errors. The researchers measured brain activity, hormones, and self-reported attitudes to understand how humans build and lose trust through collaboration with robots.
Current Engineering Letters and Reviews is an international, interdisciplinary journal publishing high-quality research and reviews in engineering sciences. It aims to foster collaboration and publish groundbreaking work on technological innovation and sustainable development.
Seoul National University researchers have developed an off-stochiometric anode material that enables safe, ultra-fast charging of lithium-ion batteries. The new design strategy overcomes kinetic limitations and preserves the NASICON structure against irreversible damage.
A new study finds that neither injection molding nor 3D printing is universally superior for polypropylene parts. Injection molding outperforms 3D printing in terms of mechanical strength and softening temperature, but the latter is more cost-effective for low-volume production and rapid prototyping.
Researchers found a variant in the thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) gene associated with EGPA susceptibility in both Japanese and European populations. Additionally, the HLA-DRB1*07:01 allele was linked to EGPA in Japanese individuals, but not in Europeans.
Researchers developed a new dielectric elastomer that amplifies its own motion through resonance, eliminating the need for rigid supporting structures. The material generates asymmetric electric fields through space-charge accumulation, producing self-induced bending and resonant motion.
Researchers developed an AI model capable of generating accurate, high-resolution pressure maps using just a few anatomical landmarks, enabling lower-cost foot health monitoring in rural and remote regions. The study demonstrates the potential for AI to overcome challenges associated with traditional plantar pressure monitoring systems.
Researchers propose a data-driven forecasting approach to predict DER adoption patterns and quantify uncertainty for more informed decision making. The framework provides plausible adoption scenarios, enabling utilities, regulators, and planners to make strategic investments and plan for long-term infrastructure needs.
A new international review provides comprehensive clinical recommendations for the use of incretin-based medications in women of reproductive age. The guidelines address critical knowledge gaps, including contraception, preconception care, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum management.
A UC Irvine psychologist is using a massive longitudinal dataset to investigate how daily social connections shape our bodies and minds over time. The researcher aims to understand the 'ripple effect' of small, everyday moments on long-term health outcomes.
Researchers assembled two complete genome assemblies of Plasmopara viticola, uncovering dynamic genome architecture and revealing nearly 90% effector genes exist as duplicated clusters. Structural variations drive effector diversification, with local duplications and rearrangements creating hotspots for gene duplication and deletion.
A team of material scientists developed a new catalyst that simultaneously achieves high activity and remarkable stability for CO2-to-CO conversion. The ZnS@Fe-NSC catalyst features atomically dispersed iron active sites synergistically modified by sulfur atoms and adjacent zinc sulfide nanoparticles.
Researchers have developed DNA-based markers that can predict low-CR varieties with over 95% accuracy. The findings open a clear path toward breeding peaches that can thrive in warming climates.
Researchers at Texas A&M University found that polyethylene microplastic increases signs of fatty liver disease and exacerbates the condition when paired with a diet high in fat, fructose, and cholesterol. The study suggests environmental exposures and dietary habits work together to accelerate liver damage.
NC State is leading three Genesis Mission projects using AI to accelerate discovery in high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and astrophysics. The projects focus on developing AI-powered tools for scientific research, defending agentic AI against adversarial attacks, and embedding AI techniques in large-scale simulations of neutro...
Scientists have created an ultra-thin metasurface that enables the steering and shaping of light beams almost instantly, at a record speed of 74 femtoseconds. The breakthrough could contribute to optical computing, communications, high-speed imaging, sensing, and quantum technologies.
The latest APA journal issues feature research on schizophrenia, combined treatments and involuntary psychiatric detentions trends. Combined treatment approaches are presented as a promising emerging field to improve patient outcomes.
Scientists have developed an innovative platform to mechanically control circularly polarized luminescence, a phenomenon essential for next-generation technologies. The team created a supramolecular mechanophore that reversibly switches CPL on and off using force-induced swelling with solvents.
A mathematical model shows that greater fitness is not enough for a population to succeed; expansion speed and position also play crucial roles. Less fit species can win if they occupy favorable positions, such as peaks or protrusions.
The study provides the largest, most uniform spectroscopic follow-up of X-ray sources ever assembled, capturing tens of thousands of X-ray-emitting galaxy clusters. It reveals that rapidly growing giant black holes were surprisingly common in the early Universe and more 'hidden' black holes have been uncovered.
Researchers developed an automated computer vision system to monitor long-term bridge damage using routine drone inspections. The framework enables the tracking of structural damage progression and measurement of severity, with a maximum error rate of 4.61% compared to manual measurements.
Researchers designed a compact, optically addressed programmable metasurface using VO2-based phase change materials. The device enables pixel-level independent encoding and dynamic generation of THz wavefronts for various applications including zoom meta-lensing, vortex beams, and holography.
The new journal, Wireless and Communication Letters, is an international platform for high-quality research in wireless communications, networking, and communication engineering. It publishes original letters, full-length research articles, and comprehensive reviews on the latest scientific and technological advances.
A study found that metal–oxygen bond length is positively correlated with trace-element bioaccumulation across three plant-soil datasets. The relationship could help predict plant uptake and reduce the need for costly experiments.
Researchers developed a flexible, battery-free hydrogel bioelectronic patch that wirelessly monitors periodontal inflammation and delivers localized miRNA therapy. The system successfully distinguished MMP-9 levels between healthy volunteers and patients with periodontal disease.
The Advanced Light Materials journal presents research on lightweight and multifunctional materials. Featured papers are now available online at ScienceDirect.
Research on British Risso's dolphins reveals they form a single genetic entity, separate from those in the Azores and Mediterranean. The study suggests these dolphins have been isolated for some time, but further research is needed to determine their boundaries.
A new study reveals that plants with similar volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles can detect and respond to defense signals from neighboring plants more effectively. This finding offers a potential roadmap for designing more pest-resilient agricultural systems by strategically pairing plant species based on their VOC profiles.
Researchers developed a system to convert CO2 from industrial emissions directly into carbon monoxide without purification. The process achieved almost 100% conversion selectivity and consumed less energy than existing technologies.
Researchers identified a key enzyme, CtUGT52, that drives hydroxysafflor yellow A biosynthesis in safflower. The discovery enables breeders to select for medicinal safflower lines and paves the way for industrial production of flavonoid glycosides.
The study proposes a new hypothesis on the evolutionary history of dinosaur digestive systems by analyzing gastrolith shapes and dietary proxies. Herbivorous dinosaurs likely possessed rounded gastroliths with severe abrasion, suggesting mechanical grinding of plant material within their stomachs.
A research team at KAIST has developed RL-SPH, a reinforcement-learning-based method that can independently generate feasible solutions satisfying all constraints. The technique achieved a 100% feasibility rate across five benchmarks, reducing the primal gap by an average of 28.6 times and improving search efficiency.
A new study reveals that the brain plays a crucial role in protecting fertility during heat stress by sending signals to reproductive cells. Researchers discovered an unexpected communication system between the brain and germline cells, showing how animals adjust reproduction when conditions become unfavorable.
A study found that frequent chemical exposure and low antioxidant intake are associated with increased health symptoms among young laboratory scientists. The researchers also discovered that stronger safety knowledge is linked to better protective practices.
A novel 'point-to-point adsorption' technique facilitates scalable fabrication of ordered gold nanoparticle arrays for next-generation data storage, resulting in superior device performance. The approach leverages self-assembly behavior of block copolymers to create templates for precisely positioning AuNPs.
A Singapore team developed a machine-learning tool that accurately predicts liver cancer recurrence after surgery, outperforming the TNM staging system. The tool identifies two biologically distinct patterns of recurrence, enabling personalized approaches to risk prediction and targeted therapies.
A prospective cohort study found a graded association between sarcopenia and infection risk, with stronger associations for respiratory infections and sepsis. Muscle health influences immune function through myokines and amino acid mobilization.
A study found that heavy drinking amplifies the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity attributed to adverse childhood experiences in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Individuals with high ACE exposure who engaged in heavy drinking had substantially higher risk compared to those who did not drink heavily.
High-resolution Solar Orbiter data detected abundant high-frequency magnetohydrodynamic waves in coronal plumes, with energy contributions similar to those of transverse Alfvénic waves. The findings provide crucial evidence for the role of these waves in coronal heating and solar wind acceleration.
Researchers develop a physics-informed neural network to simulate fluid-structure interaction for an Euler-Bernoulli beam under steady flow. The framework achieves accurate results even with sparse data, showing great potential as a data-efficient method for numerical simulation.
A new study found that cells of the same chronological age can follow dramatically different biological aging paths. Tissues become a mosaic of biologically younger and older cells, with some individual cells aging much faster than others.
Researchers identified a protein-based defense pathway that helps neurons resist ferroptosis and oxidative stress after traumatic spinal cord injury. Strengthening this pathway improved motor recovery in injured mice by preserving sirtuin 6 (SIRT6) and activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2).
A dominant citrus rhizobacterium secretes a molecule that significantly enhances nutrient uptake across multiple crop species, leading to increased seedling dry weight and biomass. The discovery opens a new avenue for developing stable, microbe-derived alternatives to traditional fertilizers.
A KAIST research team has developed an RNA-based therapeutic strategy that blocks a brain signal to prevent muscle loss and extend survival in cancer patients. The treatment showed significant improvements in both muscle loss and metabolic dysfunction, with a notable increase in survival rates among treated mice.
Researchers found that water erosion increases microbial conversion of soil carbon to CO2, favoring decomposition of recalcitrant substrates. In contrast, deeper SOC remains more effectively protected within mineral-organic complexes and aggregates.
Research reveals microplastics can reduce cadmium's toxic effects on crops by up to 4.5-fold, and moderate oxidative damage and tissue contamination. The study's findings highlight the complexity of assessing agricultural soils contaminated by multiple pollutants.
Researchers developed oxygen-nanobubble-loaded biochar that maintains oxidizing conditions and converts mobile Cd into stable soil fractions. This approach supports beneficial microbial functions, improves plant growth, and reduces cadmium accumulation in rice tissues.
A study published in Pediatric Neurology found that Botox injections significantly reduced headache frequency and disability in children and young adults with chronic migraine. The treatment improved daily functioning and quality of life for these patients.
A recent study found that hospitals' wastewater controls significantly reduced antibiotic resistance in nearby waters, contrary to previous assumptions. Geography rather than hospital proximity was the primary factor shaping local resistomes. The research highlights the importance of effective treatment infrastructure and regulatory en...
Researchers have developed a zinc single-atom photocatalyst that degrades emerging contaminants and produces hydrogen peroxide through oxygen reduction. The catalyst, combined with pollutant degradation, offers a resource-recovering wastewater treatment strategy.
The review challenges common misconceptions about early milk production and breast pumps. It found that colostrum is sufficient for newborn needs and pacifier use does not interfere with breastfeeding. The study's findings suggest 'small changes' to support breastfeeding success in hospitals.