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Science News for January 25, 2026


New algorithms allow scientists to simulate nanodevices on a supercomputer

Researchers have introduced QuaTrEx, a software package that combines materials modeling methods to simulate the behavior of nanoribbons made of over 42,000 atoms. This breakthrough enables the simulation of realistic electronic devices, paving the way for improved performance in next-generation transistors.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·DateJan 25, 2026

Effective oxygen therapy saves an 80-year-old woman from acute poisoning: a case report from Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

A 82-year-old woman was treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy for severe carbon monoxide poisoning after conventional oxygen therapy failed to produce significant improvement. The patient demonstrated considerable neurological recovery and full communication abilities after a single session of HBOT.

SourceSultan Qaboos University·JournalSultan Qaboos University Medical Journal·TypeCase study·DateJan 25, 2026
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NUS Medicine study reveals how antimicrobial resistance spreads from gut bacteria to potentially dangerous hospital superbugs

Researchers at NUS Medicine discovered that genetic vectors can efficiently spread antibiotic resistance within the gut, enabling even highly virulent bacteria to acquire drug resistance. This finding sheds light on the emergence of 'superbugs' in healthcare settings.

SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 25, 2026

Geothermal energy has the potential to reshape global power supply

A new book highlights geothermal systems' potential to transform the global power supply, with a 'significant knowledge gap' hindering effective deployment. Researchers propose machine learning methods for optimizing geothermal energy systems and address challenges in thermal energy production.

SourceUniversity of Sharjah·DateJan 25, 2026

Stealth and manipulation: Strategies of bacterial plasmids

Computational analysis reveals two strategies: stealthy plasmids pick up new genes first, while manipulative plasmids help them spread rapidly. This 'stealth-first' process can aid in predicting future resistance threats and tracking their emergence.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 25, 2026

Elucidating liquid-liquid phase separation under non-equilibrium conditions

A team of researchers studied the effect of antisolvent addition rate and initial solute concentration on localized liquid-liquid phase separation in a ternary water/ethanol/butylparaben system. Their findings show that high antisolvent addition rates and high initial solute concentrations enhance the likelihood of LLPS, highlighting t...

SourceDoshisha University·JournalJournal of Molecular Liquids·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 25, 2026