Researchers developed an intelligent breathing e-skin inspired by Nepenthes that overcomes sweat accumulation issues. The device features a liquid-diode effect for active sweat management and high-fidelity electromyographic teleoperation capabilities.
A scoping review of international research on moral distress among emergency department nurses found consistent patterns affecting nurses across healthcare systems. The study highlights the need for system-level changes, including safe staffing levels, supporting early-career nurses, and a culture that encourages staff to raise concerns.
An AI platform called AutoReview scans health records against clinical guidelines to identify gaps and connect patients with available care solutions. The project aims to improve early detection and intervention, reducing hospitalisations by up to 25% and saving lives.
New research reveals that evidence of animal deaths after prescribed burns can disappear in under two weeks, significantly underestimating the true toll of fire on wildlife. Conducting wildlife surveys immediately after fires is essential to accurately assess the impact of prescribed burning on biodiversity and animal welfare.
A Rutgers-led study of nearly 500,000 adults reveals that repeat testing is linked to earlier diagnoses and depends on primary care provider behaviors. The study found that health systems play a significant role in increasing patient consistency, with Kaiser Permanente having the highest adherence rate.
Research found that mulberry branch-derived biochar enhances digestive enzyme activity, strengthens antioxidant responses, reshapes gut microbiota, and reduces harmful nitrogen compounds in aquaculture water. Moderate dietary levels showed improved fish health and reduced environmental stress without impairing growth performance.
A new study found that living in greener neighborhoods is associated with lower levels of chronic stress hormones, such as cortisol and cortisone, during the second trimester of pregnancy. This discovery has significant implications for urban planners and policymakers seeking cost-effective ways to improve public health and well-being.
Research found that patients with severe COVID-19 had a large population of B cells targeting type I interferons, disabling the body's antiviral response. This abnormal immune response was detectable before symptoms appeared, suggesting a pre-existing defect contributing to patient vulnerability.
A new theoretical framework proposes that the information in the brain may be continuously stored, flowed and evolved through dynamic electrophysiological activity generated by spatio-temporal coordinated neural ensembles. The study found that neuronal populations can generate rich electrophysiological activities with periodic features...
A research team has identified four previously unrecognized fossil bones, including a premaxilla, from a rock containing mosasaur remains in Osaka Prefecture. The fossils exhibit distinctive features unlike those of known mosasaurs, raising the possibility that they represent a new species.
Researchers at CityUHK successfully transformed vibrations into hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen production, achieving significant increases in efficiency. The breakthroughs rely on controlling vibration-generated charges to drive chemical transformations, paving the way for real-world applications such as water treatment and fuel genera...
Researchers at QUT have developed a new molecular strategy to prevent carbon nanotubes from clumping together, enabling a new benchmark for materials that convert heat directly into electricity. The breakthrough has the potential to create a new generation of higher-performing materials for harvesting energy from heat.
A new study by Professor Tay Jeong reveals hidden structural asymmetries in public opinion on social media during wartime. The analysis of global hashtag movements during the Gaza war highlights a divide between Arab and non-Arab countries, with pro-Palestinian slogans focusing on heroism and humanitarian sympathy.
A research team developed a walking-support robot that uses large-area tactile contact at the torso to track movement intent and share load. The system continuously adapts as the coupled human-robot dynamics evolve, allowing intention alignment and balance support to emerge from the same physical channel.
Researchers discovered a massive expansion of the HK gene family in thermophilic snails, which can survive temperatures exceeding 55 °C. This expansion led to the emergence of membrane-localized HKs, enhancing hexose catabolism and ATP production.
A study by Rupesh Kumar Singh's team found that biochar can reduce the ecological stress caused by copper and commercial glyphosate formulations in soil. Biochar significantly reduced earthworm avoidance in contaminated treatments by approximately 29%, showing partial but meaningful mitigation.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University successfully generated red blood cell-like cells from canine induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), marking a significant step towards artificial cell production for blood bank reserves. The study used CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing to target glycophorin A, allowing the team to visualize and tr...
The Ryukyu Islands Coral eDNA Atlas provides a comprehensive overview of hard coral distribution across the region based on extensive environmental DNA analysis. The atlas includes data from 231 locations, revealing relative abundance of different coral genera at each survey site.
Researchers at KAIST create a metal structure that changes shape using light, without any light-absorbing coating. The technology could enable new possibilities for tactile interfaces and wearable devices.
Scientists predict Solar Cycle 26's strength by analyzing sunspots at a newly-identified 'switch-off' point. This method gives a longer lead time than current methods, allowing for potential improvements in understanding the solar dynamo and predicting space weather.