Damiano Baccarella received a $750,000 NASA award to study the extreme environments encountered by hypersonic spacecraft during atmospheric re-entry. He aims to develop novel strategies for experimental characterization of chemical and vibrational non-equilibrium in high-enthalpy hypersonic wind tunnels.
A tapeworm alters ants' biology in a targeted way, making workers live longer and less active. The parasite taps into existing signaling pathways, shifting them to promote its own survival.
Researchers used sEEG to examine white matter electrophysiological dynamics during working memory. Load modulates tract-specific power and cross-frequency connectivity, with distinct patterns across different brain regions.
Carlo Maria Gallucci Calabrese, a professor at ESADE Business School, assumes his new role on September 1st, 2026. He has extensive professional experience in both business and academia, contributing significantly to internationalisation and growth.
A new study highlights a potential enforcement gap in the UK Contracts for Difference scheme, which supports low-carbon electricity generation. The study shows that termination payments under the CfD scheme may be large in contractual terms but difficult to recover in practice due to financial distress or insolvency.
NIRBA Hub fosters interdisciplinary collaboration & accelerates innovation in RNA science. The hub supports talent development, technology innovation & industry engagement.
A new computational model integrates cerebral blood vessel dynamics with amyloid beta production, showing the brain can transition between healthy and pathological states based on initial conditions. Localized vascular damage can trigger self-sustained spread of pathology.
A recent cohort study found similar rates of secondary treatment receipt among men with localized prostate cancer by race, but observed mortality disparities persisted. These findings raise concerns about healthcare inequities and the need for targeted interventions to address racial disparities in cancer care.
A study by Universitat Pompeu Fabra found that Instagram comments associate breastfeeding with the ideal of good motherhood, fostering guilt among women who cannot breastfeed. The research highlights the tension between idealized representation and everyday reality, revealing a need for critical awareness and empowerment.
A new study finds nicotinamide riboside chloride protects neurons from alcohol-induced injury by restoring mitochondrial quality control through coordinated activation of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) and mitophagy. NRC supplementation successfully reverses aggravated pathology, mitigating cognitive impairments an...
City of Hope's IMMUNO-BIOMAP trial aims to map how tumors change as they resist immunotherapy, focusing on non-small cell lung cancer. The six-year trial will use predictive models to identify groups of patients who respond well to personalized treatments.
A recent study found that 8-chloroadenosine inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma by disrupting the ADAR1/PPARγ lipid metabolism axis. The compound reduced ADAR1 expression in a dose- and time-dependent manner, promoting suppressed tumor proliferation, invasion, and survival.
Researchers found that galaxies with slowly rotating stellar haloes are more likely to have experienced a major disc flip, where the galaxy's disc changed its orientation by more than 90 degrees. This discovery provides clues about how the Milky Way assembled and may offer indirect hints about the motion of its invisible dark matter halo.
A cohort study of Korean patients with lung cancer found that international screening guidelines excluded 64.6% of patients, many without smoking history. Ineligible patients had lower mortality risk than eligible patients, suggesting tailored approaches are necessary to enhance early detection.
Researchers have developed a high-resolution light-sheet imaging system that can capture seizure propagation in the brain of larval zebrafish in 3D. The system allows for rapid volumetric imaging with real-time correction of aberrations, providing new insights into seizure mechanisms and brain function.
Researchers discovered that fructooligosaccharide induces the selective enrichment of Anaerotruncus colihominis, a UA-degrading bacterium, via modulation of the gut microbiota. This interaction alleviates oxidative damage to the kidney and offers a new therapeutic rationale for prebiotic-based management of hyperuricemia
A new review article synthesizes information on neural traveling waves, concluding they are a computational engine in the visual cortex. These waves allow the brain to build internal representations of the external world, enabling prediction and perception.
A study by Tsinghua University explores China's power supply security amid a shift to renewable energy. The research suggests that current capacity payment mechanisms may not support emerging flexible resources like battery storage, and instead recommends piloting market-based capacity mechanisms.
Researchers have developed a thermoelectrocatalytic process using La-substituted SrTiO3 to produce H2O2 from O2 and H2O. The optimized doping level enables dual redox reactions, producing a stable rate of 412 μmol⸱L−1⸱g−1⸱h−1 at 130 °C.
The COMPASS framework offers a unified and collaborative modeling approach, balancing macroeconomic consistency and technological granularity. It has been widely applied to evaluate the socioeconomic impacts of climate policies and simulate sectoral energy transition pathways.
The MESSAGEix-China-Building-R31 model integrates provincial-level analysis of building stock, energy demand, material demand, and carbon emissions. The study validates the model using regional data and sensitivity analyses, highlighting its reliability for multi-scenario and cross-regional analysis.
Scientists have created a novel antibiotic that targets starved bacteria by blocking energy-coupling factor transporters. The breakthrough offers hope for tackling drug-resistant infections, with promising results in mouse models and no resistant bacterial variants emerging.
A new peptide derived from cone snail venom has been shown to significantly reduce inflammation-induced pain in an animal model. The peptide specifically inhibits the noradrenaline transporter, supporting the body's own pain-inhibiting mechanisms.
A recent study by Sungkyunkwan University analyzed the effects of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) on learning outcomes. The research found that students who used GAI to solve problems showed higher test scores than those who only used it for concept understanding, as it reduced brain stress and increased efficiency.
A novel self-assembled triple-conducting cathode has been developed to improve the performance of protonic ceramic fuel cells. The material combines Zn/Yb co-doping and temperature-induced nanoparticle exsolution, enhancing oxygen reduction kinetics and hydration capability.
Researchers discover a previously unknown mechanism of action for a synthetic peptide that mitigates excessive inflammatory responses in allergic asthma. The peptide inhibits a key inflammatory switch in the immune system, opening up new avenues for treating chronic inflammatory diseases.
Researchers developed a framework to integrate AI into hospitals, emphasizing patient care, staff experience, and economic sustainability. The Total Mission Value framework aims to ensure high-quality patient care remains the top priority amidst AI's transformative potential.
Researchers found that preserving peroxisomes preserves mitochondrial health during aging by maintaining long, interconnected mitochondrial networks and reducing oxidative stress. The study identifies peroxisome homeostasis as a promising area for future aging research.
Researchers developed a uniform TF-VPP system to fabricate high-strength, low-shrinkage silica-based ceramic cores using spherical powders and vacuum debinding. The approach offers a viable solution to traditional VPP printing challenges, including significant shrinkage and mechanical strength limitations.
Researchers at the University of Vienna discovered that the Notch signalling pathway controls tissue organisation and body axis formation in sea anemones, enabling self-organisation and regeneration of tissues.
Researchers developed a novel polymer-derived ceramic strategy to create SiC-based fibrous ceramic membranes featuring a balanced multiphase architecture. The optimized ceramic membrane achieved outstanding broadband microwave absorption with a minimum reflection loss of −27.12 dB.
Researchers developed a novel DNA delivery platform to deliver bispecific T cell engagers (BTEs), improving how T cells recognize and attack cancer. The approach uses an antibody 'knob' that accurately fits with an 'hole', delivering BTEs directly within the body, reducing manufacturing costs and treatment burden.
A global review of 411 studies found that river sand and gravel mining is removing sand faster than it can be replenished, threatening rivers, infrastructure, and communities. The study recommends better tracking, measurement, and regulation to manage extraction and protect the environment.
Researchers developed Mo-regulated high-entropy niobate ceramics for linear and stable thermal sensing over a wide temperature range. The results showed that Mo incorporation broadened the distribution of local cation configurations, increasing carrier mobility and reducing resistance drift.
Repeatedly losing and gaining weight accelerates muscle loss in middle-aged people, as found in new UC San Francisco research. The study analyzed MRI scans of 1,433 participants and found that those with fluctuating weights lost nearly four times as much thigh muscle over four years.
A swimming program improved function and pain in people with chronic low back pain, reducing disability by 50% compared to education alone. The benefit persisted at longer-term follow-up, showing a suitable exercise for managing chronic low back pain.
The Pulmonary Embolism Reporting and Data Systems (PE-RADS) framework provides a simple, 0-4 grading scale for classifying acute pulmonary embolism using CT and MR angiography. The system aims to improve communication and patient care with standardized terminology and risk stratification.
Researchers have developed textured SrBi2Ta2O9 ceramics with high in-plane remnant polarization of 15.83 μC×cm², a 197% increase compared to randomly oriented ceramics. Calcium doping effectively cuts leakage by enlarging the band gap, offering a pathway for designing reliable ferroelectric devices.
A new study found evidence of rising temperatures in Mars' lower atmosphere when solar storms and global dust storms coincided. Researchers detected unusual heating patterns that could not be explained by the storm alone, suggesting a complex atmospheric environment on Mars.
The new center at Mount Sinai will join the Colton Consortium for Autoimmunity, expanding research on earlier detection, precision treatment, and disease prevention for people with autoimmune diseases. The Center aims to develop more precise, effective treatments across multiple diseases by understanding shared immune pathways.
A new paper proposes a geopolitical-economic order framework that distinguishes between two types of economic orders: state-based and market-based. The former rewards strategic power and government intervention, while the latter promotes mutually beneficial voluntary exchanges. Understanding these differences is crucial for multination...
Barton's lab aims to improve strategies for managing invasive insects by investigating juvenile hormones. The project will also train graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and middle school teachers in STEM education.
Heart failure affects over 60 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of hospitalization among older adults. The new expert statement highlights the importance of prevention and early intervention in reducing risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
Social expectation messages appeal to people's desire to act consistently with their self-image and reduce feelings of guilt. Emphasizing society's expectations enhances charitable giving in NGO advertisements, with click-through rates and donation rates significantly higher than other framings.
A review study reveals diverse metabolite families containing atypical atoms, including fluorine, selenium, arsenic, and boron, with distinct biological functions and properties. These elements shape natural products with structural and functional versatility, paving ways toward sustainable biotechnologies.
Researchers at Hasanuddin University developed a biodegradable plastic film with oxygen-scavenging properties, using cellulose from fermented coconut water to improve strength and functionality. The film breaks down quickly in soil, but maintaining flexibility and barrier performance remains a challenge.
Researchers found that females with live offspring had lower late-life frailty, contradicting previous theories on a potential reproductive cost. The study used companion dogs to investigate the relationship between reproduction and aging, revealing a unique link between parity and robustness.
A new review of current research highlights the importance of culturally grounded approaches to food systems literacy in addressing global hunger and malnutrition. The study suggests that Indigenous knowledge and participatory methods can improve food systems resilience and support communities to maintain traditional food practices.
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC identified a hormone produced by the thymus that keeps inflammation under control. As we age, levels of this hormone decrease, allowing diseases like cancer to progress. Increasing this hormone improved cancer survival and made immunotherapy more effective in older mice.
A new study found that massive wildfires occurred in fern-dominated landscapes across Northwest Europe during the Triassic period, lasting from 40,000 to 300,000 years. The research team used a novel technique to detect dark-colored microfossils, indicating prolonged and intense wildfires.
A pioneering study reveals that by 2100, 13% more areas in the UK will be at risk of coastal flooding due to rising sea levels. By 2300, this number triples, with over 1.7 million people exposed to the risk of coastal flooding.
A new Rutgers study reveals that individuals with psychiatric conditions exhibit reduced brain network dynamics, which can be used to distinguish between patients and healthy individuals. The findings also suggest that dynamic features of brain function may provide a more precise way of understanding mental illness.
A UC Irvine-led study finds that childhood unpredictability is linked to depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders in children, even those without traditional adversity screenings. The research highlights the power of cross-institutional collaboration to translate neuroscience discoveries into clinical practice.
Researchers have found 17 gene variations in alpha-actinin-2 associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a leading cause of sudden cardiac death. These variations affect the protein's stability and interactions, highlighting potential targets for new treatments.
A randomized controlled trial found that medically tailored grocery deliveries improved blood sugar control among adults living with type 2 diabetes who have public health insurance. The study also showed benefits for food-related outcomes, filling an evidence gap in the integration of food-based interventions into routine diabetes care.
Researchers developed a personalized gene therapy that dramatically reduced seizures and sparked developmental gains in two children with SCN2A-related DEE, allowing one to walk independently. The therapy targets the root genetic cause of the condition, producing measurable improvement.
Researchers design a vapor-controlled reversible host–guest chemistry system that controls the optical and physical properties of a functional molecular liquid. The FML's optical and physical properties change immediately upon forming a host–guest complex, but can be restored by exposing it to hexane vapors.
Researchers discover new wasp species, Chlorocytus papahemii, in China that controls the weevil beetle Lixus subtilis, a major sugar beet pest. The newly discovered wasp has a unique behavior of attacking another wasp species that preys on the weevil.
The High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in China has completed construction and achieved trial operations. The facility features a two-kilometer beamline with energies ranging from MeV/u to GeV/u, generating the world's most intense pulsed heavy-ion beams.
A large-scale prospective cohort study found that patients with blood type A had lower risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. In contrast, blood type O's reputation of being at lower risk is partially due to lower plasma von Willebrand factor levels, but this did not explain the increased risk in blood type A patients.