The new institute aims to accelerate data-driven health care with partnerships between six schools, UC San Diego Health, and specialized centers. By integrating digital technology and rigorous research, the institute seeks to achieve scalable, reliable health outcomes for all.
The University of Cambridge will join the Yang Tan Collective with Harvard University and MIT to focus on cutting-edge science and accelerate autism research. Research centers will investigate challenges faced by autistic individuals, including lower life-expectancy rates and early diagnosis.
A large-scale study of an online patient portal shows that AI-generated responses can introduce errors and extraneous details, leading to increased editing time for physicians. Adapting AI to individual physician communication styles can improve accuracy by 33% and reduce editing by 26%.
The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the oldest quasars ever found, revealing insights into the universe's first 670 million years. The two most ancient quasars have redshifts of 7.77 and 7.69, setting a new record for their age.
Women who experience violence are more likely to reach the menopause earlier and exhibit severe hot flushes, anxiety, and depression. Trauma also exacerbates systemic health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, and bone loss, creating a 'hidden burden' of morbidity.
Dimensions Research Strategy is an AI analytics platform that provides evidence-backed strategic briefs based on the world's most interconnected research data. The platform aims to support university leadership in benchmarking and expertise, offering verifiable intelligence for informed decision-making.
A secret shopper study found that online prescription vendors for GLP-1 receptor agonists often lack clinician interaction, relying on patient-reported questionnaires. This may lead to prescriptions being issued without important clinical and social history, compromising patient safety.
A new policy brief from PollinERA proposes a regional pesticide budget system to manage total pesticide pressure at landscape scale. The system would align with EU environmental law and provide farmers with a practical incentive to choose lower-impact products.
A newly published paper reveals that Karenia cristata, the source of neurotoxins in a devastating South Australian algal bloom, is the most toxic species ever studied. The bloom caused mass mortality of marine animals and has taken an immense environmental toll on the region.
A study by Professor Masaki Yoshida suggests that there is a physically meaningful upper limit to viscosity beyond which materials effectively become rigid. The research found that the maximum viscosity inferred from stable lithospheric regions is around 10^30 Pa s, making it roughly 10^33 times greater than water's viscosity.
Researchers propose a new framework, BOC, inspired by biological nervous systems to build more adaptive intelligent systems. The framework integrates sensing, memory, and computation directly at the hardware level, reducing data movement and latency.
Researchers developed an on-chip all-optical supernode for ultra-low-latency deep neural network inference, achieving a 100-fold increase in inference speed while using only one-ninth of computing resources. The system supports high-speed data routing and switching with low loss and flat response over a spectral range exceeding 100 nm.
A new study reveals that large language models can systematically alter the direction of users' messages on contested topics, even when instructed to preserve the original meaning. The researchers show how these small changes can accumulate and gradually influence broader public opinion over time.
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with women aged 49 and over experiencing lower live birth rates and higher miscarriage risk despite donor-oocyte treatment. The study found that cumulative live birth rates declined substantially with age, from 80% among women...
A study has developed an integrated process to produce dissolving pulp from sugarcane bagasse using a carbonate-based oxygen-alkali pulping combined with enzymatic totally chlorine-free bleaching. The process resulted in high-quality pulp with improved properties, meeting industrial requirements.
A new study highlights the annual AU$7 trillion value of nature in mental health benefits and calls for urgent government action to expand access to nature as a frontline response to the worsening global mental health crisis. Regular, intentional exposure to natural environments is proposed as a proven yet underused solution to improvi...
A new method called DD-r²SCANH addresses the problem of underestimating band gaps in narrow-gap semiconductors. It combines two mathematical tools, r²SCAN and a smart algorithm, to predict dielectric constants more accurately.
Researchers from CityUHK successfully recycle spin-triplet excitons, increasing power conversion efficiency in organic photovoltaics to 20.5%. By fine-tuning the side-chain structure and exciton delocalisation, they facilitate the dissociation of triplet excitons, paving the way for next-generation high-performance organic solar cells.
Scientists at SUSTech and collaborators report first experimental observation of one-sided chiral hinge states in a 3D magnetic Weyl photonic crystal, verifying the 3D QHE of Fermi arcs. The discovery reveals a new physical mechanism for robust light transport in 3D space with potential applications in topological photonic devices.
A Chinese research team found that environmental allergens activate gasdermin D through an iron-dependent mechanism, promoting IL-33 release and allergic airway inflammation. This iron-GSDMD-IL-33 axis is a potential driver of type 2 immune responses in asthma.
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new method for removing microplastics from wastewater, achieving removal rates of more than 90% through the use of microbubbles and nanobubbles. The approach is simple to implement and significantly increases plastic removal during primary treatment.
Research suggests that speaking more than one language can delay brain ageing and make individuals appear younger. The study found that those who spoke two languages had brains that appeared around six years younger, while those who spoke four languages appeared up to 13 years younger.
A new global certification program and recommendations have been developed to advance stroke rehabilitation globally. The program aims to improve access to stroke rehabilitation, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries.
Researchers at NUS have developed a new method called qChIP-MS to identify groups of proteins that work together at specific locations on DNA. This technique allows scientists to better understand how DNA is organised and regulated inside our cells, which could lead to breakthroughs in cancer biology and genome regulation.
Researchers found that dietary fat balance influences T-cell membrane oxidation, making them more vulnerable to ferroptosis. This can weaken immune responses, including CAR-T cell therapy effectiveness.
Researchers examine the flow physics and modeling challenges governing EUV sources, highlighting the importance of debris control and multiscale fluid dynamics. The study aims to provide a common framework for laser-plasma and fluid mechanics communities, supporting future advances in EUV source performance.
Researchers used solar radiation to enhance hydrochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, to create a more effective soil amendment. The study found that aged hydrochars delivered impressive results, increasing soil organic carbon content by up to 110% and enhancing beneficial microbial taxa.
A longitudinal study of 21,990 US adults found participants' most intense psychedelic experience on the Fourth of July reported decreased support for partisan violence. In contrast, experiences coinciding with national party conventions or Election Day led to increased support.
A new Europe-wide survey found broad public support for fertility treatment and reproductive research in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, and Italy. The study suggests that public understanding and opinion on these topics continue to develop, with areas where public views are not yet settled identified.
A KAIST research team analyzed the computational cost and energy consumption of AI agents, finding they consume up to 136.5 times more energy per query than conventional generative AI. This study highlights the importance of optimizing AI semiconductors, data centers, and power infrastructure for sustainable AI development.