Satellite data can provide crucial information on renewable energy potential, land availability, and climate risks, enabling more strategic data center planning. The authors argue that governments and regulators should require satellite evidence in decision-making processes to support the clean energy transition.
A cross-sectional study found that postpartum women with commercial insurance in the US are initiating GLP-1 receptor agonists at varying rates. The study's results provide insight into the treatment patterns of postpartum women with diabetes, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education.
Researchers develop a solar-powered lid insert that continuously breaks down acetic acid, the main culprit behind garbage stench, for over 40 days. The catalyst-powered system harnesses sunlight to efficiently degrade odor-causing chemicals, offering a sustainable solution for waste management.
A new study examines the Instagram activity of three women astronauts and science influencers, finding that personal experiences, identity, and platform-specific tools contribute to shaping their messages. The researchers identified six broad topics, seven message frames, and five types of communication tactics, highlighting the strate...
Research from EMBL Heidelberg shows brain's involvement in sickness is widespread, not localized to one region, and involves multiple brain areas. Prostaglandin E2 triggers symptoms by activating brain's autonomic system, changing behavior and decision-making.
Researchers found that host immune status significantly influences herpesvirus retinitis phenotypes and clinical outcomes. Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is associated with a higher risk of retinal detachment, while cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR) follows an indolent course.
A new study by Penn State researchers found that young adults' sleep quality is disrupted by loud, bright, or hot environments, but not how long they sleep. The study, which analyzed data from 372 young adults, suggests that a few simple changes, such as earplugs or blackout curtains, can dramatically improve sleep quality.
Research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that endurance exercise alters liver cell energy production, with female rats producing more proteins and male rats modifying existing proteins. Both sexes showed improved liver health, with reduced fat and markers of fibrosis.
A new study by LMU reveals that microorganisms could survive in Enceladus' hidden ocean, overcoming carbon scarcity through unique metabolism. The findings strengthen the scientific case for future missions to retrieve samples from the moon's ocean-derived plumes.
Scientists develop long, precisely patterned molecular threads that enhance brain cell growth and organization. The findings introduce a new way to design highly controlled supramolecular materials with precise physical arrangement, which could inform materials' design for regenerative medicine applications.
The new approach can make predictions even for new systems and unknown molecules, outperforming previous methods that required extensive training on the target system. The method can be used to identify unknown small molecules in natural product research, environmental analysis, food chemistry, and pharmaceutical research.
Researchers uncovered a new signaling pathway linking cardiac lymphatics, the heart's outer lining, and key growth genes that regulate cardiac growth. The study found that lymphatic-derived Reelin promotes epicardium maintenance, suggesting that lymphatics may function as organ-wide monitoring systems.
Researchers discovered a protein called SLC25A34 that connects the body clock, temperature, and diet to how fat cells store and spend energy. This protein, found in mitochondrial cells, acts as a switch that responds to time of day, temperature, and food intake, influencing fat burning and storage.
Pharmaceutical products can become contaminated with microorganisms, posing serious health risks. Sterilization processes vary in time and cost, with heat sterilization and gamma irradiation being traditional methods. Aseptic processing and sterile filtration are also used to produce sterile drug products.
Researchers find that counteranions can control the assembly and magnetic behavior of CuII complexes by modulating ion-pairing structures and spin arrangements. The study demonstrates a molecular design strategy for constructing supramolecular spintronic materials with tunable magnetic properties.
Four APA journals feature special issues on neuromodulation, precision therapeutics, and various psychiatric topics. Research highlights include studies on esketamine, psychotherapy, and mental health tools.
A comprehensive assessment of jaguar connectivity across the Americas has identified key habitats and movement corridors that could guide conservation efforts. The study found a vast connected landscape spanning across 11 countries, with major connectivity gaps in parts of Mexico, Central America, and the Atlantic Forest.
Researchers found that bacteria, such as E. coli, use CRISPR-Cas immunity to transfer and incorporate DNA, accelerating genetic reshuffling under starvation stress. This process may help bacterial populations adapt to changing conditions, resembling a primitive form of sexual reproduction.
Researchers found that Swiss forests are no longer shielded from the worst effects of summer droughts, despite growing at high altitudes. The study, published in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, reveals that the number of trees per stand is reduced due to drought, causing a progressive decline of these precious forests.
A study published in the British Medical Journal Open found that government-owned and not-for-profit nursing homes had lower hospitalization rates compared to for-profit homes. The research, which analyzed over 200,000 long-term care facility residents, suggests that privatization may compromise resident health outcomes.
A multi-year study by Radboud University found that primary school pupils who use an AI-supported learning tool learn arithmetic more quickly than those who don't. The teacher's role remains crucial, even with AI, as they oversee lessons and adapt to individual pupils' needs.
Researchers are closing the gaps in women's health by studying pain disorders, menopause, and immune system roles in pregnancy. Studies have highlighted the need for precision-medicine approaches to address persistent health disparities among women.
A comprehensive roadmap brings together 175 researchers to present a broad view of how matter, materials, and engineering systems behave under extreme dynamic loading. The roadmap reviews advances and challenges in energetic materials and detonation, shock waves, and impact dynamics, with a focus on integrating experiment, theory, and ...
A single-celled green alga from the Negev Desert has become a key model organism in modern photosynthesis research, offering insights into plants' adaptability to extreme environmental conditions. The alga's exceptional growth rates and resilience to stress factors make it an ideal research model for developing more resilient crops.
A new path-tracing method simulates event camera data from virtual 3D scenes efficiently, reducing computational costs for applications like autonomous driving and robotics. The method uses physically-based path tracing and adaptive temporal search to precisely determine event timings, enabling more efficient training-data generation.
The new NCCN Guidelines for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma focus on Ewing sarcoma and other undifferentiated round cell sarcomas, aiming to provide clear medical roadmaps for patients and their families. With a 5-year survival rate of 81% for early-stage diagnosis, these guidelines can help ensure teenagers receive optimal treatment and support.
Mechanical engineer Bolin Liao is developing a platform to image and control quantum interactions with 2D materials. His team has created a scanning ultrafast electron microscope that can capture light-stimulated energy transport in semiconductor materials.
Carbon dots bring testing to paper strips and swabs by emitting bright blue fluorescence under UV light but becoming dimmer in the presence of vitamin B12. The team created two simple formats, filter-paper strips and cotton-swab sensors, to make detection faster, cheaper, and easier to use outside conventional workflows.
A new scale for reproductive aging in Chinese women has been developed based on ultra-sensitive AMH testing. The scale provides age-specific percentiles for AMH levels in women aged 35-55, enabling earlier identification of women at risk of low ovarian reserve and better management of perimenopausal symptoms.
Researchers identified a mechanism to kill the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus, which causes severe respiratory infections with high mortality rates. The study found that a genetic modification allowed the echinocandin drug to kill the fungus, paving the way for more targeted attacks.
New research on Acanthamoeba's mitochondrial metabolism could lead to safer, more effective treatments for eye and brain infections. The study's findings suggest that understanding the amoeba's biochemistry could help develop novel drugs targeting unique proteins involved in building cyst walls.
Researchers discovered a novel treatment combination that significantly improves progression-free survival in patients with ER-positive breast cancer. The study found that the combination of giredestrant and everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression by 44% in the ITT population and 63% in patients with ESR1 mutations.
ASU's new Kernel program aims to grow the US organic economy by providing organic farming mentorships to new and seasoned producers. The program will connect experienced organic farmers with those new to the method, helping to overcome the financial, time and knowledge barriers to receiving USDA Organic certification.
A clinical trial in the UK is testing whether a high-fat, low-carb diet can reduce depressive symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. The ENERGISE-BD trial, funded by Wellcome, will compare this diet with standard NHS healthy eating advice. Initial findings suggest that both approaches may be effective in managing bipolar depression.
Researchers from the University of Tokyo and University of Hyogo studied small crystals of a rhenium complex molecule, revealing drastic changes as they absorbed chloroform. The findings provide valuable insights into the fundamental behaviors of crystals and potential applications in electronics and sensors.
A study found that children with a common genetic variant may experience more inflammation in response to asthma drug mepolizumab, leading to worse asthma outcomes. This discovery paves the way for precision medicine in asthma care by identifying patients who may not respond effectively to the treatment.
A new surgical technique has been developed to restore the clitoris after treatment for vulvar cancer, with 90% of patients able to achieve clitoral orgasm again. The procedure, which adds only 15 minutes to the operation, preserves clitoral sensation and improves sexual function and quality of life.
A new study proposes a paradigm shift in understanding depression by examining specific symptoms and their underlying neurobiological mechanisms. The research highlights distinct brain connectivity patterns associated with key clinical dimensions of depression, including anhedonia, rumination, insomnia, and suicidal behavior.
Researchers at UCLA found the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis proliferates in Yosemite toads' winter burrows, infecting previously healthy toads. The discovery challenges current thinking on the infection season, suggesting the fungus grows and spreads during harsh winter hibernation.
New research reveals that bacteria detect viruses when a viral enzyme cuts an important sensor molecule, triggering an immune response. This discovery could lead to the development of more effective phage therapies that can evade bacterial immune systems.
Researchers at SKKU demonstrate that ultra-short micro ads are significantly more effective than longer ads at driving online visits and consumer engagement. Micro ads lasting 10 seconds or less outperformed longer ads in both TV and social media environments, generating more clicks and community engagement.
The National Center to Accelerate Cures (NCAC) brings together industry, academia, and government to develop and validate non-animal drug development tools. NCAC aims to accelerate the development of new treatments and reduce the time and cost associated with bringing new drugs to market.
Mount Sinai researchers have identified a brain circuit, the anterior hypothalamic nucleus (AHN), that helps explain how prior adversity makes the brain more reactive to future stress. The study found that dialing AHN activity up or down directly altered how strongly mice responded to stress.
A new study has found that faith leaders in Nigeria are willing to partner on hypertension screenings and education, despite past challenges. The study suggests that faith institutions can play a crucial role in addressing the growing health crisis, but requires genuine partnerships and commitment from all stakeholders.
A new study has found evidence of genetic resistance to beech leaf disease (BLD) in some American beech trees, which could lead to the development of breeding populations for resistance. Researchers found that trees with good resistance to BBD also showed reduced symptoms of BLD, suggesting a genetic link between the two diseases.
Researchers at LMU identified a specific bacterial signal that shapes immune response to stroke, worsened brain injury in mice. Indole-producing bacteria acted on AHR receptor in dendritic cells, promoting protective T cells and reducing damage. The study raises potential for targeting gut microbiota to improve stroke outcome.
This section will publish peer-reviewed research on the clinical value of AI in cardiovascular medicine, including evidence of effectiveness and impact on access and equity. Submissions are invited on various topics, including clinical diagnosis, multimodal data integration, and implementation in real-world cardiovascular care.
Ben Crider, a Mississippi State Professor, has been awarded $1.35 million to develop a new compact detector for neutron interaction tracking. This will help researchers understand neutron emission and behavior in unstable nuclei.
The study found a 24-fold increase in new GLP-1 prescriptions among new mothers, with women with type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes showing the highest rates. Prescribing increased fastest among those diagnosed as obese or overweight before pregnancy.