A new machine-learning model improves weather forecasting for 2-6 weeks, doubling accuracy over existing forecasts. The model corrects errors in existing forecasting models, enabling forecasts that beat climatologic averages for the first time.
Researchers identified hundreds of new microexons and developed a machine learning approach to predict their impact on autism. The study found that rare genetic variants generally have the largest predicted effects on microexon splicing, and most variants associated with autism are detected among individuals without a genetic link.
Researchers created a mechatronic metamaterial that behaves like a 'time crystal,' allowing individual units to organize into a single rhythm. The material, made of elastic structures, sensors, electronics, and actuators, can be used to develop multifunctional robots that coordinate themselves without central control.
A controlled test of space-based methane monitoring found dedicated sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes on clear days. The results provide a benchmark for satellite systems to track leaks and identify super-emitters of the planet-warming gas, and are expected to build confidence in this field overall.
A new study from Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley, found that microplastics can generate high-energy reactive radicals when exposed to water, contributing to biological damage. The research challenges the common view of microplastics as inert fragments and has significant implications for environmental and...
Researchers used a sturgeon analogue to model early tetrapod neck mobility, finding that it was surprisingly stiff and limited. The study's findings contradict a long-held hypothesis that neck mobility improved with the transition to land.
Researchers discovered that losartan, a commonly prescribed blood-pressure drug, stimulates brown adipose tissue activity in mice, enhancing their metabolism. This finding suggests that repurposing losartan may be a clinically viable method of stimulating brown fat, which has been linked to improved cardiovascular health and, for the f...
A chip-scale optical ring-laser gyroscope has been developed to measure rotation as slow as 37 degrees per hour, approaching Earth's rotation rate. The device's sensitivity is nearly 2,000-fold improved over previous silicon nitride Brillouin gyroscopes, making it suitable for applications such as aircraft navigation and spacecraft.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding learned movements by activating just 20 brain cells, using advanced optical methods and neuron recording and stimulation techniques. The study, published in Nature, reveals that brief stimulation of these 20 neurons can trigger larger patterns of brain activity associated with a lea...
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is now accepting abstract submissions and registrations for its 2027 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The event will showcase groundbreaking discoveries and emerging technologies, including AI advancements and cell-based therapies.
Researchers developed an aging-specific screening platform that identified SRSF1 as a gene with multifaceted rejuvenation potential, reducing hallmarks of aging and extending lifespan in mice by 14%. The study provides a promising avenue for devising clinically useful de-aging strategies.
A University of Toronto research team is developing an AI-powered peptide drug discovery tool with $2.3M in funding from Google.org. The OpenPep project will create an open access database to predict peptide-protein binding, accelerating peptide medicine discovery.
The award aims to study the types of microbes found in the vagina after menopause and how they function to establish clearer guidelines for vaginal health. Dr. Cyphert's research combines cutting-edge imaging and omics datasets to identify microbes and metabolites for better understanding of vaginal health based on menopause status.
A new documentary reveals a nutritional method helping people improve and reverse type 2 diabetes. Nearly a dozen physicians and researchers share their research and scientific evidence demonstrating the diet's effectiveness.
A recent study reveals that the oxidative potential of fine particles from aircraft exhaust increases significantly as they age, making them more harmful to human health. This finding highlights the need for more effective regulations to account for the most toxic sources of fine particulate matter and their properties.
Life science organizations One Nucleus, SLAS, and ELRIG collaborate for London Bio-Innovation Week, facilitating networking and partnering opportunities. The event aims to promote open access, increase accessibility, and highlight cutting-edge research.
Researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a new reaction that uses a single carbon atom as a connecting point to join two planar molecules into a 3D structure, creating rigid spirocyclic frameworks. The resulting molecules are valuable in solar cells and electronic materials.
Researchers at the University of Vienna have developed molecular sponges from various types of plastic waste, which can capture significant amounts of moisture from the air. These sponges can hold large quantities of water and release it again under moderate heating, offering promise as a decentralized water source.
A study found that oral salbutamol improved motor function, muscle strength, and lung function in children with congenital myopathies. The treatment showed a significant reduction in time to stand up and improved grip strength.
Research reveals that local DNA motion in human cells remains nearly constant throughout interphase, despite major physical changes, such as DNA replication and nuclear growth. This stability is notable and suggests that cells maintain similar physical conditions for housekeeping genome functions.
New discoveries at Murujuga, Western Australia, reveal significant Aboriginal cultural heritage on the seabed, showcasing how First Peoples lived, transported goods, and used different places within a vast cultural landscape. The findings provide insights into a world that existed before rising seas reshaped Australia's coastline.
A new bioprinting method enables the creation of functional 3D human fat cell models with improved structural stability and accuracy. The method, which uses a support bath, allows for the incorporation of mature adipocytes into geometrically defined constructs, preserving their viability and metabolic activity.
A study of 1,600 recent medical school graduates reveals that 1/3 of OB-GYN residents develop clinical depression in their first year of training, with only 1/3 seeking help. The findings highlight a need for increased support during residency, particularly in a field dominated by women.
The Earth's climate system is rapidly becoming unstable, with seven out of 16 climate indicators at record extremes. The authors call for rapid deployment of adaptation measures, including urban cooling, wetland restoration, and resilient food systems, to mitigate the effects of climate change.
A new study published in JAMA found that starting advanced medication earlier for patients with life-threatening septic shock does not improve survival, shorten hospital stays, or improve recovery. The study suggests that clinicians can safely wait to see whether a patient's shock worsens before starting vasopressin, a medication that ...
Artificial intelligence can match human doctors in certain tasks, but human doctors are essential for making complex decisions about patient care. AI may identify a patient's medical condition, but human doctors must consider individual circumstances and make choices that work in the patient's best interest.
A new study by Washington State University researchers found that workers fearing AI replacement exhibit worse workplace behavior, including moral disengagement and counterproductive actions. The study suggests that employers should address occupation insecurity to keep employees engaged and supported.
The Opioid Tracker reveals a 32.7% increase in opioid use disorder diagnoses among commercially insured patients from 2022 to 2025. Tennessee had the highest rate, with 1,551 patients per 100,000, followed by West Virginia and Mississippi.
A new study suggests that messages referencing gender can actually diminish perceptions of girls' and women's abilities, and reduce interest in participating in activities. By highlighting women's gender as the reason for celebration, these messages can inadvertently suggest that girls or women are unusual or unexpected in a field, lea...
The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association is hosting an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development meeting to address unmet needs in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis treatment. Patient experiences and perspectives will inform research and treatment development.
Researchers recreated the Imperial Woodpecker from a museum specimen and 1956 film footage, providing a detailed, animated 3D model. The model is freely available and can be used for scientific research and public awareness, offering insights into the species' behavior and cultural significance.
Researchers discovered a transcription factor called PPARD that can be activated in immune cells to fight cancer. Activating PPARD in CAR T cells slowed or stopped tumor growth in various cancer types, including colorectal, breast, ovarian, and melanoma.
Researchers discovered that Escherichia coli can detect specific molecules released by Bifidobacterium, allowing it to adjust its own metabolism accordingly. This phenomenon, termed metabolic eavesdropping, reveals a new mechanism for gut microbiome regulation and suggests non-dominant bacteria form spatial hubs for beneficial interact...
Researchers at UCSF discovered a potential immune mechanism connecting maternal antibodies to premature birth, revealing a set of antibodies that appeared consistently once pregnancy began and reacted against a protein controlling inflammation. The study could lead to new ways of screening for preterm birth risk and new interventions t...
The study, published in Nature Plants, found that two warmest time periods in Earth's past drove both mass extinctions and plant diversity explosions, making flowering plants the most productive and diverse groups of land plants. This suggests that climate change played a crucial role in the evolution of flowering plants.
Researchers used a pioneering method to unravel the uneven contours of WASP-17b's atmosphere, showing a circular but asymmetrical shape with one more extended side. The findings expose the intense heat and winds that influence the atmosphere, providing a comprehensive 3D view of an exoplanet's atmosphere.
A Cornell-led team uses a new mapping method called 'transmission strings' to resolve an exoplanet's true shape for the first time, revealing a circle-like shape with one more extended side. The team's findings are consistent with theoretical predictions and other modeling techniques, providing a comprehensive three-dimensional view of...
The clinical trial evaluates the safety and tolerability of CX-011, a USC-developed therapy, and its potential effects on preventing cartilage deterioration in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will assess pain, physical function, and cartilage health using standardized questionnaires and MRI scans.
Scientists have discovered a novel Sillén oxybromide with exceptional oxide-ion conductivity at low temperatures, chemical stability, and negligible chemical expansion. The material achieves 0.01 S cm⁻¹ bulk conductivity at 233 °C, surpassing that of leading proton conductors and conventional SOFC electrolytes.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to use bacteria to bond grains of sand together into solid architectural elements, creating a sustainable alternative to traditional cement manufacturing. The process, called biocementation, uses bacteria to produce a mineral glue that bonds particles together into a solid structure.
Researchers discovered that postmenopausal ovaries continue to remodel with age, exhibiting increased inflammation and tissue structural changes. This finding challenges the notion that the ovary is an inactive organ after menopause, suggesting a potential link between ovarian aging and chronic diseases.
Scientists discover aberrant antibodies in children with cancer, targeting DNA repair proteins, which may hinder normal repair and lead to cancer. The findings suggest a potential mechanism for pediatric cancer development and may lead to early screening and prevention.
A study of 506 Japanese home care patients found that 94.7% had multimorbidity, with 57.1% having 4 or more chronic conditions. Patients with higher multimorbidity levels were more likely to require emergency home visits, highlighting the need for proactive care planning.
Researchers found that silent counting became more consistent with age, suggesting that children's ability to count entirely in their minds emerges around age 5. The study provides a new way to investigate inner speech development during early childhood using a simple counting task.
Researchers have developed a self-healing technology that coats copper wires with a liquid metal alloy, preventing cracks and corrosion. The alloy forms a rugged intermetallic compound that acts as a chemical brake, stopping corrosion and restoring electrical flow.
Researchers developed a noncontact estimation method based on magnetic field measurements to monitor internal current distributions in fuel cells. The method, experimentally verified, captures characteristic trends associated with fuel cell malfunctions, including uneven current distribution and material degradation.
Researchers analyzed Steam game prices across 8 markets, finding 4 pricing approaches: following Steam's recommended prices, modest adjustments, higher-than-recommended prices in emerging markets, and substantially different prices across countries and game titles.
Researchers successfully trapped objects in midair using a zero-order Bessel beam, achieving stable levitation at distances up to 40 cm. The technique enables long-range, non-contact manipulation in open environments, with applications in automated experimentation and three-dimensional displays.
A fully passive sliding metasurface unifies sharp frequency filtering and wide-angle beam steering, achieving sharp spectral selectivity and stable beam steering over a wide angular range. This compact platform offers a promising route to coordinated frequency-angle wave control for various electromagnetic systems.
A new spatial genomics technology, SpaceA, has been developed to study the complex three-dimensional organization of chromatin in tissues. The technology enables the profiling of long-range chromatin interactions, revealing dynamic genome structures during mouse embryonic development.
Research finds that cropland serves as a landscape-scale buffer to wildfire, creating tradeoffs between water-saving drought adaptation and shifting wildfire risks. The study suggests that well-irrigated crops may act as an effective barrier to wildfire progression, but removing cropland eliminates this fire-buffering advantage.
Despite increases in oil and gas production, methane emissions from the US oil and gas sector have remained flat, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University. The study found that companies have built more infrastructure to capture and transport methane, providing a financial incentive to reduce emissions.
The UCLA Tarjan Center's 2026 Forum in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will discuss pressing issues in disability services, misinformation, mental health, and education, with a focus on advocacy, action, and community engagement. The forum will bring together state leaders, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and people with lived expe...
A new species of long-clawed predator, Invictibellatrix amberina, has been identified in the UK, belonging to the megaraptoran group. The fossil, discovered on the Isle of Wight, reveals that megaraptorans were present in Europe during the Early Cretaceous period, contrary to previous theories.
A global study found that nature-based social prescribing can significantly reduce loneliness, with spending time in nature with others working even better. The study, which included 320 lonely adults in Barcelona, showed a 17% reduction in loneliness scores at one year.
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has developed innovative research methods to study the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population using drones. Researchers collect thermal and breath samples to create individual health profiles, providing crucial non-invasive monitoring of the critically endangered population.
VERTECS has completed its initial operations and begun routine scientific astronomical observations. The satellite successfully imaged astronomical objects, transmitted observation data to the ground, and demonstrated its high-precision attitude-control capability.
The 1st ASEAN-NEXUS Symposium and Networking Forum in Tokyo, Japan, aims to present research achievements and progress in various fields. Over 1,000 young researchers from ASEAN and Japan are expected to participate, strengthening research networks and collaborations.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a dual-state programmable oxide transistor that can implement both long-term and short-term memory independently. This technology uses physical changes within the semiconductor to control when information can be read, offering a secure way to protect sensitive data.
A new study has identified potential biological mechanisms linking smoking to reproductive health in both men and women, with changes in gene activity associated with ovarian ageing and reduced ovarian function in females, and changes in genes involved in sperm production and testicular function in males