Researchers at MIT developed a new navigation system, called SANDO, that charts an efficient and safe flight path for drones in unknown environments. The system provides a mathematical guarantee of safety, even in dynamic environments with moving obstacles.
A new AI framework can rapidly predict city-scale structural damage from satellite images obscured by clouds, smoke, or other interference. By incorporating statistical data correction techniques, the framework can estimate damage immediately after a disaster without costly retraining.
A study analyzed surface soils from the Arctic, Antarctic, and Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, detecting 42 display-related chemicals with persistent and semi-volatile properties. The findings suggest ongoing environmental input and accumulation, with greater potential ecological concern in high-altitude regions.
Kratom's active compounds may slow glucose absorption, suppress neuroinflammation, and inhibit acetylcholinesterase in age-related diseases. However, its opioid-like properties carry risks of dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal, as well as potential cardiovascular hazards.
Hospital-based nurses and midwives have higher rates of long-term sickness absence and back disorders compared to graduates in other sectors. After leaving hospital work, sickness absence and mental health problems often increase, contradicting the notion that hospital staff's health improves over time.
A study reveals extensive damage to mitochondrial DNA in vulnerable brainstem neurons, but also identifies a protective response involving the PINK1 gene. This response is more pronounced in individuals who survived longer after their Parkinson's diagnosis.
Business leaders with international experience have stronger organisational performance, including higher growth and profitability. The study found that companies led by executives with greater international experience often invested more in innovation and successfully implemented international expansion strategies.
Tortoise beetles use a yellow pigment gene to create protective spheres for symbiotic bacteria, which are essential for their survival. The spheres are made from a dense, glue-like matrix formed from the yellow protein, and are essential for the bacterium's digestion and survival.
Plant scientist Ron Mittler is rewriting the rules for studying plant stress by examining how organisms respond to multiple stressors simultaneously. His research has shown that a protein called bHLH35 becomes critical only when heat, sunlight, and salty soil strike at once.
A study found that frequent automated reminders to smile via computer vision technology reduced happiness, while a simple pen-in-mouth technique produced a more authentic emotional response. The traditional method, despite lack of precision, appears to be more effective in inducing happiness.
A new study finds that colonial land-use change drove a four-fold increase in eucalypt cover, transforming open woodland to forest and loading the landscape with fuel, making it more prone to wildfires. Researchers suggest restoring cultural burning and supporting Indigenous knowledge to mitigate wildfire risk.
A study found that statin use is associated with a lower risk of developing open-angle glaucoma and needing stronger treatments like surgery. Statins were linked to reduced risks of glaucoma surgery and minimally invasive procedures, suggesting potential benefits for optic nerve health.
Scientists have developed a method to harness steam cushion to propel boiling droplets uphill and around curves without a single moving part. The technique uses intentional misalignment of ultrafast laser beams to carve microscopic ramps onto metal surfaces, creating a directional engine.
Researchers found Mars's Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (AMEC) exhibits rare homogeneous nucleation, where water vapor directly turns into icy cloud particles without specks of other matter. This phenomenon is unexpected and occurs due to unique atmospheric conditions created by Mars's thin atmosphere and towering Arsia Mons volcano.
Researchers at TU Wien have created the world's first self-stabilizing nuclear clock, using thorium nuclei to stabilize laser frequency. The clock's precision is approximately 10^-15, corresponding to an error of roughly one second in 30 million years.
A new study investigates the role of quantum biology in lithium's therapeutic effects in the brain, focusing on the two stable isotopes of lithium-6 and lithium-7. The research suggests that these isotopes could influence chemical reactions involving vitamin C, a molecule abundant in brain cells.
Researchers argue that reducing firearm portrayals in entertainment and challenging firearm-related beliefs can complement efforts to reduce firearm violence. A universal public health approach could challenge the perception of firearms as a safe means of self-protection.
A new class of atomic clock has been achieved, with a nuclear clock operating stably for over 24 hours without user intervention. The clock uses thorium-229 and a solid-state laser to detect nuclear excitation, breaking new ground in timekeeping technology.
A McMaster University study of nearly half a million people found that many who develop chronic pelvic pain may have shown warning signs years before diagnosis. By 10 years into adulthood, 28% of those who sought gynecologic care as teenagers had developed CPP, compared to 15% of those who did not.
A study published in Nature reveals that a single transfer RNA (tRNA) plays a crucial role in determining prostate cancer's sensitivity to treatment. The study found that a specific tRNA can control the identity of prostate cancer cells and influence their response to therapy, potentially opening new avenues for precision oncology.
Topological phases of matter have been found to be robust at critical points, where the energy gap closes, despite being incompatible with traditional topology. This discovery could lead to new materials with exceptional stability and unique properties.
Scientists found a chiral superlattice in uranium oxytelluride, a material with both ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic characteristics. This discovery could lead to new pathways for designing advanced electronic and computer memory devices.
Researchers from the Universities of Shenyang, Chicago, and Bonn have discovered a 165-million-year-old aquatic mammaliaform called Megacauda sungei, which measures just half a meter in length and has a unique soft palate. This adaptation allowed the creature to swallow and breathe while swimming, a key advantage for mammals.
A new study reveals that the Hadza and Tsimane populations, with lifestyles differing by only industrialization, share over 1,200 bacterial species, many with ancient roots. This suggests that these microbes may have co-evolved with humans over millennia, potentially impacting health in industrialized populations.
A study by CU Anschutz researcher found that dementia influences decisions on life-sustaining treatment, even when advance directives request it. Participants were 19 percentage points less likely to recommend life-sustaining treatment for patients with dementia than for those without, even with documented wishes calling for it.
A new study found that adults with ADHD are 6.7% more likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment compared to those without ADHD. People with a higher genetic risk for ADHD face a greater chance of cognitive decline even without a diagnosed diagnosis.
Orangutan mothers actively seek out playmates for their young, even at a cost to their daily lives. This behavior helps build the strength and social skills needed later in life. Despite rarity, these playdates occur frequently enough to have a lasting impact on the young orangutans.
A team developed a reusable magnetic sensor that detects trace amounts of uranyl ions in water, using gold nanoparticles and a polymer layer. The sensor achieved 100% classification accuracy with machine learning, pointing toward portable uranyl monitoring.
A new device has been approved for a first human trial to treat cancer-related wasting, a severe and progressive syndrome affecting many patients with advanced cancer. The device, OnVagus, delivers noninvasive electrical stimulation to modulate the vagus nerve, aiming to preserve strength and quality of life during treatment.
A global genomic atlas of freshwater microeukaryotes reveals a wealth of previously unknown biodiversity, with many species remaining undiscovered. The atlas, which analyzed 3,400 DNA datasets from 362 lakes and reservoirs, identified over 20,000 mitochondrial genomes from around 3,660 species.
A new study found that large language models prefer existing conditions over change, which could hinder climate progress. Researchers assessed 11 LLMs and found that they recommended decisions already made by users more than 70% of the time.
Despite overall declines in US cardiovascular disease mortality, racial, ethnic, and place-based disparities persist, with significant gaps in mortality rates across counties and states. The analysis highlights the need for targeted clinical and public health practices to address these disparities and promote heart health equity.
A recent study reveals that extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño event may become a recurring phenomenon in tropical forests unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. The Amazon is the most vulnerable region, with the likelihood of severe droughts increasing ninefold by the end of the century.
Dr. Veress leads research strategy and infrastructure in the Department of Pediatrics, aiming to bring innovative ideas from lab and clinical settings to treatments. She will also oversee pediatric pulmonology across the Mount Sinai Health System, expanding care for children with complex respiratory conditions.
Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work has enabled unprecedented control over molecular interactions, leading to advances in medicines, materials, and other fields.
Dr. Appel's research has established a direct connection between a healthy diet and high blood pressure, and his work has translated complex nutrition science into clear, actionable strategies. The DASH trial demonstrated that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products can substantially reduce blood pressure.
A new study indicates that extreme heat and drought conditions, like those experienced during the 2023-24 El Niño, may become annual norms for tropical forests within 20 years. This would have severe consequences for the forests' ability to recover between extreme weather events and for the communities that rely on them for food and li...
A new study shows that penguin poop is fertilizing green algae blooms in Antarctica, making snow melt faster and darkening the surface. The algae patches are then more susceptible to warming and melting, leading to the expansion of ice-free areas.
The international collaboration aims to generate and make accessible AI-ready biological data to predict and treat diseases. The effort will provide a foundational resource for researchers, enabling the development of predictive models of life and accelerating the discovery of new treatments.
Amazon rainforest's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is being significantly weakened by wildfire ozone pollution, according to new research. The study found that ground-level ozone damages the leaves of surviving trees, reducing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
The FiberMotor is a thread-like motor that converts electrical energy into motion, producing enough force to actuate devices for soft robotic applications. It offers a natural movement range and is backdriveable, making it suitable for wearable robotics.
A team of researchers from Okayama University used in situ uniaxial strain to separate and tune competing superconducting states in the quantum material CsV3Sb5. This allowed them to study each state independently, finding that strain enhances superconductivity without changing the underlying charge density wave order. The study provid...
Researchers found that combining scientific monitoring with local knowledge can help inform conservation strategies in Indonesia's coral reef ecosystems. The study suggests that integrating local ecological knowledge with scientific monitoring can enhance community participation and development of conservation strategies tailored to th...
A new multimodal 4D dataset, InterPet4D, provides a detailed model of human–dog interactions through movement, gestures, and speech. The dataset was used to develop an AI framework, InterPetMoGen, which generates plausible dog motion from human body and hand movements and accompanying audio cues.
New treatments targeting amyloid plaques in the brain show promise in slowing disease progression, with estimated lifetime benefits of $104,900 per person for those treated during the clinical trial. Starting treatment two years earlier can increase gains across all measures and raises the lifetime value by 32% to $138,300.
Researchers found high CTDNEP1 expression linked to poorer survival in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), but not in papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC). The study suggests CTDNEP1 may serve as a candidate prognostic biomarker in ccRCC, but further experimental and clinical validation is needed.
A spiking neural network learns to predict events, timing, and likelihood, and can rapidly update these predictions in response to changing conditions. The model successfully combines the three dimensions of prediction and demonstrates improved performance over alternative approaches.
Researchers have found that levels of beta-synuclein, a protein related to synaptic function, begin to rise in people with Down syndrome from the third decade of life, decades before symptoms appear. This finding positions beta-synuclein as a promising marker of the earliest synaptic changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers identified patterns of gene activity associated with severe COVID-19 in children, linked to immune responses and cell regulation. The findings provide new insights into disease severity and suggest potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
A pilot randomized trial found that structured support, such as a digital wellness application or medically tailored meals, can attenuate early weight gain after GLP-1 cessation. Participants who received structured support experienced less weight gain over 4 months compared to those who received usual care.
Researchers have developed a biodegradable nanoparticle technology that enhances grape yield and quality by 104% and 67%, respectively, making it a promising approach for sustainable agricultural production. The technology improves fruit quality, yield, and pedicel strength in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.).
Research reveals that petal windows alter the physical environment inside flowers, influencing microbial abundance and nectar quality. Warm flowers harbor fewer microbes, indicating a potential impact on pollinator interactions.
A recent study published in Economic Inquiry reveals that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft reduce violent and property crimes in some areas, with a 4.6% and 5.6% decrease, respectively. The study suggests that improved employment opportunities generated by ridesharing platforms contribute to these crime reductions.
New research suggests that mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number affects cancer severity and therapy response. High mtDNA copy number is linked to the expression of genes that support tumor growth and survival. The study's findings could pave the way for new cancer management strategies.
Researchers from SDSU's Native Plant Initiative conducted 60 detailed interviews to understand the complex native seed systems operating in the Northern Great Plains region. They found distinct seed networks, including commercial and Tribal systems, with different people, relationships, and goals.
A new study estimates that fully restored oyster reefs in hotspot countries could yield a gross ecosystem product (GEP) of $12 trillion. Oyster reefs could deliver ecosystem services worth trillions to human wellbeing and the global economy, including water filtration, shoreline protection, and carbon sequestration.
A study co-led by George Mason University expert Amira Roess examines the connections between human-animal interactions, conflict, and displacement in eastern Ethiopia. The research highlights the importance of a
The PUFFINS mission will analyze how interstellar dust alters starlight as it travels to Earth, revealing new details about tiny grains and their formation. By measuring polarization, PUFFINS will build a detailed map of how interstellar dust varies across the sky.
A study found that switching US feed exports to animal-derived food exports could cut agricultural pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The shift would move livestock production to the US, reducing nitrogen loss and emissions by 38% and 17%, respectively.
A team of researchers identified BcLMI1 as a key regulator delaying Chinese cabbage bolting, repressing BcTCP4 to delay flowering. Overexpression of BcLMI1 Hap3 significantly delayed bolting and produced visible leaf lobe phenotypes, validating its function.