Scientists at Kobe University develop membrane that enables rapid lithium recovery and purification of salt from brines and seawater. The new membrane uses water-filled channels to selectively separate singly and multiply charged ions, overcoming the trade-off between transport efficiency and selectivity.
Researchers found that high blood sugar can reprogram immune cells to better control tumor growth, increasing cancer-fighting abilities. This understanding could lead to new cancer immunotherapies that mimic these changes.
A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that ending COVID-era SNAP Emergency Allotments was associated with increased child maltreatment rates, including neglect and physical abuse. The study suggests that policymakers should consider the role and level of nutrition assistance available to vulnerable families.
A team of scientists from Waseda University has engineered ancestral nucleoside diphosphate kinase variants with restricted amino acid repertoires to explore alternative catalytic functions. One variant, Arc1-12KR, unexpectedly converted two ADP molecules into ATP and AMP, revealing a new catalytic pathway.
A study found that abemaciclib breast cancer treatment causes a rise in creatinine levels, but this may not indicate kidney damage. Measuring cystatin C at baseline can help doctors distinguish between a drug effect and kidney issue.
Kelp forests along Japan's Izu Peninsula have declined due to ocean warming and increased herbivorous fish grazing. Laboratory experiments showed that E. cava photosynthetic performance declined at temperatures above 29.5°C, while warming extended the annual window for fish grazing by up to 86 days.
Researchers found that rainfall-related effects can propagate across mountain slopes to rivers in as little as 160 min, even across slopes exceeding 500 m in length. This indicates rapid hydrological responses can occur in high-relief mountain catchments, improving understanding and prediction of floods and sediment-related hazards.
Researchers found that Saharan dust transported across the Atlantic alters the Amazon rainforest's microbiome, introducing bacteria and increasing endotoxin concentrations. The study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, sheds light on the impact of Saharan dust on human health.
Bacillus velezensis strain L2 has been identified as a promising biological control agent for cyanobacterial blooms, achieving over 89% inhibition rate against Microcystis aeruginosa. The strain's algicidal performance is attributed to the secretion of extracellular metabolites, particularly fatty amides and cyclic dipeptides.
The study found that histone variant H2A.Z is required for full pathogenicity in Fusarium graminearum, affecting colony growth, pathogenicity, and stress response. H2A.Z also plays a role in cell wall integrity and is involved in osmotic and oxidative stress adaptation.
Researchers developed a diagnostic signature for sepsis using machine learning and single-cell RNA sequencing, identifying four genes associated with immune dysregulation and organ failure. The signature may help support individualized risk assessment and treatment optimization.
Researchers developed a new method to analyze 3D-printed firearms by examining the plastic used to make them, which can help police trace their owners. The study found that heating and cooling the plastic can distinguish between different types of plastic, even if they are the same color and come from different brands.
Researchers identified biomarkers for dasatinib therapy in relapsed or refractory T-follicular helper cell lymphoma, associated with treatment response and immune activity. Clinical responses were observed in patients with mutations related to TCR signaling.
Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University developed a CaBi4Ti4O15 piezoelectric ceramic with improved piezoelectric response and high Curie temperature through Cr and Ta doping. The study reveals a defect-chemistry model that links improved piezoelectric performance to reduced oxygen vacancy defects and enhanced domain configuration.
A new initiative in China aims to protect existing navigation terminals from satellite signal interference through a shared security platform. The platform enables existing mass-market terminals to gain protection with no hardware modification.
The new AI tool, BBERT, recognizes bacterial DNA in tiny genetic fragments, making it faster and easier to study complex soil communities. It distinguishes bacterial DNA from other genetic material with 90% accuracy and joins short DNA fragments into longer stretches to reconstruct bacterial genomes.
Researchers create biomaterials to alter the local interplay between bone and the immune system, promoting bone regeneration. Key findings include the regulation of immune cell activity through material properties and the use of stimuli-responsive materials to modulate the immune microenvironment.
Researchers developed ChatBiobank, a web tool using the 3M framework to streamline biobanking processes for multi-omics applications. The tool achieved high accuracy in evaluating 230 questions, with 98.7% of outputs meeting professional-acceptability standards.
Emerging applications of 3D printing in orthodontics include customized brackets and direct-printed aligners, offering appliance customization and manufacturing efficiency. However, challenges remain, including the lack of long-term clinical studies and concerns over safety and biocompatibility.
Researchers at Tsinghua University developed a new glass network engineering technique that enables efficient NIR cut-off in Cu2+-doped blue glasses. The technique, which regulates the glass network structure and Cu valence states, achieves better performance at low thickness, outperforming commercial products.
A team of researchers developed Species-OT, a method that compares gene expression patterns to identify shared regulatory roles across species. Analysis of gene expression during primordial germ cell-like cell induction revealed matches between mouse and human genes with similar functions. The study also found similarities among primat...
Researchers found pygmy blue whales generally fed during daylight hours, leaving more time available for singing at night. Listening to differences in whale song between day and night could provide a way to monitor feeding activity across large areas of ocean.
Kyushu University and Cipher Core have signed a joint-research agreement to advance a preventive healthcare pilot in Bangladesh. The initiative aims to prevent illness through mobile community health screening, AI-powered digital health tools, telemedicine, and lifelong electronic health records.
Researchers at Saitama University have identified alternative reaction pathways that conventional calculations fail to detect. By applying the double-ended string method to 33 reaction systems, the team successfully identified previously overlooked reaction pathways.
Researchers at Rutgers University used invisible light to study tiny magnetic whirlpools in superconductors, distinguishing two groups of particles and measuring properties that couldn't be separated by conventional techniques. The study provides a new way to understand materials used in powerful magnets.
Researchers from URochester and NVIDIA have developed a new model, PixelDiT, that provides pixel-level control over AI image generation, improving image quality and controllability. The model allows users to zero in on specific regions of an image, fixing details such as glasses or car colors.
Astronomers have captured unprecedented details of the 'Cat's Tail,' a vast cloud of dust 1,000 times the distance between Earth and sun, in visible light. The feature is thought to be the aftermath of a collision between Pluto-sized bodies and consists of micron-sized, porous dust grains.
A large measles outbreak in Canada led to the loss of elimination status, highlighting the risks of persistent immunity gaps in under-vaccinated communities. The outbreak disproportionately affected historically low-vaccine coverage groups, with limited spillover into the broader population.
The NHS hospital crisis is exacerbated by 'corridor care', where patients are left waiting in hospital corridors or waiting areas, highlighting the need for improved capacity and social care support. The crisis has resulted in 15,860 excess deaths and 570,957 patients waiting over 12 hours for admission.
The Hastings Center Report examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and ethics, focusing on concerns surrounding mental surveillance, brain pioneering, and gene therapy. The report delves into the implications of speech decoding, mental privacy, and the ethics of neurotechnology research.
A recent clinical trial found that high-volume injections with or without corticosteroids offered no significant benefits over sham treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy. While corticosteroid-containing injections provided short-term symptom relief, their long-term effects and cost-effectiveness remain uncertain. The study sug...
A recent study on moths, led by Andrei Sourakov, found that adding sulfated polysaccharides can drastically alter wing patterns and shape in luna and polyphemus moths. This supports the molecular cookie cutter idea, suggesting that wings evolved independently of each other and can change rapidly through genetic adjustments.
The Battery Manufacturing Accelerator combines expertise in Super Intelligence-driven smart manufacturing, real-time defect detection, and advanced electrode processing to reduce commercialization risks and strengthen US manufacturing leadership. The consortium aims to develop self-optimizing manufacturing systems using real-time data,...
A new study reveals that expanding transmission infrastructure can lower electricity costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, even without federal policy support for renewables. Building more transmission lines and wind power infrastructure can save consumers billions of dollars per year.
Fungi support antibiotic resistance genes and promote their survival and interactions, suggesting a novel approach to managing antibiotic resistance in agricultural waste. Reducing fungal activity increases removal of resistance genes, offering fresh insights into safer livestock waste management.
A new national research consortium, NAICT, is launching to help public transportation agencies use AI effectively. The consortium brings together three leading transportation research institutes and invites state and local agencies, industry, and researchers to join, starting with listening sessions and a panel workshop.
The AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative found modest improvements in influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates among seven health systems, despite overall national declines. The initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of tailored strategies and layered interventions in increasing vaccination rates.
A new book by Rachel Shelden examines the overtly partisan activities of Supreme Court justices during the first century of American democracy. The justices, who were representative of their region, engaged in constitutional conversations outside the courtroom and actively participated in electoral politics.
Research found a significant association between living near industrial facilities emitting water pollutants and developing progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare movement disorder. People living within three miles of such facilities were 66% more likely to develop PSP than those who did not live nearby.
Researchers measured significant amounts of microplastics in Sierra snowfall, with 270-3,200 plastic particles per square meter deposited per day. The study found polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester/PET, as well as cellulose derivatives, in the snowpack, suggesting the reach of everyday plastic use far beyond products themselves.
Researchers identified a gene-regulatory pathway called COMPASS that enables regulatory T cells to maintain intestinal immune tolerance. Deleting this pathway led to severe inflammation and autoimmunity in mice, while introducing functional regulatory T cells reversed the disease process and prevented death.
A Stanford University study analyzed 14.4 billion health records and found conventional methods may overestimate long COVID's range and duration. The study suggests that a synthetic-control design can help isolate COVID's real symptoms and accurately measure their duration.
A new study led by UC Davis researchers finds that narrower surgical margins than previously thought can achieve cancer control in pediatric patients with non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas. The study, which evaluated 266 patients, found that close surgical margins as little as a millimeter can preserve precious healthy tissue a...
Lupus patients have mutated immune cells that may spark internal self-attack and tissue damage, a potential clue to the disease's driving cause. The mutated cells, called neutrophils, have unusual errors in their RNA code, leading to the production of
Scientists reconstructed the Sun's hidden magnetic field in 3D using a novel method and existing observations from the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory. The breakthrough helps overcome a major bottleneck in measuring the coronal magnetic field, enabling better predictions of solar magnetic eruptions.
A $1.83M DARPA-funded project at the University of Michigan Engineering aims to reduce AI energy consumption by up to half. The team will develop high-precision energy measurement tools and a new mathematical framework,
A Concordia study proposes a neighbourhood-scale framework to increase local resource self-sufficiency and reduce carbon footprint in Pointe-St-Charles. The model combines urban agriculture, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and local food-sharing networks, producing up to 30% of the neighbourhood's food demand and 14% of its building...
A new national study reveals alarming trends in US schools and childcare centers struggling to keep indoor breathing conditions clean due to wildfire smoke. Fine particulate matter, a known health hazard, is linked to cardiovascular disease and respiratory illness, emphasizing the need for improved indoor air quality.
A study found that heat waves and air pollution increase the risk of acute stroke in older adults in São Paulo, Brazil. Physical exercise and cardiovascular prevention are the best strategies for protecting the brain.
Researchers detected measurable changes in brain connectivity within 18 minutes of deep brain stimulation in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The study suggests that measurable changes in brain connectivity may provide an earlier, objective signal of how the brain is responding to stimulation.
A new robotic enteroscope can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier. The robot uses a snake-like locomotion strategy and textured coating to gain traction on the mucosal lining, allowing for automated evaluation and treatment of intestinal complications.
A large-scale survey of UK adults shows that nearly 70% remember hugs for their positive emotional impact. Individual differences in empathy, attachment patterns, and body perception are related to the likelihood of remembering a hug. Higher scores on empathy measures and body-perception scales are associated with more likely rememberi...
A 5-year study in Alberta tracked 80 cougars, finding high mortality rates primarily due to human activity. The study aimed to identify biological and environmental correlates of cougar survival in west central Alberta.
E. coli bacteria exhibit fastest growth at 37°C due to physical genome reorganization. This temperature-dependent adaptation is mediated by the H-NS protein.
A research article published in Science Advances has raised concerns about its findings on Chk2 inhibition for treating CNS injuries. The journal has notified readers of these concerns while working with the authors to address them.
Flood peaks in central Europe from Storm Boris would have been 14-22% lower without climate change, according to new models. Precipitation would also have been 6-9% lower, highlighting the impact of human-driven climate change on extreme weather events.
The 2025 Los Angeles Eaton firestorm produced a toxic plume with 80 times normal lead concentrations, exceeding 7 million residents' 24-hour exposure limits. The plume also contained high levels of arsenic, halogens, and heavy metals, highlighting the need for mitigation strategies as urban wildfires become increasingly common.
Researchers have identified a group of inflammatory macrophages that drive osteoarthritis by sustaining inflammation in the synovium. Targeting these immune cells with lipid nanoparticles may offer a promising therapeutic approach for the disease.
New research suggests that dammed reservoirs contribute only 18.6% of global emissions, with conventional methods overestimating their impact. The study uses a holistic approach to evaluate carbon consequences and proposes a scientific basis for balancing renewable energy expansion with climate mitigation goals.
Researchers propose using psychology's existing protocols to assess LLMs' intelligence, biases, and social skills, but warn of potential pitfalls in understanding AI capabilities