A Northwestern University study found that 20 minutes of calming music significantly improves clinician energy levels and mood, increasing from 56% to 83% after the intervention. The music, designed to slow brain activity and promote relaxation, may provide an easy and practical way to support clinicians' wellbeing.
Researchers propose adaptive optics-based surface plasmon resonance holographic microscopy for background-free quantitative phase imaging. The method eliminates wavefront aberrations and enables high-quality imaging of samples with dense cell layers, promising applications in biomedical and materials science.
Researchers at KAIST developed CURE, a technology that enables small AI models on smartphones to work efficiently with large models on servers, reducing server calls by an average of 55.61% while maintaining high accuracy. This approach allows for faster decisions with less server support.
Researchers developed a redox-active ligand-stabilized LFP cathode integrating porphyrin molecules with nanoscale LFP, achieving high capacity and long-term stability. The cathode delivers approximately 260 mAh g−1 at 20 mA g−1 and retains 140 mAh g−1 at 2000 mA g−1, with nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency.
A novel optical singularity protractor enables precise rotation sensing with neuromorphic sensing, overcoming limitations of traditional Doppler-based methods. The approach decodes rotational frequency shift by tracking phase singularity trajectories, achieving high-precision and robust performance in complex scenarios.
The joint observations from the Einstein Probe and LHAASO reveal a 42-light-year-long X-ray tail near a pulsar, tracing the long journey of high-energy cosmic particles. The tail's direction matches the ultrahigh-energy gamma-ray emission, indicating that particles do not immediately diffuse isotropically after leaving their source.
Researchers developed a rheologically engineered 3D-printing strategy for highly loaded graphene/carbonyl iron composites, resulting in gradient honeycomb absorbers capable of ultra-broadband attenuation. The absorber achieves broadband absorption from 18 GHz to 4 THz with stable performance under various environmental conditions.
A systematic appraisal of current nutrition guidelines found that there is a significant gap in nutrition guidance for critically ill patients recovering from major surgery. Researchers recommend tailoring nutrition care to each patient's condition and stage of recovery to support healing and improve outcomes.
Molecular perovskite energetic materials have been developed as a new platform for multicomponent energetic crystals. The A-site can accommodate different organic cations, while the B-site and X-site can be replaced by different cations and energetic anions, allowing for the construction of diverse energetic crystals through component ...
The 2026 MRS International Risk Conference successfully concluded in Hawaii, exploring the theme 'AI in an Uncertain World' with 64 parallel sessions and 199 papers presented. Scholars debated the boundaries of AI-enabled finance and showcased diverse possibilities of AI tools in cutting-edge financial research.
Researchers found that montmorillonite inhibits chloropyromorphite aggregation by increasing negative surface charge, while goethite promotes rapid aggregation through charge neutralisation. Divalent calcium ions accelerate CPY settling through charge screening and cation bridging.
Researchers developed an AI-powered framework to optimize 2D material growth, enabling rapid process optimization and customized synthesis. The approach integrated machine learning and knowledge-driven reasoning to decipher multifactorial mechanisms.
A global alliance of sports and exercise medicine professionals addresses challenges of aging societies, including functional longevity. They emphasize the need for sports medicine to adapt to an aging population, prioritizing preventative measures.
Scientists create FeSn-DSACs catalyst to reduce chloride corrosion in seawater batteries, improving oxygen reduction and stability. The p-d orbital hybrid catalyst achieves a half-wave potential of 0.900 V and demonstrates near four-electron ORR pathway.
The team's CRESEnT technology converts easily degraded mRNA into a circular form, increasing protein production and stability. This enhances the productivity of cell factories used to produce valuable compounds, such as biofuels and pharmaceutical ingredients.
Researchers developed a flexible composite that can contain tritium and shield against nuclear radiation, offering a potential solution for radiation protection in future fusion facilities. The composite showed good resistance to thermal expansion, aging, and radiation, with effective shielding performance comparable to concrete.
Researchers found Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in 13%, 10%, 3%, and 12% of tanks, respectively, with elevated metal levels detected in metal tanks and poorly maintained systems. Regular maintenance and proper handling of rainwater systems are crucial to ensure water quality and public health.
Researchers developed a new method for creating safer plastics using porous ZIF-67 materials, which can improve polymer fire safety and reduce heat release during fires. The study found that combining ZIF-67 with different flame-retardant systems creates synergistic systems that provide improved protection.
At an oxide interface, an electric field can shift the main constraint on superconductivity from collective coordination to pair formation, enabling island network formation. This discovery was made at a LaAlO3/KTaO3 interface, where superconductivity is confined to a thin layer.
A new Cochrane review suggests that personalized programs to prevent falls in older people may not be effective in reducing falls. The review found that multifactorial programs, which are tailored to individual risk, have little or no benefit in preventing falls compared to standard medical care, exercise, or falls prevention education.
A new Cochrane review has found that emergency contraception containing mifepristone is more effective than other common methods, such as levonorgestrel, with fewer side effects. Mifepristone also showed a lower risk of nausea and vomiting compared to other methods, but a higher likelihood of delayed menstruation.
A new study from RMIT University suggests that environmental awareness alone may not stop people from buying ultra-fast fashion. Shoppers weigh sustainability against price and convenience, using budgets and careful planning to make purchases feel more acceptable. The study identifies two psychological patterns, strategic spontaneity a...