A bioinspired perceptual sensor was developed to decode haptic and pain stimuli in prostheses, integrating a piezoelectric haptic pathway with a neuromorphic pain pathway. The system provides real-time haptic localization and spatiotemporal pain accumulation, supporting closed-loop robotic avoidance and prosthetic rehabilitation feedback.
Researchers used advanced simulations to investigate how the first stars and galaxies formed, connecting observations of young galaxies with chemical clues preserved in ancient stars. The study suggests that simplified models may underestimate the influence of stellar radiation and complex chemical processes on gas surrounding galaxies.
A two-year field study found that soils amended with heat-treated poultry pellets and composted poultry litter supported longer survival of Escherichia coli compared to untreated soils. Weather conditions, such as humidity and wind speed, also played a significant role in bacterial survival.
Benzodiazepine prescriptions have decreased by 26.7% over the past decade, with the largest decline observed among young adults between ages 18 and 29. The average dose per prescription also decreased by 18.3%, suggesting more selective prescribing practices.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology created an AI scientist capable of generating scientific hypotheses, designing experiments and interpreting results. The AI system, Eve, identified promising biological questions, recommended experiments and evaluated outcomes, and iteratively refined its understanding based on new evide...
Researchers developed an AI approach using wearable data to forecast prolonged sitting in women with chronic pelvic pain. The study analyzed data from 134 women with chronic pelvic pain disorders and found that relatively simple, interpretable models accurately forecasted prolonged sitting.
Adults in their 60s with lower cognitive test scores were more likely to experience a future stroke, according to a new study in Sweden. The study, which examined nearly 5,000 older adults, found that those with lower cognitive function scores were at increased risk of stroke.
Research in SLAS Technology Vol. 40 explores smartphone glucose sensing and RNA-based therapeutics in Crohn's disease. The publication showcases innovative technologies and scientific advancements in life sciences discovery and development.
SLAS Discovery highlights innovative screening platforms and AI-driven analytics for treating oncology, infectious disease, and immunology research. The journal focuses on drug discovery sciences with a strong record of scientific rigor and impact, reporting on research that advances life sciences discovery and technology.
A new study finds that high fasting glucose has surpassed tobacco use as the leading risk factor for pancreatic cancer in the US, while China faces a dual metabolic-tobacco burden. China recorded more absolute cases, but lower age-standardized rates, with a peak burden at ages 60-74.
A new study reveals giant fluctuations in the enhancement factor of focused light, providing a sensitive probe of hidden correlations in complex scattering media. The researchers found that these fluctuations carry a fingerprint of the journey of light through the material, allowing them to learn about the material itself.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has renewed its $53 million commitment to the Broad Institute's Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease. This funding will accelerate research into the genetic and biological mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes and obesity, with the goal of identifying new therapeutic targets. The center will expand on it...
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is showing promising results in reducing clinical symptoms and severity of allergic diseases, including asthma and allergic rhinitis. The latest advances in AIT include innovative technologies and biomarkers that predict and monitor treatment response.
A new species of click beetle, Lissomus arawak, has been discovered in the Dominican Republic with a distinctive glossy black body and pale-yellow antennae. The species is named after the island's Indigenous Arawak people and is structurally closer to species from Central and northern South America.
A global study analyzed high-resolution groundwater models to determine drought recovery patterns, finding 57% of locations exhibit resilient systems. Vulnerable regions face frequent, successive drought events, while unstable areas show reduced recovery capacity and strong impacts.
Researchers at KRICT have developed a dry thick-film cathode technology using graphitic carbon nitride, enhancing electrolyte wettability and reducing energy required for lithium-ion migration. The approach increases energy density and improves capacity retention, while eliminating solvent use and drying steps.
A new study found that dinosaurs and their prey likely ate seaweeds, which provides an explanation for the high carbon isotope signatures in their teeth. The research used fossils from coastal sites along the Western Interior Seaway and determined that the extra carbon source must have been low in the food chain to affect both aquatic ...
A review paper highlights the importance of insect biodiversity in supporting vertebrate life, from food sources to shelter and medicine. The study emphasizes the need for insect conservation to address the decline of insect populations, which can have significant impacts on ecosystems.
Researchers discovered a unified structural descriptor for magnetic ground state selection in Tsai-type compounds using the lattice parameter, revealing a nearly monotonic inverse correlation between electron concentration and lattice parameter. This study provides a practical framework for exploring and designing materials with novel ...
Researchers have identified a connection between fast X-ray transients and neutron star mergers, with a record-setting X-ray flash lasting nearly ten minutes. The study provides strong evidence for a neutron star merger, with a measured redshift indicating the explosion occurred over six billion years ago.