Research reveals that naturally laid oak silkworm eggs produce a volatile compound called 2-ethyl-1-hexanol (2EH) that acts as a natural repellent, reducing parasitism. This discovery provides a new perspective on how insects protect their offspring and could have practical applications for optimizing biological control programmes.
Brodsky is exploring the translation potential of Microgrid Optima, a platform to optimize energy storage operations and minimize peak power demand. The project aims to address the rising energy demand by 2030, partly due to growing AI computational requirements.
Emma Zhang's research develops biological approaches to improve recycled concrete aggregates and convert fine particles into useful construction materials. The project aims to conserve domestic resources, reduce solid waste, and support more durable infrastructure materials.
Leading experts from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will present research and moderate sessions on advancements in radiation oncology care and research. Neha Vapiwala, MD, will deliver the Presidential Address, highlighting priorities and insights for advancing radiotherapy's role in clinical care.
Researchers at KAUST found that controlled exposure to dead pathogenic cells can help corals resist future infection, suggesting the presence of an immune-like memory. This 'priming' approach may provide a safer and more effective strategy for coral conservation and reef restoration.
A Tulane University study found that loneliness and social isolation can cost people nearly six years of life free from mental disorders like depression and anxiety. The study, published in Nature Communications, also found a smaller but still significant toll on physical health.
A recent study found that atmospheric particles, including aerosols and clouds, have contributed to the slower warming trend in India over the past three decades. The researchers discovered that aerosol loading and cloud cover have resulted in significant surface cooling, which would have been nearly twice as large without these factors.
This study presents the first complete ant fauna inventory for the Xisha Islands, revealing 21 ant species and 70% native taxa. Exotic species, including globally invasive fire ants, are significantly boosted by human disturbance, while vegetation type has negligible influence. Most Xisha ants are ground-dwelling omnivores, forming mut...
A new study by Danish researchers proposes a paradigm shift in understanding antibiotic resistance, highlighting the importance of environmental factors such as temperature, oxygen levels, and pH. This new knowledge may lead to more targeted treatments and better monitoring of resistance in humans, animals, and the environment.
This technology rescues segmented negative-sense RNA viruses directly from complementary DNA in Vero cells, streamlining live-attenuated vaccine production. It utilizes non-cancerous Vero cells and employs triggered endosome escape transfection techniques for efficient delivery.
The Research Highlighter-MatchMaker Project streamlines research collaboration and funding discovery using AI and natural language processing. It offers a searchable portal and automated email recommendations to facilitate connections between researchers and funding opportunities.
The grant will support research experiences for 12 WPI undergraduates in Solomon Mensah's lab, aiming to determine the molecular mechanisms behind sepsis-induced blood clotting. The goal is to rescue a damaged glycocalyx barrier, paving the way for sepsis treatments.
Researchers developed LC-OCT, combining optical coherence tomography and confocal microscopy, to create 3D images of skin at a micrometer scale. The AI-assisted method provides color-coded probability values for basal cell carcinoma detection, allowing early diagnosis and potential treatment with creams instead of surgery.
George Mason University's Professor Joan Kang Shin has received a $100,000 grant from Family Health International to deliver the TEYL course to 125 teachers worldwide. The funding will support the development of an online professional development course focused on teaching children.
Researchers have demonstrated that CAR T-cell therapy can enable women with autoimmune diseases to have normal pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. Notably, the autoimmune disease did not return during the pregnancies, even though patients had stopped taking immunosuppressive medication.
Scientists have created functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles that can bind to various PFAS molecules and microplastics, enabling their removal from water using a magnet. The technology has been successfully tested on contaminated drinking water sources, reducing PFAS concentrations by 87%.
The LUMIO CubeSat will observe Apophis's 2029 flyby from the Earth-moon L2 point, providing valuable data on tidal interactions and asteroid observation. The study shows that LUMIO-Cam can detect Apophis as a sub-pixel target and observe its spin-period information.
Research by Professor Dong Zhang's team identifies IFITM1 as a key regulator of mitophagy, essential for maintaining the anti-tumor activity of double-negative T cells. This mechanism provides a promising strategy for optimizing TCRαβ+CD4-CD8- T cell therapies.
This technology introduces a method to enhance neural network security by applying weight perturbations during training, preventing unauthorized access and attacks. It strengthens model integrity across all layers, ensuring holistic protection against various attacks.
Scientists discovered a new species of amoeba that can survive and thrive at temperatures up to 70°C (158°F) by changing shape and forming a protective outer layer. The organism's genome has extra genes associated with protein maintenance and DNA repair, helping it cope with extreme heat.
A new discriminative model improves the detection of unknown electromagnetic waveforms by combining time- and frequency-domain features with a cosine similarity loss function. This approach enhances the extraction of class-specific features, leading to higher prediction accuracy and robustness in identifying unknown or unseen waveforms.
Researchers found that sensory neurons retain a memory of allergens that may explain why allergies develop over time. This memory primes neurons to respond more strongly to later exposures, even after the original allergen is gone.
Researchers have successfully adapted a commercial camera to measure solar cell efficiency using electroluminescence imaging. The modified camera, with a long-pass filter, provides accurate luminescent quantum efficiency measurements, enabling cost-effective analysis of solar cell quality.
A randomized clinical trial found that 200-mg/d DNL343 did not slow disease progression in ALS patients, suggesting the need for alternative therapeutic approaches. The study highlights the importance of exploring new treatment options for ALS, a devastating neurological disease.
The proposed framework integrates knowledge graphs and large language models to diagnose space TWTAs, achieving high adoption rates and robust stability, with a 94.56% adoption rate and 95% accuracy in real-scenario testing.
A novel software and hardware solution analyzes synaptic dysfunctions related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and similar complex neurological conditions. The technology, comprising a neural network model and hardware architecture, provides real-time, biologically relevant synaptic analysis.
A novel ex vitro transformation method utilizes Agrobacterium rhizogenes to genetically modify woody plants' roots, eliminating the need for tissue culture. This approach accelerates the development of genetically engineered trees, making it a cost-effective and scalable solution for the forestry and agricultural sectors.
Researchers developed a non-invasive method to detect Meniere's disease using mass spectrometry on earwax samples, providing a rapid and cost-effective solution for diagnosis. The technology offers enhanced diagnostic accuracy and opens new avenues for monitoring disease progression and response to treatment.
Researchers found that lower bone mineral density in the spine was associated with faster cognitive decline and accelerated age-related white matter injury. Lower bone density was also linked to specific brain regions, including the corpus callosum and the internal capsule, which support executive function.
Researchers identified MLC1 antibody as a possible trigger for NMOSD, a rare autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. The study found that MLC1 antibodies bind to astrocytes, damaging them, and suggest a new approach for therapy.
The Blavatnik Foundation recognizes 9 young scientists for their exceptional research, advancing discoveries in life sciences, physical sciences & engineering. The 2026 honorees are advancing discoveries in areas such as autoimmune disease, cancer, and quantum technologies.
Robert Loredo's new book, 'Quantum Readiness for Leaders,' offers a practical guide for business and technology leaders to navigate the opportunities and challenges of quantum technology. The book provides frameworks for evaluating quantum opportunities, building quantum teams, and preparing security architectures.
Researchers used AI and climate models to analyze the impact of past decade emissions on Europe's heat waves, finding strong evidence that emissions intensified the region's recent heat waves. The study suggests that even with successful emission reductions, extreme heat waves will continue to worsen.
Researchers found a potential link between breast tissue size and several common neurological and sleep disorders, including chronic migraine and neck pain. Women with macromastia were 40% more likely to have chronic migraine, twice as likely to experience neck pain, and more than twice as likely to have cervical radiculopathy.
A new study aims to find new ways to prevent strokes in people with chronic migraine by understanding the link between cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. The research also explores the role of immune cells in blood vessels and their impact on migraine attacks.
Binghamton University researchers received funding to develop artificial intelligence-powered cancer diagnostic tools and RNA therapeutic drug delivery systems. The projects aim to improve treatment decision time and reduce toxicity risks, potentially saving lives.
A recent study found that the age-specific mortality risk of smoking is relatively stable over time, with the main contributor being the aging population. As a result, the overall increase in smoking-related mortality risk can be attributed to the shift towards older smokers, who are more susceptible to the health effects of smoking.
A Bayesian agent-based model forecasts mass shootings by analyzing three key factors: motivated perpetrators, access to firearms, and suitable target populations. The model assigns higher risks to areas with a history of shootings, suggesting access to firearms is a critical limiting factor in mass shooting risk.
Researchers will explore external risk factors, neural circuits, and molecular signaling to understand mood state switching in bipolar disorder. The new grants will also focus on women's health and sex differences in the condition.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a method to reduce nitrates into compounds that can be reused as fertilizer or recycled. The method uses an iron complex and hydrogen bonding to break down nitrate into nitric oxide and ammonia.
A new species of killifish, Laimosemion laranja, has been discovered in the Brazilian Amazon, characterized by its striking orange coloration. The fish is considered Endangered due to habitat loss and pollution, prompting efforts to protect its habitat.
Researchers from the University of East London have developed a new method to predict how different chemicals behave, which could help identify the most promising battery materials. The method, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, uses X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and computer modeling to predict the behavior ...
IMS Solutions launches with a £1.1 million Seed round to develop a stratification test for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) and a urine test for Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC), aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. The technology platform detects unique steroid signatures in urine and blood, offering a mor...
The use of AI in consular affairs is increasing, with automated systems screening passport photos and pre-sorting visa applications. However, concerns arise about human oversight, with experts warning that AI can shape what information officials see before making decisions that affect people's lives.
Research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that mothers with poor sleep quality in late pregnancy had babies with lower weight in the first 6 months of life, but higher weight after age 1-2 years. This effect was strongest in male infants and in babies born at term.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 22, 2026
A new study found that films written by women but directed by men generate higher profits than those written by men, with a 34% median profit increase. Despite this, women are still severely underrepresented in directing roles, with only 29.4% of films crediting a woman as a director or screenwriter in 2023.
Researchers have trained an AI model to discover polymers with antimicrobial properties, evading bacterial resistance and promising a new class of antibiotics. The polymers use a physical pathway to attack bacteria, making them more difficult for microbes to evolve resistance to.
Scientists have developed a self-aligned heterogeneous photonic integration method that combines diamond and titanium dioxide for low-loss architecture, enabling practical quantum networks and computers. The approach demonstrates key device functions on chip, including hybrid optical cavities and spin state control.
Researchers from City of Hope have developed a 'plug-and-play' CAR T technology that allows scientists to update engineered cancer-fighting immune cells after treatment. This technology, called meditope, enables the cells to adapt as tumors evolve, helping them to better control the cells and redirect them to attack different types of ...
Researchers have mapped cellular differences between two similar bowel diseases, identifying hidden immune activity that may explain why one carries a much higher risk of colon cancer. The study found that patients with PSC-associated IBD had a distinct microbiome and higher levels of immune activity even in the absence of inflammation.
Researchers develop novel non-fullerene acceptors to improve organic photovoltaic efficiency and stability through molecular engineering. The study reveals that optimizing molecular aggregation states and crystallinity leads to efficient charge generation and transport, resulting in high-performance OPVs.
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed an eco-friendly process for separating zirconium and hafnium, two critical metals for semiconductor and nuclear industries. The process uses a water-based solution and produces a high separation factor, outperforming the current industry standard.
Researchers propose combining AI with environmental digital twins to create a framework for predicting risks, testing interventions, and supporting adaptive decisions. These systems could connect real-time observations, physical and data-driven models, AI algorithms, and decision feedback in a continuously evolving loop.
A new Curtin University-led resource, Brain Health WA, aims to help people protect their brain health and reduce their risk of dementia. The resource, developed with over 100 Western Australians, provides practical advice, everyday actions, and connections to support services.
Researchers developed FuelProp-LM, a unified AI framework predicting multiple fuel properties from molecular SMILES strings. The model outperformed conventional machine learning baselines, offering high accuracy, data scalability, and deployment ease.
Researchers develop COF-based oxygen electrocatalysts with controlled active sites, electronic structure, and mass transport, achieving high performance and selectivity. The review highlights molecular-level tunability and theoretical design approaches to optimize oxygen-intermediate adsorption and reaction pathways.
Researchers use AI to overcome challenges in plastic pyrolysis, transforming waste into valuable fuels and chemicals. Key scientific breakthroughs include kinetic parameter identification and AI-driven reactor design.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a technology to extend the lifespan of anode-free batteries by applying nanofabrication techniques to create uniform sites for lithium deposition and a robust protective layer. This technology enables smaller and lighter EV batteries with improved energy density.
A new review highlights sex-specific effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on reproductive health, including testicular damage and ovarian function disruption. Oxidative stress is identified as a central mechanism connecting many of these effects.
The Lancet series brings arts and cultural engagement into mainstream global health, synthesizing evidence on the benefits of music, dance, and other cultural activities for mental and physical health. The series calls for equitable access to arts engagement, its inclusion in population-level prevention, and stronger community pathways.