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A new EU-funded project, PSOILICY, aims to strengthen science–policy interfaces, national soil health hubs, and digital tools to inform evidence-based decisions on soil health. The project will assess interfaces between soil science and policy in over 20 EU countries and create a network of Soil Health National Hubs.
Correspondence in Medicine Discovery argues that the quality of public database research rests on the study process, while the database name provides little information about scientific quality. Databases themselves are not the problem, but rather the production model that exploits them.
The ISSCR symposium in Kyoto, Japan celebrates 20 years of iPSC discovery, exploring fundamental discoveries, clinical translation, and emerging stem cell therapies. The event highlights key findings from recent research, including advances in iPSC biology, genetic stability, and disease modeling.
A team of researchers at Tohoku University has developed an automated experimental system for bulk metallic materials, enabling continuous workflow from heat treatment to structural analysis and mechanical property evaluation. The system evaluates mechanical properties with accuracy comparable to conventional measurements, conducting t...
Dr. Lulu Li has been recognized for her pioneering work on simulating catalysts under realistic operating conditions, revealing key phenomena such as oxide restructuring and polaron formation. Her research has significant implications for the design of new materials and the interpretation of operando measurements.
A new paper argues that human creativity's value lies in the transformative experiences and personal development it requires, shifting the focus from the finished product to the experiences that shape artists and cultures. The research highlights how AI can enrich human experiences and encourage curiosity, exploration, and new perspect...
A new study by the University of Barcelona has identified the protein ENT1 as a key player in the development of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). ENT1's role in transporting essential molecules into liver cells has implications for future therapies.
Professor Chris Greening, a renowned microbiologist, has been named the winner of the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize. His research focuses on harnessing microorganisms to address global challenges such as climate change, with significant contributions to understanding and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
Professor Marciane Magnani has been named winner of the Basil Jarvis Food Security & Innovation Award, recognizing her work in advancing global food security and sustainable innovation. The award celebrates her research in food microbiology, with a focus on food safety, predictive microbiology, and microbiome-related approaches.
The ISSCR has launched a new CDMO Directory to support stem cell research and clinical translation. The directory connects researchers with contract development and manufacturing organizations, providing a centralized resource for exploring manufacturing capabilities.
A study by the University of Bath found that TikTok's standard reporting system fails to act on most reports of accounts advertising and offering illegal drugs for sale to UK users. After 14 days, 83.5% of accounts remained publicly accessible, despite the platform's own Community Guidelines prohibiting such activity.
A Danish study of over 83,000 twins and their spouses found that shared environment and close contact with an infected person increased the risk of severe COVID-19 hospitalization. The study suggests that genetic factors may play a modest role in infection risk, but not in severe disease.
A new ultrafast photography technique, logarithmic ultrafast photography with band-resolved individual delay generation, captures unseen moments in ultrafast events by focusing on dynamic changes. This technique allows for 11 frames to capture key instances across five orders of magnitude in time.
A new study reveals AI chatbots successfully identify redundant medical interventions in most cases, but stumble in gray areas where human consensus is divided. The study found that AI models often echo human disagreements, and struggle to convey restraint in social interactions with patients.
A study reveals how peripheral macrophages persist in the brain after sepsis and contribute to long-term cognitive impairment. PTN signaling drives chronic neuroinflammation, and blocking early entry of these macrophages may represent a valuable intervention window.
A University of Granada study reveals that marital breakups can lead to long-term vulnerabilities in older adults, particularly those living alone with limited family and social support. Many experience deficits in family support and unmet instrumental needs, while others struggle with emotional needs, depression, and loneliness.
The partnership aims to help medical affairs teams in Japan understand the impact of their research, including how much attention their work receives and the sentiment regarding it. By combining Dimensions and Altmetric data with a narrative-driven approach, Sunmedia will provide customized reports to medical affairs teams.
A Concordia-led study finds that disorganized and inconsistent home environments in childhood are associated with higher cortisol levels, depression, and anxiety in young adulthood. The researchers suggest that family-based prevention programs could help reduce risk by strengthening organization and predictability at home.
A recent study published in Space Weather analyzed data from a rare X5-class solar flare, revealing significant variations in radiation levels above the UK depending on location and altitude. The findings emphasize the need for improved coordination and direct atmospheric observations to assess aviation radiation risk during extreme so...
Large language models, used in chat-based AI platforms, have been found to possess internal mechanisms that create consistency in their risk assessments. Despite being unable to rely on previous data, models' assessments remained remarkably consistent after hundreds of repetitions. The study's findings suggest that AI systems are more ...
Justin Lui, MD, MS, receives the 2026 Network Rising Star Award for his contributions to clinical care, education, research, and scholarly activity in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is a nationally recognized expert in pulmonary hypertension and has a track record of over 45 peer-reviewed journal publications.
Researchers developed an AI tool, DROID-RV, to estimate right ventricle size and function from echocardiogram videos. The tool accurately predicted right ventricle function and was associated with cardiovascular outcomes, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and mortality.
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) has announced the recipients of the 2026 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty, providing nearly $1.3 million in funding to support promising research on healthy aging. The program aims to develop the careers of early career investigators committed to aging research.
A study of 2,435 pregnant women found that those with restless legs syndrome were three times more likely to develop perinatal depression. Screening for RLS during the third trimester may help identify women at higher risk.
Researchers found that genes associated with appendage patterning showed expression along developing cephalopod arms, but not in suckers. Instead, genes like Ets1, involved in early embryonic development, were reused to form suckers. This suggests that cephalopods evolved suckers by reusing existing genes in new ways.
A global study of 1,352 vaccinated participants found that, in most cases, COVID-19 vaccination did not improve persistent smell and taste problems. Researchers say the findings provide reassurance for most people, but note that natural recovery may also have played a role. The study's results highlight the importance of clinicians ass...
Researchers analyzed 1,678 reincarnation reports and found a striking correlation between unexpected deaths and shorter time between death and rebirth. The association persisted even among families that did not believe in reincarnation, suggesting a systematic phenomenon not readily accounted for by existing psychosocial frameworks.
Researchers found an association between abnormal immature astroglia and lower reasoning ability in older adults with epilepsy. Higher numbers of these cells were associated with poorer fluid intelligence, a skill that declines with age.
Researchers developed a peptide to block Alzheimer's growth and discovered its presence in human blood, correlating with disease status. The peptide, HAEE, may be a useful biomarker for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and could also have therapeutic potential.
The 2026 survey found that over half of Americans fear AI could harm the political process, while nearly half worry it will hurt the economy. The fear of corrupt government officials remains the nation's top fear for the 11th consecutive survey, with 61.1% of respondents reporting they are afraid or very afraid of government corruption.
A study of 234 trans young people found that social transition goals changed over time, with younger children and trans boys more likely to meet their aspirations. Tailored support and strong communication at home and school were key factors in successful social transition.
A new Policy Brief from the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health argues that an equity-focused global mechanism is needed to improve vaccine financing, production, and delivery. The publication estimates that delaying the global vaccine roll-out by 100 days could have saved over 8 million lives by the end of 2021.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new device that uses magnetic and sound waves to improve computing speed and efficiency. The device, called M3BOLT, has the potential to make computers 100-1,000 times faster and more energy-efficient than current transistors.
A new study identifies an immune pathway that contributes to radiation-related lung damage and finds a potential strategy to block it. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that radiation reprograms rare immune cells called innate lymphoid cells, leading to inflammation that damages healthy lung tissue.
Researchers reveal that pseudogap and superconductivity compete with one another in cuprates, a family of copper-based compounds. This discovery sheds new light on the mechanisms behind superconductivity and has important implications for the development of next-generation superconductors and energy-efficient technologies.
Researchers discovered a quantum battle between superconductivity and a pseudogap state in cuprates, which could limit higher-temperature superconductivity. Understanding this competition may reveal ways to suppress the pseudogap and retain superconductivity.
A new study found that a single 10-minute ultrasound session can lead to a modest but clear drop in delusion scores in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. The treatment, called transcranial ultrasound stimulation, targets a deep brain region with sound waves and showed promise in reducing delusions and side effects.
A high-calorie diet is linked to cognitive impairment through altered RNA splicing and synaptic dysfunction. Treatment with pioglitazone and gene therapy restores PQBP1 levels, improving synaptic and cognitive outcomes.
Researchers developed a machine learning approach to reconstruct missing precipitation patterns in global rainfall maps, using a 3D U-Net and 3D condition encoder to capture space and time variations. The model achieved high prediction accuracy and produced consistent rainfall patterns across locations and time.
WSU researchers have discovered a natural defense system in the body to combat viral infections, cancer and neurological disorders. By amplifying this defense system, cells become significantly more resistant to infection, potentially opening new doors for treating virus-related diseases.