Astronomy
Mysterious 'red dots' in early universe may be 'black hole star' atmospheres
Tiny red objects spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are offering scientists new insights into the origins of galaxies in the universe—and may represent an entirely new class of celestial object: a black ...
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Condensed Matter
Atomic-level engineering enables new alloys that won't break in extreme cold
Navigating the extreme cold of deep space or handling super-chilled liquid fuels here on Earth requires materials that won't break. Most metals become brittle and fracture at such low temperatures. However, new research is ...
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Measuring the quantum W state: Seeing a trio of entangled photons in one go
The concept of quantum entanglement is emblematic of the gap between classical and quantum physics. Referring to a situation in which it is impossible to describe the physics of each photon separately, this key characteristic ...
Optics & Photonics
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Ancient DNA reveals deeply complex Mastodon family and repeated migrations driven by climate change
An ancient DNA analysis of the remains of several mastodons, including those which roamed along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America, has revealed the Ice Age giants migrated vast distances in response to shifting ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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New quantum sensors can withstand extreme pressure
The world of quantum physics is already mysterious, but what happens when that strange realm of subatomic particles is put under immense pressure? Observing quantum effects under pressure has proven difficult for a simple ...
Condensed Matter
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By working together, cells can extend their senses beyond their direct environment
The story of the princess and the pea evokes an image of a highly sensitive young royal woman so refined, she can sense a pea under a stack of mattresses. When it comes to human biology, it also takes an abnormal individual ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Phase I trial finds topical PXS-6302 generally well tolerated in established skin scars
University of Western Australia's Burn Injury Research Unit with the Fiona Wood Foundation reports that topical pan-lysyl oxidase inhibition with PXS-6302 was generally well tolerated over three months and altered extracellular ...
Soft magnetoelastic sensor measures fatigue from eyeball movements in real-time
Over the past few decades, electronics engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated sensors that can reliably measure a wide range of physiological signals, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and ...
Genetic deletion in cerebellum impedes hemisphere formation, study finds
The cerebellum, a brain region located at the back of the head that has long been known to support the coordination of muscle movements, has recently also been implicated in more sophisticated mental functions. Purkinje cells ...
Engineered antibodies can direct T-cells to kill cytomegalovirus-infected cells
A UCLA research team has found a new way to prompt the immune system to kill cells infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV), a life-threatening infection that is particularly deadly in immunocompromised people.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Medical Xpress
Engineered antibodies can direct T-cells to kill cytomegalovirus-infected cells
Using deep learning for precision cancer therapy
Study supports acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain in older adults
Wearable devices could transform pregnancy monitoring and detect abnormalities
Microbial allies: Bacteria help fight against cancer
Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces?
Emotion recognition AI can reduce physicians' empathy fatigue
AI matches dermatologists in assessing common skin cancer
How adding sprints to your usual jogs can boost the health benefits of running
Medicinal cannabis concerns include psychosis and child poisonings
For migrants, dementia can mean losing a language—and a whole world
Tech Xplore
Soft magnetoelastic sensor measures fatigue from eyeball movements in real-time
Self-tuning energy device turns vibrations into power
Do chatbots have a moral compass? Researchers turn to Reddit to find out
Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show
Researchers construct world's fastest, low-cost, ultraefficient silicon carbide power module
Albania appoints AI-generated minister to avoid corruption
FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children
Climate action can feel slow—but the fastest energy leap in history has begun
Cheap power to the people could shift the dial for renewables in the regions
Using deep learning for precision cancer therapy
Nearly 50 new cancer therapies are approved every year. This is good news. "But for patients and their treating physicians, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep track and to select the treatment methods from which ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Fluorescent 'zoom lens' exposes hidden protein changes for earlier disease detection
A novel strategy developed at Rice University allows scientists to zoom in on tiny segments of proteins inside living cells, revealing localized environmental changes that could indicate the earliest stages of diseases such ...
Biochemistry
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Who shows up in times of need? High school extracurriculars offer clues
Are nerds the caring ones? High school stereotypes suggest that athletes score more popularity points than marching band members, debaters or leaders in the student council, but research from Rutgers finds that so-called ...
Social Sciences
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Ditches as waterways: Managing 'ditch-scapes' to strengthen communities and the environment
Ditches are all around: along roads, through neighborhoods, across fields and marshes. These human-made waterways are so common that they can be easy to miss. A new literature review published in Communications Earth & Environment ...
Environment
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Nanoscale images of protein complex reveal secret to blood clotting chain reaction
If you've ever accidentally sliced yourself on broken glass or a piece of paper, you may have noticed that the bleeding can be hard to stop. Scientists have long wondered how the cascade of events that leads to blood clotting ...
Biotechnology
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Planets without plate tectonics and too little carbon dioxide could mean that technological alien life is rare
The closest technological species to us in the Milky Way galaxy could be 33,000 light years away and their civilization would have to be at least 280,000 years, and possibly millions of years, old if they are to exist at ...
Astrobiology
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Ultra-flat optic pushes beyond what was previously thought possible
Cameras are everywhere. For over two centuries, these devices have grown increasingly popular and proven to be so useful, they have become an indispensable part of modern life.
Optics & Photonics
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Researchers reveal molecular assembly and efficient light harvesting of largest eukaryotic photosystem complex
Coccolithophores are a type of single-celled microalgae that fix CO2 into organic matter and precipitate calcium carbonate, profoundly shaping ocean optics, carbon export, and long-term carbon storage. They are major contributors ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Synthetic magnetic fields steer light on a chip for faster communications
Electrons in a magnetic field can display striking behaviors, from the formation of discrete energy levels to the quantum Hall effect. These discoveries have shaped our understanding of quantum materials and topological phases ...
Condensed Matter
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Study supports acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain in older adults
According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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NASA's GUARDIAN tsunami detection tech catches a wave in real time
A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off Russia in late July tested an experimental detection system that had deployed a critical component just the day before.
Lake Michigan study shows increase in structures to combat rising water levels
As summer comes to an end, and if you enjoyed Lake Michigan this summer, you might have noticed lower water levels. While you may wonder about lower water levels, the higher water levels in the past decade continue to have ...
Vitamin K analogs may help transform the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting debilitating symptoms, such as loss of memory and cognition, and motor ...
Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of 'natural' UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected U.K. waters.
Scientists respond to the planned termination of the only U.S. Antarctic research vessel
On July 28, 170 researchers sent a letter to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Congress after NSF's 2026 budget request included plans to end its lease of a U.S. research vessel in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica.
Intimate partner violence services fall short for women with disabilities, says researcher
Women with disabilities who are exposed to intimate partner violence are doubly affected—both by abuse and by the inadequacy of society's support system. This is shown in a new thesis at Umeå University with recommendations ...
Opposing the 'inevitability' of AI in academia is both possible and necessary, argue researchers
Since the widespread release of ChatGPT in December of 2022, AI has taken over much of the world by storm—including academia. Most of this happened with very little pushback from politicians, policymakers and university ...
Where did the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS come from?
Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third ISO ever detected. It was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) station on 1 July 2025. It's traveling through the inner solar system at about 220,000 km/h and ...
Seeds of change: Can Europe's organic farming shape the future of food?
EU researchers are working across countries and sectors to boost organic farming, support farmers and shape policy to help meet the target of 25% organic farmland in Europe and a significant increase in organic aquaculture ...
Chemists weigh in on hydrogen water
A recent column on hydrogen water brought a well-deserved slap on the wrist from two experts.
Why Charlie Kirk's killing could embolden political violence
The fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, has brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America. Kirk's death reflects a sizable increase in threats against ...
From the Great Stink to the modern sewage scandal: Why 19th-century sewers are failing 21st-century England
The raw sewage in England's rivers and seas is not just a story of corporate failure. It's also a legacy of Victorian sewers—impressive and high-tech in their day, but with inequality and exploitation baked in.
Private toll roads are supposed to save taxpayers' money, but can have these hidden costs
If you've ever driven in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, chances are you've used—or steered clear of—a private toll road.
NSW has a new fashion sector strategy—but a sustainable industry needs a federally legislated response
The New South Wales government recently announced the launch of the NSW Fashion Sector Strategy, 2025–28. The strategy, developed in partnership with the Australian Fashion Council, TAFE NSW, University of Technology Sydney ...
Cleansed, toned and tariffed: What's happening to K-beauty in the US?
Korean beauty—or "K-beauty"—is more than just sheet masks and snail creams. It's a multi-billion-dollar global industry built on innovative ingredients, elaborate skincare routines and social media buzz. South Korea exported ...
For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration: Is there a better way?
At an internal staff briefing last week, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy declared the United States has a "manifest destiny to the stars," linking this to the need to win the "space race."
Lakeshore shallows can be biodiversity hotspots—but warming is changing their complex ecology
The 19th-century American naturalist Henry David Thoreau described the small freshwater lake at Walden as "Earth's eye"—a measure of the complexity of ecological interactions.
Getting to the root of tree survival
Two consecutive dry years in South Australia have put extreme stress on urban trees and shrubs, with Flinders University experts examining degrees of dieback in Adelaide trees affected by the dry conditions.
'Enormous' mountain on Pacific seafloor rivals Rocky Mountain peaks, NOAA says
An "enormous" submerged mountain that rivals peaks in the Rockies has been mapped for the first time in a previously unexplored area of the western Pacific, according to NOAA Ocean Exploration.
This star is consuming its companion and could explode brilliantly
Binary star systems are not rare. Neither are systems where one star is a remnant like a white dwarf or neutron star, and its companion is on the main sequence. In those systems, the dense remnant can draw material away from ...
