Biotechnology
Reverse genetics system enhances vaccine development for African swine fever virus
Researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have developed a reverse genetics system for African swine fever virus ...
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Quantum Physics
Theoretical physicists completely determine the statistics of quantum entanglement
For the first time, theoretical physicists from the Institute of Theoretical Physics (IPhT) in Paris-Saclay have completely determined the statistics that can be generated by a system using quantum entanglement. This achievement ...
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A cleaner future for tires: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste
Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States alone, over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021, with nearly 20% of them being discarded ...
Polymers
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Quantum randomness and nonlocality: New insights from MIMO systems
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed that not all forms of quantum nonlocality guarantee intrinsic randomness. They demonstrated that violating ...
Quantum Physics
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Light-based polymerization reaction refines 3D printing, achieving sub-millimeter resolution
Researchers at the UAB have developed a new chemical reaction to form solid polymeric networks using light (photocuring) which will allow the preparation of solid materials with controlled shapes measuring under a thousandth ...
Polymers
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X-ray observations reveal dynamic features of galaxy cluster PLCKG287
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory, astronomers have observed a massive and hot galaxy cluster known as PLCKG287.0+32.9 (or PLCKG287 for short). Results of the observational campaign, presented March 17 on the arXiv pre-print ...
Study confirms link between maternal diet and risk to infant behavioral health
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation have discovered that maternal diet during pregnancy, specifically during the third trimester, may be associated with a higher risk for ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
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How inherited cancer risks can be used for effective personalized therapy
Mutations in BRCA2—a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation—can predict an individual's predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other epithelial tumors.
Oncology & Cancer
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First hormone-free male birth control pill clears another milestone
While the FDA has approved over 20 different categories of contraceptives, only two are available for men to prevent pregnancy in their partners—condoms and vasectomies. 25% of women who use contraception use an oral birth ...
Medical research
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Encryption breakthrough lays groundwork for privacy-preserving AI models
In an era where data privacy concerns loom large, a new approach in artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape how sensitive information is processed.
Security
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Medical Xpress
AI's perceived burden hinders health care adoption, study finds
Targeting hormones could reduce risk of fatty liver disease
Study confirms link between maternal diet and risk to infant behavioral health
Neighborhood status may affect risk of dementia, study suggests
Chinese doctors implant pig liver in human for first time
Six country-study finds children consistently take a stance against unfair sharing
First hormone-free male birth control pill clears another milestone
Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies
Scientists discover way to slow or block recurrence of glioblastoma
Study finds long COVID patients feel pressure to prove their illness is real
Tech Xplore
'Super-Turing AI' uses less energy by mimicking the human brain
Two new families of PFAS-free solvents for next-generation batteries
A safe nuclear battery that could last a lifetime
Neural network learns to hesitate for improved accuracy
What is Signal and is it secure?
Neutron scattering and supercomputing shed light on better biofuel production
Q&A: Is artificial intelligence friend or foe?
Shape-shifting OLED panel: Dynamic smartphone display with integrated speaker technology unveiled
RNA interference and nanomedicine join forces to fight dangerous fungal infections
Fungal infections are on the rise globally. According to a study by the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, in 2022, approximately 6.5 million people were infected by a pathogenic fungus, and about 3.8 million died as a result—nearly ...
Bio & Medicine
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New research sheds light on earliest days of Earth's formation
New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of Earth's formation and potentially calls into question some earlier assumptions in planetary science about the early years of rocky planets. ...
Earth Sciences
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How survivors spanned the globe after Earth's biggest mass extinction
Scientists don't call it the "Great Dying" for nothing. About 252 million years ago, upward of 80% of all marine species vanished during the end-Permian mass extinction—the most extreme event of its kind in Earth's history.
Ecology
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Elusive electronic rotons, detected for first time, reveal formation of Wigner crystallites in 2D electron liquid
For decades, researchers have explored how electrons behave in quantum materials. Under certain conditions, electrons interact strongly with each other instead of moving independently, leading to exotic quantum states. One ...
Superconductivity
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Interleukin-targeting biologics associated with lower infection rates in older psoriatic patients
Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Women's College Hospital, and co-authors have found biologics targeting interleukin (IL)-12, IL-23, or IL-17 were associated with a lower rate of serious infections among older ...
Webb telescope sees galaxy in mysteriously clearing fog of early universe
Astronomers have identified a bright hydrogen emission from a galaxy in the very early universe. The surprise finding is challenging researchers to explain how this light could have pierced the thick fog of neutral hydrogen ...
Astronomy
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Chinese doctors implant pig liver in human for first time
Chinese doctors said Wednesday that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a life-saving donor option for patients in the future.
Medical research
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Six country-study finds children consistently take a stance against unfair sharing
Studies exploring the extent to which people are prone to "punishing" the selfish behavior of others can offer insight into their societal values, such as the importance they attribute to equality and fairness norms. Past ...
Deep sea mining impacts visible for 'many decades'
Scientists said they have seen the first signs of life returning to deep sea mining tracks carved into the abyssal seabed more than four decades ago, but warned on Wednesday that full recovery may be "impossible."
Environment
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Partial solar eclipse in northern areas on Saturday
The moon will cross in front of the sun for around four hours on Saturday, creating a partial solar eclipse that careful skygazers will be able to see in parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Space Exploration
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Better than the original: New SQL-based service offers tailored biodiversity data cubes for model integration
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has enabled a simple, easy-to-use service for creating and downloading species occurrence cubes based on GBIF-mediated data. The service enables users to select their geographic, ...
Q&A: Researcher discusses elevated risk of extinction for over 22% of native North American pollinators
A new study led by NatureServe reveals that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. This first-of-its-kind, taxonomically diverse assessment evaluated nearly 1,600 species—including ...
X ad sales expected to grow for first time since Musk takeover
Elon Musk's X is on pace for its first year of advertising revenue growth since the billionaire acquired the company in 2022, according to research firm Emarketer—in part because advertisers are reacting to Musk's power ...
A homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to a National Hockey League team, says study
Everyone loves a hometown hero, and now, a new UBC Okanagan study has determined that having homegrown players on NHL teams is not only good for the fanbase, it's also good for the owner's wallet.
Participatory budgets and referendums can ease populist citizens' frustrations
"Angry" citizens often experience a lack of trust in politics and democracy. Governments are doing everything they can to involve this group in democracy again with referendums and participatory budgets. Research by Rosa ...
Push for AI deregulation could put financial markets at risk
As Canada moves toward stronger AI regulation with the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), its southern neighbor appears to be taking the opposite approach.
Politicians' attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence—new data set the record straight
Immigration has dominated recent election campaigns in countries that include the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States.
AI-driven teaching methods essential for modern education, researcher says
AI is transforming education by reshaping lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. It enables personalized learning, automated feedback, and enhanced student-teacher interactions through technologies such as speech ...
Virtual reality videos can increase environmental awareness and motivation to donate
A group of media psychologists at the University of Cologne, led by Professor Dr. Kai Kaspar has examined the effects of presenting environmental protection documentaries by way of 360° virtual reality (VR) videos compared ...
Machine learning algorithm that predicts properties' values benefits housing market, says study
Housing tends to be a key part of household wealth, but despite its importance, it has been difficult to measure the value of a property. In a new article, researchers have studied the impact of a popular machine-learning ...
High mortality risk found from increase in hot-dry events in China
As global warming intensifies and populations continue to grow, the likelihood of extreme high-temperature events is increasing. Hot–dry compound events, in particular, pose a direct threat to human health. High temperatures ...
Regional trends may explain Hadley circulation intensity discrepancy
The Hadley circulation, a fundamental component of Earth's atmospheric system, plays a crucial role in global climate regulation by transporting energy and moisture between the tropics and higher latitudes. However, recent ...
Why humans have smaller faces than Neanderthals
The human face is strikingly distinct from our fossil cousins and ancestors—most notably, it is significantly smaller, and more gracile. However, the reasons behind this change remain largely unknown. A team of researchers ...
Report: Bridge collapse impacts daily lives of nearly half of Baltimore residents
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse continues to impact the daily lives of nearly half of Baltimore-area residents, a new report from Johns Hopkins University's 21st Century Cities Initiative has found.
Forecasting the future of Southern Ocean ecosystems
Ecosystems in the Southern Ocean, the body of water surrounding Antarctica, are under threat from climate change. The area's inhabitants, from whales to krill to phytoplankton, face changes such as a loss in sea ice and rising ...
To address the environmental polycrisis, the first step is to demand more honesty
Climate breakdown is a major threat to life as we know it, but it is just one element of a much wider environmental polycrisis that includes biodiversity loss, energy and pollution, food security, population growth and disease ...
Signal chat group affair: Unprecedented security breach will seriously damage US international relations, says expert
Plans for an attack against an enemy target are classified in America. But the private views of high-ranking officials about allies, communicated within government, must also count as intelligence to be protected.
Branch development in petunia is regulated by the gene PhSLB1
A recent study has identified PhSLB1 as a crucial regulator of branch development in petunia (Petunia hybrida), offering valuable insights into plant growth mechanisms that could inform horticultural practices and crop improvement ...
Protecting undersea cultural heritage in spotlight at mining code talks
The world's oceans harbor a cultural heritage of sunken ships, remains of those lost in the transatlantic slave trade and Indigenous islanders' spiritual ties to the sea that must be protected, NGOs and native peoples say.
Role models. Peer pressure. Rewards. What really gets people to act more sustainably?
Lauren Click founded a nonprofit a few years ago offering free composting education to schools around the country. Today, 112 schools participate, yet she can't get her boyfriend to properly separate his trash at home in ...
