Bio & Medicine
Lipid nanoparticle-mRNA regimen reverses inflammation and aids recovery from diabetic wounds in mice
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed a regenerative medicine therapy to speed up diabetic wound repair. Using tiny fat particles loaded with genetic instructions to calm down inflammation, ...
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Earth Sciences
Satellite radar data uncover 'vigorous melting' at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier
A team of glaciologists led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine used high-resolution satellite radar data to find evidence of the intrusion of warm, high-pressure seawater many kilometers beneath the grounded ...
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A model outlining the microscopic origin of black hole entropy
Black holes are intriguing astronomical objects that have a gravitational pull so strong that it prevents any object and even light from escaping. While black holes have been the topic of numerous astrophysical studies, their ...
Electronics engineers successfully integrate MoS₂ transistors on a 200 mm wafer
In recent years, electronics engineers have been trying to design increasingly sophisticated transistors that can be scaled down to smaller sizes. Given the limitations of conventional silicon-based field effect transistors ...
Research shows linked biological pathways driving skin inflammation
A certain biological pathway—a set of linked reactions in the body—drives the inflammation seen in the skin disease psoriasis, a new study finds. The work could lead to improved therapies for all inflammatory skin diseases, ...
Immunology
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Electric school buses may yield significant health and climate benefits, cost savings
Replacing diesel school buses with electric school buses may yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per individual bus, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The ...
Energy & Green Tech
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Bioluminescence and 3D-printed implants shed light on brain–spinal interactions
A sensory process such as pain is no ordinary phenomenon—it's a symphony of neural and vascular interactions orchestrated by the brain and spinal cord. Attempting to dissect this symphony by focusing on a single region ...
Neuroscience
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New device helps paraplegics regain partial use of hands
More than 40 people suffering from paralysis from the neck down regained partial control of their arms and hands thanks to a relatively simple to use device, a large study said Monday.
Medical research
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New CRISPR screening method could reveal what drives brain diseases
The brain is often referred to as a "black box"—one that's difficult to peer inside and determine what's happening at any given moment. This is part of the reason why it's difficult to understand the complex interplay of ...
Neuroscience
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AI chips could get a sense of time with memristor that can be tuned
Artificial neural networks may soon be able to process time-dependent information, such as audio and video data, more efficiently. The first memristor with a "relaxation time" that can be tuned is reported today in Nature ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
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Medical Xpress
Researchers find intriguing connections between Alzheimer's disease and other common conditions
Researchers uncover biological trigger of early puberty
How a simulation is informing COVID-19 vaccine policy after our 'return to normal'
Prepping autistic or sound-sensitive kids for cicada noise
New thesis explores cancer treatment that can prevent relapse
New device helps paraplegics regain partial use of hands
How are asthma and heart health linked?
New AI algorithm may improve autoimmune disease prediction and therapies
Researcher finds mothers live longer as child mortality declines
Uptake of flu, whooping cough, and COVID-19 vaccines remains low among pregnant women
Relationship study says parental acceptance in childhood predicts ability to forgive as adults
Q&A: Is a global pandemic prevention pact within reach?
New mechanisms underlying tumor variety in brain cancers discovered
Tech Xplore
AI chips could get a sense of time with memristor that can be tuned
South Korea, Britain host AI summit with safety top of agenda
ChatGPT is now better than ever at faking human emotion and behavior
OpenAI disbands team devoted to artificial intelligence risks
Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
Webb cracks case of inflated exoplanet
Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so puffy? Two independent teams of researchers have an answer.
Astrobiology
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Study explores long-term impacts of climate change on plant pollinators and food production
A study published in Oecologia from researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington; the University of Nevada, Reno; and Virginia Tech shows that climate change has led to decreased pollen production from plants and less ...
Ecology
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Happy or angry: Researchers discover brain network that recognizes emotions
The Genetics of Cognition research group coordinated by Francesco Papaleo at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has discovered a brain network present in animals and humans that allows them to recognize others' emotions. ...
Neuroscience
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Study reveals promising development in cancer-fighting nanotechnologies
A new study conducted by the Wilhelm Lab at the University of Oklahoma examines a promising development in biomedical nanoengineering. Published in Advanced Materials, the study explores new findings on the transportation ...
Bio & Medicine
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Study investigates enhancing superconductivity of graphene-calcium superconductors
Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with zero resistance when they are cooled below a certain critical temperature. They have applications in several fields, including magnetic resonance imaging, particle ...
Nanophysics
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Webb Telescope offers first glimpse of an exoplanet's interior
A surprisingly low amount of methane and a super-sized core hide within the cotton candy–like planet WASP-107 b.
Planetary Sciences
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Study shows exercise spurs neuron growth and rewires the brain, helping mice forget traumatic and addictive memories
Researchers from the University of Toronto, Canada, and Kyushu University, Japan, have found that increased neuron formation and the subsequent rewiring of neural circuits in the hippocampus through exercise or genetic manipulation ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Scientists discover single atom defect in 2D material can hold quantum information at room temperature
Scientists have discovered that a "single atomic defect" in a layered 2D material can hold onto quantum information for microseconds at room temperature, underscoring the potential of 2D materials in advancing quantum technologies.
Optics & Photonics
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NA64 uses the high-energy SPS muon beam to search for dark matter
The NA64 experiment started operations at CERN's SPS North Area in 2016. Its aim is to search for unknown particles from a hypothetical "dark sector." For these searches, NA64 directs an electron beam onto a fixed target. ...
General Physics
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Brain 'assembloids': Researchers develop first human mini-brain with fully functional blood-brain barrier
In a pioneering achievement, a research team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's has developed the world's first human mini-brain that incorporates a fully functional blood-brain barrier (BBB).
Neuroscience
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Unraveling the metabolic mysteries of turfgrass under heat stress
A research team has identified key metabolic composition differences between annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass under heat stress, revealing specific metabolites linked to heat tolerance. The findings underscore the ...
Is gig work compatible with employment status? Study finds reclassification benefits both workers and platforms
As California legal challenges to the treatment and classification of so-called gig work continues apace, a Massachusetts trial over the same issues touched off this week.
Canine cognitive traits linked to everyday behavior
In recent decades, canine cognitive tests which measure, for example, problem-solving ability, memory, logical reasoning and impulse control in various situations, have been extensively used in many studies.
Tracing the pawsteps of the North China leopard
The North China leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis), one of the world's nine subspecies of leopards, is endemic to China and mainly distributed in the northern parts of the nation. Due to human activities, the species has ...
How racism impacts support for affordable housing
The majority of people in the United States support affordable housing, but attitudes often shift when local developments are proposed. Stanford researchers have found that negative emotional associations with the idea of ...
Efforts to boost social mobility must move away from escapist 'helicopter' policies, experts warn
Efforts to boost social mobility must move away from "helicopter" policies designed to encourage some chosen few children to "escape" their communities, a study warns.
A new chapter in grape cultivation: Non-transgenic plant regeneration technology
Traditional genome editing techniques encounter significant challenges in vegetatively propagated crops like grapes. Current transformation methods exhibit low efficiency and face difficulties in achieving stable plant regeneration ...
Melon's molecular armor: New insights into crop protection
Melon crops face significant threats from pests such as aphids and diseases including powdery mildew, which can lead to substantial economic losses and affect food security. Traditional pest management strategies often prove ...
Tomato blossoms unfold new insights: Key gene TM6 controls flower development
The genetic tapestry governing flower development in plants is intricate, with MADS-box transcription factors identified as the primary architects of floral morphology. While model species have been extensively studied, the ...
Strawberry fields fortified: New genetic insights combat devastating soilborne disease
Globally, strawberries are gravely affected by Macrophomina phaseolina, a soilborne fungal pathogen that drastically reduces yields. Following the phase-out of conventional soil fumigants like methyl bromide, there is an ...
Unlocking the genetic blueprint of apples: Shape and size traits unveiled
The apple industry faces the challenge of genetic uniformity, with a few dominant cultivars narrowing the genetic base. This reduction in diversity, exacerbated by the unpredictable impacts of climate change on fruit quality ...
Sweet trade-offs: Unraveling the genetic puzzle of strawberry flavor and yield
Strawberries are a global fruit crop treasured for their flavor and nutritional value. However, achieving a balance between high sugar content, which enhances sweetness, and high yield has been a challenge.
Did Earth's multicellular life depend on plate tectonics?
How did complex life emerge and evolve on the Earth and what does this mean for finding life beyond Earth?
Satellite mission to unravel how clouds impact future climate change
A brand new satellite that will revolutionize our understanding of the role clouds and aerosol particles play in climate change is set to launch after more than 30 years of planning.
New research unveils extreme complexity in formation of rare earth mineral vital for tech industry
In a new study, researchers from Trinity have unveiled that myriad, intricate factors influence the genesis and chemistry of bastnäsite and rare earth carbonates, which are critically needed for today's tech industry and ...
Researchers develop entangled photon pairs in integrated silicon carbide for first time
Quantum information science is truly fascinating—pairs of tiny particles can be entangled such that an operation on either one will affect them both even if they are physically separated. A seemingly magical process called ...
A push to bring wolverines back to California fizzles amid budget woes
Those who want to see wolverines reintroduced to California were dealt a setback this week.
Advances in rice genome research offer insights and promising applications for agriculture
A research team has achieved an improvement in the haplotype-resolved genome sequence of the japonica rice cultivar Nipponbare. This enhancement reveals the identification and annotation of more than 3,000 new genes, potentially ...
Rewilding of large-bodied animals can mitigate ecosystem deterioration, study shows
A successful reintroduction program for one-horned rhinos has been implemented in Nepal over the past few decades. However, few studies have examined functional recovery following reintroduction.
Chinese researchers issue critical warning on groundwater flooding risks
Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth's land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world's population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater ...
