Optics & Photonics
Torsion unipolar barrier heterojunction device simplifies optical imaging and sensing
Polarization, along with intensity, wavelength, and phase, is a fundamental property of light. It enhances contrast and resolution in imaging compared to traditional intensity-based methods. On-chip polarization devices rely ...
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Analytical Chemistry
Fine-tuning Ru catalyst's microenvironment boosts hydrogen oxidation in alkaline conditions
A team of researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a novel strategy to enhance the performance of ruthenium (Ru) catalysts—offering a cost-effective and efficient ...
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Quantum computer outperforms supercomputers in approximate optimization tasks
A quantum computer can solve optimization problems faster than classical supercomputers, a process known as "quantum advantage" and demonstrated by a USC researcher in a paper recently published in Physical Review Letters.
Quantum Physics
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Encapsulating organometallic compounds in a crystalline sponge offers a new strategy for safer handling
A study published in Science Advances by Professor Janusz Lewiński's research group at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Warsaw University of Technology unveils a transformative ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Hiding in plain sight: Researchers uncover prevalence of 'curiosity' virus
A type of virus thought to be a "mere curiosity" is plentiful in one common bacteria, and possibly others, a Monash University-led research team has found.
Cell & Microbiology
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Molecular engineering approach could boost hydrogen evolution reaction activity by up to 50 times in alkaline media
Electrolyzers are devices that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity and via a process known as electrolysis. In the future, these devices could help to produce hydrogen gas from water, which is valuable ...
Clustered neurons in bat midbrain encode categories of vocalizations, study finds
The ability to quickly recognize sounds, particularly the vocalizations made by other animals, is known to contribute to the survival of a wide range of species. This ability is supported by a process known as categorical ...
Semaglutide effectively treats liver disease in two thirds of patients, research finds
Results from the ESSENCE Phase III clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine show treating patients with semaglutide can halt and even reverse liver disease.
Medications
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Investigational gene therapy gives children with rare immune disorder a new lease on life
An investigational gene therapy has successfully restored immune function in all nine children treated with the rare and life-threatening immune disorder called severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, or LAD-I, in an international ...
Genetics
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Discovery that microglia can be effectively replaced could transform cell therapy for brain diseases
An international research team led by Professor Kiavash Movahedi from the Brussels Center for Immunology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has published unexpected results in the journal Immunity. Their study sheds new light ...
Neuroscience
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Simulation Belongs Where Decisions Are Made
Custom apps bring the benefits of simulation to those who need it, when they need it, in a format that makes sense in their context.
The Future is Interdisciplinary
Find out how ACS can accelerate your research to keep up with the discoveries that are pushing us into science’s next frontier
Medical Xpress
Novel rat model could advance COPD-associated cor pulmonale research
Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles
Depression and other mental health conditions linked to immune response, study finds
New 'hidden in plain sight' facial and eye biomarkers for tinnitus severity could unlock path to testing treatments
Mechanism behind Parkinson's-like side effects of antipsychotic drugs revealed
CRP protein test offers quick and reliable results for bacterial meningitis diagnosis
Long COVID biomarkers found in blood associated with respiratory problems
How do neighborhoods impact children's chances of surviving leukemia?
PBAF chromatin may explain melanoma spread to the brain
Tech Xplore
Deafblind people to understand live conversations thanks to e-textiles technology
How can we optimize solid-state batteries? Try asking AI
Reinforcement learning boosts reasoning skills in new diffusion-based language model d1
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warns
Renewable energy in the dock in Spain after blackout
Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand
What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal
Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles
Health care workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to a new study led by Katie Laird of De Montfort University, published ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Sea otters benefit from prey boom triggered by loss of ochre sea stars
New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one marine predator can benefit another.
Plants & Animals
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From the front garden to the continent, here's why biodiversity does not increase evenly from small to large
The number of species does not increase evenly when going from local ecosystems to continental scales—a phenomenon ecologists have recognized for decades. Now, an international team of scientists, including researchers ...
Ecology
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Depression and other mental health conditions linked to immune response, study finds
Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but the mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research led by researchers at the University ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Tiny tweaks to microRNAs uncover big insights into gene control
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University have developed a powerful new technique to better understand how tiny molecules in our cells, called microRNAs, control which genes are turned on or off—a discovery ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Electron scattering experiment results in new method to produce an extremely heavy hydrogen isotope
For the first time, a research team has successfully produced one of the most neutron-rich isotopes, hydrogen-6, in an electron scattering experiment.
General Physics
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When a comet hits a tidally locked exo-Earth
Comets that have hit Earth have been a mixed bag. Early in Earth's history, during the solar system's chaotic beginning, they were likely the source of our planet's water, ultimately making up about 0.02% of the planet's ...
Global effort maps microplastics' path through critical ocean systems
Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. Tiny fragments called microplastics—ranging from 1 micron to 5 millimeters—make up the vast majority ...
Environment
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Using bacteria as living test tubes to study human gene mutations and find new drug leads
Traditional biochemical methods of studying human gene mutations are often laborious and costly. Now bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new simple approach to rapidly check on human gene ...
Biotechnology
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Artificial membrane channels enable more efficient rare earth element extraction
A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and decrease reliance on costly ...
Nanomaterials
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Proposal outlines open ecosystem to make molecular simulation data reusable and AI-ready
More than a hundred experts in molecular simulation have published a paper in the journal Nature Methods calling for a paradigm shift in molecular dynamics data management.
Reintroduced Colorado gray wolf dies in Rocky Mountain National Park
A collared gray wolf released in Colorado in January as part of the state's historic reintroduction effort died in Rocky Mountain National Park last week, wildlife officials said.
Ultrasound and microrobots team up to boost stem cell therapy for brain repair
A novel study has unveiled a technique that enhances stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases by combining magnetic guidance with localized ultrasound stimulation. This approach successfully navigates magnetically ...
Teaming up to tailor climate education for Indigenous communities
Research shows that communities are best able to mitigate the effects of climate change when they can work alongside scientists on adaptation plans. B. Hanson and colleagues recently extended this finding to Indigenous communities ...
Tick-borne diseases widespread in horses: Many infections go undetected, study finds
In a study led by the University of Agder (UiA), published in Microorganisms, researchers examined 331 horses from four counties. The results show that a full 66% of the horses have been exposed to one or more tick-borne ...
Child welfare spending linked to population growth in shrinking Japanese cities
Policymakers often overlook the challenges faced by shrinking small and medium-sized cities. Yet, keeping these cities sustainable is crucial for many urban stakeholders. Unfortunately, the methods that have succeeded in ...
Open satellite image archives could boost sustainable development goal
A new opinion piece published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that commercial satellite image archives should be opened to enhance research on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals ...
Study links ingested ocean plastics to hormone disruption in northern fulmars
Many are aware of the dire challenges with plastic waste polluting the ocean, but new research shows it may harm wildlife in ways not previously understood. In a new study just published in the journal Environmental Pollution, ...
Hubble spots a magnetar zipping through the Milky Way
Magnetars are among the rarest—and weirdest—denizens of the galactic zoo. They have powerful magnetic fields and may be the source of fast radio bursts (FRBs). A team of astronomers led by European Space Agency researcher ...
How well would a laser communication system work from Mars?
Communications with Mars explorers face unique challenges, including 4–24 minute signal delays and limited bandwidth that restricts data transmission. While NASA's Deep Space Network currently manages these communications, ...
The moon is a constant source of minimoons
Earth has only one natural satellite, the moon, which is relatively large compared to its parent planet. It orbits Earth at an average distance of about 384,400 kilometers and completes one revolution approximately every ...
S-scheme heterojunction construction enhances photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Photocatalytic hydrogen production technology represents one of the most significant approaches for addressing the energy crisis and environmental pollution. Cadmium sulfide (CdS), with its appropriate bandgap and adjustable ...
Cities urged to prioritize green infrastructure for healthier, climate-ready communities
Trees, parks, wetlands and green roofs can no longer be seen as a "nice-to-have" aesthetic enhancement but a vital component for creating climate-resilient, healthier and more equitable cities, according to an international ...
First wurtzite-structured MgSiN₂ thin film unlocks promising electronic properties
Wurtzite-structured crystals, characterized by their hexagonal symmetry, are widely valued for their unique electronic and piezoelectric properties—their ability to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical ...
Herpesvirus protein mimics host enzyme to balance infection and latency
Viruses are microscopic pathogens composed of genetic material housed within a protective protein shell. While they carry the blueprint required for producing additional viral proteins, they lack the equipment needed for ...
When weeds team up: Biocontrols to curb invasive plants might be helping them instead
A new article by UNSW Sydney researchers published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution suggests that introducing herbivorous insects or animals to control invasive weeds might be triggering a cooperative response among the plants, ...
How CADRE passed its autonomy testing
Getting missions to land successfully on the moon has been difficult. Recent missions, such as IM-1 and IM-2, which the private company Intuitive Machines completed, have been qualified successes at best, with both landers ...
How do robots feel in space?
How do robots feel in space? This is both a practical and possibly an existential question. Still, today, we'll focus on the practical side by looking at a review paper from Hadi Jahanshahi and Zheng Zhu of York University ...
Webb confirms the coldest planet ever found. It's orbiting a white dwarf
In 2020, astronomers detected WD 1856+534 b, a gas giant that orbits a star 81 light-years from Earth. This exoplanet, which is roughly six times the mass of Jupiter (making it a "super-Jupiter"), was the first transiting ...
Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students
The Trump administration is trying to reshape how schools discipline students—and alter the federal government's role in the process.
