Astrobiology
Experiments bring Enceladus' subsurface ocean into the lab
Through new experiments, researchers in Japan and Germany have recreated the chemical conditions found in the subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon, Enceladus. Published in Icarus, the results show that these conditions can readily ...
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Hardware
New memristor training method slashes AI energy use by six orders of magnitude
In a Nature Communications study, researchers from China have developed an error-aware probabilistic update (EaPU) method that aligns memristor hardware's noisy updates with neural network training, slashing energy use by ...
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Two harmful gene variants can restore function when combined, study reveals
Sometimes, in genetics, two wrongs do make a right. A research team has recently shown that two harmful genetic variants, when occurring together in a gene, can restore function—proving a decades-old hypothesis originally ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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New class of strong magnets uses earth-abundant elements, avoids rare-earth metals
Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals—a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean energy technologies and consumer electronics ...
Condensed Matter
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More than 55% of Cerrado native vegetation already lost, new review reveals
A comprehensive new review synthesizing decades of research warns that the Brazilian Cerrado—a biodiversity hotspot, known for its vast inverted forests—is facing a massive, multi-faceted ecological crisis.
Plants & Animals
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New fluorescent labels offer clearer, high-contrast imaging of live cell processes
Thanks to a recent study by researchers at IOCB Prague, it is now possible to monitor processes in living cells more effectively than before, including responses to drugs and changes in cellular structures.
Cell & Microbiology
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How a respiratory bacterium obtains essential lipids from the human body and targets fat-rich tissues
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae—responsible for atypical pneumonia and other respiratory infections—to obtain cholesterol and other essential ...
Cell & Microbiology
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A 'recipe book' for reprogramming cells into disease-fighting immune cells
In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the "recipe" for the transformation. Researchers at Lund University have now created a library of the 400 ...
Medical Xpress
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Structure-based RNA could lead to treatment for neuromuscular disorders
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a way to target RNA that could lead to new treatment options for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common adult-onset form of muscular dystrophy, and other ...
Medical Xpress
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A new approach to energy harvesting opened up by the quantum world
Touch the back of a laptop and it often feels warm. This is because part of the energy used for computation and communication escapes to the outside as heat. Yet even this "waste heat" still contains a great deal of usable ...
Energy & Green Tech
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The Future is Interdisciplinary
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Medical Xpress
Survivors of Halabja chemical gas attack face severe trauma and health issues decades later
A new robotic system could perform delicate eye surgery
Why connecting with others is good for your health
What you can do to prevent chronic kidney disease
A simple blood test could change how Alzheimer's is diagnosed
Crash-scene scoring tool helps EMS assess older motorcycle riders' hidden risks
Color blindness may reduce early bladder cancer detection and survival
Tumor cells steal immune mitochondria to aid lymph node spread
3D hybrid imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound
Hyaluronic acid could be key to improving gynecological cancer treatment
Parental concerns about disordered eating common in children with high body weight
Five warning signs of diabetes
Seniors with dementia being prescribed dangerous mind-altering drugs, study says
Tech Xplore
A new approach to energy harvesting opened up by the quantum world
Scientists uncover new quantum state that could power future technologies
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections
At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs
US court clears Norway's Equinor to resume wind project halted by Trump
Sub-zero green freezer achieves zero emissions
Soft, 3D transistors could host living cells for bioelectronics
Fire-safe all-solid-state batteries move closer to commercialization
Free tool can reduce harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images
Fragmented permitting slows US clean energy projects, study finds
NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February
NASA's giant new moon rocket moved to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts' first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.
Space Exploration
Jan 17, 2026
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Horses can smell human fear when we sweat
Horses can smell your fear. If you are experiencing this emotion while standing near a horse, they will be able to detect it through your scent alone, which changes their behavior and physiology. That's the conclusion of ...
Color blindness may reduce early bladder cancer detection and survival
People who are colorblind may be missing a life-saving warning sign of bladder cancer. Analysis of the electronic health records of hundreds of people found that those with color vision deficiency (CVD), or color blindness ...
Soft robotic hand 'sees' around corners to achieve human-like touch
To reliably complete household chores, assemble products and tackle other manual tasks, robots should be able to adapt their manipulation strategies based on the objects they are working with, similarly to how humans leverage ...
Study finds albumin, the most abundant blood protein, acts as a shield against deadly fungal infections
Scientists at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB-FORTH) and the University of Crete, together with collaborators from Greece, Europe, the U.S., and India, have discovered a novel role of albumin, the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 17, 2026
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Tumor cells steal immune mitochondria to aid lymph node spread
Stanford University-led researchers report that tumor cells hijack mitochondria from immune cells, reducing anti-tumor immune function and activating cGAS-STING and type I interferon signaling that promotes lymph node metastasis.
Mysterious iron 'bar' discovered in famous nebula
A mysterious bar-shaped cloud of iron has been discovered inside the iconic Ring Nebula by a European team led by astronomers at University College London (UCL) and Cardiff University.
Astronomy
Jan 17, 2026
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Living together with differences: Mathematical model shows how to reduce social friction without forcing consensus
Opinion polarization is often considered as the primary driver of social friction, leading to exhaustive efforts to force a consensus. However, new research suggests a more pragmatic goal: reducing the friction of disagreement ...
Mathematics
Jan 17, 2026
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Two-step genome editing enables creation of full-length humanized mouse models
Understanding human gene function in living organisms has long been hampered by fundamental differences between species. Although mice share most protein-coding genes with humans, their regulatory landscapes often diverge, ...
Biotechnology
Jan 17, 2026
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Tightening the focus of subcellular snapshots: Combined approach yields better cell slices for cryoET imaging
Taking images of tiny structures within cells is tricky business. One technique, cryogenic electron tomography (cryoET), shoots electrons through a frozen sample. The images formed by the electrons that emerge allow researchers ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 17, 2026
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German study examines why women are less likely to hold leadership positions in logistics
The logistics industry is one of Germany's key economic sectors—yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its leadership ranks. To explore the reasons behind this imbalance, Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. ...
Q&A: An ice core library in Antarctica may save humanity's climate memory
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the coolest library on Earth was inaugurated at the Concordia station, Antarctica. Samples from glaciers rescued worldwide are now beginning to be stored there for safekeeping. This will allow, ...
Bioinspired phototransistor achieves high-sensitivity detection of low-contrast targets
Drawing inspiration from the remarkable adaptability of the human eye, researchers from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel phototransistor with tunable sensitivity.
Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15
Wildfires burning out of control in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday.
New molecular design strategy improves efficiency and selectivity in electrocatalytic reactions
More efficient and sustainable energy conversion technologies, among other applications, hinge on lowering the amount of energy needed to trigger specific reactions on the surface of electrodes. Called electrocatalysis, the ...
Study finds strong link between teacher well-being and pupil achievement
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils—and better learning—as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to well-being.
AI disruptions reveal the folly of clinging to an idealized modern university
In the past five years, higher education has been in a seemingly endless state of disruption.
New model maps social polarization as overlapping group opinions, not fixed sides
Researchers at TU Wien are developing a model that interprets opinions not as diametrically opposed poles, but as overlapping areas at the group level.
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75-pound pups
Every winter about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California's Año Nuevo State Park to fight, mate and give birth. The spectacle runs from mid-December through March, drawing wildlife watchers eager for a glimpse ...
Millions of working horses and donkeys face health risks from poor harnessing
These days, the mention of a carthorse or mule plowing a field would transport many people back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriages and pre-industrial agriculture.
One cure for sour feelings about politics: Getting people to love their hometowns
Eileen Higgins won a historic victory in December. She became the first woman ever elected mayor of Miami, as well as its first Democratic mayor since 1997.
How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth
The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact recently renewed global commitments to sustainable and equitable urban food systems. The pact has been signed by 330 cities around the world that have pledged to improve food production and ...
Growing up alongside deadly fires inspired me to study them—and fight flames with swarms of drones
Growing up in Greece, wildfires were a constant presence each summer. In 2007, I remember watching TV footage of fires ravaging the Peloponnese peninsula and island of Evia, destroying forests and homes, taking lives. The ...
Neutral stances on hot topics can damage your reputation, study finds
People shouldn't be afraid to say what they think, and new research from the University of Virginia bears that out.
Scientists map key oceanic unknowns in climate interventions
As Earth warms due to climate change, oceans are heating up, becoming more acidic, and losing oxygen. These changes threaten marine life, food webs, and global fisheries. Scientists agree that cutting greenhouse gas emissions ...
Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world's biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated ...
How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
Indigenous communities have lived with changes to the climate for centuries. Their adaptations over those many years are based on their close observation of weather, water, soils and seasonal change, and they have been refined ...
New study reveals global patterns of plant intrinsic water-use efficiency
Intrinsic water-use efficiency (iWUE) reflects how efficiently plants assimilate carbon relative to water loss at the leaf level. While widely studied using carbon isotope and gas-exchange measurements, most existing knowledge ...
Shrinkflation: Smaller products hurt some households more than others—and can be bad for business
UK inflation may be easing, but many households still find their weekly shop getting more expensive. One key reason is something not captured in headline prices: shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce pack sizes without ...
