Cell & Microbiology
Scientists develop self-sustained protein transport and tissue assembly in artificial cells
In a new Nature Communications study, scientists have developed a novel method for artificial cells to interact with their external environment without the need for complex modification processes.
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Physics experiment proves patterns in chaos in peculiar quantum realm
Patterns in chaos have been proven, in the incredibly tiny quantum realm, by an international team co-led by UC Santa Cruz physicist Jairo Velasco, Jr. In a new paper published on November 27 in Nature, the researchers detail ...
Quantum Physics
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Experiment realizes quantum advantage in data storage with a photonic quantum processor
In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have been trying to develop quantum computer processors that perform better than classical computers on some tasks. Yet conclusive demonstrations proving that quantum systems ...
How a middle schooler found a new compound in a piece of goose poop
A group of young students became bonafide biomedical scientists before they even started high school. Through a partnership with a nearby university, the middle schoolers collected and analyzed environmental samples to find ...
Biochemistry
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Unlocking nickel's potential: New study reveals how to use single atoms to turn CO₂ into valuable chemical resources
Nickel and nitrogen co-doped carbon (Ni-N-C) catalysts have shown exceptional performance in converting CO2 into CO, a valuable chemical feedstock. However, the exact working mechanism of these catalysts has remained elusive—until ...
Analytical Chemistry
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New method discovered for controlling molecular patterns on liquid droplets
A team of researchers has uncovered a previously unknown phenomenon that could improve the way we design materials at the molecular level. By unlocking a transformation between two types of structural defects on the surface ...
Soft Matter
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Rare whitefly fossils found in New Zealand shed light on ancient forest life
Newly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the human eye but have been preserved in an extraordinary way. Published in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, a study reveals rare ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy
McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection. Their work is published in the journal Science Advances.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
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Twin research underscores link between low fruit and vegetable intake and depression
Research using four major international studies of twins suggests that eating more fruit and vegetables could help reduce depression. Although the benefit of high fruit and vegetable intake has previously been reported, few ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Medical Xpress
Twin research underscores link between low fruit and vegetable intake and depression
Surface protein study highlights a potential link between dental caries and renal lesions
Mirikizumab proves safe and effective in treating Crohn's disease in Phase III trial
Revised asthma burden score outperforms current guidelines
Brazilian researchers develop 3D artificial skin that is more similar to human skin
Severe COVID-19 may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis
Infants exposed to animals on farms are less likely to develop allergies, study finds
Mouse study captures aging process at the cellular level
Ketone esters help clear misfolded proteins in mouse model of aging and Alzheimer's disease
New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time
Study of crisis pregnancy centers reveals misleading and dangerous claims
International study challenges idea of innate morality
Tech Xplore
Skin conductance offers a camera-free way to read emotions
Scientists predict bright future for fly ash in water treatment
Researchers examine teens' use of generative AI, safety concerns
Machine learning helps uncover hidden consumer motivations
Study offers holistic definition of sustainable aviation
Solar-powered cookers improving the daily lives of communities in Rwanda
Creating biohydrogen from wood waste
Waste oil to wonder material: Transforming trash into supercapacitor gold
Climate model combines generative AI and physics data to predict patterns 25 times faster than current methods
The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be used to develop better ways to model the Earth's climate. Computer scientists in Seattle and San Diego have now used this ...
Environment
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Zebrafish study provides new insights into spinal column development
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details about how the spinal column forms in developing vertebrates, according to a study published in Developmental Cell.
Cell & Microbiology
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Study reveals how stem cells respond to environmental signals, with implications for IBD and colorectal cancer
A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Institut Curie reveals how stem cells sense and respond to their environment, with implications for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
Inflammatory disorders
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Listening to the past: How medieval pilgrims found faith in the roaring sea
What did the historical world sound like, and how did humans interact with nature? Associate Professor Britton Elliott Brooks from Kyushu University's Faculty of Languages and Cultures has explored these questions in a unique ...
Archaeology
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3D printing approach for shape-changing materials means better biomedical, energy, robotics devices
An Oregon State University researcher has helped create a new 3D printing approach for shape-changing materials that are likened to muscles, opening the door for improved applications in robotics as well as biomedical and ...
Engineering
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Climate change could bring more severe bacterial infections, including in corals
Could the fungal apocalypse of The Last of Us have roots in reality? A new UBC study published in the journal PLOS Biology shows that climate warming can potentially make bacterial and fungal infections deadlier for cold-blooded ...
Ecology
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Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk, new study finds
New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.
Oncology & Cancer
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Temporary tattoo printed directly on the scalp offers easy, hair-friendly solution for measuring brainwaves
For the first time, scientists have invented a liquid ink that doctors can print onto a patient's scalp to measure brain activity. The technology, presented December 2 in the journal Cell Biomaterials, offers a promising ...
Neuroscience
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Evidence of human-to-animal SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a Brazilian zoo
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais-led research at the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has detected SARS-CoV-2 in multiple captive wild mammals, revealing potential human-to-animal transmission and viral evolution ...
Plasmodesmata study uncovers plant cell growth mechanism
Channels in plant cell walls, called plasmodesmata, provide molecules with a bridge to move between cells, an essential phenomenon for cellular growth and development. The mystery has long been how these important channels ...
Plants & Animals
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Migrant pupils need more targeted mental health support in school, study says
School-based mental health support should be more accessible for migrant children, a new study says.
Researchers develop hyper-sampling imaging to deliver ultra-high-resolution images
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Ze from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a hyper-sampling imaging (HSI) technology that enhances the image quality and ...
Catalyst shows promise for efficient CO₂ desorption
Scientists have developed a ZrO2/Al2O3 packing catalyst that could significantly enhance the efficiency of CO2 desorption, as reported in a study published in Engineering.
World's first compact and robust high-precision optical lattice clock with a 250L volume successfully developed
An optical lattice clock is a type of atomic clock that can be 100 times more accurate than cesium atomic clocks, the current standard for defining "seconds." Its precision is equivalent to an error of approximately one second ...
Ultrahigh pressure generation in Walker-type press could help with understanding Earth's interior
In a study published in Engineering, researchers from Jilin University have achieved a significant breakthrough in high-temperature ultrahigh pressure generation using a Walker-type large-volume press (LVP). This advancement ...
Decision by committee: How uncertainty shapes negotiations
Most of us are familiar with the process of making budgetary decisions by committee. A group of people, each with their own preferences and goals and representing different interests, must decide among themselves how to allocate ...
Machine learning helps optimize polymer production
Polymers, such as plastics, are essential in many aspects of life and industry, from packaging and cars to medical devices and optic fibers. Their value comes from diverse properties that are largely determined by their monomers—the ...
A new reconfigurable structure could be used to make space habitats
Even some fields that seem fully settled will occasionally have breakthrough ideas that have reverberated impacts on the rest of the fields of science and technology. Mechanics is one of those relatively settled fields—it ...
Digital technologies help increase productivity and reduce agricultural impacts, researchers find
Growers of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.), potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) face the challenge of estimating the best time to harvest and the quality and yield of their crops. This is because ...
Tasty, airy baked goods with culinary foam made from peas
Culinary foam made from the whites of chicken eggs makes baked goods light and airy. In the LeguFoam project, Fraunhofer researchers are working on a plant-based alternative made from legumes.
Researchers cultivate new variety of edible lily
Recently, a new variety of edible lily, the "Zhongbai No. 1," bred by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was granted plant variety rights by China's Ministry ...
Third death as Storm Bora batters Greece
A storm sweeping through Greece has claimed a third victim, state TV reported Monday, after damaging roads and buildings on the islands of Lemnos, Rhodes and other parts of the country.
Digital twins of the Earth: Researchers are critical of the term
The term "digital twin of the Earth" creates the idea of the availability of a highly accurate virtual copy of our planet, enabling researchers to predict the most complex future climate developments and extreme natural events.
Disadvantaged urban populations are subject to greater heat stress, poor air quality
Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have employed a NASA open-source program to reveal that disadvantaged populations may be subject to greater heat stress and poor air quality. The study is published ...
Peroxisomal protein boosts plant immunity to thrive under environmental stress
Salicylic acid is vital for protecting plants from pathogens, but its synthesis remains unclear. A team of Shinshu University researchers has discovered that the protein HSR201 is key to its production. They found that HSR201 ...
20-year study in Congo's largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos
Scientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place believed to be the world's stronghold for the endangered species.
Interim dollar gains, cybersecurity pains: Expert explains how financial loss from data breaches can be mitigated
Between 2005 and 2018, incidents of data breach in the United States rose by nearly eight times, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.
Proba-3: Flying two spacecraft is harder than one
What's harder than flying a single satellite in Earth orbit? Flying two—right beside each other, at proximities that would normally trigger collision avoidance maneuvers.
Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival with coral reef restoration
Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is not a distraction, but a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change and other threats to these vital ecosystems. While some critics question the effectiveness ...
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research.
