Robotics
Using Turing patterns to enhance soft pneumatic technology
According to a recent study in Scientific Reports, Turing patterns can be used to develop a new method for designing and producing fabric-based soft pneumatic actuators (FSPAs).
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Astronomy
Observations explore the nature of transitional millisecond pulsar PSR J1023+0038
Using the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), astronomers from Italy and Spain have carried out high-temporal-resolution optical spectroscopic observations of a transitional millisecond pulsar designated PSR J1023+0038. Results ...
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Saturday Citations: Octopuses as shift supervisors for fish; universe confounds standard model; extremely old cheese
This week, biologists tracked down a mysterious group of orcas near Chile; Hubble spotted a black hole jet that causes stars along its trajectory to erupt; and researchers explained mysterious craters that began appearing ...
Ryugu samples call into question previous ideas about the formation of carbon-rich asteroids
Asteroid Ryugu possibly did not travel as far from its place of origin to its current near-Earth orbit as previously assumed. New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that Ryugu was formed near Jupiter.
Planetary Sciences
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High-energy-density cubic gauche nitrogen successfully synthesized at atmospheric pressure
A research group led by Prof. Wang Xianlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully synthesized high-energy-density materials cubic gauche nitrogen (cg-N) at atmospheric ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Shape-morphing brain sensor adheres to curved surfaces for ultrasound neurostimulation
Transcranial focused ultrasound, a non-invasive technique to stimulate specific areas of the brain using high-frequency sound waves, could be a promising treatment strategy for many neurological disorders. Most notably, it ...
Circadian disruption, gut microbiome changes linked to colorectal cancer progression
Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body's internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Distant relatedness in biobanks harnessed to identify undiagnosed genetic disease
An innovative analysis of shared segments within the genome—an indication of distant "relatedness"—has identified undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome, a rare disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, fainting ...
Genetics
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Hydrogel with ultrasound activation enables sustained drug release
Researchers at Michigan Medicine have developed a composite hydrogel capable of achieving sustained, steady drug release using ultrasound as a trigger.
Biomedical technology
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Study finds estrogens play a hidden role in cancers, inhibiting a key immune cell
Estrogens are known to drive tumor growth in breast cancer cells that carry its receptors, but a new study by Duke Cancer Institute researchers unexpectedly finds that estrogens play a role in fueling the growth of breast ...
Oncology & Cancer
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The Future is Interdisciplinary
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Medical Xpress
Did COVID come from an animal market? Here's what the new evidence really tells us
Hydrogel with ultrasound activation enables sustained drug release
New drug for schizophrenics has experts excited
Minnesota reports rare human death from rabies
EEE is still a threat in Massachusetts, horse tests positive: 'People shouldn't let their guard down'
Automatic speech recognition learns to understand people with Parkinson's disease—by listening to them
Exploring how melanin influences clinical oxygen measurements
Cognitive behavioral therapy program aids insomnia in breast cancer survivors
Meta-analysis explores relationship between gender nonconformity and mental health
Treatments that maintain the health of synapses may help prevent, mitigate the symptoms of prion disease
Tech Xplore
Shape-morphing brain sensor adheres to curved surfaces for ultrasound neurostimulation
Research team succeeds in ultra-fast switching of tiny light sources
Extremely thin materials consisting of just a few atomic layers promise applications for electronics and quantum technologies. An international team led by TU Dresden has now made remarkable progress with an experiment conducted ...
Optics & Photonics
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Forest loss forces langur species to interbreed, study shows
Research shows a threatening development for two endangered primate species in Bangladesh: Phayre's langurs (Trachypithecus phayrei) and capped langurs (Trachypithecus pileatus). In mixed groups of these two species, hybrids ...
Plants & Animals
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Two studies find SARS-CoV-2 virus becoming resistant to antiviral drugs used to treat patients
Two studies have found that the virus that causes COVID-19 is becoming resistant to two drugs used to treat patients with infections.
Clinical cancer research in the US is increasingly dominated by pharmaceutical industry sponsors, study finds
Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center identified a substantial increase over the past decade in the proportion of patients with cancer in the U.S. who participate in pharmaceutical industry sponsored clinical trials compared ...
Oncology & Cancer
Sep 27, 2024
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Scientists develop novel digital encoding system using fluorescent pixels
A team of scientists has developed a novel digital encoding and data storage system based on a combination of microcapsules containing different luminescent dyes and phase change materials. This work represents an important ...
Engineering
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Automatic speech recognition learns to understand people with Parkinson's disease—by listening to them
As Mark Hasegawa-Johnson combed through data from his latest project, he was pleasantly surprised to uncover a recipe for Eggs Florentine. Sifting through hundreds of hours of recorded speech will unearth a treasure or two, ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
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Researchers discover what hinders DNA repair in patients with Huntington disease
Researchers with McMaster University have discovered that the protein mutated in patients with Huntington disease doesn't repair DNA as intended, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves.
Genetics
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Marine dust identifies 1.5 million year Oldest Ice near South America
Earth's climate has experienced major shifts over its billions of years of history, including numerous periods where ice proliferated across the planet. Today, ice cores can be a valuable resource for understanding these ...
LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have proved to be highly effective systems for monitoring and exploring environments. These autonomous flying robots could also be used to create detailed maps and ...
Seal species carries 'genetic scars' after being hunted to the edge of extinction, new research reveals
Northern Elephant seals have staged a remarkable comeback after narrowly escaping extinction by hunting, but new research reveals lasting genetic effects in the present population.
Evolution
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Breathing may introduce microplastics to the brain—new study
Small plastic particles are everywhere: in the soil where our food is grown, in the water we drink and in the air we breathe. They got there from the plastic we throw away, which ends up in landfill sites, rivers and seas. ...
Bears have learned to open doors in California town
Owning a home in Southern California isn't just a dream for humans. Apparently, the bears want in on the market too.
Precise locations of more than 1 million galaxies revealed
The Physics of the Accelerating Universe Survey (PAUS), an international collaboration across 14 institutions, has covered a sky area of 50 square degrees, similar to approximately 250 full moons.
Sexual fantasies: Should you share them with a partner?
The actor Gillian Anderson has just released a book of sexual fantasies. Titled Want, it catalogs a diverse range of fantasies submitted anonymously by women from around the world.
Europe en route for moon with new simulator, says astronaut Pesquet
Europe has embarked on the mission to put humans back on the moon with a new lunar simulator launched in Germany, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet told AFP.
Why South America is burning
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America.
'We're desperate': Mexico's Acapulco relives hurricane nightmare
Residents of Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco were reeling Friday after a hurricane left at least five people dead and neighborhoods underwater in a region still recovering from a devastating storm last October.
US hurricane deaths rise to 44, fears of more 'catastrophic' flooding
At least 44 people died across five US states battered by powerful storm Helene, authorities said Friday, after torrential flooding prompted emergency responders to launch massive rescue operations.
Thousands bid farewell to Tokyo zoo pandas before return to China
Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo Saturday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China.
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity will soon get to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today.
Green and digital transitions are putting environmental problems on the back burner, says study
The European Green Deal is a package of political initiatives to ensure that the EU reaches climate neutrality by 2050. Faced with this challenge, the parallel goals of the green and digital transitions are at the center ...
Exploring the role of hydrogen sulfide in the expression of iron uptake genes in E. coli
Antibiotic resistance and oxidative stress response are important biological mechanisms that help bacteria thrive, especially pathogenic bacteria like Escherichia coli. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a chemical messenger molecule, ...
How climate change affects deer—experts draw findings from 20 years of research
Temperature, rainfall, snow and extreme weather events are all factors linked to climate change that directly affect wildlife. Understanding the impact of these factors on the physiology, population dynamics and distribution ...
Machine learning accelerates discovery of high-temperature alloys
In a study recently published in Engineering, scientists from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Guangdong Ocean University, and AiMaterials Research LLC have demonstrated a novel method to accelerate the discovery ...
Inverse-design method enhances performance and reliability of on-chip spectrometers
In a study published in Engineering, researchers from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Zhejiang University have unveiled a pioneering approach to designing on-chip computational spectrometers, heralding ...
Enhanced denitrification achieved with innovative biochar-based substrate under low carbon/nitrogen conditions
An study led by researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology has unveiled a substantial development in wastewater treatment technology. Published in Engineering, the research introduces an innovative approach to improving ...
Lunar dust dynamics: Unveiling the charging properties and particle behavior of Chang'e-5 samples in an electric field
A study published in Engineering has shed new light on the behavior of lunar regolith particles under the influence of an external electric field, a discovery that could revolutionize space exploration and lunar resource ...
Addressing global water security challenges: New study reveals investment opportunities and readiness levels
Water scarcity, pollution, and the burden of waterborne diseases are urgent issues threatening global health and security. A recently published study in the journal Global Environmental Change highlights the pressing need ...
Trimer complex TaNF-Y balances grain yield and quality in wheat: Study
Breeding efforts have focused intensively on improving grain yield and quality in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Content and composition of grain starch and seed storage protein (SSP) are two critical factors that determine ...
Teacher strikes are effective in increasing wages, working conditions, study finds
A detailed study of more than 770 teacher strikes in the United States between 2007 and 2023 found that the strikes benefit teachers and classrooms, and have no measurable impact on students.
