Space Exploration
Scalable nanotechnology-based lightsails developed for next-generation space exploration
Researchers at TU Delft and Brown University have developed scalable nanotechnology-based lightsails that could support future advances in space exploration and experimental physics. Their research, published in Nature Communications, ...
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Bio & Medicine
3D nanotech blankets offer new path to clean drinking water
Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants. Created through a combination of soft chemistry gels and electrospinning—a technique where electrical ...
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Astronomers discover new giant molecular cloud in the Milky Way
Using the Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers have detected a new giant molecular cloud in the Milky Way galaxy. The newfound cloud has a size of nearly 200 light years and its mass is estimated to be some 160,000 solar ...
When systems suddenly tip: New insights into hard-to-predict transitions
Many systems in nature—and in society—can suddenly change their properties: Water freezes at normal pressure at 32°F, a power grid collapses when a central substation fails, or a society splits into opposing factions ...
General Physics
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Meters closer, miles faster: A novel cryogenic in-memory computing scheme to bridge AI with quantum computing
Scholars at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have unveiled an innovation that brings artificial intelligence (AI) closer to quantum computing—both physically and technologically.
Condensed Matter
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Mountains as biodiversity engines: How uplift may shape species evolution
A new study co-authored by researchers at Indiana University sheds light on how the forces that shape mountain ranges also influence the evolution of species. In the study, "Direct effects of mountain uplift and topography ...
Evolution
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A multifunctional composite catalyst for sustainable wastewater remediation
In a recent study, a research team developed a novel method to synthesize multifunctional composite particles. These particles can single-handedly accomplish many essential functions for water remediation. The study was published ...
Analytical Chemistry
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High‑dose vitamin D significantly reduces disease activity in early multiple sclerosis onset, clinical trial finds
Researchers from CHU Nîmes, Université Montpellier, and multiple MS centers in France have found that oral cholecalciferol in doses of 100,000 IU every two weeks significantly reduced disease activity in clinically isolated ...
Perseus: A tool for tracking the coordination of pump-and-dump crypto coin schemes
A team of computer scientists and financial specialists at University College London has developed a tool to track the coordination efforts of pump-and-dump crypto coin scheme manipulators. They have published a paper on ...
Engineers develop hybrid robot that balances strength and flexibility—and can screw in a lightbulb
How many robots does it take to screw in a lightbulb? The answer is more complicated than you might think. New research from Northeastern University upends the riddle by making a robot that is both flexible and sensitive ...
Robotics
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Medical Xpress
High‑dose vitamin D significantly reduces disease activity in early multiple sclerosis onset, clinical trial finds
An at-home smell test could pave the way for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
An at-home smell test could pave the way for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
Computational model compares mpox's airborne transmission risk to COVID-19 and smallpox
Halting the march of 'zombie cells': Platform paves the way for new treatments against age-related diseases
Novel IVF method mimics fallopian tube environment, increasing sperm viability
Peacekeeper cells protect the body from autoimmunity during infection, research shows
Social media may heighten depression severity in youth
Tech Xplore
Artificial nerve with organic transistor design shows promise for brain-machine interfaces
Novel synthesis method boosts efficiency of organic solar cells
Can energy-hungry AI help cut our energy use?
Smart cities on the move—how AI is helping improve urban flow
What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up
Helper bots in online communities diminish human interaction
Biologists discover ancient neurohormone that controls appetite
A team of biologists at Queen Mary University of London has discovered that a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans has an ancient evolutionary origin, dating back over half a billion years. The findings, published ...
Evolution
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Wildfires, windstorms and heat waves: How extreme weather threatens nature's essential services
How much will strawberry harvests shrink when extreme heat harms pollinators? How much will timber production decline when windstorms flatten forests? How much will recreational value disappear when large wildfires sweep ...
Ecology
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Carbon cycle feedbacks may amplify global heating risk, study warns
Global heating over this millennium could exceed previous estimates due to carbon cycle feedback loops. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). The analysis shows ...
Earth Sciences
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The secret behind pedestrian crossings—and why some spiral into chaos
Pedestrian crossings generally showcase the best in pedestrian behavior, with people naturally forming orderly lanes as they cross the road, smoothly passing those coming from the opposite direction without any bumps or scrapes. ...
Mathematics
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Zoom bias: The social costs of having a 'tinny' sound during video conferences
Most job candidates know to dress nicely for Zoom interviews and to arrange a professional-looking background for the camera. But a new Yale study suggests they also ought to test the quality of their microphones.
Social Sciences
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NASA scientists are clocking wildflower blooms to understand our ever-changing planet
NASA research is revealing there's more to flowers than meets the human eye. A recent analysis of wildflowers in California shows how aircraft- and space-based instruments can use color to track seasonal flower cycles. The ...
Earth Sciences
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Long-term gantenerumab Alzheimer's trial halted due to 'no regulatory path'
Washington University School of Medicine led a study evaluating long-term gantenerumab treatment in individuals with dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD). Gantenerumab was associated with serious safety concerns, ...
Engineered surface holds promise for tech to convert CO₂ into liquid fuel
Researchers have developed a novel combination of materials that have organic and inorganic properties, with the goal of using them in technologies that convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into a liquid fuel. The paper, ...
Engineering
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'Chimpanzee 'engineers' have implications for understanding human technological evolution
A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Alejandra Pascual-Garrido, Research Affiliate at the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, has discovered that chimpanzees living in Gombe ...
Plants & Animals
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An at-home smell test could pave the way for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed olfactory tests—in which participants sniff odor labels that have ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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We're one step closer to a giant interferometer on the moon
What's on and in a star? What happens in an active galactic nucleus? Answering those questions is the goal of a proposed giant interferometer on the moon. It's called the Artemis-enabled Stellar Imager (AeSI) and would deploy ...
Chemical analysis of Codonopsis lanceolata roots shows significant vasodilatory effects from compound
A research group led by Associate Professor Takashi Kikuchi and Professor Wei Li from the Department of Pharmacognosy at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, along with Professor Atsushi Sugiyama from ...
Israeli public prefers faster earthquake warnings—even at the cost of lower accuracy, study reveals
Israel's national earthquake warning system, "Truaa," which became operational in 2022, has positioned the country alongside other advanced nations that utilize early warning systems for earthquakes. However, one of the main ...
Why can't physicists decide if warp drives are real?
In the years since Miguel Alcubierre came up with a warp drive solution in 1994, you would occasionally see news headlines saying that warp drives can work. And then a few months later you'll see that they've been ruled out. ...
How valuable substances can be extracted from wood and plastic waste
What should be done with all the wood and plastic waste? This has been investigated by Supriyanto, Ph.D. in the research area Resource Recovery at the University of Borås, Sweden. In his doctoral thesis, he shows that it ...
Egg prices soar as outdated supply chains crack under pressure
There may be no kitchen table issue in America more critical than the price of food.
Maize cultivation in Nigeria: Better predicting pest and climate risks
A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that pests such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and grubs (Holotrichia serrata) could have a significant impact on maize cultivation in Nigeria ...
Tree diversity helps forests buffer extreme heat and cold, study finds
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest with fewer tree species. This is the result of a study led by researchers from the German Center ...
Research uncovers the illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau
The illegal trade in live chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau is more widespread than current data indicates, scientists believe, and may be a major factor contributing to the decline of the chimpanzee population.
Advances to prevent food fraud in the consumption of virgin olive oil and pine nuts
Food fraud occurs when products that do not meet consumer expectations reach the market and, in extreme cases, this can lead to health problems. To combat this misleading and critical practice in the food sector, a team from ...
Colombia's lonely chimp Yoko finds new home in Brazil
Kidnapped from his family as an infant, then raised by a drug lord before ending up in a Colombian zoo, Yoko the chimpanzee has lived the last two years of his life alone.
Family businesses are more sustainable, study finds
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) and Universidad de Salamanca, has carried out scientific research that indicates that family businesses show more environmentally ...
OQTOPUS: Researchers launch open-source quantum computer operating system
The University of Osaka, Fujitsu Limited, Systems Engineering Consultants Co., LTD. (SEC), and TIS Inc. (TIS) today announced the launch of an open-source operating system (OS) for quantum computers on GitHub, in what is ...
Managing legacy munitions in the Baltic Sea: Expedition AL628 investigates suspect sites
It is well known that the Baltic Sea is contaminated with remnants of munitions from past wars. However, many questions remain about the exact locations of these munitions and their condition after decades underwater. Three ...
How light stabilizes a stress-response protein to help plants survive harsh environments
Researchers at National Taiwan University discovered how light stabilizes a key stress-response protein, offering insights into improving crop resilience to harsh environments.
A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
A new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it's visible from a road rather than any significant change in the park famous for its thousands of geysers, hot ...
Stressors female farmers face: Study cites animal loss, succession planning as key stressors
Farm ownership is a demanding profession with significant mental health challenges. The unique pressures of the role, combined with severe mental health care barriers, affect farmers across the country.
Northernmost record of toxic pufferfish in Mediterranean raises alarm
Researchers have documented the northernmost record of the highly invasive silver-cheeked toadfish, Lagocephalus sceleratus, in the Mediterranean, raising concerns about its impact on marine biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal ...
Leaders who can view challenges in a future or past perspective likely to be effective, study finds
Military leaders excel and succeed by being decisive, intelligent and charismatic. Not to mention seasoning all of that with a healthy dose of grit.
Exploring the future of frozen water
As the world focuses on glacier preservation on UN World Water Day, researchers at the University of Waterloo are exploring the glaciers of the Yukon's St. Elias Mountains. These massive bodies of ice, part of the planet's ...
