Psychology & Psychiatry
A comprehensive look at what happens in the brain when we're reading
Reading is a highly valuable skill that allows humans to acquire new knowledge, pursue an education and complete a wide range of real-world tasks. Many past psychology and neuroscience studies set out to better understand ...
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Energy & Green Tech
On-demand Lewis base formation strategy boosts efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Solar cells based on perovskites, materials with a characteristic crystal structure first unveiled in the mineral calcium titanate (CaTiO3), have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional silicon-based photovoltaics. ...
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Physicists uncover how geometric frustration shapes the rose's iconic blossom
Four physicists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Israel, have unraveled the mechanical process behind the growth of roses as they blossom into their unique shape. In their study published in the journal Science, ...
New era of magnetization: Research sheds light on future applications in spintronics and valleytronics
Altermagnets, which exhibit momentum-dependent spin splitting without spin–orbit coupling (SOC) or net magnetization, have recently attracted significant international attention.
Condensed Matter
May 3, 2025
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Why whale urine is so important to life in the sea
Even biologists only capture a glimpse of the lives of whales. There are still many species whose lives are largely a mystery, particularly the deep diving whales.
Ecology
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Electrosynthesis of urea from flue gas achieves high efficiency with no ammonia byproducts
Urea, with the formula CO(NH2)2, is a chemical compound that is widely used in a range of sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture and various industries. Conventionally, this compound is produced via a two-step process ...
Ancient bone spear tip found in Russia is oldest in Europe and made by Neanderthals
An international team has unearthed the oldest spear tip ever found in Europe and notes that it was fashioned by Neanderthals. In their paper published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, the group describes how and ...
Genetic analysis reveals key variants tied to herding skills in border collies and other breeds
Two life scientists at Gyeongsang National University and a geneticist from the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S. have identified the canine genetic footprint that makes dogs natural herders. In their study published ...
Skin-to-skin contact improves breastfeeding but not cognitive outcomes in very preterm infants: Clinical trial
Researchers led by the Trondheim University Hospital in Norway report that two hours of immediate skin-to-skin contact between mothers and very preterm infants after birth does not improve cognitive, motor, or language development ...
Gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced gastrointestinal cancers
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results, recently ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Simulating MEMS Devices: 4 Case Studies
Multiphysics simulation is being used to develop MEMS devices.
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Tech Xplore
Brain interface allows speech decoding and computer control in ALS patient
University of California, Davis researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that enables computer cursor control and clicking, using neural signals from the speech motor cortex. One participant with amyotrophic ...
System converts fabric images into complete machine-readable knitting instructions
Recent advances in robotics and machine learning have enabled the automation of many real-world tasks, including various manufacturing and industrial processes. Among other applications, robotic and artificial intelligence ...
How 'jumping genes' infiltrate DNA during cell division
Viruses are known to use the genetic machinery of the human cells they invade to make copies of themselves. As part of the process, viruses leave behind remnants throughout the genetic material (genomes) of humans. The virus-like ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 2, 2025
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Scientists discover key to taming earthquake risk at Italy's Campi Flegrei caldera
Swarms of earthquakes have been jolting southern Italy with increasing intensity since 2022, threatening hundreds of thousands of people living atop a volcanic area known as Campi Flegrei, where the land experiences slow ...
Earth Sciences
May 2, 2025
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Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure and cold tolerance
A new analysis of a group of all-women extreme divers off the coast of Korea has uncovered genetic differences that could help them survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ultimately lead to ...
Genetics
May 2, 2025
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Ferromagnetism achieved in pure vanadium oxide by tuning oxidation states
A research team has succeeded in inducing ferromagnetism, a key property of conventional magnets, in pure vanadium oxide, a compound not previously recognized for such magnetic behavior. Through a series of experiments, the ...
Condensed Matter
May 2, 2025
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Editing Parkinson's disease—discovery of an inflammatory RNA editing enzyme
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which the α-synuclein protein abnormally aggregates within brain cells, causing neuronal damage. Through international collaboration, researchers at KAIST have ...
Neuroscience
May 2, 2025
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How the loss of experienced individual elephants stops knowledge transfer between generations
A new study has revealed how the loss of experienced individual elephants stops the knowledge transfer between generations, putting elephant societies at risk.
Plants & Animals
May 2, 2025
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Majoranas on the move: Superconductor-quantum dot combo manipulates Majorana bound states
Researchers at QuTech in Delft have combined superconductors and quantum dots to observe and manipulate so-called Majorana bound states, which have properties that could enable stable quantum computation. By building a chain ...
Condensed Matter
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Novel strategy keeps quantum networks stable by replenishing entanglement
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) are tackling one of the most complex challenges in the world of quantum information—how to create reliable, scalable networks that can connect quantum systems over distances.
Quantum Physics
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France, EU leaders spearhead effort to lure US scientists
French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen host a Paris conference Monday to attract US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump's policies.
Easy vote turns Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas into reality
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas became a reality on Saturday, when voters overwhelmingly backed turning his Starbase into a new municipality.
Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas
What's the currency for all life on Earth? Carbon. Every living thing needs a source of carbon to grow and reproduce. In the form of organic molecules, carbon contains chemical energy that is transferred between organisms ...
Study finds heat-activated switch in sperm is crucial for fertility
In mammals—including us humans—sperm are surprisingly picky about temperature, thriving best in conditions a few degrees cooler than normal body temperature. But, given that the female reproductive tract is warmer than ...
Infrastructure as territorial stigma: How cities exclude migrant workers
Urban Institute Associate Dr. Nebeela Ahmed has published a new article titled "Infrastructure as territorial stigma: labor migrant exclusions in the Indian city" in the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research.
May 2025 jobs report: Employment of people with disabilities remains in a holding pattern
The latest National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report shows that the labor market appears to be in a holding pattern for people with disabilities and people without disabilities, as the economy slows and uncertainty ...
Cost-effective testing method bolsters US election security amid federal cutbacks
As federal support for election security faces major cutbacks, a study in the journal Operations Research introduces a scientifically backed, low-cost solution to strengthen the integrity of U.S. elections.
More female athletes believe difference in sex development eligibility for female category is fair than unfair: Survey
More female athletes believe it is fair (43%), rather than unfair (36%) for athletes with a DSD—difference in sex development—to be included in the female category for contact sports like rugby and non-contact sports ...
What is iNaturalist? The citizen science app playing an unlikely role in a mushroom murder trial
The world has been gripped by the case of Australian woman Erin Patterson, who was charged with the murder of three people after allegedly serving them a lunch of beef wellington containing poisonous death cap mushrooms (Amanita ...
Opinion: How the US 'war on woke' and women risks weakening its own military capability
With US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "proud" cancellation of the military's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program, the "war on woke" has found its latest frontier—war itself.
Study gauges public's willingness on microplastic interventions
Laundry is a major source of microplastic pollution into the environment, and in-line washing machine filters are one potential solution for preventing fibers from entering waterways. But how likely would people be willing ...
Schools today also teach social and emotional skills: Why is this important? And what's involved?
The school curriculum has changed a lot from when many parents and grandparents were at school.
Logging devastated Victoria's native forests—new research shows 20% have failed to grow back
Following the end of native logging in Victoria on January 1 2024, the state's majestic forests might be expected to regenerate and recover naturally. But our new research shows that's not always the case.
Q&A: What resources will US gain access to under Ukraine mineral deal?
Ukraine and the US have signed a much-anticipated deal on natural resources. The deal would open up some of the war-torn country's mineral and energy resources to the United States.
Engineered enzymes enable precise control of mitochondrial DNA mutation levels in cells
Mitochondrial diseases affect approximately 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, causing debilitating symptoms ranging from muscle weakness to stroke-like episodes. Some of these conditions result from mutations in mitochondrial ...
How will 13 million farmers fight back against sea level rise?
Researchers from the Institute for Environmental Sciences (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have unveiled DYNAMO-M, a global agent-based model that projects how farmers across the world's coasts may respond to the growing ...
Space junk falling to Earth needs to be tracked—meteoroid sounds can help
Space junk and meteoroids are falling to Earth every year, posing a growing risk as they re-enter the atmosphere at high speeds. Researchers are using infrasound sensors to track these objects, including bolides, which are ...
Dust in the system—how Saharan storms threaten Europe's solar power future
As Europe increases its reliance on solar energy to meet climate and energy security targets, a growing atmospheric phenomenon is complicating the path forward: Saharan dust. New research presented at the European Geosciences ...
Banana fibers refined for textiles, hair extensions
Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable fibers.
French research center seeks to lure US-based scientists
France's flagship scientific research center CNRS has launched a new initiative, in an apparent effort to lure US scientists hit by federal research spending cuts under President Donald Trump.
