Paleontology & Fossils
Scientists solve 500-million-year fossil mystery
A peculiar spiny fossil, once thought to represent one of the earliest mollusks, has now been conclusively reclassified by scientists from Durham University and Yunnan University as something entirely different—a distant ...
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Biochemistry
Fluorescence color-change strategy enables rapid detection of tertiary amines and opioids
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), led by Professor Zhang Guoqing, have developed a rapid fluorochromic sensing method for detecting tertiary amines and opioids. Their study is published ...
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Flavor symmetry of the high-energy world does not work as expected
In collisions of argon and scandium atomic nuclei, scientists from the international NA61/SHINE experiment have observed a clear anomaly indicative of a violation of one of the most important symmetries of the quark world: ...
General Physics
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Selfish gene that skews sex ratio in fruit flies has unique self-limiting mechanism
When a species reproduces, typically, each parent passes on one of their two versions (alleles) of a given gene to their offspring. But not all alleles play fair in their quest to be passed onto future generations.
Cell & Microbiology
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In vivo 3D printing using sound holds promise for precise drug delivery, wound healing and more
Imagine that doctors could precisely print miniature capsules capable of delivering cells needed for tissue repair exactly where they are needed inside a beating heart.
Bio & Medicine
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Atmospheric mercury levels plummet as global efforts curb toxic emissions
Mercury is released by environmental and human-driven processes. Some forms, specifically methylmercury, are toxic to humans. Therefore, policies and regulations to limit mercury emissions have been implemented across the ...
Environment
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AI tool uses face photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer outcomes
Eyes may be the window to the soul, but a person's biological age could be reflected in their facial characteristics. Investigators from Mass General Brigham developed a deep learning algorithm called "FaceAge" that uses ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Lab-on-a-chip devices offer home tests for stress and cardiac issues
University of Cincinnati engineers have created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety.
Health
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Biodegradable microplastics in mice gut trigger metabolic reprogramming, shedding light on safety concerns
Microplastic pollution is a severe ecological and environmental issue and is also one of the important risk factors affecting human health. Polylactic acid (PLA), a medical biodegradable material approved by the FDA, is an ...
Gastroenterology
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AI model translates text commands into motion for diverse robots and avatars
Brown University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can generate movement in robots and animated figures in much the same way that AI models like ChatGPT generate text.
Robotics
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Iron-generated rust binds and removes selenium, offering safer water treatment options
Selenium is a critical element, particularly for the thyroid and immune system, but too little or too much can be harmful to both humans and wildlife. A team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis has made strides ...
Analytical Chemistry
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No brain, no problem: This soft robot 'thinks' with its legs
A research team from AMOLF in Amsterdam has created a soft robot that walks, hops, and swims—all without a brain, electronics, or AI. Just soft tubes, air, and some clever physics.
Robotics
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A hot topic: How temperature increase drives energy loss in fuel cells
By splitting water molecules, fuel cells can turn electricity into hydrogen fuel. Running in the opposite direction, they consume hydrogen fuel to cleanly power multiple sectors. Typically, heat is a key ingredient for achieving ...
Energy & Green Tech
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Simple changes in brick kilns cut emissions and improve air quality in Bangladesh
Brick manufacturing is a central component of the economy in South Asia, but also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, as the practice releases carbon dioxide (CO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ...
Engineering
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Discovery of 500 tumor-specific cryptic peptides may guide future pancreatic cancer immunotherapies
Researchers from MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered that a class of peptides expressed in pancreatic cancer cells could be a promising target for T-cell therapies and other approaches that attack pancreatic ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Slow-growing bacteria respond more sensitively to their environment
Researchers led by Professor Erik van Nimwegen at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, have discovered a new mechanism in bacteria that controls their response to prevailing environmental conditions. They derived their theory ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Minimally invasive disc injection reduces pain and improves function in chronic back pain, feasibility study finds
VIVEX Biologics, Inc. sponsored research reports positive outcomes for patients with chronic lumbar discogenic pain treated using a single intradiscal injection of VIA Disc NP, an allogeneic nucleus pulposus product derived ...
How exercise helps prevent acute muscle pain from becoming chronic
A study conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil investigated the process of muscle pain chronification—that is, when it goes from acute to chronic—and identified one of the mechanisms by which ...
Inflammatory disorders
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Ultrasound unlocks a safer, greener way to make hydrogels
Researchers at McGill University, in collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal, pioneered a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This breakthrough offers a faster, ...
Polymers
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DNA-like molecule may survive Venus-like cloud conditions
Punishing conditions in the clouds of Venus could be home to a DNA-like molecule capable of forming genes in life very different to that on Earth, according to a new study.
Astrobiology
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Amid a drastic decline in endangered primates, researchers call for conservation measures
An international team of primate researchers has published the 25 most endangered primate species in Asia, Africa, Madagascar and South America for the years 2023 to 2025. The publication emphasizes how urgently global conservation ...
Virtual reality study reveals how burglars weigh risk and reward in response to environmental features
Criminology studies have posited theories based on the assumption that environmental features (e.g., street lighting, housing design) shape offenders' perceptions of risk and reward. In a new study, researchers used virtual ...
A temporary international market exit may lead to future global expansion
Might a temporary reduction in international presence today open the door to significant global success in the future?
Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society
It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn't just for scientists. A component of many federal grants that support basic research requires that discoveries be shared with nonscientists. This component, referred ...
Grooming brushes help feedlot cattle stay calmer and more sociable, study finds
Feedlot cattle with access to grooming brushes are generally more content, sociable and have less stress, according to recent research out of Murdoch University's Center for Animal Production and Health.
How do therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors receiving support services?
A new exploration of how therapy dogs can create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for survivors of domestic violence in educational, therapeutic and courtroom settings was recently published in People and Animals: The International ...
NASA telescopes tune into a black hole prelude and fugue
NASA has released three new pieces of cosmic sound that are associated with the densest and darkest members of our universe: black holes. These scientific productions are sonifications—or translations into sound—of data ...
Some water conservation programs may get more value by targeting rural farms
Conservation programs aimed at boosting environmentally friendly practices by incentivizing farmers may get more bang for their buck by targeting rural farms rather than more urban ones, according to a study led by researchers ...
People who understand the health dangers of living in high-risk areas are more likely to accept home buyouts
Galena Park, Texas, is on the northern bank of the Houston Ship Channel, home of the nation's largest petrochemical complex. The area includes 40 petrochemical plants, two of the nation's largest oil refineries, and the high-traffic ...
Innovative new detector to hunt for neutrinos
Technology is being pushed to its very limits. The upgrades to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN slated for the next few years will increase data transfer rates beyond what the current neutrino detector for the FASER ...
Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitor
Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU's climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming.
EU parliament backs emissions reprieve for carmakers
EU lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to a delay for European carmakers to meet new emission targets, as the bloc seeks to balance climate goals with supporting the struggling industry.
Elk could return to UK after 3,000 years as plan wins funding
Elk could roam the English countryside for the first time in 3,000 years after funding was approved to explore plans for their eventual reintroduction into the wild.
Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking treasures showcase history of London's river and the people who scour its banks
Twice a day, every day, the tides of the River Thames rise and fall, revealing a foreshore that, in the middle of London, has been a focus of human activity for millennia.
How proposed changes to higher education accreditation could impact campus diversity efforts
President Donald Trump on April 23, 2025, signed an executive order that aims to change the higher education accreditation process. It asks accrediting agencies to root out "discriminatory ideology" and roll back diversity, ...
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways. Simple steps can reduce the harm
Insects are all around us—an ant on the sidewalk, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly floating on the breeze—and they shape the world we experience. They pollinate flowering plants, decompose waste, control pests, and are critical ...
Refrigeration systems in small fishing boats reduce food waste and provide better catch conditions
Small fishing boats make up 80% of the 5,600 fishing vessels in Norway. They deliver 11% of the country's total catch of cod, in addition to a significant proportion of crab and other whitefish.
Why loneliness should be treated as a social issue
Anyone who has experienced loneliness knows how deeply personal it feels. We feel lonely when our social and emotional needs aren't being met. Because of this, psychological research often focuses on individual-level solutions, ...
Nature visits can improve well-being disparities among urban dwellers
Hiking. Camping. Even just walking in the park. Be it a current hobby or a childhood pastime, many urban residents have engaged in activities that have nurtured in them a positive relationship with nature. But in our modern ...
Securing Europe means protecting the climate: New policy brief charts path for 1.5° lifestyles
Against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions and a deepening climate crisis, a new policy brief urges that climate policy be firmly embedded in European security strategy. The report, "Mainstreaming 1.5° Lifestyles: ...
