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Scientists discover unique microbes in Amazonian peatlands that could influence climate change
Researchers have identified an unknown family of microbes uniquely adapted to the waterlogged, low-oxygen conditions of tropical peatlands in Peru's northwestern Amazonian rainforest. The new research shows these microbes have a dual role in the carbon cycle and the potential
Scientists design peptides to enhance drug efficacy
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking approach using specially designed peptides to improve drug formulations. This innovative method significantly enhances anti-tumor efficacy.
Weekend Rain Poses Landslide Risk in Wildfire-Scarred Los Angeles
The Los Angeles area is expecting rain this weekend—potentially offering a respite from fires that have blazed throughout the month but increasing the risk of debris slides
Setting fire to a million acres of California could cut smoke by half
As California expands its prescribed burning efforts, a study of more than 180 such projects suggests they are an effective way to reduce a blaze's intensity and smoke
Invisible alliances: Kingdoms collide as bacteria and cells form captivating connections
In biology textbooks, the endoplasmic reticulum is often portrayed as a distinct, compact organelle near the nucleus, and is commonly known to be responsible for protein trafficking and secretion. In reality, the ER is vast and dynamic, spread throughout the cell and able to
Power cuts and transport chaos as Storm Eowyn hits Ireland and UK
Storm Eowyn caused havoc Friday as it battered Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, killing one person and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power, flights grounded and schools shut, officials said.
A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight.
Fruit flies' courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes.
Machine learning and 3D printing yield steel-strong, foam-light materials
Researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam.
Peptide-coated nanoparticles achieve 98% drug loading, improving cancer treatment
A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking approach using specially designed peptides to improve drug formulations. This innovative method significantly enhances anti-tumor efficacy, as demonstrated in leukemia models. The study, published in the journal Chem, was led
Strong as steel, light as foam: High-performance, nano-architected materials
Researchers have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. The team describes how they made nanomaterials with properties that offer a conflicting combination of exceptional strength, light
VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder
The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to maintain the body's balance. Visual information has long been proven to affect
Study unveils key immune cells found to boost cancer treatment success in acute myeloid leukemia
A research team made a pivotal discovery in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The team identified a specific population of immune cells that play a critical role in successful treatment of relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Peeling back the layers: Exploring capping effects on nickelate superconductivity
Researchers used cutting-edge X-ray techniques to gain new insights into 'infinite-layer' nickelate materials.
Researcher unveiling the uncharted reaction pathways of carbon dioxide in supercritical water
A research team has made significant discoveries regarding the complex reaction mechanisms of carbon dioxide (CO2) in supercritical water. These findings are crucial for understanding the molecular mechanisms of CO2 mineralization and sequestration in nature and engineering, as
Myth busted: Healthy habits take longer than 21 days to set in
We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a healthy habit can take longer than you expect. Researchers found that new habits can begin forming within about two months
Dissolving clusters of cancer cells to prevent metastases
Successful test in breast cancer patients: the active agent digoxin, a cardiac medication, dissolves clusters of circulating breast cancer cells in the blood, thus reducing the risk of metastases formation.
New evidence pushes back arrival of early hominins in Europe
Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought.
Progress and challenges in brain implants
A scientific team looks at the progress and challenges in the research and development of brain implants. New achievements in the field of this technology are seen as a source of hope for many patients with neurological disorders and have been making headlines recently. As
Exploring decision making in people with obsessive compulsive disorder
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve the same levels of education and financial stability as people without the
New design makes aluminum batteries last longer
Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources into the U.S. power grid. However, there is a lack of safe and reliable battery technologies to support the push toward sustainable, clean energy. Now,
How human activity has shaped Brazil Nut forests' past and future
Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' genetic health and adaptability, help reconstruct its demographic history, and
Long read sequencing reveals more genetic information while cutting time and cost of rare disease diagnoses
A new study shows that long-read sequencing has the potential to improve the rate of diagnosis while reducing the time to diagnosis from years to days -- in a single test and at a much lower cost.
Targeting potassium channel shows promise for treating brain tumors
Researchers find blocking the KCNB2 gene can slow tumor growth, paving the way for next-gen treatments for childhood brain cancer.
Weight loss app that tracks fiber, protein content in meals
Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team has developed a weight management program that helps individuals plan meals with the assistance of a web application and support from a
Los Angeles Fires Force Us to Confront Our Dystopian Present
Decades of warnings went ignored about the threats from climate change. With homes everywhere now burning, flooding and washing away, it’s time we start listening to scientists’ climate solutions
Study points to South America—not Mexico—as birthplace of Irish potato famine pathogen
North Carolina State University researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora infestans, originated.
How Reality TV Helps Explain Trump’s Success
What makes reality shows so popular also helps explain why Donald Trump is so popular
The world is on track for between 1.9 and 3.7°C of warming by 2100
While some progress has been made in limiting greenhouse gas emissions, we are still on the path for high levels of global warming
Trump Cancels Science Reviews at NIH, World’s Largest Public Biomedical Research Funder
President Trump has placed an indefinite suspension on research grant reviews and travel at the National Institutes of Health and appears to have erased diversity programming pages at the agency’s website
Engineering the first semimetallic Weyl quantum crystal
An international team of researchers led by the Strong Correlation Quantum Transport Laboratory of the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) has demonstrated, in a world's first, an ideal Weyl semimetal, marking a breakthrough in a decade-old problem of quantum
Gorgeous images capture coral breeding breakthrough
Cryopreserved coral sperm could be used for future breeding programmes to restore damaged reefs
Space researchers build traffic light system to warn of dangerous solar storms
Researchers have created an improved traffic light system for predicting geomagnetic storms. They are now testing how well these algorithms can prepare us for incoming space storms that can wreak havoc by knocking out satellites in space and power grids on Earth.
Using AI machine learning to map hidden molecular interactions in bacteria
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University has uncovered how small molecules within bacteria interact with proteins, revealing a network of molecular connections that could improve drug discovery and cancer research.
Carbon removal schemes on farms could change Earth’s reflectivity
Carbon removal schemes involving enhanced rock weathering should consider whether the rocks they use are lighter or darker than the soil, say researchers
Los Angeles Fires Delay Release of New Fire Risk Maps
Climate disasters such as the recent Los Angeles–area fires are making it harder to prepare for more climate disasters
Enhancing tornado damage surveys to reduce uncertainties in records
Tornadoes remain one of the most destructive natural hazards. Accurately recording tornado occurrences has been challenging, especially in areas where confirming their occurrence is challenging due to sparse populations or dense forests. A recent news and views article, led by
Combining machine learning with a climate system model enhances flood season rainfall predictions
As climate change leads to more frequent and intense extreme precipitation events, accurately predicting rainfall during the flood season has become increasingly critical.
Supranano engineering enhances strength and ductility of structural materials
Building on their work on the first-ever supranano magnesium alloy, a research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has demonstrated how supranano engineering can lead to higher strength and higher ductility in bulk structural materials.
Mechanochemical synthesis: New theory explains reaction rate acceleration
In contrast to conventional organic synthesis, mechanochemistry does not use solvents that eventually become industrial wastes. Thus, mechanochemistry is environmentally friendly and enables us to perform organic synthesis using reactants that poorly dissolve into common
Astronauts' eyes weaken during long space missions, raising concerns for Mars travel
The low levels of gravity (microgravity) in space cause significant changes in astronauts' eyes and vision after six to 12 months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to a study published in the IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology.
New tool aids organizations in mapping carbon reduction strategies
A novel tool that can help organizations identify viable pathways to net zero emissions has been launched by Imperial College London.
Deep-ultraviolet laser microscope reveals diamond's nanoscale transport behaviors
Ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors—such as diamond—are promising for next-generation electronics due to a larger energy gap between the valence and conduction bands, allowing them to handle higher voltages, operate at higher frequencies, and provide greater efficiency compared to
Mega-iceberg drifts towards Antarctic penguin island
The world's biggest iceberg—more than twice the size of London—could drift towards a remote island where a scientist warns it risks disrupting feeding for baby penguins and seals.
Survey highlights Baltimore's food insecurity decline, but racial disparities in grocery access endure
Fewer Baltimore-area residents experienced food insecurity last year than in 2023 even though researchers found profound racial disparities with hunger and access to grocery stores, according to the latest results from an annual survey by Johns Hopkins University's 21st Century
Study: Compared to pre-war levels, life expectancy in the Gaza Strip has almost halved
Life expectancy in the Gaza Strip has been nearly cut in half (-46.3%) since the current war began in October 2023, according to new estimates published in The Lancet.
MXene-enhanced epoxy promises safer, more durable industrial applications
Two-component epoxies, which require mixing resin and curing agent before use, often suffer from issues such as mixing ratio errors, limited working times, and inconsistent curing. Additionally, they must be used immediately after mixing, leading to wasted residue.
Study finds companies with strong political ties generate more money
High-level political connections within a company's board of directors can significantly enhance market perceptions of the value of corporate cash holdings, according to a new study.
