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New research shows wheat is more sensitive to heat waves before flowering, but later heat waves reduce grain weight after an early heat wave. Sequential heat waves may also provide 'priming' protection against later heat waves.
Researchers from Kyushu University used high-power lasers to recreate magnetic reconnection in a controlled environment. Their study shows that reconnection rates are governed by local physics, not plasma properties, providing experimental benchmarks for testing theoretical models.
Researchers at KRICT developed a method to turn hemp hurd waste into a reinforcing material, improving biodegradable film strength by 26% and reducing moisture and oxygen barrier failures. The technology could be applied to other large-volume agricultural residues, such as soybean stalks and rice straw.
Research shows ultrasound stimulation can reduce passive stiffness in the soleus, a deep calf muscle, suggesting potential for non-invasive management of deep muscle stiffness. The technique also shows promise for preventing sports-related muscle injuries.
A large-scale study found that chronic stress triggers hidden inflammation in the heart, leading to structural changes and increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. Higher levels of inflammation were associated with socioeconomic disadvantage, psychological distress, and established risk factors like smoking and excess body fat.
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions by a third and heart attack risk by more than a quarter, with long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness. Digital programmes can be just as effective as traditional centre-based services, making rehabilitation more accessible.
Recent advances in high-performance graphene fibers based on graphene oxide liquid crystals have improved strength and thermal conductivity. Researchers at KAIST and worldwide have developed technologies to overcome limitations, leading to applications in consumer products and emerging fields.
Young people with HIV who receive injections every eight weeks manage their condition better than those taking daily tablets, according to a study published in The Lancet. The injections suppressed the virus more effectively, with only 1% of participants experiencing viral rebound, compared to 6% on daily tablets.
A UK Biobank study found that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, particularly among younger adults. Encouraging older adults to be physically active could prevent more cases of type 2 diabetes due to their high overall risk.
Five UTDallas faculty members received CAREER awards for research on resilient networks, next-generation electronics, software security and mathematical understanding of complex systems. Researchers aim to improve network resilience, develop new semiconductor technologies and advance mathematical understanding of complex systems.
A two-year field study found that moderate biochar application improves soil quality, strengthens microbial activity, and helps vegetable crops make better use of nitrogen fertilizer. Biochar application rates above 20 t ha⁻¹ did not produce additional yield benefits and could disturb nutrient balance or microbial conditions.
A new review suggests that microplastics can act as mobile carriers for antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes, creating hotspots where resistance can persist and spread. The review calls for integrated treatment methods to control microplastics, antibiotics, and resistance genes.
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute-led research team aims to recover valuable resources from industrial waste using biomolecules and organic scaffolds. The project could transform large volumes of waste into marketable products, reducing reliance on newly mined resources and lowering environmental footprints.
Physicists at CCNY demonstrate a microwave-to-optical transduction mechanism using CrSBr, a layered magnetic semiconductor. The conversion preserves information and works across a 300 MHz frequency window, with the potential for high-efficiency quantum interfaces.
A clinical trial found that long-acting antibodies can suppress HIV for months and even years, with participants' natural immune response working alongside the treatment. The discovery could bring an end to lifelong daily medication for HIV patients.
The High-resolution Urban Meteorology for Impacts Dataset for Atlanta Metropolitan Region (HUMID-Atlanta) analyzes the effects of urban heat stress on human health, providing a new tool for city governments and health officials to minimize heat impacts. The dataset helps identify the mix of weather and infrastructure that leads to spik...
A survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that climate change is increasingly affecting Americans' daily lives, from electricity bills to outdoor activities and sleep. The survey also reveals that 76% of respondents report that extreme outdoor heat affected their daily activities at least sometimes in the past year.
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology is hosting a public webinar highlighting key findings from Alliance and Alliance Foundation Trials studies presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The webinar will feature treatment advances for breast, lung, and prostate cancers, and will include patient representatives to provide insigh...
By creating virtual cells from 4D AI models and digital twins, researchers can predict how mitochondria respond to drug treatment, grouping cells that respond similarly together. This technology has the potential to speed up drug discovery and accelerate research for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.
The grant will build on TTUHSC's foundation in basic and translational research, expanding clinical engagement and implementation science. The university will engage communities to identify health priorities and develop sustainable solutions.
Physicians from Johns Hopkins Medicine are using their network and foundation to bring aid to children in Nepal and Tibet affected by flooding. The relief fundraiser aims to provide medical supplies, blankets, and other essential items to families whose homes and schools were washed away.
Researchers mapped the locus coeruleus (LC) neurons, discovering they transmit multiple signals through distinct routes with great precision. They found that LC neurons in the dorsal part send connections to the cerebral cortex and forebrain, while those in the ventral area communicate with the brainstem and spinal cord.
A new study found that greater amounts of REM and deep sleep were associated with lower risks of dozens of diseases, while less than 5 hours of total sleep was linked to high risks of disease. The study analyzed data from 95,559 UK Biobank participants and identified significant associations between sleep patterns and incident diseases.
A study found that trends in 26 blood tests were associated with cancer risk in patients with unexplained weight loss. Researchers identified specific trends linked to lung and prostate cancers, suggesting that monitoring changes in routine blood test results could identify patients who would benefit from additional cancer testing.
The Virtual Biotech multi-agent AI platform retrieves and analyzes diverse biomedical and clinical evidence to support early-stage drug development decisions. This platform has shown promising results in increasing the success rate of drug candidates, with 48% more likely to reach the market and 32% fewer adverse events.
A new study found that a rare inherited genetic mutation, EGFR T790M, significantly increases lung cancer risk among non-smokers, 62 times higher than average. The mutation is most common in the Southern Appalachian region of the US, where it arrived with British and Irish settlers during the colonial era.
A new study published in Science reveals that protecting existing forests from disturbances, such as wildfires and selective logging, can provide the most significant benefits for biodiversity and carbon stocks. This approach is more cost-effective than restoration, particularly in regions where most of the original forest has already ...
A new study reveals that North Korea's underground nuclear tests at Mt. Mantap have triggered persistent and organized seismic activity via fault reactivation. The explosions have the potential to reactivate seismically quiet faults and produce earthquakes that may be difficult to distinguish from naturally occurring tectonic activity.
A virtual biotech company powered by AI agents has made groundbreaking discoveries in drug discovery, including a biological signal that predicts which drug candidates are more likely to succeed. The company has also designed a cancer therapy that was later independently built by a major pharmaceutical company.
A new AI model called RADAR demonstrates substantial performance in abdominal CT diagnosis, outperforming existing systems across various diseases and clinical settings. The model achieves high accuracy in diverse patient cohorts, clinical settings, and imaging protocols, showcasing its potential for an expert-level generalist system i...
Researchers at Drexel University have developed a new process for making MXenes via vapor-phase synthesis, which could enable their use in energy, electronic, and quantum technologies. The new method bypasses traditional chemical etching steps and uses abundant precursors, resulting in lower-cost and higher-quality MXene materials.
A rare inherited EGFR mutation is associated with a 25-fold increased risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Carriers of the mutation are more than 60 times as likely to develop lung cancer as people without it.
Researchers found that glucose patterns captured by CGM devices among adults without diabetes are related to markers of cardiometabolic risk, including hypertension and cholesterol levels. Higher average glucose and higher glucose variability were associated with increased cardiometabolic risk.
Researchers found that intentionally designed differences can make systems more stable, including power grids and biological networks. The study suggests that scientists and engineers could harness disorder to build more robust systems, revealing a potential explanation for the prevalence of variation in natural networks.
INSEAD's immersive AI cases use AI to create experiential learning experiences, combining human insight with AI-driven personalized feedback. The platform now offers over 40 AI-powered learning experiences, transforming business education and preparing leaders for an AI-enabled world.
Researchers at Stanford University have documented the first direct observation of quantum jumps of sound in a mechanical resonator, a long-anticipated breakthrough. The study's findings have the potential to advance quantum computing, sensing, and everyday technologies.
Researchers identified two opposing patterns of brain gene activity in mice carrying autism-risk mutations, which vary by sex and respond differently to experimental drugs. The patterns, which are shared across multiple analyses, suggest that many different genetic mutations converge into a limited number of molecular brain states.
The total volume of water in rivers worldwide has consistently been lower than during the comparable period from 1991 to 2020, with 36 percent of world's basin areas carrying less water in 2025. Groundwater levels have also decreased, with 65 percent of all monitoring stations showing lower levels in 2025.
The study reveals that compressive strain and oxygen content drive a microscopic evolution towards superconductivity in Ruddlesden-Popper nickelates. Electronic states associated with interlayer orbitals become delocalized, long-range magnetic order loses coherence, and robust short-range magnetic correlations persist.
Researchers found that higher eye-blink rates in 3-6 year-olds are associated with improved cognitive flexibility and activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. The study suggests that spontaneous eye-blink rate could be a non-invasive indicator for tracking executive function and brain development in early childhood.