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International study finds afforestation associated with 26% increase in fire occurrence per hectare per year, and 23% increase in expected burned area when fires occur. The study highlights the need for careful planning to avoid unintended consequences on local fire regimes.
Researchers at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute have developed a GMP-compliant manufacturing platform for extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells, addressing a key challenge in their clinical application. The platform enables consistent quality and stability across batches, paving the way for potential...
Researchers have developed a system-level design framework for industrial water electrolysis, bridging the gap between laboratory-scale performance and economic realities. The framework, which considers cost, manufacturability, and durability, proposes a levelized cost of hydrogen as the ultimate governing metric.
A study combining HPV testing with automated image analysis shows efficacy in detecting precancerous lesions and guiding treatment decisions in low-resource settings. The approach identified over 500 cases of severe precancerous lesions, with higher prevalence among women living with HIV.
A deep-learning framework has been developed to optimize heterogeneous cathode design, leading to improved lithium-ion battery kinetics. The framework uses a conditional generative adversarial network and particle swarm optimization to achieve high-fidelity simulation-based guidance for next-generation battery cathode design.
Researchers identified distinct patterns of molecules in the blood linked to ultra-processed and minimally processed diets. The study found that ultra-processed diets were associated with lower levels of healthy fats and higher levels of unhealthy fats, while minimally processed diets had the opposite pattern. The biological signature ...
A programmable full-duplex metasurface controls radiation and reflection independently through the same physical aperture, simultaneously at the same frequency and polarization. This capability enables target detection with reduced observability and simultaneous sensing and communication through a single aperture.
Researchers developed a brain-inspired computing architecture that processes sparse events from EEG, reducing energy use and latency. The design achieved higher accuracy than comparison models on five public datasets, with significant improvements in efficiency and low power consumption.
Researchers reviewed 2D/3D wrapping structures to improve perovskite solar cells' efficiency and stability. The 2D capping layer acts as a multifunctional interface that participates in crystallization pathways and charge carrier transport, resolving the trade-off between durability and optoelectronic efficiency.
Researchers have identified a new species of brittle star, Ophiura huebnerjenseni, from fossil whale bones in Southern Denmark, providing the first fossil evidence of brittle stars associated with a whale fall. The discovery sheds light on how animals responded to a large food source on an ancient shallow-water seabed.
Researchers built a machine learning model using 14-year data from 939 SSHL patients to predict healthy ear incidence. The model identified age, hearing loss severity, gender, and cardiovascular and inflammatory indices as key predictors.
A structured cobalt single-atom catalyst with asymmetric Co–N3O1 sites enables efficient continuous-flow treatment of antibiotic- and dye-contaminated wastewater. The catalyst achieved 92% tetracycline removal within 2 min, with sustained performance over 15 days.
Researchers at Ohio State University have identified a new path for more efficient methanol manufacturing using sustainable resources. The study reveals that the speed of catalyst binding to carbon monoxide molecules is a crucial factor in determining the reaction's efficiency.
Researchers have developed a plant–microbe symbiosis that converts wastewater heavy-metal pollutants into light-harvesting semiconductor nanoparticles on living bacteria. The system pairs water lettuce with an engineered bacterium that colonizes roots, uses plant exudates as fuel, and performs sulfate reduction, producing hydrogen sulf...
Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele, a leading neurologist and academic mentor, has been recognized with the 2026 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award. He is being honored for his sustained record of excellence in teaching and mentoring the next generation of faculty researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals.
A new study found that 18% of US adults report frequent or constant food noise, with women, younger adults, and Asian individuals more likely to experience it. The study suggests that food noise may be a common issue that affects a large proportion of the population, rather than a matter of willpower.
Researchers have observed a new quantum state of matter, a supersolid, that combines superfluidity and crystal-like structure, at room temperature. The phenomenon occurs in an exciton-polariton Bose-Einstein condensate and is characterized by regularly spaced bright fringes and spontaneous symmetry breaking.
The new solution brings trusted Mayo Clinic knowledge directly into clinicians' workflows, reducing the need for searching multiple resources. Participating clinicians will have access to the CDS solution in November 2026, with AI-enabled guidance to support individualized patient care decisions.
A newly identified Arctic Ocean bacterium, Porticoccus arcticus, uses acetone to convert carbon dioxide into compounds that can enter its central metabolic pathways. This unique metabolism allows the bacterium to thrive in waters with limited nutrients, and its genomic composition suggests a potential adaptation to the Arctic environment.
A new study by the University of Gothenburg found that including both younger and older representatives in political committees can strengthen perceptions of fairness and trustworthiness. Younger politicians are perceived as having a better understanding of younger generations' concerns and are more likely to be seen as representing yo...
A new study found that neonatal mortality and early neonatal mortality in Flint decreased by 50% and 74% respectively following the launch of Rx Kids. This represents a significant reduction in a longstanding disparity between Flint and the rest of Michigan, and provides evidence that community-wide financial support during pregnancy a...
A new open-source software tool can identify plans that meet multiple objectives and navigate trade-offs between them. The tool, developed by University of Queensland researchers, can guide informed discussions and help find common ground between environmental, social, and economic goals.
The integration brings lifestyle medicine assessment, intervention, patient education, and outcomes tracking into existing clinical workflows, supporting value-based care goals and chronic disease care. Clinicians can now systematically address healthy lifestyle behaviors with patients, making it part of their everyday workflows.
Researchers found potassium hydride promotes iron catalysts to form ammonia at a rate six times faster than potassium hydroxide. The study identified distinct reaction routes, with hydride hydrogen reducing iron nitride and hydroxide hydrogen protonating nitrogen adsorbed on iron.
Researchers developed a bone marrow-derived culture system to generate large numbers of highly enriched CD103-positive cDC1 cells from mice. The system, called iDC1, produces an estimated 1.5 billion cDC1 cells from a single mouse, with over 95% purity.
Early-career researchers recognized for their outstanding and innovative work across seven disciplines; selected from 382 applicants across 52 countries. The winners receive a $1,000 research prize and amplification through Advanced Science's global platform.
The study reveals that Africa's water demand is increasing due to growing pressure on vital resources, with irrigation accounting for 65% of the demand. Despite the increase, around 717 million people lack a piped water supply, highlighting the need for better water management and infrastructure to address water scarcity.
A new molecular map of breast cancer has identified novel forms of the disease and provides a foundation for selecting personalized treatments. The atlas groups breast cancers into interconnected clusters sharing common molecular features, treatment responses, and clinical outcomes.
Researchers used density functional theory to reconstruct the complete reaction pathway on the α-Ag2WO4 surface, revealing the molecular mechanism behind its activity. The study identified a clear design target to speed up turnover by lowering the barrier for the second oxidation step.
A targeted immunoPET scan detected active multiple myeloma that standard PET/CT scans and blood tests missed, revealing active disease in patients with no signs of cancer. The scan, which uses labeled antibodies to recognize myeloma-specific surface proteins, showed promising results in a phase 2 clinical trial.
This Mini Review outlines a regime-aware framework linking bulk electrochemistry, confined nanoscale measurements, and single-molecule interrogation to connect molecular redox chemistry. Advanced scanning probe microscopy and nanospectroscopy help bridge the conceptual gap between classical electrochemistry and molecular electronics.
JMIR Cancer is calling for research on prostate cancer, focusing on digital health innovations, patient perspectives, and AI advancements. Researchers and patients are encouraged to submit their work on topics such as teleoncology, mobile apps, and personalized treatment planning.
Researchers from Shandong University explore how precisely arranged nanoscale building blocks can produce stronger signals and bring different sensing functions together for disease biomarker detection. Structural design strategies are being used to advance the field, including single-component assembly and multicomponent co-assembly.
A research team led by Gage Crump will use zebrafish to study the role of gene regulation in congenital anomalies, particularly those affecting head development. By understanding the logic of enhancers, they hope to develop new gene therapy treatments and predict various conditions.
Researchers found that when U.S. states strengthened trade secret law, high-tech firms relied less on compartmentalizing their inventors and more on connecting them broadly. This led to greater technological impact and innovation quality. New hires played a central role in bridging previously separated innovation communities.
New BioScience essay argues that the inherent beauty of insect species is a key argument for conservation. The piece aims to persuade people to act ardently to protect things they find attractive, beautiful, or otherwise admirable, highlighting the growing use of apps like iNaturalist.
A study estimates that sea level rise could lead to ecosystem service losses of $164.46 billion per year by 2100, with countries like China, Brazil, and Russia facing the highest absolute losses. However, relative losses are highest in low-lying coastal countries, with nations like the Netherlands, Egypt, and Iraq facing the greatest e...
A McGill-led research team developed a bacteria-based biocomputer that can solve large, complex problems using a small fraction of the memory and resources required by standard computers. The biocomputer exploits the exponential division of bacteria to explore many possible solutions simultaneously.
A study from Washington State University found that cold-stored platelets can be stored for up to three weeks while retaining their effectiveness in treating or preventing bleeding in dogs. The study showed that platelet transfusions improved bleeding or prevented bleeding complications in 70% of cases.
A new study found that nearly 30% of CT scans exceed the recommended radiation threshold, while facility scores ranged from less than 1% to over 90% out-of-range for using excessive dose. The study suggests that excellent performance is achievable with today's scanners, and that lower doses can be achieved with measurement and feedback...