October 14, 2026
Neuroblastoma is a solid tumor that occurs in children. When high-risk, the disease has a poor prognosis. Decades ago, adding
In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium — a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles
What if your electronic devices could adapt on the fly to temperature, pressure, or impact? Thanks to a new breakthrough
Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays are the highest-energy particles in the universe, whose energies are more than a million times what
Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste. The interface,
The factor that tips you over the edge from being at risk for a disease to actually developing the disease
New research from the University of Sydney highlights the unique existential dilemma faced by Sydney’s koala population. These populations in
Astronomical surveys have discovered nearly 6,000 exoplanets, including many habitable planets, which may harbor liquid water on their surfaces. The
Education experts at the University of South Australia are encouraging schools to consider problem-based learning (PBL) in a move to
For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study released
How can the loss of species and habitats in agricultural landscapes be stopped? Up to now, measures have mostly been
On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister pushed through the finishing tape at Iffley Road track in Oxford, England, and collapsed
As far as animals go, honeybees are world-class dancers. While not as deep and complex as a Super Bowl half-time
Using an approach called DNA origami, scientists at Caltech have developed a technique that could lead to cheaper, reusable biomarker
Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly large language models like GPT-4, has shown impressive performance on reasoning tasks. But does AI truly
Using underwater microphones and machine learning (ML), Cornell University researchers have developed a new method to estimate North Atlantic right
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like
Agricultural fertilizers are critical for feeding the world’s population, restoring soil fertility and sustaining crops. Excessive and inefficient use of
Two heads are better than one, as the saying goes, and sometimes two instruments, ingeniously recombined, can accomplish feats that
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a fully biobased hair conditioner using lignin gel emulsions, offering a sustainable and environmentally
When even the most highly trained surgeons perform procedures on the retina — one of the smallest, most delicate parts
Rapid, localized heat management is essential for electronic devices and could have applications ranging from wearable materials to burn treatment.
A discovery at Duke-NUS Medical School offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that
Yale scientists have taken a critical next step in creating a scalable process to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the
Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually
University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential
When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of the first things you notice. But
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses “sweet taste” receptors, similar to those on our tongues,
A unique dataset of Type Ia Supernovae being released today could change how cosmologists measure the expansion history of the
Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause a host of symptoms in children,
A study by the University of Southampton (UK) has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake
Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a
The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a breakthrough in
warranties do laptop manufacturers offer When purchasing a laptop, one of the key factors to consider is the warranty offered
A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers from Technical University
Ripples, like ones produced by raindrops falling in a puddle, are also called capillary waves. Studied since antiquity, they have
The core of a massive cluster of galaxies appears to be pumping out far more stars than it should. Now
Extreme fire seasons in recent years highlight the urgent need to better understand wildfires within the broader context of climate
Are prefabricated bungalows eco-friendly? In today’s world, sustainability is a key consideration when choosing a new home. With growing concerns
Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species — according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died
Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumour growth by increasing cancer stemness in an
Newborns with heart complications can rely on their newly developed immune systems to regenerate cardiac tissues, but adults aren’t so
Euclid blasted off on its six-year mission to explore the dark Universe on 1 July 2023. Before the spacecraft could
Short snouts and a flat profile — within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of
Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought. New research led by the Lippincott-Schwartz
Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. Mitochondrial defects, however, are associated with the
In 2024, annual average global air temperatures surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time, triggering extreme
Five years removed from the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world are still studying its effects and, more importantly, ways
The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients’ recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the
As winter storms and summer heat waves increasingly stress the nation’s power grids, Stevens researchers have developed a new way
Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome
The great ice streams of the Antarctic and Greenland are like frozen rivers, carrying ice from the massive inland ice
“Honey, do you think I look good in this outfit?” That’s hands down a loaded question. One that begs an
Reducing sulphur in the air may inadvertently increase natural emissions of methane from wetlands such as peatlands and swamps, a
In many parts of India, a single noxious pollutant from coal-fired power stations drags down annual wheat and rice yields
Ever notice that batteries in electronics don’t last as long as they did when they were brand new? An international
A team led by a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has concluded water did not arrive as early during Earth’s formation as
Ever notice how much more tempting it is to pick up fast food for dinner after being stuck in traffic?
A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high
Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline
Recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover their critical metals has significantly lower environmental impacts than mining virgin metals, according to a
Every cell in your body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses only a subset of those genes.
As insect populations decrease worldwide in what some have called an “insect apocalypse,” biologists are desperate to determine how the
Sound plays a significant and often poignant part of skateboarders’ relationship with their sport, a new study shows. Skateboarders develop
Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans
Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometres, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint
An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur — something that allows one of
Across cosmic history, powerful forces have acted on matter, reshaping the universe into an increasingly complex web of structures. Now,
Researchers at Linköping University have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study, published
As humankind imagines living off-planet — on the moon, Mars and beyond — the question of how to sustain life
A collaborative study between researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and
Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama
The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the
Call it a mystery solved. North Carolina State University researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains
Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) harboring BRAF V600E mutations benefitted from first-line treatment with the targeted therapies encorafenib and
A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking approach using specially designed peptides to improve drug formulations. This innovative method
Complex organisms, thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand, can shape massive ecosystems and influence the fate of
Perovskite solar cells are a flexible and sustainable alternative to conventional silicon-based solar cells. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of
Shallow coastal waters are hotspots for methane emissions, releasing significant amounts of this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere and
Your gut is a battleground. The cells that line your small intestine have to balance two seemingly contradictory jobs: absorbing
Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel
Trypanosomes are parasites that cause deadly diseases in humans and animals, such as Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), Chagas disease,
People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for ‘leaky
Managed Security Service (MSSP) Ensure Secure Network Access A managed security service provider ensures secure network access by monitoring the
Managed Print Services Support Print Fleet Monitoring Whether you have 10 print devices, 25 or 100, a managed print services
Results of new study led by Linda Pagani, Professor at the Université de Montreal’s School of Psychoeducation, long-term associated risks
Ecologists from the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) and the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) at The University of
Cultural traits — the information, beliefs, behaviors, customs, and practices that shape the character of a population — are influenced
As the atmosphere continues to fill with greenhouse gases from human activities, many proposals have surfaced to “geoengineer” climate-saving solutions,
Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick — also called a deer tick — is a
In the years following the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the
Astrophysicists led by a team from Trinity College Dublin have — for the first time — imaged a large number
You can probably complete an amazing number of tasks with your hands without looking at them. But if you put
A new study has revealed the alarming extent glaciers have shrunk over the past 40 years in a global warming
For humans, the most important star in the universe is our Sun. The second-most important star is nestled inside the
People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have
Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of control. But what if we could
A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A,
Physicists have spent more than a century measuring and making sense of the strange ways that photons, electrons, and other
The night sky has always played a crucial role in navigation, from early ocean crossings to modern GPS. Besides stars,
Radiation testing suggests that solar cells made from carbon-based, or organic, materials could outperform conventional silicon and gallium arsenide for
If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you’ve encountered biofilm — a slimy bacterial layer that
As Los Angeles County battles the most destructive wildfires in its history, a new study suggest that US policies should
Active bubbles hold potential in fields ranging from water purification to medicine. Researchers can generate microbubbles by exposing liquids to
A whitish, grey patch that sometimes appears in the night sky alongside the northern lights has been explained for the
Several species have fascinated observers with their abilities to skip side-to-side and leap into the air from the surface of
Electron transport in bilayer graphene exhibits a pronounced dependence on edge states and a nonlocal transport mechanism, according to a
Construction materials such as concrete and plastic have the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide, according
A team of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR), the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) and the CIBER
A team led by evolutionary biologist Volker Nehring is investigating the extent to which ants learn from past experiences. Ants
A recent study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine
A study led by the University of California, Irvine has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes,
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland
2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious
Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease. The presence
Brazil’s Bolsa Família Program (BFP) is one of the largest conditional cash transfer programmes implemented worldwide. Since 2004, the BFP
Scientists including an Oregon State University chemistry researcher have taken a key step toward next-generation optical computing and memory with
Since its discovery in the 1990s, “programmed cell death protein 1,” or PD-1, has been regarded as a leading target
Life on Earth could not exist without carbon. But carbon itself could not exist without stars. Nearly all elements except
A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that AI-based models can outperform human experts
An inter-departmental research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has conducted the
Ebola is a deadly hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus that is endemic in parts of East-Central and West Africa.
Groundbreaking cerium oxide-based thermal switches achieve remarkable performance, transforming heat flow control with sustainable and efficient technology. Thermal switches, which
Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading
The joint research team led by Sangdong Kim and Bongseok Kim from the Automotive Technology Division of DGIST (President Kunwoo
In a breakthrough set to revolutionize the semiconductor industry, the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science
Understanding the behavior of the molecules and cells that make up our bodies is critical for the advancement of medicine.
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the
A research team led by Professor Jihyun Hong from the Department of Battery Engineering Department of the Graduate Institute of
Professor Sangmin Lee from POSTECH’s Department of Chemical Engineering, in collaboration with 2024 Nobel Chemistry Laureate Professor David Baker from
In the continual arms race between parasites and their hosts, innovation was thought to be the key to a successful
In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists at Scripps Research have unlocked the
Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis, according to a study from the University of
The moment a child gets his/her first mobile phone as a gift is a source of worry for many parents.
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because
Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for
A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time
A research team at POSTECH has developed a breakthrough technology that analyzes in real-time the deformation of ‘serpentine’ structures, a
The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson’s disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does
At the Berlin synchrotron radiation source BESSY II, the largest magnetic anisotropy of a single molecule ever measured experimentally has
A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to
New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years — almost twice
In 2022 alone, over 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 10 million died from the disease, according
A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson’s Sarver Heart Center
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing
Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process
As NASA’s Europa Clipper embarks on its historic journey to Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, Dr. Matt Powell-Palm, a faculty member
A brotherly research duo has discovered that when the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) produces top quarks — the heaviest known
Inflammation in the hippocampus — the brain’s memory centre — significantly alters motivation and behaviour in mice, including food-seeking behaviour,
Andean bears carefully select the best foraging locations and plants to maximize nutrition and avoid livestock, according to a study
In a new study, participants tended to assign greater blame to artificial intelligences (AIs) involved in real-world moral transgressions when
Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicentre study
Hiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restore energy
By studying prehistoric rocks and fossils emerging from the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan, researchers have precisely refined the
A new psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance it generates an automatic response of
People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who
A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians rapidly evaluate placentas at birth,
Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their effectiveness has plateaued due to therapeutic
A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators offers new evidence that dietary changes may help
During a shortage of the generic platinum chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin that began in early 2023, there was no
Metal scrap can be directly transformed and upgraded into high-performance, high-value alloys without the need for conventional melting processes, according
The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to
Stunning new photographs by a Wellesley College-led team of astronomers have revealed a newly forming galaxy that looks remarkably similar
A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates are rising
Machine-learning models can make mistakes and be difficult to use, so scientists have developed explanation methods to help users understand
Today, carbon-fiber materials are nearly ubiquitous in the industrialized world, found in everything from hockey sticks to passenger airliners. With
Three leading climate scientists have combined insights from 10 global climate models and, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI),
A new study from UC San Diego’s Comparative Cognition Lab shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to “talk” are
Bucking conventionality, boys in Norway are making early gains in reading English as a second language and even outperforming girls
Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while pain interventions are available,
Exactly why do people remember what they remember? A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light
In the future, hydrogen will be needed in a climate-neutral energy system to store energy, as a fuel, and a
A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made
Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with
Deciding where to build new solar or wind installations is often left up to individual developers or utilities, with limited
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of
Earlier research showed that primary care clinicians using AI-ECG tools identified more unknown cases of a weak heart pump, also
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the
Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the
Researchers from Saint Michael’s College and the University of Vermont have made a groundbreaking new discovery that provides a better
New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of
The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be used to develop better ways
Imagine the formation of a black hole and you’ll probably envision a massive star running out of fuel and collapsing
More than a million years ago, on a hot savannah teeming with wildlife near the shore of what would someday
Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions of global greenhouse gas emissions,
Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze,
Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among
Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published today in Nature Communications. The subtle
A new study led by King’s College London has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in
Researchers have quantified for the first time the global emissions of a sulfur gas produced by marine life, revealing it
Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production
Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people’s stress and anxiety, according to
In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a study
The cells in our bodies are like bustling cities, running on an iron-powered system that uses hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) not
The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the
Regenerative medicine holds the extraordinary promise that future patients in need of new cells, tissues or organs will no longer
Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit
University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a