October 16, 2026
Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths,
The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts and packages proteins to be sent to their final destinations, whether that’s within or outside
A new study from Northwestern Medicine reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois
We’ve all been there. Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled with intrusive thoughts about what others
Just as crop-devouring insects evolve to resist pesticides, cancer cells can increase their lethality by developing resistance to treatment. In
Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert
Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with heart failure,
Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could
Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to researchers with the U.S.
New cathode materials are being developed to further increase the capacity of lithium batteries. Multilayer lithium-rich transition metal oxides (LRTMOs)
The mechanisms underlying skin renewal are still poorly understood. Interleukin-38 (IL-38), a protein involved in regulating inflammatory responses, could be
New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly
Clinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times when ambient particulate matter from air
Fish stocks along the West African coast have declined significantly over the past five decades, threatening food security and the
AI-based technologies are rapidly learning to see, converse, calculate and create. One thing they still don’t do well, however, is
A novel test developed by Duke-NUS researchers enables real-time monitoring of T cells that have been engineered to fight cancer,
A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the
Gene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there is a big problem:
Adults exhibit a general tendency to make better decisions than adolescents, and this improvement drives an increase in specific and
As the world struggles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers are seeking practical, economical ways to capture carbon dioxide and
An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of
Wildland firefighters are under significant strain, often overworked and underpaid despite the growing need to respond to larger, more destructive
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global
A team of clinicians, scientists, and engineers at Mount Sinai trained a deep learning pose-recognition algorithm on video feeds of
The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or
Blistering heat, freezing cold, and overflowing sewage water: These were the living conditions that formerly incarcerated people in Colorado said
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the
New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by
By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle
Teams of mountaineering mice are helping advance understanding into how evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions can enable a single species
Any boomer, gen xer, millennial, gen zer or alpha who’s studied geology has likely gained foundational knowledge from Edwin Dinwiddie
University of Maryland entomologists uncovered a unique relationship between two species of fungi known for their ability to invade, parasitize
On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast of Florida, inducing storm surges and widespread impacts on
Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change made an ordinary drought into an exceptional drought that parched the American West
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that breast cancer cells use to survive in
Large language models can do impressive things, like write poetry or generate viable computer programs, even though these models are
At the end of the last global ice age, the deep-frozen Earth reached a built-in limit of climate change and
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are warning that artificial intelligence tools gaining popularity in the fields of genetics and medicine can
Windblown dust from the shrinking Salton Sea harms the respiratory health of children living nearby, triggering asthma, coughing, wheezing and
Scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington’s disease, an incurable, debilitating
A new USC study involving 8,500 children from across the country reveals that a form of air pollution, largely the
As heatwaves become more intense, cities are looking for strategies that can help keep neighborhoods cooler. A new tool developed
Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000
New Cornell University research has found that, unlike birds, the evolution of bats’ wings and legs is tightly coupled, which
While many people believe that poor sleep during pregnancy is inevitable, new research has determined that cognitive behavioral therapy for
Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) aims to collect millions to billions of high-quality, highly contextualized vocalizations in order to understand
Anecdotes abound of wildlife behaving “drunk” after eating fermented fruits, but despite this, nonhuman consumption of ethanol has been assumed
A monkey randomly pressing keys on a typewriter for an infinite amount of time would eventually type out the complete
Discoveries that impact lifespan and healthspan in fruit flies are usually tested in mice before being considered potentially relevant in
Rice University researchers have developed an electrochemical reactor that has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption for direct air
A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study.
When extreme weather events occur, can we tell if they’re directly attributable to climate change? A new study used the
The Arctic is warming at three to four times the global average. However, new research suggests the slowing of a
It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social media. You might even see signs
The type of semiconductive nanocrystals known as quantum dots are both expanding the forefront of pure science and also hard
Researchers from the University of Virginia have made significant strides in the rapidly advancing field of 3D-printed concrete by developing
Asthma is currently an incurable disease that severely impairs quality of life, with recurring symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and
Saturn’s largest moon Titan is the only place other than Earth known to have an atmosphere and liquids in the
New Zealand’s native stoneflies have changed colour in response to human-driven environmental changes, new research shows. Just published in the
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states — more than 20% of the country’s population —
How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes
Long-term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below
Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme that can counteract a cell’s innate defense mechanism against viruses, explaining why it
Eight cities in the United States have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, which contribute to health issues including obesity and
Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment developed
McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating
Chinese car manufacturers compare to global brands Historically, a handful of global automakers have dominated the market, but in recent
Research led by the University of Oxford has found that oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water between different
Mississippi State University is part of a European-American collaboration studying how human activities, like fertilizer use and polluting, are impacting
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science professor Nikolaos Sidiropoulos has introduced a breakthrough in graph mining with
Trees are the most abundant natural resource living on Earth’s land masses, and North Carolina State University scientists and engineers
American lobsters along Maine’s coast have relocated to new habitats, while the population simultaneously shrunk in abundance and grew older,
Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger study found, offering a new explanation
Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals.
How do we distinguish threat from safety? It’s a question important not just in our daily lives, but for human
In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international
An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests
NASA’s Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an
Researchers at the University of Dundee have revealed in the greatest detail yet the workings of molecules called ‘protein degraders’
When something draws us in like a magnet, we take a closer look. When magnets draw in physicists, they take
Researchers have used the chemical fingerprints of zinc contained in meteorites to determine the origin of volatile elements on Earth.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons spacecraft simultaneously set their sights on Uranus recently, allowing scientists to make a
Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children due to respiratory complications such as bronchiolitis
Skin pigmentation may act as a “sponge” for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their
Hydrogen-burning internal combustion engines offer great promise in the fight against climate change because they are powerful without emitting any
Male fruit flies have several tricks for finding a mate, from sensing pheromones in the dark to relying on visual
A Rutgers University-New Brunswick professor who has devoted his career to resolving the mysteries of higher mathematics has solved two
Step aside hard, rigid materials. There is a new soft, sustainable electroactive material in town — and it’s poised to
As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the latest research from UC Santa Cruz
Most dog owners didn’t know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease
Environmental phenols are found in a wide range of common consumer products. They include preservatives in packaged foods, parabens in
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows. The
Whenever cells divide, there is a high risk of damage to the genetic material. After all, the cell has to
In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation
A research team from the University of California, Irvine is the first to reveal that a molecule in the brain
Researchers at Virginia Tech are using wrist-worn voice recorders to capture real-world data to better understand what happens when people
A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix and the University of California
Magic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny
Government subsidies for business practices and processes should be approached with caution, even when they seem to be environmentally friendly,
Polar sea ice is ever-changing. It shrinks, expands, moves, breaks apart, reforms in response to changing seasons, and rapid climate
Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe.
A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that’s
For the first time ever, researchers have witnessed — in real time and at the molecular-scale — hydrogen and oxygen
Read the following sentence: “Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked into the bar, she sat down at a table.” We
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle
A new international study has revealed the genetic impact of hunting in northern elephant seals. Published today in Nature Ecology
In 2022, nearly 619,000 global deaths due to malaria were caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the most virulent, prevalent, and deadly
The risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared
Adults with hemophilia B saw their number of bleeding episodes drop by an average of 71 percent after a single
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of 2024. Though far from that cultural spotlight, scientists from agricultural, biological and
A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was
A multi-institutional research team led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a new, low-cost cathode that could radically improve
Researchers have created a computer program that can unravel the mysteries of how proteins work together — giving scientists valuable
One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very
Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also — in a particular subset of T
A research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a computational workflow for analyzing large
Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from
The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and
As anyone who’s spent time in the saddle knows, riding a horse can be hard on your body. But can
By staring into the hellish landscape of Jupiter’s moon Io — the most volcanically active location in the solar system
Published in the journal Science, the study presents a curve of global mean surface temperature that reveals Earth’s temperature has
A drug approved for treating the blood cancer multiple myeloma may offer a safe and effective way to reduce the
People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a
As urban centers in mountainous regions grow, more people are driven to build on steeper slopes prone to slow-moving landslides,
The fruit flies that hover around the apples on your counter have to navigate a cluttered environment to find that
A new study suggests that neighborhoods with fewer educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic resources may increase one’s risk for preterm
To a group of autistic adults participating in a Rutgers study, giddiness manifests like “bees”; small moments of joy are
Now, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of both technologies
Babies born to pregnant women with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults due to
A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some of the hardest-to-reach cancer cells: those
A Cleveland Clinic study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were
Interim data from the Phase I dose escalation part of the mRNA cancer immunotherapy (mRNA-4359), show promise in patients with
A groundbreaking study has made it possible to extract much more information from fingerprints as evidence than what is currently
Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers,
Batteries lose capacity over time, which is why older cellphones run out of power more quickly. This common phenomenon, however,
A new study by scientists at the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), the University of Miami Rosenstiel
Many clinical trials of new cancer drugs may be inappropriately excluding some people with “Duffy-null phenotype,” a trait found predominantly
As Rohit Velankar, now a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, poured juice into a glass, he could feel
Summer storms are generally more frequent, intense and concentrated over cities than over rural areas, according to new, detailed observations
A new study has found that the increase in soil erosion in coastal areas due to desertification is worsening flood
Conservatives and liberals may be at odds in their views on environmental issues, but a new psychology study shows that
Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce
Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strengthening
A team led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory identified and successfully demonstrated a new
Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s
Bacteria use their internal 24-hour clocks to anticipate the arrival of new seasons, according to research carried out with the
Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent studyby the U.S.
In a pioneering new study, researchers made the skin on the skulls and abdomens of live mice transparent by applying
A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater knowledge of the dynamics that
Building a robot takes time, technical skill, the right materials — and sometimes, a little fungus. In creating a pair
Why do some people feel itchy after a mosquito bite or exposure to an allergen like dust or pollen, while
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a world leader in molten salt reactor technology development — and
Securing the world’s water supply is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Research at Stockholm University is now
A national survey in the UK conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows.
Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did
A team of international researchers has uncovered a surprising genetic mechanism that influences the vibrant and complex patterns on butterfly
Tuberculosis is a confounding scourge. It’s the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, and yet it’s
A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay
The cardiovascular safety of interrupting beta-blocker could not be shown in comparison to continuation in patients with a history of
Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era of advanced digital technology, we face
Chemists at the University of Amsterdam have developed a method to furnish a range of molecules with a trifluoromethyl group
The soundtrack of this story begins with a vaguely recognizable and pleasant groove. But if I stop writing and just
Rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were long believed to be comparable. A team of researchers including
In a study that reshapes what we know about COVID-19 and its most perplexing symptoms, scientists have discovered that the
A team of researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has discovered that aoudad
Crime films, action films, comedies, or documentaries? A person’s favourite film genre reveals a lot about how their brain works.
A team of researchers led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has analyzed crop yields of more than 1,500 fields on
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Douglas Fearon discovered that treating pancreatic cancer with a common chemotherapy drug makes immunotherapy more
A team of researchers at Michigan State University has discovered a set of methods that enabled the first successful CRISPR-based
A study out of Michigan State University found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’ where there is no retail pharmacy
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system’s T cells that is essential to
The sounds babies make in their first year of life may be less random than previously believed, according to a
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity in human fetuses resulting from a perforation of their intestine is likely to be caused
Formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is an inflammatory disease characterized by liver scarring or fibrosis that
University of Queensland researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited. Dr Anne Hahn
In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) worm eats, the
This summer’s Western heat waves raise the specter of recent years’ rotating power outages and record-breaking electricity demand in the
Researchers using Georgia State University’s Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details about the size
NIMS and SoftBank Corp. have jointly developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries by
We know that quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water. Yet, despite spending a third of
Previous scientific studies have indicated that North American dog lineages were replaced with European ones between 1492 and the present
Researchers led by Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way for
Two University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists have discovered a new type of “whistler,” an electromagnetic wave that carries a substantial
James Tour’s lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform
Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms — a bit like an
Geoscientists from the University of Cologne have led an international study to determine the origin of the huge piece of
For the past century since their discovery, superconductors and their mysterious atomic properties have left researchers in awe. These special
Over thousands of years, cavefish evolved and lost their vision, earning the moniker “the blind cavefish,” but some cavefish also
A new paper from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford concludes that current climate standards
A team of researchers has made strides in understanding the formation of massif-type anorthosites, enigmatic rocks that only formed during
Despite being home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals, Australia has led the English-speaking world in life expectancy
In a new study, researchers synthesised data from 206,873 people across 47 studies, finding that digital health tools — like
Last year marked Earth’s warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023’s record warmth, nearly 20
Cell-cell adhesion-induced patterning in keratinocytes can be explained by just starvation and strong adhesion, Hokkaido University researchers find. Fingerprints are