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New blood markers predict long-term health risks in people with HIV
Scientists have identified key biomarkers linked to immune and metabolic dysfunction in people with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy.
Microplastics could be hotspots for antimicrobial resistance
Microplastics facilitate a “super slime” that is resistant to antibiotics, sparking concern about antibiotic resistance in heavily polluted areas.
A new type of dark matter could explain mysterious radiation from the Milky Way’s core
Dark matter could be composed of much lighter particles, with masses roughly ten times smaller than that of a proton.
Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient
Scientists in Finland have developed a method that can achieve a tenfold increase in pesticide retention on farmed crops.
Does regular blood donation have long-term benefits?
Regular blood donation may reduce preleukemic changes in blood cells, promoting health benefits and helping blood cells respond to stress over time.
XRISM solves star formation mystery in galaxy clusters
New high-resolution X-ray data reveal that turbulent gas motion, not just black hole activity, prevents star formation in cluster cores.
An mRNA vaccine for asthma shows promise in mice
Based on the same mRNA vaccine against COVID-19, a new prototype has shown potential to treat asthma, a condition with no known cure.
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Autonomous robot swarms come together to perform a variety of missions
Researchers have developed an optimization program to design the behavior of small e-puck robots to allow them to work in unison.
Samples recovered from Ryugu asteroid reveal how our solar system formed
An ancient magnetic field drew matter inward and helped form our solar system’s planets, moons, and asteroids.
Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting
The protein helps convert white fat tissue into calorie-burning beige fat, providing a potential target for weight loss and obesity treatments.
Fast radio bursts lead scientists to the origins of magnetars
Links to observational data may have revealed the nature of magnetars and the origins of their extreme magnetic fields.
Dung beetles inspire a new generation of robot
Robots modelled after dung beetles leverage nature’s ingenuity with efficient, space-saving object-rolling mechanics.
New antenna design promises major advances in quantum sensing
An antenna designed to create an optimized magnetic field puts electrons into the required quantum states for quantum sensing devices.
Solar concentrators are turning glass into clean energy generators
Transparent solar concentrators capture the Sun’s energy, making windows and building facades more energy-efficient and sustainable.
How do we balance the risks and rewards of using AI in the lab?
AI might be fast and efficient, but scientists still don’t know whether integrating it with cloud-based labs will be worth the rewards.
Scientists identify the driver behind a mysterious particle cloud over the Amazon
A molecule emitted by rainforest plants plays a key role in forming mysterious aerosol particles in the region’s upper troposphere.
Gautam Dey: From open-ended searches emerge our most transformative discoveries
Biologist Gautam Dey is deciphering the evolution of the cell nucleus to answer fundamental questions in biology.
Zafra Lerman: Scientific exchange can promote peace
Chemist, teacher, humanitarian, and peace activist, Zafra Lerman uses science to break down barriers and foster peace.
Oded Rechavi: “Do anything in your own style, the way you want to do it”
Neurobiologist Oded Rechavi investigates epigenetics, a curative use for brain parasites, and helped piece together the Dead Sea Scrolls using DNA.
César Rodriguez-Emmenegger: “Be passionate, creative, and bold”
Through innovative, interdisciplinary work, chemist César Rodriguez-Emmenegger is seeking a way to communicate with biological systems.
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Cold shock from ice baths leads to stronger cells
New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures.
3D microgel device puts stem cells under pressure
A new 3D cell culture allows researchers to study how mechanical pressure influences stem cells for regenerative medicine and cell therapy.
Xenon gas protects brain cells against Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trial underway
Inhaled xenon gas reduced neuroinflammation, brain atrophy, and boosted protective neurons in mouse models of Alzheimer’s.
Chirality could be the key to successful bone repair
Bone implants integrate better with the body when they mimic the natural handiness of molecules that make up our bones.
Calculating the true environmental costs of AI
The rapid growth of AI brings hope of unprecedented advancements in many sectors but what is its real carbon footprint?
Butterflies inspire magnetic robots that fly more efficiently
Monarch butterflies have inspired the design of 3D-printed robotic wings that rely on magnetic fields to generate their delicate movements.
Study finds 75% of Facebook links shared without clicking or reading
People holding political extreme beliefs on either end of the spectrum were more likely to indulge in this behavior.
New antenna design promises major advances in quantum sensing
An antenna designed to create an optimized magnetic field puts electrons into the required quantum states for quantum sensing devices.
New plastic material fully degrades in the ocean
A new material designed to dissolve only in salt water could help us prevent the accumulation of microplastics in the seas.
Honey bees boost crop pollination, but at a cost to wild bees
Honey bees compete with wild bees for resources in croplands, but nutritious wildflower plantings can mitigate these effects.
Turning banana peels and coconuts into clean energy
Researchers develop a device that generates clean energy from food waste, using banana peels and coconuts to power communities sustainably.
Scientists report airborne bacteria found in garbage may age our blood vessels
Pathogenic bioaerosols detected at household garbage collection sites may contribute to vascular aging with high chronic exposure.
How gamma rays developed the chemical complexity of the cosmos
Researchers have built a better picture of how complex molecules developed in the early Universe before becoming essential for life.
Researchers take a glimpse at the structure of rare tetraquarks
A new study explores tetraquarks, predicts new exotic particles, and offers deeper insights into their complex structure and behavior.
CERN scientists search for new physics in unusual energy patterns linked to hidden particles
Researchers at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider explore subtle energy signals to search for new physics beyond the Standard Model.
Scientists take a closer look at rare particles called hypernuclei
Scientists use cutting-edge techniques to study rare atomic systems called hypernuclei shedding light on subatomic forces and neutron stars.