Evolution
Cooperation and competition: How fetal and maternal cells evolved to work together
The maternal–fetal interface is the meeting point for maternal and fetal cells during pregnancy. It's long been understood as an area of conflict, where the placenta—a fetal organ—invades the mother to access nutrients.
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Plants & Animals
Videos show how high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping unlock engineering breakthroughs
The tongues of chameleons and salamanders might not seem like the inspiration for tomorrow's engineering breakthroughs, but inside the Deban Laboratory at the University of South Florida, biology and engineering are colliding ...
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High-pressure electrolysis sustainably converts captured COâ‚‚ into industrial-grade ethylene
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have unveiled a breakthrough system that could change the way we think about carbon emissions. Published in Nature Catalysis the researchers outline a system ...
Materials Science
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Offspring of parasite-exposed crustaceans face increased mortality despite mothers faring well
When University of Michigan researchers were looking at the effects of a parasite on a tiny freshwater crustacean, they found something unexpected.
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A large portion of the global population with diabetes remains undiagnosed or is not receiving optimal care, according to a new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Health
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Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have developed a new method that shifts the behavior of immunosuppressive cells in tumors, turning them from cancer protectors into tumor fighters.
Oncology & Cancer
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A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a technological advancement that allows body heat to generate electricity sufficient to power electronic devices. This innovation paves the way for the commercialization ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
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A team at the University of Florida has developed a new kind of computer chip that uses light with electricity to perform one of the most power-intensive parts of artificial intelligence—image recognition and similar pattern-finding ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
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As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and bone and burn fat. And as every teenager should know, they won't reach their full height potential without adequate ...
Neuroscience
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Features of immune system aging can be detected in the earliest stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even before clinical diagnosis, a new study has found which provides at-risk individuals with hope for early intervention.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
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Tech Xplore
The constant scaling of AI applications and other digital technologies across industries is beginning to tax the energy grid due to its intensive energy consumption. Digital computing's energy and latency demands will likely ...
University of Florence–led investigators report that estrogen-regulated renal progenitor cells shape pregnancy adaptation in mice with failure of estrogen receptor alpha signaling precipitating preeclampsia, maternal kidney ...
Quantum dot and polymer cross-linking enables 50% stretch capability for micro-LED displays
A research team has developed a next-generation display core material with excellent stretchability and superior color reproduction. The team developed a high-performance color-conversion layer that is more flexible and vivid ...
Nanomaterials
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Advanced underwater technology reveals a new species of deep-sea snailfish
MBARI's advanced underwater technology is revealing the remarkable species that thrive in the deep sea. In 2019, MBARI researchers encountered an unfamiliar pink snailfish swimming just above the seafloor. New research from ...
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Core technology developed for ultra-high-resolution quantum dot displays
A research team has developed a direct optical lithography (DOL) technology that patterns quantum dots (QDs) at ultra-high resolution using only light, without photoresist. Through this, they also provided guidelines for ...
Nanophysics
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Inkjet-style technique developed to produce high-sensitivity biosensors
A research team has successfully developed the technology to fabricate high-sensitive biosensors by simply spraying, like an inkjet printer. The technology enables the fabrication of sensitive and precise sensors without ...
Bio & Medicine
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Tracking plastic in the deep sea: How the Levant Basin became a sink for packaging waste
A new study has uncovered the Levant Basin as one of the world's most concentrated graveyards for plastic packaging and the mechanisms that help the plastic sink down to the seafloor.
Earth Sciences
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Scientists uncover a clean, natural process that nourishes rivers, supports fish and honors innovation
In northern California, salmon are more than just fish—they're a cornerstone of tribal traditions, a driver of tourism and a sign of healthy rivers. So it may not come as a surprise that NAU and University of California ...
Ecology
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Influenza (flu) can be fatal, but just how it causes severe damage to the lungs has been a mystery—until now.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk.
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Watching how accessory proteins regulate filament growth in real time
Using optical tweezers, researchers at National Taiwan University have observed individual binding events in real time, offering new insights into the molecular regulation of homologous recombination.
Study charts path for low-emission corn farming across the globe
A new international study led by the Institute of Atmospheric Â鶹ÒùÔºics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences offers farmers and policymakers a clear roadmap for growing one of the world's most vital crops in a way that is both ...
AI assessment indicates stress levels in farmed Amazonian fish
In Brazil, a group led by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Jaboticabal, in collaboration with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Male monarchs throughout history portrayed as 'mother' figures, new research reveals
Rulers have traditionally relied on masculinity to display their ability to govern. Or have they?
Robot matches humans in scouting for vineyard diseases
The latest version of an autonomous robot that can scout for grape diseases in vineyards in near-real time, with an accuracy that matches highly trained human scouts, will one day help track crop-killing pathogens with minimal ...
Streaming video-on-demand episodes gradually boosts consumers' searches, subscription rates
The market for video-on-demand platforms has grown rapidly in the last decade, with nearly 90% of U.S. households subscribing to a service, and most subscribers having four or more platforms. In this context, and as more ...
Balzan prizes of nearly $1 million awarded for democracy studies and advances in leukemia treatment
American historian Josiah Ober, whose studies of Athenian democracy provide insights into current political crises, and U.S. immunologist Carl H. June, who works on gene-modified cell therapy that offers hope for future cures ...
How climatic factors impact wood formation at the cellular level in the Hengduan Mountains
Researchers from the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences investigated the influence of climatic factors on the anatomical traits of wood in coniferous tree species in the Hengduan ...
The world's most famous greater gliders are parents again
On National Threatened Species Day (7 September), some news we can all celebrate—the world's most famous endangered greater gliders are parents again, with a new joey seen for the first time just three days ago.
Suite of models shows some positive effects of climate-smart ag practices
A study using multiple agronomic models to examine two long-term agricultural research stations in North America shows that so-called climate-smart agricultural practices—like no-till treatments, cover-crop utilization ...
'Optical sieve' detects the smallest pieces of plastic in the environment more easily than ever before
Plastic pollution is everywhere: in rivers and oceans, in the air and the mountains, even in our blood and vital organs. Most of the public attention has focused on the dangers of microplastics. These are fragments smaller ...
Students in England and Australia are supposedly poor at learning languages. Our research shows this isn't true
Australia and England are both multicultural countries where hundreds of languages are spoken. However, in both, levels of language learning at school are worryingly low.
Arctic communities face rapid changes in technology and transportation
For the Sami people of northern Norway, the post-World War II era marked the beginning of significant technological change.
Research reveals hidden damage caused by heat
Heat affects not only our well-being, but also the performance and lifespan of systems and devices. However, it is often difficult to measure these effects accurately.
Helping teens navigate online racism—study shows which parenting strategy works best
Parents struggle to help teens deal with online racism. Online racism is different from in-person racism because the people behaving that way usually hide behind fake names, making it hard to stop them. Studies found that ...
Our understanding of lightning has been driven by fear and shaped by curiosity
Playwright Tom Stoppard, in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," provides one of the best definitions of science: "The scientific approach to the examination of phenomena is a defense against the pure emotion of fear."
AI tool built for learners supports learning better than ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Most people probably recognize that by now. But there is still skepticism about the use of AI in many areas. One of them is education.
Report shows top 400 richest Americans now taxed less than general population
Total effective tax rates for the 400 wealthiest Americans have declined sharply in recent years, and they now pay a smaller percentage of their true income in taxes than the average American, according to new economic research ...
Emotions expressed in real-time barrage comments relate to purchasing intentions and imitative behavior
The rapid rise of social media has enabled real-time interaction among users, accelerating and complicating the ways emotions influence human behavior. Yet the specific mechanisms through which emotions are transmitted and ...
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won't solve America's wildfire problem
The western United States is facing another destructive wildfire season, with more acres burned in Colorado alone in 2025 than in the past four years combined. If global warming continues on its current trajectory, the amount ...
