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January 25, 2025
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Jan. 24, 2025 — Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — The fossilized neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a crocodile-like creature 76 million years ago, according to a new ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Experiments have yielded a fascinating new type of matter, neither granular nor crystalline, that responds to some stresses as a fluid would and to others like a solid. The new material, known as PAM (for polycatenated architected materials) could ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Fast radio bursts are mysterious and brief flashes of radio emissions that were thought to be produced by magnetars, highly magnetized rotating neutron stars. Yet magnetars appear primarily in young ...
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Jan. 25, 2025 — Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) harboring BRAF V600E mutations benefited from first-line treatment with the targeted therapies ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated an ideal Weyl semimetal, marking a breakthrough in a decade-old problem of quantum ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — While climate change is likely to present significant challenges to agriculture in coming decades, it could also mean that crops such as chickpeas, ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Like a poison pen, dying cells prick their neighbors with a lethal message. This may worsen sepsis. New findings could lead to a new understanding of this dangerous ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A therapeutic vaccine targeting human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) induced regression in high-grade precancerous cervical lesions, according to the results from a phase II clinical ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A research team has identified the core gene expression networks regulated by key proteins that fundamentally drive phenomena such as cancer development, metastasis, tissue differentiation from stem ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — According to a recent study, the tendency to experience positive affectivity contributed to people being physically active or even increasing their activity during the COVID-19 restrictions. In ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A new study sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's 'cables'-- the so-called nerve fibers -- which leads to permanent ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Tissue processing advance can label proteins at the level of individual cells across whole, intact rodent brains and other large samples just as fast ...
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Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers have identified an unknown family of microbes uniquely adapted to the waterlogged, low-oxygen conditions of tropical peatlands in Peru's northwestern Amazonian rainforest. The new ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Scientists have developed a groundbreaking approach using specially designed peptides to improve drug formulations. This innovative method significantly enhances anti-tumor ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. The team describes how they made nanomaterials with ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A research team made a pivotal discovery in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The team identified a specific population of immune cells that play a critical role in successful treatment of relapsed ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers used cutting-edge X-ray techniques to gain new insights into 'infinite-layer' nickelate ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A research team has made significant discoveries regarding the complex reaction mechanisms of carbon dioxide (CO2) in supercritical water. These findings are crucial for understanding the molecular ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a healthy habit can take longer than ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Various methods are used to correct errors in quantum computers. Not all operations can be implemented equally well with different correction codes. Therefore, a research team has developed a method ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Successful test in breast cancer patients: the active agent digoxin, a cardiac medication, dissolves clusters of circulating breast cancer cells in the blood, thus reducing the risk of metastases ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — The novel iron-based catalyst exhibits superior performance for ammonia (NH3) synthesis compared to a well-established, century-old counterpart. By designing this new catalyst with an inverse ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A scientific team looks at the progress and challenges in the research and development of brain implants. New achievements in the field of this technology are seen as a source of hope for many ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual, meaning that ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources into the U.S. power grid. However, there is a lack of safe and reliable ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A new study shows that long-read sequencing has the potential to improve the rate of diagnosis while reducing the time to diagnosis from years to days -- in a single test and at a much lower ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers find blocking the KCNB2 gene can slow tumor growth, paving the way for next-gen treatments for childhood brain ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team has developed a weight management program that helps individuals ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Scientists Discover Unique Microbes in Amazonian Peatlands That Could Influence Climate Change
- Scientists Design Peptides to Enhance Drug Efficacy
- Strong as Steel, Light as Foam: High-Performance, Nano-Architected Materials
- VR Subway Experiment Highlights Role of Sound in Disrupting Balance for People With Inner Ear Disorder
- Study Unveils Key Immune Cells Found to Boost Cancer Treatment Success in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Peeling Back the Layers: Exploring Capping Effects on Nickelate Superconductivity
- Researcher Unveiling the Uncharted Reaction Pathways of Carbon Dioxide in Supercritical Water
- Myth Busted: Healthy Habits Take Longer Than 21 Days to Set in
- Quantum: Calculating Error-Free More Easily With Two Codes
- Dissolving Clusters of Cancer Cells to Prevent Metastases
- Revolutionizing Ammonia Synthesis: New Iron-Based Catalyst Surpasses Century-Old Benchmark
- Progress and Challenges in Brain Implants
- Exploring Decision Making in People With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Fruit Flies' Courtship Song May Hold Key to Controlling Mosquitoes
- New Design Makes Aluminum Batteries Last Longer
- How Human Activity Has Shaped Brazil Nut Forests' Past and Future
- Long Read Sequencing Reveals More Genetic Information While Cutting Time and Cost of Rare Disease Diagnoses
- Targeting Potassium Channel Shows Promise for Treating Brain Tumors
- Weight Loss App That Tracks Fiber, Protein Content in Meals
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Exercise Improves Brain Function, Possibly Reducing Dementia Risk
- Scaling Up Neuromorphic Computing for More Efficient and Effective AI Everywhere and Anytime
- Adding Bridges to Stabilize Quantum Networks
- Finding Better Photovoltaic Materials Faster With AI
- New Combination Immunotherapy for Melanoma and Breast Cancer
- Boosting This Molecule Could Help Retain Muscle While Losing Fat
- Coastal Waters: An Underestimated Source of Methane
- 'Buzz Me In:' Bees Wearing Itty Bitty QR Codes Reveal Hive Secrets
- London Cabbies' Planning Strategies Could Help Inform Future of AI
- New Tool Enables Phylogenomic Analyses of Entire Genomes
- Uncovering the Role of Y Chromosome Genes in Male Fertility in Mice
- Super Enzyme That Regulates Testosterone Levels in Males Discovered in 'crazy' Bird Species
- Bacteria Found to Eat Forever Chemicals -- And Even Some of Their Toxic Byproducts
- Terahertz Pulses Induce Chirality in a Non-Chiral Crystal
- Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine: A Key to Analyzing Millions of Individual Cells
- Researchers Track Sharp Increase in Diagnoses for Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiety Use Disorder in Young Adults
- Imagining the Physics of George R.R. Martin's Fictional Universe
- New Twist in Mystery of Dinosaurs' Origin
- New Study Reveals How a 'non-Industrialized' Style Diet Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
- Adults Diagnosed With ADHD May Have Reduced Life Expectancies
- Tiny Chip, Big Breakthrough in Spectral Sensing for Everyday Devices
- Curiosity Driven Experiment Helps Unravel Antibiotic-Resistance Mystery
- Plant's Name-Giving Feature Found to Be New Offspring-Ensuring Method
- Predicting How Childhood Kidney Cancers Develop
- New Optical Memory Unit Poised to Improve Processing Speed and Efficiency
- Streamlining Genetic Analysis for Phylogenetic Studies
- By the Numbers: Diarylethene Crystal Orientation Controlled
- Physicists Pioneer Entanglement Microscopy Algorithm to Explore How Matter Entangles in Quantum Many-Body Systems
- Solving the Evolutionary Puzzle of Polyploidy: How Genome Duplication Shapes Adaptation
- The Secret to Robust and Reversible Underwater Adhesion: The Answer Lies in Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Domain
- Epilepsy Patient Samples Offer Unprecedented Insights on Brain 'brakes' Linked to Disorders
- UMaine-Led Team Develops More Holistic Way to Monitor Lobster Industry
- Claims for the World's Deepest Earthquake Challenged by New Analysis
- Using Infrared Heat Transfer to Modify Chemical Reactions
- Study Shows Anti-Clotting Drug Reduced Bleeding Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
- Significant Rise in Mental Health Admissions for Young People in Last Decade
- Stronger Stress Response in Monkeys Helps Them Survive
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Researchers Develop Biomarker Algorithm for Noninvasive Detection of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
- T Cells Rise Up to Fight Infections in the Gut
- Researchers Create New Guidelines to Diagnose Common Memory Disorder Frequently Mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease
- New Research Uncovers Exotic Electron Crystal in Graphene
- Float Like a Jellyfish: New Coral Mobility Mechanisms Uncovered
- mRNA-Activated Blood Clots Could Cushion the Blow of Osteoarthritis
- PET Probe Images Inflammation With High Sensitivity and Selectivity
- While Most Americans Use a Device to Monitor Their Heart, Few Share That Data With Their Doctor
- Biodegradable Nylon Precursor Produced Through Artificial Photosynthesis
- A Way for Smartwatches to Detect Depression Risks
- Dining out With San Francisco's Coyotes
- Many Roads Lead To... the Embryo
- From Soot Particle Filters to Renewable Fuels
- Exposure to Stress During Early Pregnancy Affects Offspring Into Adulthood
- Drug Candidate Eliminates Breast Cancer Tumors in Mice in a Single Dose
- Fossil Discovery in the Geiseltal Collection: Researchers Identify Unique Bird Skull
- Grass Surfaces Drastically Reduce Drone Noise Making the Way for Soundless City Skies
- Researchers Unlock New Insights Into Tin-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
- Why Are Most Companies Failing to Benefit from AI? It's About the People Not the Tech
- New AI Technology Helps Scientists Detect Which Pollutants in England's Lakes Are Most Harmful to Life, and Identify Species Which Are at Highest Risk
- Plants More Likely to Be 'eavesdroppers' Than Altruists When Tapping Into Underground Networks
- Hot or Cold? How the Brain Deciphers Thermal Sensations
- Green Tea-Based Adhesive Films Show Promise as a Novel Treatment for Oral Mucositis
- Single-Cell Elemental Analysis Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- Researchers Make Breakthrough in Bioprinting Functional Human Heart Tissue
- New Epilepsy Tech Could Cut Misdiagnoses by Nearly 70% Using Routine EEGs
- Childhood Epilepsy May Predispose to Memory Disorders Later in Life
- How Your Brain Learns from Rewards Might Hold the Key to Treating Depression
- Study Shows Travelers Are Dreaming Forward, Not Looking Back
- SIDS Discovery Could ID Babies at Risk of Sudden Death
- Copper-Detection Tool Designed to Discover Possible Chelation Target for Lung Cancer
- Subterranean 'islands': Strongholds in a Potentially Less Turbulent World
- Fighting Experience Plays Key Role in Brain Chemical's Control of Male Aggression
- AI in Cell Research: Moscot Reveals Cell Dynamics in Unprecedented Detail
- Final Synthetic Yeast Chromosome Unlocks New Era in Biotechnology
- Research Shows PTSD, Anxiety May Affect Reproductive Health of Women Firefighters
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Recommendations for Studying the Impact of AI on Young People's Mental Health
- Empty Headed? Largest Study of Its Kind Proves 'bird Brain' Is a Misnomer
- Wild Baboons Not Capable of Visual Self-Awareness When Viewing Their Own Reflection
- Here's What's Causing the Great Salt Lake to Shrink
- Can DNA-Nanoparticle Motors Get Up to Speed With Motor Proteins?
- Dolphins Use a 'fat Taste' System to Get Their Mother's Milk
- New Study Uncovers Key Mechanism Behind Learning and Memory
- Scientists Identify Neurons in Mice That, Once Activated, Can Change Body's Metabolic Rate, Induce Hibernation-Like State