General Physics
Electron scattering experiment results in new method to produce an extremely heavy hydrogen isotope
For the first time, a research team has successfully produced one of the most neutron-rich isotopes, hydrogen-6, in an electron scattering experiment.
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Environment
Global effort maps microplastics' path through critical ocean systems
Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. Tiny fragments called microplastics—ranging from 1 micron to 5 millimeters—make up the vast majority ...
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Cyanobacteria culprit behind Lake Erie's toxin uncovered in new study
In the warm summertime waters of Lake Erie, cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can proliferate out of control, creating algal blooms that produce toxins at a rate that can harm wildlife and human health.
Environment
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Hemispherical mirror technique results in quantum noise reduction
Researchers at Swansea University have discovered a way to use mirrors to dramatically reduce the quantum noise that disturbs tiny particles—a breakthrough that might seem magical but is rooted in quantum physics.
Quantum Physics
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Genetic characteristics linked to long-term HIV remission after stopping treatment
Tackling HIV continues to be a major public health challenge, mainly because the persistence of viral reservoirs means that people living with HIV need to take lifelong antiretroviral treatment. But some individuals, known ...
HIV & AIDS
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Stronger and safer: New design strategy for aluminum combines strength with hydrogen embrittlement resistance
Aluminum alloys are well-known for their low weight and corrosion resistance, making them ideal candidates for applications in a low-carbon economy—from lightweight automobiles to tanks for storing green hydrogen. However, ...
Engineering
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National-level actions found to be effective at tackling antibiotic resistance
National-level policies can reduce the impact of antibiotic resistance across diverse countries, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by Peter Søgaard Jørgensen from Stockholm ...
Medications
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Conservatives may self-rate as having better 'mental health' because of stigma around the term, study suggests
Conservatives may rate their mental health more positively than liberals, in part because of the stigma around the phrase "mental health," according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Brian F. Schaffner ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Mechanism behind Parkinson's-like side effects of antipsychotic drugs revealed
A new Northwestern Medicine study has identified the molecular mechanisms that cause a commonly prescribed antipsychotic drug to produce harmful side effects similar to Parkinson's disease symptoms, according to findings ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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New 'hidden in plain sight' facial and eye biomarkers for tinnitus severity could unlock path to testing treatments
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have identified new biomarkers for tinnitus by measuring pupil dilation and subtle facial movements that correlate with the level of distress caused by the disorder. Published in Science ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Simulation Belongs Where Decisions Are Made
Custom apps bring the benefits of simulation to those who need it, when they need it, in a format that makes sense in their context.
The Future is Interdisciplinary
Find out how ACS can accelerate your research to keep up with the discoveries that are pushing us into science’s next frontier
Medical Xpress
Tech Xplore
3D mouse brain atlas promises to accelerate studies of neurological disorders
A new "atlas" developed by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and the University of Pittsburgh will increase precision in measuring changes in brain structure ...
Neuroscience
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Tiny tweaks to microRNAs uncover big insights into gene control
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University have developed a powerful new technique to better understand how tiny molecules in our cells, called microRNAs, control which genes are turned on or off—a discovery ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Using bacteria as living test tubes to study human gene mutations and find new drug leads
Traditional biochemical methods of studying human gene mutations are often laborious and costly. Now bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new simple approach to rapidly check on human gene ...
Biotechnology
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2.1 kids per woman might not be enough for population survival, new research reveals
Human populations need at least 2.7 children per woman—a much higher fertility rate than previously believed—to reliably avoid long-term extinction, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS One ...
Mathematics
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Herpesvirus protein mimics host enzyme to balance infection and latency
Viruses are microscopic pathogens composed of genetic material housed within a protective protein shell. While they carry the blueprint required for producing additional viral proteins, they lack the equipment needed for ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report
Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, ...
Engineering
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Scientists use virtual reality for fish to teach robots how to swarm
Fish are masters of coordinated motion. Schools of fish have no leader, yet individuals manage to stay in formation, avoid collisions, and respond with liquid flexibility to changes in their environment. Reproducing this ...
Robotics
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Machine learning brings new insights to astrocytes' role in heroin addiction and relapse
Object recognition software is used by law enforcement to help identify suspects, by self-driving cars to navigate roadways and by many consumers to unlock their cell phones or pay for their morning coffee.
Neuroscience
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Ayahuasca's longer-term psychological effects may be shaped by setting, acute reaction and mental health history
Mounting evidence supports ayahuasca's potential to improve mental health, but its long-term effects are shaped by both individual mental health history and the context in which the psychedelic is used, according to a study ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Live human brain tissue reveals how Alzheimer's-linked protein damages connections
Scientists using living human brain tissue have shown for the first time how a toxic form of a protein linked to Alzheimer's can stick to and damage the connections between brain cells.
Neuroscience
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First wurtzite-structured MgSiN₂ thin film unlocks promising electronic properties
Wurtzite-structured crystals, characterized by their hexagonal symmetry, are widely valued for their unique electronic and piezoelectric properties—their ability to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical ...
Herpesvirus protein mimics host enzyme to balance infection and latency
Viruses are microscopic pathogens composed of genetic material housed within a protective protein shell. While they carry the blueprint required for producing additional viral proteins, they lack the equipment needed for ...
When weeds team up: Biocontrols to curb invasive plants might be helping them instead
A new article by UNSW Sydney researchers published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution suggests that introducing herbivorous insects or animals to control invasive weeds might be triggering a cooperative response among the plants, ...
How CADRE passed its autonomy testing
Getting missions to land successfully on the moon has been difficult. Recent missions, such as IM-1 and IM-2, which the private company Intuitive Machines completed, have been qualified successes at best, with both landers ...
How do robots feel in space?
How do robots feel in space? This is both a practical and possibly an existential question. Still, today, we'll focus on the practical side by looking at a review paper from Hadi Jahanshahi and Zheng Zhu of York University ...
Webb confirms the coldest planet ever found. It's orbiting a white dwarf
In 2020, astronomers detected WD 1856+534 b, a gas giant that orbits a star 81 light-years from Earth. This exoplanet, which is roughly six times the mass of Jupiter (making it a "super-Jupiter"), was the first transiting ...
Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students
The Trump administration is trying to reshape how schools discipline students—and alter the federal government's role in the process.
Transportation insecurity: Study highlights common and consequential American hardship
Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lack access to reliable transportation, making it one of the country's most common forms of material hardship, say University of Michigan researchers.
From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations
The recent deportation orders targeting foreign students in the U.S. have prompted a heated debate about the legality of these actions. The Trump administration made no secret that many individuals were facing removal because ...
Road traffic accidents leading cause of pet cat deaths in UK, study finds
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are the leading cause of death among UK pet cats who are 8 years old or younger, new research has found. This is the first UK-wide study to assess mortality and survival rates in pet cats to ...
Bees, fish and plants show how climate change's accelerating pace is disrupting nature in two key ways
The problem with climate change isn't just the temperature—it's also how fast the climate is changing today.
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes, and we recreate them to test building designs
From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive.
'Agreeing to disagree' is hurting your relationships. Here's what to do instead
As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught, surfacing differences that could spark out-and-out conflict. Tense conversations often end with a familiar refrain: "Let's just drop it."
How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market
Construction costs have surged in recent years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans. But this isn't a new concern: In 1978, the U.S. Government Accountability Office warned that rising costs were ...
Old growth forests in eastern Canada show that the climate started changing almost 100 years ago
The effects of climate change are complex, especially on the water cycle. As we seek to better understand human-driven climate changes, long-term baselines for environmental data are essential.
Nanoparticles hold immense promise in breast cancer battle
Recent JCU research shows how nanoparticles can enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Why do dogs eat poo? A canine scientist explains
When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia's Kangaroo Island, experts speculated she survived partly by eating other animals' poo.
UK must grow more of its own wood to meet climate goals—new research
Wood is often hailed as a low-carbon hero, a natural alternative to steel, concrete and plastic. It's a vital tool in the UK's strategy for reaching net zero. But there's a catch—the country doesn't grow nearly enough of ...
Restoring oil wells back to nature with moss
In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a method capable of restoring peatlands at tens of thousands of oil and gas exploration sites in western Canada.
New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security
New research from a team of leading U.K. universities has revealed that over £3.77 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies since 2015 for managing border security and small boat crossings in ...
