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Michigan cherry farmers find a surprising food safety ally: Falcons (phys.org)

The cherry harvest wrapped up months ago. But in northern Michigan, some growers are already anticipating the spring resurgence of a tiny raptor that could benefit next season's crop.

2025-11-27 06:10:03 +0100
'Weather Commons' as collaborative weather management (phys.org)

As climate change and the resulting extreme weather intensify, interest in weather modification is growing around the world. In Japan, under Goal 8 of the Moonshot Research and Development Program led by the Cabinet Office / JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency), a research and development program for weather control has been launched to mitigate extreme wind and water damage.

2025-11-27 06:10:01 +0100
Unstable protein linked to cancer reveals dynamic behavior (phys.org)

Around 80% of proteins involved in diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative illnesses do not have a stable structure. These proteins, known as intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) can quickly adapt to the conditions in our cells. A better understanding could aid in developing new therapeutic methods.

2025-11-27 06:00:01 +0100
Study finds lower emissions from higher-ethanol gasoline (techxplore.com)

California residents will soon get some price relief at the pump and reductions in harmful vehicle emissions, thanks in part to a landmark UC Riverside vehicle emissions study.

2025-11-27 03:10:01 +0100
Researchers develop novel bathymetric framework for high-accuracy shallow-water mapping (phys.org)

Shallow seas serve as critical transition zones connecting land and the deep ocean, supplying essential resources for navigation, fisheries, energy exploration, and island reef development. Accurate bathymetric data form the foundation for marine engineering, channel safety, resource assessment, and ecological restoration. However, nearly 50% of global shallow-water areas still lack reliable depth information, creating a major barrier to coastal management and sustainable ocean development.

2025-11-27 02:10:01 +0100
Polyphenol-rich diets associated with lower long-term cardiovascular disease risk (medicalxpress.com)

People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, may have better long-term heart health.

2025-11-27 02:00:01 +0100
A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures (phys.org)

If you've seen any of the "Ice Age" animated Disney movies, we have some bad news: You don't know the real ice age.

2025-11-27 01:40:01 +0100
Red spider nebula photo taken by Webb (phys.org)

Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula, in this image released on Oct. 26, 2025. NIRCam is Webb's primary near-infrared imager, providing high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy for a wide variety of investigations.

2025-11-27 01:20:01 +0100
A simple neck scan could detect men at high risk of heart failure (medicalxpress.com)

A simple neck scan can identify men with double the risk of heart failure, according to research led by University College London.

2025-11-27 01:00:02 +0100
Monthly injection can help severe asthma patients safely stop or reduce daily steroids (medicalxpress.com)

A monthly injection has helped 90% of severe asthma patients reduce daily steroid tablets, which are associated with long-term side effects. More than half of the participants who had received the injection were able to stop their daily steroid tablets entirely, without any impact on their symptoms.

2025-11-27 00:30:04 +0100
Tai chi as good as talking therapy for managing chronic insomnia, finds study (medicalxpress.com)

Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for middle aged and older people with chronic insomnia, finds a trial from Hong Kong published by The BMJ today.

2025-11-27 00:30:02 +0100
10-minute scan could help millions with hard-to-treat high blood pressure (medicalxpress.com)

A speedy new scan could improve how millions of people with high blood pressure are treated, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

2025-11-26 23:00:03 +0100
Drug developed for inherited bleeding disorder shows promising trial results (medicalxpress.com)

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is the second most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide, affecting one in 3,800 persons. HHT's hallmark symptom is chronic nosebleeds, which often occur alongside other internal bleeding and vascular malformations that impact quality of life and longevity.

2025-11-26 23:00:01 +0100
Interlaced origami structure enables compact storage and high-strength robotic deployment (techxplore.com)

Researchers at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, have applied the principle of interlacing to an origami-inspired structure and developed a "Foldable-and-Rollable corruGated Structure (FoRoGated-Structure)" that can be smoothly folded and rolled up for compact storage while maintaining very high strength when deployed. The study was published in the journal Science Robotics on November 26.

2025-11-26 22:10:04 +0100
Scientists debut a generative AI model that could create molecules addressing hard-to-treat diseases (phys.org)

More than 300 people across academia and industry spilled into an auditorium to attend a BoltzGen seminar on Thursday, Oct. 30, hosted by the Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health (MIT Jameel Clinic). Headlining the event was MIT Ph.D. student and BoltzGen's first author Hannes Stärk, who had announced BoltzGen just a few days prior.

2025-11-26 22:10:01 +0100
Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly (phys.org)

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.

2025-11-26 22:03:49 +0100
Brain's GPS hasn't changed in millions of years: Specialized neurons may be vital to evolutionary survival (phys.org)

The same brain cells linked to disorientation in Alzheimer's disease have been preserved—and even slightly increased—across millions of years of evolution.

2025-11-26 22:00:06 +0100
Can your driving patterns predict cognitive decline? (medicalxpress.com)

Using in-vehicle driving data may be a new way to identify people who are at risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published on November 26, 2025, in Neurology.

2025-11-26 22:00:03 +0100
New study shows how DNA is recognized by proteins that control gene expression (phys.org)

With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to increased knowledge about gene regulation in human cells.

2025-11-26 22:00:01 +0100
Innovative materials boost stretchable digital displays' performance (techxplore.com)

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) power the high-end screens of our digital world, from TVs and phones to laptops and game consoles.

2025-11-26 21:59:29 +0100
Corral technique measures fragile quantum states in magnet-superconductor hybrids from afar (phys.org)

Hybrid materials made of magnets and superconductors give rise to fascinating quantum phenomena, which are so sensitive that it is crucial to measure them with minimal interference. Researchers at the University of Hamburg and the University of Illinois Chicago have now demonstrated, both experimentally and theoretically, how these quantum phenomena can be detected and controlled over longer distances using special techniques with a scanning tunneling microscope.

2025-11-26 21:49:27 +0100
UAV-based system could predict sag and environmental risks for power transmission lines (techxplore.com)

Power transmission lines (TLs) are ubiquitous, spanning diverse landscapes, including forests, agricultural regions, as well as mountains. Therefore, it is crucial to develop novel technologies to monitor their condition in terms of environmental infringement as well as sag estimation.

2025-11-26 21:42:21 +0100
Polite robots in schools prompt children to respond with courtesy and empathy (phys.org)

The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they polite to them, and willing to attribute human-like qualities to them? Researchers from SWPS University have shown that in most cases, children treat robots politely, and younger children and girls are more likely to perceive them as possessing human-like qualities.

2025-11-26 21:30:28 +0100
Engineers tackle pre-ignition challenges in hydrogen-fueled engines (techxplore.com)

Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have developed a reliable testing methodology to study stochastic pre-ignition (SPI) in hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (H2-ICEs), offering the automotive industry tools to address challenges associated with hydrogen fuel and advance cleaner engine technologies.

2025-11-26 21:24:27 +0100
Turning up the heat on steel's carbon pollution problem (techxplore.com)

EU researchers are testing new hydrogen-powered burners that could slash emissions from one of the world's most carbon-intensive industries—without shutting down production.

2025-11-26 21:21:21 +0100
Six criteria for the reliability of AI (techxplore.com)

Language models based on artificial intelligence (AI) can answer any question, but not always correctly. It would be helpful for users to know how reliable an AI system is. A team at Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University suggests six dimensions that determine the trustworthiness of a system, regardless of whether the system is made up of individuals, institutions, conventional machines, or AI.

2025-11-26 21:20:40 +0100
Neuroscience takes flight: Introducing behavioral 'wind tunnels' for real-world brain translation (medicalxpress.com)

The Journal of Neuroscience features for the first time a cover concept that is not about what neuroscientists have done, but rather what neuroscience can do for humanity's future.

2025-11-26 21:19:18 +0100
Missing cancer gene explains why some lung tumors respond well to immunotherapy (medicalxpress.com)

For some patients with the most common type of lung cancer, known as lung adenocarcinoma, there's new hope. In a new study published in Cell Reports, Mayo Clinic researchers have found several previously unknown genetic and cellular processes that occur in lung adenocarcinoma tumors that respond well to immunotherapy.

2025-11-26 21:14:33 +0100
'Body-swap' robot helps reveal how the brain keeps us upright (medicalxpress.com)

What if a robot could show us how the brain keeps us balanced? UBC scientists built one—and their discovery could help shape new ways to reduce fall risk for millions of people.

2025-11-26 21:03:23 +0100
Eco-friendly method detects trace illicit drugs on surfaces in just 5 minutes (phys.org)

The research group FQM-215—Affordable and Sustainable Sample Preparation at the University of Córdoba has developed a method that is not only faster and easier to perform but also more environmentally sustainable. It can detect illicit drugs on surfaces and determine their exact quantity in just five minutes, using everyday items such as cotton fabric swabs for sampling.

2025-11-26 20:54:19 +0100
Metabolites produced in intestine play central role in controlling obesity and diabetes, study shows (medicalxpress.com)

A study conducted at Harvard University identified a group of metabolites that travel from the intestine to the liver and then to the heart, where they are pumped throughout the body. These metabolites play an important role in controlling metabolic pathways in the liver and insulin sensitivity. This discovery may contribute to future treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes. The results were published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

2025-11-26 20:51:35 +0100
Non-invasive closed-loop spinal stimulation enables paraplegic patients to regain stepping control (medicalxpress.com)

Spinal cord injury (SCI) rostral to the lumbar locomotor center disrupts communication between the brain and the spinal circuits that control leg movements, leading to paraplegia. A research team led by Dr. Yukio Nishimura of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, in collaboration with Dr. Toshiki Tazoe and colleagues has now demonstrated a novel noninvasive closed-loop spinal stimulation paradigm that restores stepping control in humans with paraplegia. The findings are published in the journal Brain.

2025-11-26 20:35:33 +0100
Sensor-integrated food wrapper can facilitate real-time, non-destructive detection of nutritional components (phys.org)

Food quality and safety are crucial. However, conventional food-monitoring methods, including ribotyping and polymerase chain reaction, tend to be destructive and lengthy. These shortcomings limit their potential for broad applications. In this regard, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing, with real-time, non-destructive, and high sensitivity capabilities, is a highly promising alternative.

2025-11-26 20:28:26 +0100
Parkinson's drug tolcapone found to block key protein in hospital superbug (medicalxpress.com)

When the hospital germ Pseudomonas aeruginosa infects the body, it uses the sugar-binding protein LecA to attach itself to human cells, invade them, and form so-called biofilms. LecA thus plays a central role in the development and progression of infections with this pathogen, which is classified as particularly critical by the WHO.

2025-11-26 20:25:32 +0100
How can SMEs drive a greener and more inclusive Europe? (techxplore.com)

Despite what some believe, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can play a key role in the digital, green and social transition taking place in the 21st century. However, SMEs cannot expect real change to come from adopting only a few basic digital tools. They need to go further, harnessing a range of organizational and ecosystem support factors.

2025-11-26 20:19:19 +0100
Possible therapeutic approach to treat diabetic nerve damage discovered (medicalxpress.com)

Nerve damage is one of the most common and burdensome complications of diabetes. Millions of patients worldwide suffer from pain, numbness, and restricted movement, largely because damaged nerve fibers do not regenerate sufficiently. The reasons for this are unclear.

2025-11-26 20:00:14 +0100
First-of-its-kind 3D model lets you explore Easter Island statues up close (phys.org)

Located in the middle of the South Pacific, thousands of miles from the nearest continent, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. To visit it and marvel at the quarries where its iconic moai statues were created is a luxury few get to experience—until now.

2025-11-26 20:00:09 +0100
Shark strongholds: Remote Pacific islands host thriving populations as coastal marine reserves falter (phys.org)

One of the most comprehensive surveys to date of shark and other large predator fish in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) ocean finds that remote marine protected areas (MPAs)—including the Galapagos, Malpelo, Clipperton, and Revillagigedo islands—support some of the largest numbers of sharks reported globally, including the critically endangered scalloped hammerhead, while coastal MPAs are showing signs of severe depletion.

2025-11-26 20:00:06 +0100
Expanding seasonal immunization access could minimize off-season RSV epidemics (medicalxpress.com)

Providing year-round access to RSV immunization would minimize the risk of large seasonal outbreaks across the nation, including in both urban and rural areas.

2025-11-26 20:00:02 +0100
Research into zoonotic disease risks requires a One Health approach (medicalxpress.com)

A new evidence brief, based on a study by the Juno Evidence Alliance conducted in collaboration with CABI's One Health Hub, has highlighted that a One Health approach is needed in research into zoonotic disease risks around the world.

2025-11-26 19:40:03 +0100
NASA confirms support for delayed European Mars rover: ESA (phys.org)

NASA has confirmed that it will contribute to Europe's Martian rover Rosalind Franklin, which is scheduled to launch in 2028 after repeated delays, the European Space Agency said on Wednesday.

2025-11-26 19:40:02 +0100
South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission (phys.org)

South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket early Thursday, the fourth of six planned launches through 2027.

2025-11-26 19:35:53 +0100
Adenotonsillectomy safe in children with Down syndrome, other genetic syndromes (medicalxpress.com)

For children with Down syndrome (DS) or other genetic syndromes (OS), adenotonsillectomy seems to be safe, with a low rate of complications, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal.

2025-11-26 19:30:01 +0100
Life in balance: Ancient Andean scales illuminated by new research (phys.org)

New research from the University of St Andrews has discovered how Incas used Andean balance scales and ancient string knot writing known as "khipus," in association with sacred, animate landscapes.

2025-11-26 19:27:16 +0100
Helping to grow plants in space for NASA missions to the moon and mars (phys.org)

Imagine biting into a crisp, garden-fresh salad and savoring juicy strawberries for dessert. But instead of your backyard, you're gazing out at a stark lunar landscape, Earth hanging like a precious blue marble in the inky sky.

2025-11-26 19:20:45 +0100
Meteorite crater hosts methane-making microbes—a clue to life on Mars? (phys.org)

Scientists have discovered living microbes producing methane in the fractured rocks deep inside Sweden's Siljan impact crater, offering insights into Earth's earliest life and the search for life beyond our planet.

2025-11-26 19:20:13 +0100
Radiofrequency coagulation effective for recurrent anterior epistaxis (medicalxpress.com)

Radiofrequency coagulation (RFC) is safe and effective for bilateral recurrent anterior epistaxis (RAE) in children with allergic rhinitis, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

2025-11-26 19:11:13 +0100
How does Narcan work? How it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs (medicalxpress.com)

Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most important drugs in the United States' fight against the opioid crisis. It reverses an opioid overdose nearly instantly, restarting breathing in a person who was unresponsive moments before and on the brink of death. To bystanders witnessing it being administered, naloxone can appear almost supernatural.

2025-11-26 18:43:34 +0100
AI decodes pianists' muscle activity via video (techxplore.com)

AI and human-movement research intersect in a study that enables precise estimation of hand muscle activity from standard video recordings. Using a deep-learning framework trained on a large, comprehensive multimodal dataset from professional pianists, the researchers introduce a system that accurately reconstructs muscle activation patterns without sensors.

2025-11-26 18:36:26 +0100
Fighting two infections at once: Hepatitis C cure may relieve immune strain in HIV patients (medicalxpress.com)

The hepatitis C virus—HCV—can persist in the livers of those infected and even lead to liver disease or failure in extreme cases. It affects tens of millions of people worldwide and there is no vaccine to prevent infection, but effective treatment can resolve most cases.

2025-11-26 18:25:23 +0100
Babies begin forming expectations of their parents as early as the first year of life, study finds (medicalxpress.com)

How does a baby learn to understand the world before they even learn to talk? A new study from Reichman University reveals that as early as the first year of life, infants develop expectations about how their parents will respond to crying or distress. A baby who consistently receives calm and comforting responses learns to expect help and develops a sense of security, whereas one who experiences inconsistent responses learns to be less reliant on others and develops a sense of uncertainty.

2025-11-26 18:22:25 +0100
Scientists use textile ash to create extremely strong cement (techxplore.com)

Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) are developing new ways to turn textile waste into energy and high-performance cement materials, offering sustainable solutions for two resource-intensive sectors—textiles and construction.

2025-11-26 18:21:32 +0100
Magnetic fields power smarter soft robots with built-in intelligence (techxplore.com)

Soft robots are prized for their agility and gentle touch, which makes them ideal for traversing delicate or enclosed spaces to perform various tasks, from cultivating baby corals in laboratories to inspecting industrial pipes in chemical plants. However, achieving embodied intelligence in such systems, where sensing, movement and power supply work together in an untethered configuration, remains a challenge.

2025-11-26 17:42:37 +0100
Humanoid robots to trial guiding crowds at Chinese border crossings (techxplore.com)

Humanoid robots could guide travelers and manage crowds at some Chinese border crossings after Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics said it had won a multimillion-dollar contract to supply its latest models for a trial project.

2025-11-26 17:30:08 +0100
Robots take center stage at Singapore 'Olympiad' (techxplore.com)

The World Robot Olympiad opened in Singapore on Wednesday with hundreds of international students, some as young as eight, set to compete using automatons to solve real-world problems.

2025-11-26 17:20:02 +0100
Mexico unveils plan to build Latin America's biggest supercomputer (techxplore.com)

The Mexican government will build a supercomputer with a processing capacity seven times greater than the current most powerful computer in Latin America, officials responsible for the project said Wednesday.

2025-11-26 17:12:00 +0100
New polymer electrolyte design promises safer, longer-lasting solid-state lithium batteries (techxplore.com)

A research team affiliated with UNIST has demonstrated a simple yet effective method to extend the lifespan of all-solid-state batteries—by simply stretching film-shaped electrolytes to improve safety and performance.

2025-11-26 16:22:29 +0100
Silicon could power the next generation of lithium‑ion batteries (techxplore.com)

By adding silicon to battery anodes, energy storage can be doubled or even tripled. Ph.D. student Ali Abo Hamad at FSCN Research Center has developed a sustainable method to make silicon suitable for next-generation batteries.

2025-11-26 16:01:38 +0100
Japan's Rapidus plans second cutting-edge chip plant: Reports (techxplore.com)

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus plans to start building a second factory to produce cutting-edge semiconductors in a race with Taiwanese industry leader TSMC, local media reports said.

2025-11-26 10:10:04 +0100
Strategic maintenance could double Öresund Bridge lifespan to 200 years (techxplore.com)

Researchers at Lund University have developed a new framework that can lead to the Öresund Link, thanks to the right maintenance at the right time and smart monitoring, having a total lifespan of 200 years. This is twice as long as envisaged when the bridge was inaugurated 25 years ago.

2025-11-26 02:50:01 +0100
Tim Berners-Lee wants everyone to own their own data. His plan needs state and consumer support to work (techxplore.com)

Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web, has released an important new book about the problems we face online and how to solve them. It is called "This is for Everyone," meaning that the internet should be for all.

2025-11-26 02:40:01 +0100
Soft hybrid material turns motion into power—without toxic lead (techxplore.com)

Scientists have developed a new material that converts motion into electricity (piezoelectricity) with greater efficiency and without using toxic lead—paving the way for a new generation of devices that we use in everyday life.

2025-11-26 01:10:04 +0100
Stress and a toxic workplace culture can cause insider cybersecurity threats (techxplore.com)

While most organizations address cybersecurity issues with technology and surveillance, Emmanuel Anti's research argues that empathy may be a more effective defense. His doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa explores insider deviance, and how understanding the human elements related to it can lead to stronger, more sustainable cybersecurity practices.

2025-11-25 22:52:19 +0100
Programmable metamaterial can morph into more configurations than there are atoms in the universe (techxplore.com)

The Wave Engineering for eXtreme and Intelligent maTErials (We-Xite) lab, led by engineering assistant professor Osama R. Bilal, has developed a reconfigurable metamaterial that can control sound waves—bending them, dampening them, or focusing them—while encoding real-time tuning with almost infinite possible shapes.

2025-11-25 22:34:39 +0100
New receiver frontend system achieves 108 Gb/s data rate using PAM-8 signals (techxplore.com)

High-voltage, higher-order PAM-8 signals are essential to achieve data rates beyond 100 Gb/s, requiring highly linear receivers to maintain excellent signal-to-noise ratios.

2025-11-25 20:41:24 +0100
Student maps where cyclists really go—and why it matters for city planning (techxplore.com)

A study co-authored by UBC Okanagan Associate Professor Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi and doctoral student Bijoy Saha uses Okanagan travel-diary data to model destination choices across full bike "tours."