Cell & Microbiology
Exploring the dark side of Staph aureus, a bacterium resistant to multiple drugs—even those yet to be tested in humans
British physician and microbiologist Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin nearly 100 years ago, was the first to warn of the dangers of antibiotic resistance.
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Quantum Physics
Newly realized nuclear-spin dark state promises reduced quantum decoherence
Quantum computers, which operate leveraging quantum mechanics phenomena, could eventually tackle some optimization and computational problems faster and more efficiently than their classical counterparts. Instead of bits, ...
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Topological quantum processor uses Majorana zero modes for fault-tolerant computing
In a leap forward for quantum computing, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists on Wednesday unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the first of its kind. The chip, built as a proof-of-concept ...
Quantum Physics
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Bird study finds much larger volumes of toxic PFAS chemicals than previously reported
Researchers studying birds and the food they eat are now finding much larger volumes of the toxic PFAS chemicals than before. The substances either never break down or degrade very slowly, which is why they are called "forever ...
Environment
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Insights into evolutionary dynamics: Study reveals the evolution of evolvability
A new study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (MPI-EB) sheds fresh light on one of the most debated concepts in biology: evolvability. The work provides the first experimental evidence showing ...
Evolution
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First pulsar discovered by the GCGPS survey
An international team of astronomers reports the detection of the first pulsar by the Globular Clusters GMRT Pulsar Search (GCGPS) survey. The pulsar, designated PSR J1617−2258A, was found in the globular cluster NGC 6093. ...
How mosquitoes hear may inspire new ways to detect natural disasters
One of nature's most disliked creatures may very well unlock a breakthrough in disaster response. A multidisciplinary Purdue University research team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations. ...
Plants & Animals
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First two-way adaptive brain-computer interface enhances communication efficiency
A team of bioengineers at Tsinghua University, working with medical research colleagues from Tianjin University, both in China, have developed what they describe as the world's first two-way adaptive brain–computer interface ...
'Indiana Jones' jailbreak approach highlights the vulnerabilities of existing LLMs
Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the conversational agent ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly widespread worldwide. As many people are now turning to LLM-based platforms to source ...
Butterfly wings inspire new imaging technique for cancer diagnosis
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found an unusual ally in the quest to make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate and more accessible worldwide: the Morpho butterfly. Known for its shimmering blue ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Find Your Best Idea with Multiphysics Modeling and Apps
Transforming ideas into viable designs takes a lot of time using traditional means. Accelerate the process with modeling and apps.
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
Study demonstrates the interaction between Zika virus and a neurotoxin in human brain development
A 3D lung model raises the bar for research
New Ebola virus research boosts pandemic preparedness
Scientists identify epigenetic key that 'opens' door to colon cancer
Massive data analysis advances understanding of how immunotherapy works
Butterfly wings inspire new imaging technique for cancer diagnosis
Scientists warn of increased mpox transmission
New mRNA vaccine tested in mice has potential to help fight tuberculosis
Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images
Unfolded protein response: A key regulator of intestinal health and disease
Tech Xplore
Researchers 3D print high-performance, sustainable thermoelectric materials
High-speed face tracking enhances augmented reality experiences
First two-way adaptive brain-computer interface enhances communication efficiency
Chip-based system for terahertz waves could enable more efficient, sensitive electronics
Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink
Humans generate 62 million tons of e-waste each year. Here's what happens when it's recycled
What can electrifying your ride do to the grid?
Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into 'green' hub
Indonesia industrial coal power plans undercut emissions pledge: report
AI system predicts protein fragments that can bind to or inhibit a target
All biological function is dependent on how different proteins interact with each other. Protein-protein interactions facilitate everything from transcribing DNA and controlling cell division to higher-level functions in ...
Biotechnology
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Microwave-to-optics transduction: Research demonstrates readout technique for superconducting qubits
Joint research demonstrating the ability to readout superconducting qubits with an optical transducer was published in Nature Physics.
Optics & Photonics
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Study demonstrates the interaction between Zika virus and a neurotoxin in human brain development
In recent years, the Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic that affected Brazil, particularly the Northeast region, has drawn attention due to cases of microcephaly and other congenital malformations, known as congenital Zika syndrome. ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Asteroid deflection strategies: Researchers unveil new scenarios
How prepared are we to deflect an asteroid heading towards Earth? This question is answered by two studies just published in Nature Communications, the result of a collaboration between Politecnico di Milano, Georgia Institute ...
Planetary Sciences
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A 3D lung model raises the bar for research
Respiratory diseases are a challenging problem to treat. Inhalable medicines are a promising solution that depends on the ability to deliver tiny particles known as aerosols to the correct location in the lungs at the correct ...
Medical research
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Predator robots help researchers uncover how larval zebrafish rapidly learn
A novel system developed by Janelia researchers that chases larval zebrafish around an arena with predator robots is enabling scientists to understand how these days-old fish quickly learn in the real world.
Plants & Animals
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New Ebola virus research boosts pandemic preparedness
New research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) reveals the workings of a human antibody called mAb 3A6, which may prove to be an important component for Ebola virus therapeutics.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Possible evidence of windborne H5N1 viral infections in chickens
A team of government veterinarians with the State Veterinary Institute Prague in the Czech Republic has found possible evidence of windborne H5N1 infections in chickens. In their paper posted on the bioRxiv preprint server, ...
A new approach for better understanding animal consciousness
A team of researchers has outlined a new approach for better understanding the depths of animal consciousness, a method that may yield new insights into the similarities and differences among living organisms.
Plants & Animals
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A 'local electricity market': Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could boost power grid resilience
There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to unforeseen outages, a new study shows.
Engineering
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Odds plummet that asteroid will hit Earth in 2032
The chance that an asteroid capable of wiping out a city will hit Earth in eight years has been cut in half to around 1.5 percent, according to new calculations from NASA.
UK peatland fires are supercharging carbon emissions as climate change causes hotter, drier summers
A new study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that as our springs and summers get hotter and drier, the UK wildfire season is being stretched and intensified. More fires, taking hold over more months of the ...
Simple treatment may reduce inflammation and its side effects in expecting cows
The transition period from the late stages of pregnancy to when a cow gives birth and starts producing milk is one of the most challenging periods in a cow's life, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural ...
Struggling men may hurt noncollege women's marriage prospects
College-educated women face an increasingly daunting marriage market, according to an emerging narrative in academia and the media. Women so outnumber men on four-year campuses—by 1.6 million—that women graduates will ...
Q&A: Researcher discusses exploring the limits of carbon sequestration
As part of a multi-pronged approach toward curbing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, scientists seek to better understand the impact of rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels on terrestrial ecosystems, particularly tropical ...
Plasma arc cutting: Scientists decode gas flow dynamics
Plasma arc cutting (PAC) is a thermal cutting technique widely used in manufacturing applications such as shipbuilding, aerospace, fabrication, nuclear plants decommissioning, construction industry, and the automotive industry. ...
Influencer marketing can help tourism industry mitigate waste, pollution
Social media influencers who are passionate about environmental causes can help the tourism industry inspire tourists to engage in pro-environmental behavior to help mitigate waste and pollution, according to a new study ...
New dads reveal conflict and guilt in the transition to parenthood
Findings from a study into the parenting journey of new dads reveals the complex range of emotions they feel as they adjust to their lives as fathers and supportive partners.
60 years ago: Ranger 8 moon photos aid in Apollo site selection
Before Apollo astronauts set foot upon the moon, much remained unknown about the lunar surface. While most scientists believed the moon had a solid surface that would support astronauts and their landing craft, a few believed ...
How do people feel about AI replacing human jobs?
How would you react to receiving a diagnosis from an AI doctor? Would you trust a courtroom verdict delivered by an AI judge? Would you rely on news stories written entirely by a machine? Would you feel motivated working ...
What is a model organism? Moving beyond E. coli
You wouldn't know by looking at Escherichia coli that it's kind of a big deal.
Master Gardeners' readiness in food preservation evaluated
A study has assessed the practices and confidence levels of Texas Master Gardeners in addressing questions about home food preservation, highlighting opportunities to enhance their role as trusted community resources.
Citizen science reveals urban gardeners' views, habits
A study by the University of Florida explores theattitudes and behaviors of urban home gardeners through the lens of citizen science, offering fresh insights into how gardening is embraced in cities and its broader implications ...
Deepfakes threaten trust in society, says researcher
Hollywood star Brad Pitt recently opened SINTEF's conference on digital security. Well, actually, no, he didn't. "I cloned his voice in less than three minutes," says Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad, researcher at SINTEF Digital.
Select corn lines contain compounds that sicken and kill major crop pest
The corn earworm causes the loss of more than 76,000 bushels of corn in the United States annually, and there is mounting evidence that increasingly extreme weather events and temperatures will exacerbate the damage done ...
Moon or Mars? NASA's future at a crossroads under Trump
Is NASA still Moonbound, or will the next giant leap mean skipping straight to Mars?
Getting to the roots of gang violence in Colombia
Some regions of the world are dominated by violence, yet elsewhere people lead relatively peaceful lives. The political scientist Enzo Nussio is researching why this is the case and looking for strategies to make countries ...
Plants' heat stress strategies offer insights for survival in warming climate
As Australia swelters through a scorching summer, the nation's flora is facing not just extreme heat, but also prolonged heat exposure. This deadly combination can damage plant health and resilience, with potentially devastating ...
How calcium improves strength when it comes to muscle development
A new role of calcium in the development of muscles has been reported by two RIKEN biologists.
Digital-learning platform improves reading growth by 9 percentile points, bridging learning gaps
Elementary school students improve their reading skills more quickly with an interactive, digital-learning platform than with conventional, pen-and-paper lessons, according to a study from the University of Michigan, Saginaw ...
