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Phys.org / PlasmoBridge chip enables ultrasensitive and rapid monitoring of methotrexate
A research team led by Prof. Wang Hongzhi from the Hefei Institute of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a dual-functional sensor chip called PlasmoBridge, which bridges plasmonic nanoparticles ...
Phys.org / It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East is not letting up, with coming days bringing subfreezing temperatures that will plunge deep into what had been a toasty Florida peninsula and a powerful blizzard forecast that may strike ...
Tech Xplore / Apple's unrivaled commitment to excellence is fading. A designer explains why
Apple introduced Liquid Glass in June 2025 in a self-declared attempt to bring "joy and delight to every user experience." The visual design style—which is being applied to all Apple products from iPhone to watch to TV—is ...
Medical Xpress / Research improves risk assessment for hereditary breast cancer
Researchers at LUMC have made a breakthrough in understanding PALB2 mutations, an important cause of hereditary breast cancer. By identifying which mutations affect the function of PALB2, doctors can now assess much more ...
Tech Xplore / New graph attention network models higher-order relationships in complex graph data
As an emerging technology in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), graph neural networks (GNNs) are deep learning models designed to process graph-structured data. Currently, GNNs are effective at capturing relationships ...
Phys.org / Which countries are paying the highest price for particulate air pollution?
Polluted air causes an estimated 7 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization. Much of the mortality comes from PM2.5, particulate pollution smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter that ...
Tech Xplore / Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter imagery and a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its digital services with more artificial intelligence technology.
Tech Xplore / Most EV charging stations are out of walking distance for older Montrealers
A new study by Concordia researchers finds that many public electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on the island of Montreal are difficult for older adults to reach comfortably on foot.
Medical Xpress / Scabies outbreak in UK and Europe: What you need to know
Scabies cases are surging across the UK and Europe. The tiny mites that cause it spread easily through skin contact, making children, young adults, and elderly people particularly vulnerable. Effective treatments are available, ...
Medical Xpress / How caregiving burdens, medical debt are reshaping health in the US
Advances in medicine have extended life for millions of Americans, but longer lives often come with a price: a higher likelihood of chronic illness or physical or cognitive impairment.
Phys.org / Lake Anna analysis finds multiple pollution sources, with mines a key contributor
A new University of Virginia study led by environmental scientist Justin Richardson shows that phosphorus pollution driving algae blooms in Virginia's Lake Anna may come from residential areas as well as farms, but a more ...
Tech Xplore / Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days
Amazon said this week that it was closing almost all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations within days as it narrows its focus on food delivery and its grocery chain, Whole Foods Market.
