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Phys.org / Tiny particles 'surf' microcosmic waves to save energy in chaotic environments
Conditions can get rough in the micro- and nanoworld. For example, to ensure that nutrients can still be optimally transported within cells, the minuscule transporters involved need to respond to the fluctuating environment. ...
Phys.org / Bayeux Tapestry could have been originally designed as mealtime reading for medieval monks
New research by a historian from the University of Bristol offers an intriguing suggestion about one of history's biggest mysteries—the original purpose of the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.
Medical Xpress / Neurons use simple rules to localize genetic messages, scientists discover
Scientists found that messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules that carry genetic instructions to the far reaches of neurons in the brain tend to cluster together mostly because they are abundant, not because they move in coordinated ...
Phys.org / Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell
During early development, tissues and organs begin to bloom through the shifting, splitting, and growing of many thousands of cells.
Phys.org / Social connections slow aging in dolphins, echoing patterns seen in humans
Male bottlenose dolphins that form friendships age more slowly than loners, new research shows.
Phys.org / Modulating key interaction prevents virus from entering cells
Washington State University researchers have found a way to modulate a common virus protein to prevent viruses from entering cells where it can cause illness, a discovery that could someday lead to new antiviral treatments.
Medical Xpress / Gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia hits proof-of-principle milestone
There is no cure for the rare disease Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), but researchers from Drexel University's College of Medicine and the UMass Chan Medical School have achieved proof-of-principle success with "silence ...
Phys.org / The Alps set to lose a record number of glaciers in the next decade, study warns
Glaciers are melting worldwide. In some regions, they could even disappear completely. Looking at the number of glaciers disappearing, the Alps could reach their peak loss rate as early as 2033 to 2041. Depending on how sharply ...
Medical Xpress / A testing paradox: Rising sexually transmitted infections cases may mask actual decline in infections
For several years, pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV (PrEP) has been a major success in preventing new cases. However, individuals on PrEP typically engage in riskier sexual behavior and thus are more susceptible to acquiring ...
Phys.org / Cracking the code of a hidden cancer receptor: How scientists found the first true Frizzled blocker
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified small molecules capable of influencing a hard-to-target receptor family linked to cancer development. The findings have been published in Nature Communications and the ...
Tech Xplore / What makes a good proton conductor? New metric reveals key traits for advanced energy materials
A number of advanced energy technologies—including fuel cells, electrolyzers, and an emerging class of low-power electronics—use protons as the key charge carrier. Whether or not these devices will be widely adopted hinges, ...
Tech Xplore / Enabling small language models to solve complex reasoning tasks
As language models (LMs) improve at tasks like image generation, trivia questions, and simple math, you might think that human-like reasoning is around the corner. In reality, they still trail us by a wide margin on complex ...
