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Medical Xpress / New fibroblast state reveals how lung tumors may suppress immune defenses

Researchers at Columbia University have identified a previously unknown population of fibroblasts that may protect lung tumors from immune attack. The work, published in Nature Immunology, illuminates a previously unknown ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Why marine heat waves and acidification strike together

Marine heat waves and extreme ocean acidification events are each damaging on their own. But when both stressors hit simultaneously, their individual effects can be exacerbated.

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / AI decodes DNA initiator sequence found in about 60% of human genes

Precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is critical for healthy development and growth. Specialized segments of our DNA are responsible for carefully orchestrating genetic sequences that result in the production ...

Aug 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Vagus nerve stimulation hints at a vascular pathway to support long-term learning

Do you ever feel like sometimes you can master a new dance step almost immediately, while other times you struggle to nail it despite repeated practice? This might be due to skill or effort, but also to something less obvious: ...

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists resurrect ancient proteins, offering new antibiotic leads

University of Oregon biologists have resurrected prehistoric proteins up to 160 million years old that carry natural antimicrobial properties. The revived molecules could inspire the design of new treatments for antibiotic-resistant ...

Aug 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Erasable semiconductor is programmed with light

Researchers at Princeton Engineering have created a semiconductor with unique properties: It is just a few molecules thick and can repeatedly change its properties in response to light. This is a step toward building more ...

Aug 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Adaptive AI combines complementary motion experts to reconstruct complex 3D scenes

Many AI technologies depend on accurately reconstructing dynamic 3D environments, from self-driving vehicles to immersive virtual reality. However, representing the wide variety of motions found in real-world scenes remains ...

Aug 27, 2026
Tech Xplore / Top tech companies urge global response against AI cyber threats

More than 100 organizations around the world, including ChatGPT maker OpenAI and rival Anthropic, have signed an open letter calling for a global effort to "strengthen cyber defenses" against AI-powered cybersecurity threats.

Aug 27, 2026
Tech Xplore / Attackers bypass Windows security without physical access

Experts have shown that the most powerful security defenses in Windows 11 can be dismantled by an attacker who never touches the target computer.

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Simulations reveal asymmetric diffusion of magnetic skyrmions through an off-center gate

Diffusion is a fundamental natural phenomenon that can be observed across a wide range of length and time scales. It plays a key role in many fields, including physics, biology and economics. In particular, asymmetric or ...

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Mule helps scientists build the clearest horse and donkey genomes yet

A mule has helped researchers build the most complete reference genomes to date for horses and donkeys, giving scientists access to complex regions of DNA that earlier versions could not fully capture.

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. That may have led to the backed-up ...

Aug 27, 2026