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Phys.org / Mitochondria can reshape lipid storage in cells by repurposing a protein-insertion complex
A recent study by the University of Bonn and University Hospital Bonn and the University of Freiburg shows that the mitochondria appear to be able to influence the number of lipid droplets in the cell using a mechanism that ...
Phys.org / Genetic discovery could lead to faster growing duckweed
Duckweed is the fastest-growing flowering plant, but new knowledge of duckweed genetics discovered by Adelaide University researchers could lead to even faster growing rates. The research team, led by Professor Nikolai Borisjuk ...
Phys.org / Roadkill research offers ethical alternative to live capture in some wildlife studies
Hundreds of millions of animals are killed on our roads each year. Now, scientists have revealed how these deaths could play an unexpected role advancing wildlife science and conservation.
Tech Xplore / HEART benchmark assesses ability of LLMs and humans to offer emotional support
Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can process human language and generate texts in response to specific user queries, are now used daily by a growing number of people worldwide. While ...
Phys.org / Use of buy-now-pay-later loans rising most rapidly among middle-aged households, UK survey finds
A survey of nearly 6,000 UK households warns of a sharp increase in those aged 40–59 years using buy-now-pay-later loans (BNPL). These loans are currently accessed by 18% of UK households (up from 15% in May 2025) and while ...
Phys.org / How immune cells spot viral RNA fast: LGP2 helps MDA5 respond to short dsRNA
A study reveals how two proteins cooperate in a key early step of antiviral detection, as reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. Using cryo-electron microscopy and high-speed atomic force microscopy, they found that LGP2 ...
Phys.org / Fossil amber reveals the secret lives of Cretaceous ants
Tiny insects trapped in amber could tell us a great deal about their roles in past ecosystems: pollinators, parasites, predators, and prey. But how many of the insects preserved alongside each other reflect interactions during ...
Phys.org / AI toolkit turns microscopy images into multi-feature microstructure datasets
A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed GrainBot, an AI-enabled toolkit that automatically extracts and quantifies multiple microstructural features from microscopy images. ...
Medical Xpress / UK study links higher social deprivation to less diverse gut bacteria
Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the makeup of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King's College London and the University of Nottingham, found that people ...
Tech Xplore / 3D-printed 'ghost guns' are not as untraceable as criminals think—new study
3D-printed guns are a growing threat to public safety. The blueprints used to make these firearms can be found online, making them easily accessible. With a relatively cheap 3D printer and a quick web search, anyone could ...
Phys.org / Diamond surfaces are covered in thin, ice-like water layers
Using atomic-scale defects in diamond, researchers in China have gained unprecedented insights into the complex chemical processes that unfold at the interfaces between solid surfaces and their surroundings. Published in ...
Phys.org / What does it mean to compute? Framework maps hidden computations running inside natural dynamic systems
Some computers are easy to spot. Artificial, human-built computers like those found in smartphones and laptops are abstract dynamic systems with observable computational elements like input, output, energy cost, and logical ...
