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Phys.org / Protein droplets in the nucleus guard against cancer, researchers discover

Scientists at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have discovered how a gene-regulating protein forms tiny liquid-like droplets inside the cell nucleus (the compartment that stores and manages ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Ionic thermoelectric film uses body heat to power LED lights

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel thermoelectric (TE) film, capable of powering LED lights using a mere 1.5°C temperature difference between the human body and ambient air. This innovative technology ...

Phys.org / Sea level rise threatens the North Sea coast more than expected

As a result of climate change, rising sea levels are threatening low-lying coastal areas around the world, such as the Wadden Sea in the North Sea. Tidal basins form a natural protective barrier there. They connect the mainland ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Evidence builds for disrupted mitochondria as cause of Parkinson's

For decades, scientists have known that mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells, malfunction in Parkinson's disease. But a critical question remained: do the failing mitochondria cause Parkinson's, or do they ...

Phys.org / Thousands of oysters are being re-introduced to Dublin Bay as nature's super water cleaners

For over 200 years, native oysters (Ostrea edulis) have been absent in Dublin Bay. Once abundant along the Irish coast, they thrived in the sheltered estuaries and tidal flats that shaped the city's maritime life.

Nov 22, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / How small can optical computers get? Scaling laws reveal new strategies

By studying the theoretical limits of how light can be used to perform computation, Cornell researchers have uncovered new insights and strategies for designing energy-efficient optical computing systems.

Phys.org / Quantum calculations expose hidden chemistry of ice

When ultraviolet light hits ice—whether in Earth's polar regions or on distant planets—it triggers a cascade of chemical reactions that have puzzled scientists for decades.

Nov 20, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Earth's crust under stress: Researchers decipher energy release during earthquakes

Why do some earthquakes release more energy than others? A research team led by Prof. Dr. Armin Dielforder from the University of Greifswald has managed to demonstrate a clear physical connection between the energy released ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Genetic engineering reduces plant's chromosome number without affecting its growth

Higher yields, greater resilience to climatic changes or diseases—the demands on crop plants are constantly growing. To address these challenges, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing new ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Watching gold's atomic structure change at 10 million times Earth's atmospheric pressure

The inside of giant planets can reach pressures more than one million times the Earth's atmosphere. As a result of that intense pressure, materials can adopt unexpected structures and properties. Understanding matter in this ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Physics
Medical Xpress / New implant captures gut-brain signals in awake, moving animals

Scientists have been able to measure the electrical signals in the "second brain in our guts" for the first-ever time, giving renewed understanding to its interconnection with the brain.

Nov 21, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / US lung cancer screening fails most patients, according to study

In a study of nearly 1,000 consecutive patients treated for lung cancer at Northwestern Medicine, researchers discovered only 35% would have qualified for screening, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer