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Researchers analysing juvenile fish across French estuaries have discovered that local environments imprint unique zinc isotope signatures on marine life. This finding indicates that chemical 'fingerprints' can effectively track pollution sources and reveal the ecological history of individual fish.
Iron-chromium flow batteries offer a promising solution for grid energy storage but suffer from slow reaction speeds and unwanted hydrogen generation. By decorating graphite electrodes with tin nanoparticles, researchers have successfully accelerated the battery's chemistry while blocking these detrimental side reactions.
Researchers have utilised a specific volatile molecule, m-MTA, to precisely control the growth of perovskite crystals, a critical material for next-generation solar panels. This strategic chemical tweaking resulted in a remarkable power conversion efficiency of 26.46% while significantly extending the device's operational lifespan.
Researchers have synthesised a specific iron-cobalt catalyst that degrades water pollutants without requiring added oxidants. By engineering adjacent metal atoms on a carbon base, the system triggers an auto-catalytic process where pollutants effectively fuel their own breakdown.
Researchers have engineered a microsphere catalyst that boosts gold extraction from electronic waste by ten times compared to standard methods. By combining titanium dioxide with PTFE, the system merges light-driven and contact-driven processes to recover precious metals without harsh chemicals.
Researchers have dramatically improved the performance of perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) by reducing energetic disorder within the device's transport layers. By inserting a self-assembled monolayer to align molecules, the team achieved a remarkable 30.4% external quantum efficiency and extended the device's operational lifetime nine-fold.
Researchers have discovered that a protein called DAPK1 triggers the destruction of a protective enzyme, leading to toxic tau buildup in the brain. Blocking DAPK1 in mice restored this protective enzyme and significantly improved memory and cognitive function.
Scientists have mapped a potential biological pathway connecting genetic predisposition to general intelligence. By analysing brain activity in 434 individuals, the study reveals that specific genetic profiles influence the efficiency of neural communication, which in turn shapes cognitive ability.
Researchers have developed the first integrated laser built entirely from materials transparent to ultraviolet light, overcoming a major hurdle in photonics. By pairing aluminium oxide circuits with gallium nitride amplifiers, this innovation promises to miniaturise optical clocks and scale up quantum computing.
Scientists have developed a new method to deliver CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tools into cells using extracellular vesicles, nature's own transport bubbles. By attaching the cargo with a special light-sensitive link, the editing machinery can be released precisely using UV light, solving a major hurdle in therapeutic delivery.
Scientists have identified Topoisomerase IIb (TOP2B) as a crucial enzyme that, while resolving DNA tangles, marks specific regions prone to cancer-causing mutations. By analysing thousands of cancer genomes, the study reveals that TOP2B binding sites often coincide with genetic damage in critical driver genes.
A comprehensive analysis of 830 young patients discovers that nearly a quarter carry inherited genetic mutations driving their disease. Surprisingly, the majority of these individuals had no prior clinical record of a genetic syndrome, highlighting an overlooked factor in tumour development.
By combining blood gene analysis with brain imaging, researchers have identified specific genetic markers that correlate with the functional brain changes and symptoms of schizophrenia. The study highlights six key genes that may serve as a bridge between molecular biology and clinical reality.
Researchers have developed OCRNet, a hybrid deep learning model that helps visually impaired people read text in real-time. By combining spatial analysis with temporal tracking, the system achieves 95% accuracy and runs efficiently on affordable hardware like the Raspberry Pi.
Researchers investigating psilocybin have discovered that the drug fundamentally alters how the brain processes contextual information. By combining brain scans with visual tests like the Ebbinghaus illusion, the study suggests this disruption of contextual computation could be the primary mechanism driving psychedelic experiences.
Researchers have successfully simulated the complex behaviour of strongly interacting matter on a trapped-ion quantum computer, bypassing the mathematical limits of classical machines. This breakthrough in modelling Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) offers a new way to study the extreme conditions found in neutron stars and the early universe.
Researchers have identified that gomesins, peptides derived from spiders, selectively destroy melanoma cells by targeting specific membrane lipids. By exploiting the naturally lower cholesterol levels in these cancer cells, the peptides disrupt the cell membrane and inhibit vital pathways, offering a promising avenue for new treatments.
Scientists have significantly improved reservoir computers by replicating the brain’s delicate balance between excitatory and inhibitory signals. A new self-adapting mechanism allows these networks to tune themselves, yielding performance jumps of up to 130% in memory and prediction tasks.
New research reveals that specific probiotic strains can significantly dampen the neurological triggers of migraines in rats. By modulating the gut-brain connection, these beneficial bacteria suppressed brain hyperexcitability and reduced the sensitivity of pain-signalling neurons.
Researchers have utilised a super-resolution imaging technique called MINFLUX to observe mitochondria inside brain tissue with unprecedented clarity. They discovered that energy-producing proteins physically redistribute themselves within neurons during learning, suggesting a targeted energy supply is crucial for memory formation.
Researchers have constructed a comprehensive three-dimensional map of the mouse brain, pinpointing the location of specific neuron types with single-cell precision. This new atlas reveals complex internal structures and previously unknown subdivisions within established brain regions.
Scientists have developed a method using long, circular single-stranded DNA to insert entire genes into blood stem cells. This non-viral approach overcomes previous size limitations and improves cell survival compared to standard viral techniques.
Researchers are developing a circular approach to climate change by synthesising catalysts directly from carbon dioxide. These carbon-based tools replace scarce minerals and help convert waste emissions into valuable fuels and chemicals.