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Mar. 19, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Refined test could improve Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
By tweaking how patient samples are measured, researchers have improved accuracy in tracking Parkinson’s disease

Mar. 19, 2025Research Highlight Biology

When it comes to modeling, even unmeasurable data tells us something
Leaving unmeasurable data out of mathematical models for tumor growth can produce inaccurate results

Mar. 13, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Revealing the hidden symmetries of a superconductor
A superconducting surface’s electromagnetic response can reveal the secrets of the exotic particles beneath

Mar. 6, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Monkey brain map reveals the importance of sight
Blood vessels in the macaque brain are densest in energy-intensive regions such as the visual cortex

Mar. 6, 2025Research Highlight Computing / Math

Simulating social norms in societies on a supercomputer
A massive simulation on a supercomputer predicts how social norms will evolve in different types of societies

Feb. 27, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Surface chemistry drives nanocrystal properties for devices
Techniques for aligning nanocrystals pave the way for enhancing solar-cell efficiency and LED performance

Feb. 21, 2025Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease

Infant gut bacteria and food allergies: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Feb. 20, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

How carbon nanotubes give out more than they receive
Carbon nanotubes can emit light that has a greater energy than light shone on them―now researchers think they understand the mechanism behind this feat

Feb. 20, 2025Research Highlight Biology

How calcium makes us stronger when it comes to muscle development
The late stages of muscle development turn out to be driven by a protein-degradation process that is usually associated with unhealthy cellular stress

Feb. 14, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Shining a light on magnetic structure
A novel technique for identifying magnetic ordering in antiferromagnets could improve electronics

Feb. 10, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Broadening the search for topological superconductivity
Exotic superconducting states can exist in common iron-based superconductors, according to a theoretical analysis

Feb. 7, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Vulnerable neurons linked to social dysfunction in autistic mice
Autism in mice affects oxytocin-secreting neurons more than other neurons

Feb. 4, 2025Press Release Biology

Positive emotions plus deep sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories

Feb. 3, 2025Press Release Biology

Scientists explain how a compound from sea sponge exerts its biological effects

Jan. 30, 2025Press Release Biology

How group size affects cooperation: Insights from brain science

Jan. 30, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Making a mental map of the decision-making process
Brain-imaging experiments reveal insights into how we process our expectations about the actions of others when making decisions

Jan. 24, 2025Press Release Physics / Astronomy Engineering

Make it worth Weyl: engineering the first semimetallic Weyl quantum crystal

Jan. 23, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Modeling complex human social structures using simple math
A simple mathematical model predicts the development of cultural structures observed in human societies

Jan. 16, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Water gives cells a push in blood vessel formation
The flow of water helps drive the formation of new blood vessels in zebrafish

Jan. 9, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Synthetic beads mimic critical process in cell division, opening new paths for biomachines
Designer molecules replicate the function of anchor structures in cell division, offering opportunities for synthetic biology and disease prevention