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'Hopelessly attached': Scientists discover new 2D material that sticks the landing

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523181344.htm

Published: May 23, 2025 18:13

Researchers have discovered a new 2D material, confirming decade-old prediction.

Assembly instructions for enzymes

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523181339.htm

Published: May 23, 2025 18:13

In biology, enzymes have evolved over millions of years to drive chemical reactions. Scientists have now derived universal rules to enable the de novo design of optimal enzymes. As an example, they considered the enzymatic reaction of breaking a dimer into…

Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523141921.htm

Published: May 23, 2025 14:19

Scientists may have solved the mystery of why the moon shows ancient signs of magnetism although it has no magnetic field today. An impact, such as from a large asteroid, could have generated a cloud of ionized particles that briefly enveloped the moon and…

Researchers make breakthrough in semiconductor technology set to supercharge 6G delivery

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522183216.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 18:32

Self-driving cars which eliminate traffic jams, getting a healthcare diagnosis instantly without leaving your home, or feeling the touch of loved ones based across the continent may sound like the stuff of science fiction. But new research could make all…

A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162533.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 16:25

Engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil fractionation.

New atom-swapping method applied to complex organic structures

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522125415.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 12:54

Chemists have developed an efficient skeletal editing method for frequently used heteroaromatic structures. The technique could serve as a means to chemically modify biologically active compounds.

ALMA measures evolution of monster barred spiral galaxy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522125413.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 12:54

Astronomers have observed a massive and extremely active barred spiral galaxy in the early Universe and found that it has important similarities and differences with modern galaxies. This improves our understanding of how barred spiral galaxies, like our…

Saturn's moon: Mysterious wobbling atmosphere like a gyroscope

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522125206.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 12:52

The puzzling behavior of Titan's atmosphere has been revealed. The team has shown that the thick, hazy atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon doesn't spin in line with its surface, but instead wobbles like a gyroscope, shifting with the seasons.

Could AI understand emotions better than we do?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124755.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 12:47

Is artificial intelligence (AI) capable of suggesting appropriate behavior in emotionally charged situations? A team put six generative AIs -- including ChatGPT -- to the test using emotional intelligence (EI) assessments typically designed for humans. The…

AI is good at weather forecasting. Can it predict freak weather events?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124738.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 12:47

Scientists found that neural networks cannot yet forecast 'gray swan' weather events, which might not appear in existing training data but could still happen -- like 200-year floods or massive hurricanes.

Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124556.htm

Published: May 22, 2025 12:45

Neuroscientists and materials scientists have created contact lenses that enable infrared vision in both humans and mice by converting infrared light into visible light. Unlike infrared night vision goggles, the contact lenses do not require a power source…

Personal space chemistry suppressed by perfume and body lotion indoors

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161115.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 16:11

In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change the indoor air chemistry around them within their own…

Scientists discover class of crystals with properties that may prove revolutionary

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161106.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 16:11

Researchers have discovered a new class of materials -- called intercrystals -- with unique electronic properties that could power future technologies. Intercrystals exhibit newly discovered forms of electronic properties that could pave the way for…

A one-pixel camera for recording holographic movies

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521125102.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:51

A new camera setup can record three-dimensional movies with a single pixel. Moreover, the technique can obtain images outside the visible spectrum and even through tissues. The development thus opens the door to holographic video microscopy.

How to use AI to listen to the 'heartbeat' of a city

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124621.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:46

Researchers took a fresh approach to urban research by using artificial intelligence to explore the emotional side of city life. Their goal was to better understand the link between a city's physical features and how people feel in those environments.

Physics advance details new way to control solid objects in liquid

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124615.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:46

Researchers have detailed the physics behind a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves, which concentrates solid particles suspended in the liquid. The discovery will allow researchers to engineer technologies…

Unveiling the secrets of planet formation in environments of high UV radiation

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124453.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:44

The fundamental building blocks for planet formation can exist even in environments with extreme ultraviolet radiation, according to a new study.

'Cosmic joust': Astronomers observe pair of galaxies in deep-space battle

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124254.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:42

Astronomers have witnessed for the first time a violent cosmic collision in which one galaxy pierces another with intense radiation. Their results show that this radiation dampens the wounded galaxy's ability to form new stars.

A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124247.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:42

Researchers developed a way to extend the shelf life of vegetables by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles.

Extreme weather cycles change underwater light at Lake Tahoe

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124100.htm

Published: May 21, 2025 12:41

Large shifts in UV radiation at Lake Tahoe are associated with wet and dry climate extremes, finds a new study.

Gas location drives star formation in distant galaxies

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520224234.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 22:42

In the intriguing realm of star-forming galaxies, the key factor isn't the total amount of gas but rather its strategic distribution within the galaxy.

Missing link in early Martian water cycle discovered

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520163415.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 16:34

Astronomers have filled a large gap in knowledge about Mars' water cycle. Their research on water percolating from surface to aquifer could change the picture of what early Mars was like, suggesting that less of the planet's water may have been available…

How membranes may have brought about the chemistry of life on Earth

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520161843.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 16:18

A team of researchers studied the properties of membranes to understand how these cellular structures influenced the chemistry of life on Earth as it began.

Scientific breakthrough brings CO2 'breathing' batteries closer to reality

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520122027.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 12:20

Scientists have made a breakthrough in eco-friendly batteries that not only store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-CO2 'breathing' batteries release power while capturing carbon dioxide, offering a greener…

Forgotten property of the electron

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121705.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 12:17

The orbital angular momentum of electrons has long been considered a minor physical phenomenon, suppressed in most crystals and largely overlooked. Scientists have now discovered that in certain materials it is not only preserved but can even be actively…

Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanol

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121257.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 12:12

Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell -- without damaging it. Researchers have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of tools: frozen ethanol, electron beams and purple-tinted microbes. By advancing a method…

Agrivoltaics enjoys comparatively high acceptance

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121254.htm

Published: May 20, 2025 12:12

Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land. This does not always meet with citizens' approval. What is known as agrivoltaics (Agri-PV), however, is viewed more favorably, as researchers have now been able…

World's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204533.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 20:45

Researchers demonstrated a way to to manipulate electrons using pulses of light that last less than a trillionth of a second to record electrons bypassing a physical barrier almost instantaneously -- a feat that redefines the potential limits of computer…

Investment risk for energy infrastructure construction is highest for nuclear power plants, lowest for solar

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204507.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 20:45

The average energy project costs 40% more than expected for construction and takes almost two years longer than planned, finds a new global study. One key insight: The investment risk is highest for nuclear power plant construction and lowest for solar.…

Empowering robots with human-like perception to navigate unwieldy terrain

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519132021.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:20

Researchers have developed a novel framework named WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to enable robots to 'sense' and navigate complex outdoor environments much like humans do.

Not one, but two massive black holes are eating away at this galaxy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519132018.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:20

Astronomers searching for massive black holes shredding stars found one in an unusual place -- 2,600 light years from the core of a galaxy. The roque black hole may be from an earlier merger with another galaxy, or have been tossed out of the core after…

Astronomers observe largest ever sample of galaxies up to over 12 billion light years away

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131752.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:17

The largest sample of galaxy groups ever detected has been presented by a team of international astronomers using data from the James Webb Space telescope (JWST) in an area of the sky called COSMOS Web. The study marks a major milestone in extragalactic…

Streaked slopes on Mars probably not signs of water flow, study finds

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131558.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:15

Researchers analyzed a global database of 500,000 strange streaks that occur on steep Martian slopes, concluding that they're most likely caused by dry processes rather than liquid flow.

Nimble dimples: Agile underwater vehicles inspired by golf balls

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:14

Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype has demonstrated.

How to swim without a brain

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131305.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:13

A team was able to show that swimming movements are possible even without a central control unit. This not only explains the behavior of microorganisms, it could also enable nanobots to move in a targeted manner, for example to transport drugs to the right…

Invisible currents at the edge: Research team shows how magnetic particles reveal a hidden rule of nature

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131033.htm

Published: May 19, 2025 13:10

If you've ever watched a flock of birds move in perfect unison or seen ripples travel across a pond, you've witnessed nature's remarkable ability to coordinate motion. Recently, a team of scientists and engineers has discovered a similar phenomenon on a…

Researchers find CRISPR is capable of even more than we thought

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516192951.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 19:29

Newly discovered weapons of bacterial self-defense take different approaches to achieving the same goal: preventing a virus from spreading through the bacterial population.

Individual layers of synthetic materials can collaborate for greater impact

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165147.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 16:51

Millions of years of evolution have enabled some marine animals to grow complex protective shells composed of multiple layers that work together to dissipate physical stress. In a new study, engineers have found a way to mimic the behavior of this type of…

UCF's 'bridge doctor' combines imaging, neural network to efficiently evaluate concrete bridges' safety

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165137.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 16:51

New research details how infrared thermography, high-definition imaging and neural network analysis can combine to make concrete bridge inspections more efficient. Researchers are hopeful that their findings can be leveraged by engineers through a…

AI-powered app enables anemia screening using fingernail selfies

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134846.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 13:48

A groundbreaking new study introduces an AI-powered smartphone app that noninvasively screens for anemia using a photo of a user's fingernail. The study shows the app provides hemoglobin estimates comparable to traditional lab tests, with over 1.4 million…

Designing the future of clean energy: Janus heterobilayers lead the way

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134544.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 13:45

Janus heterobilayers -- dual-sided materials with unique properties -- may be the key to efficiently creating clean hydrogen fuels.

Hazardous reactions made safer through flow technology

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134404.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 13:44

Researchers have designed a high-performance, open-access continuous flow process to safely produce key antibacterial drugs from bio-based furfural.

New model for more accurate landslide prediction

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134359.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 13:43

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking computational model to study the movement of granular materials such as soils, sands and powders. By integrating the dynamic interactions among particles, air and water phases, this state-of-the-art system can…

New auditory brainstem implant shows early promise

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134245.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 13:42

Investigators are developing a new type of auditory brainstem implant that is designed to be soft, and flexible and address limitations of models currently in use. These implants may one day benefit people who can't receive a cochlear implant, such as…

Log in to your computer with a secret message encoded in a molecule

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516133232.htm

Published: May 16, 2025 13:32

Molecules like DNA are capable of storing large amounts of data without requiring an energy source, but accessing this molecular data is expensive and time consuming. Researchers have now developed an alternative method to encode information in synthetic…

A multitude of protoplanetary discs detected in the galactic centre

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132111.htm

Published: May 15, 2025 13:21

Using new observations with the ALMA telescope array in Chile, researchers have compiled the most precise map of three regions in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone to date, providing valuable information on how stars form in that region.

Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm

Published: May 15, 2025 13:19

New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some…

What lies beneath: Using rock blasted from craters to probe the Martian subsurface

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514175436.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 17:54

By analyzing how far material ejected from an impact crater flies, scientists can locate buried glaciers and other interesting subsurface features.

Satellite data from ship captures landslide-generated tsunami

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514175421.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 17:54

New research demonstrates shipborne navigation systems have potential to improve tsunami detection and warning.

Tech meets tornado recovery

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514175419.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 17:54

Traditional methods of assessing damage after a disaster can take weeks or even months, delaying emergency response, insurance claims and long-term rebuilding efforts. New research might change that. Researchers have developed a new method that combines…

Study shows vision-language models can't handle queries with negation words

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514165630.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 16:56

Researchers found that vision-language models, widely used to analyze medical images, do not understand negation words like 'no' and 'not.' This could cause them to fail unexpectedly when asked to retrieve medical images that contain certain objects but…

New nanoparticle could make cancer treatment safer, more effective

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164330.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 16:43

Scientists have created a new nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming back. To make the therapy even more powerful, the scientists also attached a potent…

Energy and memory: A new neural network paradigm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164320.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 16:43

Listen to the first notes of an old, beloved song. Can you name that tune? If you can, congratulations -- it's a triumph of your associative memory, in which one piece of information (the first few notes) triggers the memory of the entire pattern (the…

How we think about protecting data

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164318.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 16:43

A new game-based experiment sheds light on the tradeoffs people are willing to make about data privacy.

The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514151712.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 15:17

A new study outlines how artificial intelligence-powered handwriting analysis may serve as an early detection tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia among young children.

'Sweet spot' for focused ultrasound to provide essential tremor relief

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514141651.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 14:16

For millions of people around the world with essential tremor, everyday activities from eating and drinking to dressing and doing basic tasks can become impossible. This common neurological movement disorder causes uncontrollable shaking, most often in the…

New generation of skin substitutes give hope to severe burns patients

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514120231.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 12:02

Australian researchers have flagged some promising new approaches to treat severe burns that could save lives and dramatically improve patient recovery.

Digital lab for data- and robot-driven materials science

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514120105.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 12:01

Researchers have developed a digital laboratory (dLab) system that fully automates the material synthesis and structural, physical property evaluation of thin-film samples. With dLab, the team can autonomously synthesize thin-film samples and measure their…

Got data? Breastfeeding device measures babies' milk intake in real time

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111356.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 11:13

New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or tablet in real time. Developed by physicians and engineers,…

New hope against superbugs: Promising antibiotic candidate discovered

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111348.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 11:13

An international team of researchers has discovered saarvienin A, a new type of glycopeptide antibiotic. Their findings introduce a compound with strong activity against highly resistant bacterial strains.

Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimer's model

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111342.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 11:13

In many neurodegenerative diseases, proteins misfold and clump together in brain tissue. Scientists developed a new therapy made of peptides and a sugar that naturally occurs in plants. The therapeutic molecules self-assemble into nanofibers, which bond to…

Uncovering compounds that tame the heat of chili peppers

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111251.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 11:12

When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, the heat is mysteriously dull. Now, researchers have…

Astronomers take a second look at twin star systems

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111248.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 11:12

Apples-to-apples comparisons in the distant universe are hard to come by. Whether the subject is dwarf galaxies, supermassive black holes, or 'hot Jupiters,' astronomers can spend months or years searching for comparable objects and formations to study.…

Making connections: A three-dimensional visualization of musculoskeletal development

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111241.htm

Published: May 14, 2025 11:12

Using a new fluorescent mouse model with advanced imaging techniques, researchers have successfully visualized how musculoskeletal components are integrated into the functional locomotor system during embryonic development.