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Spike D614 Reversions Detected in Delta and Omicron BA.2 Variants
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba and the Institute of Science Tokyo identified nonrandom reversions of the SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein from the dominant G614 back to the ancestral D614. The reversions are concentrated in delta and omicron BA.2 lineages and show distinct temporal spikes and geographic clustering.
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, slated for a spring 2026 launch, will put Orion into lunar orbit for the first time since Apollo. While the launch pad remains in Florida, the mission’s critical testing and hardware development are anchored in Ohio, home to the Neil Armstrong Test Facility—the world’s largest vacuum chamber capable of testing the entire Orion spacecraft. Ohio also contributes a dense network of 640 aerospace suppliers, a robust research base at NASA Glenn, and roughly 40,000 annual STEM graduates. This ecosystem is increasingly attracting reshored space manufacturers seeking secure, domestic supply chains.
At AAAI‑26, particle physicist Daniel Whiteson highlighted how machine learning underpins modern high‑energy research at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, where proton‑proton collisions run at 13 TeV. He traced the evolution from 1990s shallow networks to today’s deep neural and graph‑based models...
InterCosmos, a Chennai‑based space‑tech startup, secured early‑stage capital from the IAN Angel Fund to fast‑track its HyperX non‑toxic propulsion system. The undisclosed investment will fund development and flight qualification, positioning HyperX as a safer, high‑performance alternative to conventional toxic propellants....
The biotech sector is witnessing a wave of collaborations and product launches aimed at accelerating drug discovery and expanding genomic knowledge. Biotium introduced the ViaPlex™ 2‑Color Cell Barcoding Kit, enabling multiplex analysis of up to 15 cell populations in a...
Oric Pharmaceuticals announced that its PRC2 inhibitor will move into a registrational Phase 3 trial for prostate cancer after reporting encouraging safety and disease‑control signals in a Phase 1b study. The company plans to evaluate the drug both as a...
Researchers mapped a one‑cubic‑millimeter piece of human brain, revealing 57,000 neurons and roughly 150 million synapses within a volume half the size of a grain of rice. The sample was sliced into 5,000 ultra‑thin sections, each 30 nm thick, exposing previously undocumented...
Verso Biosense, based in Oxfordshire, is creating a wireless smart IUD that continuously records uterine temperature and oxygen levels. The device aims to generate real‑time data to help clinicians understand why some IVF cycles fail and to identify conditions that...
A European Journal of Preventive Cardiology study of 53,000 UK Biobank participants found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep each night can lower the risk of heart attack or stroke by roughly 10%. The same modest gains were observed...
Scientists at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have built a squeezed phonon laser that cuts thermal noise and measures gravity with unprecedented accuracy. The breakthrough promises ultra‑precise, GPS‑independent navigation and new tests of fundamental physics.
Neuroscientist Dr. Rozina Lakhani introduced the Brain Optimization Framework and the High‑Functioning Brain Under Pressure Index, a self‑assessment designed to flag early stress signals. The launch, paired with a new book series, aims to give individuals practical tools to prevent...
MyGevity announced the nationwide launch of a precision‑health platform that links at‑home genetic testing to real‑time lab diagnostics through Quest Diagnostics. The service combines DNA analysis, epigenetic age scoring and continuous biomarker monitoring, delivering personalized recommendations and a dedicated genomics...
A 12‑week double‑blind trial found that a multi‑species probiotic lowered fasting glucose in adults with subthreshold depression, without raising insulin levels. The probiotic also reduced glucose‑dependent insulinotropic peptide, a marker linked to insulin resistance, while short‑chain fatty acid levels remained...
Partial reprogramming—brief exposure to Yamanaka factors OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 and MYC—has demonstrated modest rejuvenation in mouse studies but carries a substantial cancer risk if cells slip into full pluripotency. Funding is concentrated in a few well‑capitalized firms, notably Altos Labs,...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Denali Therapeutics' intravenous enzyme replacement therapy Avlayah, marking the first new treatment for Hunter syndrome in two decades. The approval could extend lives and curb cognitive decline for the roughly...
EnerVenue announced a $300 million Series B+ financing round and the appointment of Henning Rath as CEO. The capital will fund large‑scale manufacturing of its lithium‑free nickel‑hydrogen batteries and the launch of a regional headquarters in Hong Kong, positioning the company...
Scientists at Drexel University have unveiled a scalable method to roll two‑dimensional MXene sheets into one‑dimensional nanoscrolls, delivering up to ten‑fold conductivity gains for batteries, sensors and wearable devices. The breakthrough, detailed in Advanced Materials, could reshape energy storage and...
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara propose "Pulverize It," a planetary‑defense concept that would shatter hazardous asteroids using Falcon 9‑launched penetrators, ranging from tungsten rods to nuclear explosives. Simulations on NASA supercomputers suggest fragments sized 13‑16 feet would vaporize in Earth’s atmosphere, minimizing ground impact....
Researchers have created an ultrasound‑based perception system for tiny aerial robots, mimicking bat echolocation to see in darkness. The design combines a physical acoustic shield that mutes propeller noise with a neural network named Saranga that extracts faint echo signals....
California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack collapsed far earlier than the typical April 1 peak, with surveys on April 1 reporting essentially zero snow. The snowpack sits at just 18% of its historical average, the second‑lowest on record since 1950, after a month of...
New group preprint: "Faster Molecular Dynamics with Neural Network Potentials via Distilled Multiple Time-Stepping and Non-Conservative Forces”, which introduces the DMTS-NC approach - a strategy designed to further accelerate atomistic molecular dynamics simulations using foundation neural network models. https://t.co/SIbycvoca7 Significant Speedups: using...
NASA is set to launch Artemis II on Wednesday, marking the first crewed mission to the Moon in over five decades. The launch underscores a shift toward private‑sector partnerships, with SpaceX’s involvement seen as a catalyst for renewed lunar ambitions. Meanwhile,...
Researchers from ICFO, ETH Zurich and partners have unveiled the first graphene‑based sub‑terahertz direct receivers that deliver multi‑gigabit‑per‑second data rates over a 3‑metre link at room temperature. The devices occupy a tiny 0.018 mm² footprint, are compatible with standard CMOS back‑end...
The Energy for Growth Hub, in partnership with Stanford’s LabradorLabX, unveiled K‑9 Kinetic Power™ (K9KP), a consumer device that harvests a dog’s tail wagging to generate electricity. Using a carbon‑fiber micro‑generator and a smart docking pad, each active dog can...
Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a €325 million (≈$354 million) investment to add three Earth‑observation satellites to the Atlantic Constellation, expanding the joint Spain‑Portugal network to 19 spacecraft. The funding will flow through the European Space Agency as part of a broader...
A new study published in PNAS demonstrates that regular exercise triggers mitochondrial remodeling in skeletal muscle, effectively reversing age‑related functional decline. The research combined 12‑week wheel running experiments in aged mice with a multicomponent exercise program for frail adults averaging...
Researchers have designed and validated a prognostic scale tailored for physiotherapists treating respiratory conditions in intensive care units. The scale achieved a content validity ratio of 0.846, indicating strong reliability, while Cohen’s kappa testing demonstrated perfect inter‑rater agreement (p < 0.05). Validation...
A study of 21 West African okra accessions revealed extensive genetic variability in yield, protein, fiber, zinc, ash and viscosity. Genotypes OK18, OK14 and OK17 delivered the highest fruit yields, while OK3, OK5 and OK6 excelled in protein, ash and...
You will soon be able to order sunlight the way you order a ride. That is not a metaphor. Reflect Orbital is building small satellites with deployable mirrors that can redirect sunlight to a specific area on Earth, on demand. What stands...
1/🚨@CaribouBio announced that the U.S. FDA has granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to CB-011 - $CRBU allogeneic anti-BCMA CAR-T Cell Therapy for treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM) cancer which is being evaluated in the CaMMouflage...
Commercial fishing vessels from Maine to North Carolina are now outfitted with small, soda‑can sensors that record temperature, oxygen and soon salinity on the seafloor. Around 150 fishermen, including lobster and sea‑urchin catcher Bob Hersey Jr., pull these sensors up...
Building on data in untrained subjects, this study in trained athletes found that speed is not lost during detraining and may even increase. In this way, it contrasts with strength, which is lost. https://t.co/4fiSlHL1UJ
Researchers randomized 41 short‑sleeping adolescents to a two‑week sleep‑extension protocol (+90 minutes in bed) or to maintain habitual sleep. Actigraphy confirmed the extension increased average nightly sleep from 6.22 hours to 7.00 hours, a large effect (Hedges’ g≈0.87). Both groups showed significant gains in...
The research team released PROMOTE‑Dx, a validated patient‑reported outcome measure that captures the timeliness of cancer diagnosis. The instrument was created through extensive survey development, cognitive testing, and psychometric validation. PROMOTE‑Dx is designed for health‑care systems and insurers to monitor...
A study of 308 pregnant individuals with pre‑pregnancy BMI ≥ 25 found that higher dispositional mindfulness was linked to better dietary quality on weekends, but not on weekdays or overall. Weekend Healthy Eating Index (HEI‑2020) scores were lower than weekday scores, yet...
The paper applies resource‑allocation theory to evaluate how different subsidy policies affect herders’ decisions between grazing and grassland carbon‑sink investment. Three optimisation models—no‑subsidy, carbon‑sink revenue subsidy, and grazing‑product subsidy—are compared across constraint scenarios. Results show that carbon‑sink revenue subsidies encourage...
Researchers have created a conductive hydrogel, PEDOT:sGAGh, that mimics the extracellular matrix while sensing oxygen and electrically regulating growth‑factor release. By polymerizing less than 1 wt % PEDOT within a sulfated glycosaminoglycan hydrogel, they achieved a 95 wt % water‑rich, soft material with dual...
Researchers used in‑situ scanning transmission electron microscopy to capture the first intrinsic self‑healing events in two‑dimensional MXenes, occurring without external stimuli. Nanopores created in titanium‑carbide (Ti‑C) and medium‑entropy MXenes closed spontaneously at room temperature, and heating to 250 °C and 500 °C...
Researchers decoded the pheromone system of the fruit fly Bactrocera umbrosa, identifying four endogenous volatiles in immature males and six additional compounds in mature males, including two previously unknown diols. After feeding on methyl eugenol, males accumulated six specific metabolites....
Researchers have engineered a physically cross‑linked multi‑network hydrogel combining polyvinyl alcohol, sodium alginate and bacterial cellulose, reinforced with MXene@Polydopamine photothermal particles. The resulting evaporator delivers a high solar‑driven evaporation rate while maintaining cyclic stability and salt tolerance. Laboratory tests show...
The paper introduces an h‑adaptive finite element method for solving the two‑dimensional Poisson equation in microchip thermal analysis. By employing a nodal‑based a‑posteriori error estimator, the mesh automatically refines around high‑power components, capturing steep temperature gradients with linear triangular (P1)...
Baryte mineralization in Nigeria’s Azara area of the central Benue Trough is hosted primarily in Cretaceous siliciclastic rocks and is tightly linked to a NE‑SW structural corridor that coincides with an anticlinal crest. Integrated surface mapping, satellite‑image processing, airborne radiometric...
Researchers measured more than 50 elements in two black shale reference materials (SChS‑1A and SLg‑1A) using instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) and energy‑dispersive X‑ray fluorescence (EDXRF). Nine parallel 100 mg aliquots were analyzed, yielding mean values and 95 % confidence intervals with...
Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over five decades, launched today with four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion capsule. The mission will circle the Moon and return to Earth in just under ten days, testing life‑support systems and the interim...
Symeres has partnered with Ambagon Therapeutics to evaluate molecular‑glue compounds for colorectal cancer. The collaboration will leverage Symeres’ in‑vitro assays, surface‑plasmon resonance kinetics, and fluorescence microscopy to characterize ternary‑complex formation and downstream pathway effects. Symeres will also profile each candidate...
Symeres has partnered with Ambagon Therapeutics to evaluate Ambagon’s molecular glue candidates for colorectal cancer. The collaboration will use Symeres’ in‑vitro assays, surface plasmon resonance, fluorescence microscopy and a 102‑cell line panel to characterize ternary complex kinetics and downstream pathway...
A recent doctoral study by graduate student Stephanie Chia applied persistent homology, a topological data‑analysis technique, to map the morphological trait space of passerine songbirds. By reconstructing ancestral shapes and charting existing species, the research identified several plausible bird forms...
Pocket gardens—small, intentionally designed green oases on sidewalks, campuses and hospital grounds—are emerging as powerful tools for urban resilience. Research links these micro‑parks to lower summer temperatures, reduced storm‑water runoff, and measurable improvements in mental health. By planting native, drought‑tolerant...
The UK’s Joint Intelligence Committee produced a national‑security assessment linking global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse to direct threats for Britain, especially food security. The report, which was withheld for months because officials deemed it “too negative,” reveals that animal...
Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease: The Role of Obesity, Gut Microbiota, and Therapeutic Potential of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Neural Stem Cells https://t.co/IB7nxSSupQ https://t.co/YSLYmsInF2
Researchers led by Jacek Tyczkowski have demonstrated that plasma‑deposited CoO/WO3 nanohybrid films create nanoscale semiconductor heterojunctions that dramatically reshape catalytic behavior in CO2 hydrogenation. By visualizing charge modulation at the individual nanoparticle level, the team showed that the CoO component...
