Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions.   Their newly developed system, known as T-STAR, allows swarms of drones to fly faster, safer, and with unprecedented coordination, even in highly complex and obstacle-filled environments.   Drone swarms have long been seen as the future of applications such as search and rescue operations, disaster response, forest fire monitoring, environmental ...

Deep in the Bolivian Amazon exists a forager-horticultural community called the Tsimane. Researchers look to them for insights on how the human body functioned prior to modern technologies, as their lifestyles remain the closest to that of our ancestors. Oftentimes researchers find how we have navigated away from our evolutionary path, such as the Tsimane having the lowest rates of dementia, the healthiest hearts, and low late-age inflammation than those living in industrialized nations. But, new research from Arizona State University, has discovered a universal experience – post-menopausal women experiencing increased blood lipid levels, such as cholesterol.  Published ...

Researchers have created the world’s first complete map of a crucial cellular system that helps plants respond to stress.   The breakthrough could transform our understanding of how living things adapt to their environment and open the door to new ways of protecting plants against climate change.   The study, led by researchers from Durham University and published in Science Advances, focuses on a process called SUMOylation.   This is a form of protein tweaking that acts like a molecular switch, fine-tuning how cells grow, divide and respond to ...

Scientists have found that the diabetes/weight loss drug Semaglutide, sold commercially under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces cocaine-seeking behaviour in rats. This work needs to be confirmed in humans, but it suggests that Semaglutide is a candidate to be developed as a treatment for cocaine dependency; at the moment there is no effective pharmacological treatment for cocaine dependency. The work is published in the September edition of the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology. Cocaine is the second most popular illegal drug used in Europe. The European Drug Agency reports that around 2.7 million ...

A new UCLA Health study found that taking an 8-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative colitis, but the treatment may not be worth the cost depending on a patient’s likelihood of flare-ups. The study, published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances, is the first to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the probiotic treatment, which was shown in previous studies to be effective at preventing the initial onset of and the reoccurrence of pouchitis. The UCLA study affirmed that the ...

Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to make hydrogen energy as safe as possible. As more countries and industries invest heavily in cleaner, renewable energy, hydrogen-powered factories and vehicles are gaining in popularity. But hydrogen fuel comes with risks — leaks can lead to explosions, accidents and environmental harm. Most hydrogen-detecting sensors on the market are expensive, can’t operate continuously and aren’t sensitive enough to detect tiny leaks quickly. That’s why Mizzou’s Xiangqun Zeng and her team in the College of Engineering set out to design the ideal hydrogen sensor, focusing on six traits: sensitivity, ...

MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineers have developed a comprehensive framework that accelerates improvements to shock-absorbing foam materials. The materials have an array of uses ranging from sports or military helmet liners to struts that cushion a spacecraft landing. “We’ve developed a novel design framework to help designers create a shock-absorbing material of a specific geometry that does exactly what they want it to do without adding weight or ...

Ochsner Health has earned a Gold-level recognition in 2025 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. The prestigious recognition from the country’s leading physician association honors health systems, hospitals and medical groups that prioritize proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance the professional fulfillment of doctors that comes from patient care. Organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program are leaders in ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 3, 2025 – Myriad Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced the publication of a new meta-analysis of six prospective controlled studies1 that included 3,532 adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The meta-analysis showed that when GeneSightâ Psychotropic test results were available to treating clinicians, there were significant improvements in response and remission rates for patients with MDD, compared to treatment as usual ...

UCLA Health has received a $7.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand research into a newer form of psychotherapy that has been shown to more significantly alleviate chronic pain among older adults compared to traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.  The planned five-year clinical trial will work with nearly 700 war veterans at seven U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs centers throughout the country to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy, known as emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET). Developed in the 2010s, EAET aims to show patients that the brain’s perception of pain is strongly influenced by stress-related emotions. ...

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 5 p.m. Eastern Time   Media Contact: NIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison 301-496-5787                        One dose of antibiotic treats early syphilis as well as three doses NIH-funded clinical trial shows potential to simplify treatment for early syphilis   Researchers funded by the National Institutes of ...

Hamilton, ON (Sept. 3, 2025) --- Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a rare but dangerous reaction to a widely used blood thinner is caused by a single antibody – overturning decades of medical misunderstanding and opening the door to more precise ways of diagnosing and treating this medical complication. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Sept. 3, 2025, focused on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a serious immune complication that affects approximately one per cent of hospitalized patients treated with the blood thinner heparin. Nearly half of those who develop HIT experience life-threatening blood clots, ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Available on-demand, in abundance and containing multiple biomarkers, sweat is an increasingly appealing medium for monitoring health, according to researchers at Penn State. But not everyone — especially critically ill patients — can build up enough sweat to provide a robust enough sample for current analysis techniques. That may no longer be an issue, thanks to the team at Penn State that has developed a novel wearable sensor capable of continuously monitoring low rates of perspiration for the presence of a lactate — a molecule ...

Highlights: The study followed 12,772 adults with an average age of 52 Researchers tracked seven artificial sweeteners typically found in ultra-processed foods like flavored water, soda, energy drinks, yogurt and low-calorie desserts People who consumed the highest total amounts of these sweeteners had faster decline in overall thinking and memory skills compared to people who consumed the lowest amounts The faster decline equaled about 1.6 years of aging Researchers found a link in people under 60 but not older than 60 While the study found links, it does not ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has uncovered a new function of the immune cells that are known for making antibodies. They determined that, in response to flu infection, a specialized set of B cells produce a key signaling molecule that the immune system needs to develop a robust, long-term response to fight off infections. It’s a function that has not previously been seen in these types of cells. The finding highlights a potential target for improving immunizations, ...

Researchers at The City College of New York have shown how a quantum emitter, the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond, interacts in unexpected ways with a specially engineered photonic structure when moved around with a scanning tip. The study, led by Carlos A. Meriles, Martin and Michele Cohen Professor of Physics in the Division of Science and entitled “Emission of Nitrogen–Vacancy Centres in Diamond Shaped by Topological Photonic Waveguide Modes,” appears in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. What has long been considered a drawback of the ...

SAN ANTONIO — September. 3, 2025 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced today that compressor technology co-developed with Copeland has won an R&D 100 Award. R&D World Magazine has recognized the “Copeland oil-free centrifugal compressor with Aero-lift™ bearing technology” as among the 100 most significant innovations for 2025. “We are all proud of being recognized with this 2025 R&D 100 Award,” said SwRI President and CEO Adam Hamilton, P.E. “SwRI is honored ...

In the U.K., 4 in 10 citizens identify as being lonely at least some of the time, and people who report being often lonely incur about £850 more in annual National Health Service costs than their non-lonely counterparts, according to a study published September 3, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Nia Morrish from the University of Exeter, U.K., and colleagues. The World Health Organization recognizes loneliness as a ‘priority public health problem.’ Research supports this claim, but the effect of loneliness on healthcare costs remains largely unknown. Morrish and colleagues analysed the Understanding Society U.K. Household Longitudinal ...

Oral health treatment in patients due for surgery is associated with significantly lower rates of postoperative pneumonia and shorter hospital stays, per observational study in one Japanese hospital, suggesting it might reduce infection risk Article URL: http://plos.io/3JzmJ5G Article title: Effect of planned preoperative oral care implemented at least 2 weeks before surgery on postoperative infections: A single-center retrospective observational study Author countries: Japan Funding: The author(s) received no specific funding for this work. END ...

Thallium isotopes show O2 levels rose and fell at the ocean floor long after marine animals appeared and diversified half billion years ago, according to study of ancient marine sediments exposed by river cuts in Canada's Yukon END ...

Among women suffering hyperemesis (extreme nausea and vomiting) in pregnancy, half report considering terminating their pregnancy, and 9 in 10 have considered having no more children, per Australian survey which also found that only half rated popular treatments as effective Article URL: http://plos.io/45zK0gd Article title: Assessing the burden of severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or hyperemesis gravidarum and the associated use and experiences of medication treatments: An Australian consumer survey Author countries: Australia Funding: This study was supported by a 2020 Engaging Opportunities research ...

Lonely people incur an extra £850 in annual healthcare costs to the NHS, as well as experiencing worse mental and physical health In the UK, 4 in 10 citizens identify as being lonely at least some of the time, and people who report being often lonely incur about £850 more in annual National Health Service costs than their non-lonely counterparts, according to a study published September 3, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Nia Morrish from the University of Exeter, and colleagues.  The World Health Organization recognizes loneliness ...

From corn chips to tofu, climate change is messing with the menu. A new global study led by the University of British Columbia shows that hotter and drier conditions are making food production more volatile, with crop yields swinging more sharply from year to year. For some, it may mean pricier burgers; for others, it can bring financial strain and hunger. Published today in Science Advances, the study is the first to show at a global scale how climate change is affecting yield swings of three of the world’s most important food crops: corn, soybean and sorghum. For every degree of warming, year-to-year ...

Individuals with an increased risk for dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease can have impaired spatial orientation skills. DZNE researchers come to this conclusion based on a study involving around 100 older adults who were tasked with determining their position within a virtual environment. In this, participants with “subjective cognitive decline” (SCD) – a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease – performed worse than members of the control group. In contrast, there were no significant differences ...

First study to investigate how apple juice changes saliva’s lubricating properties using advanced techniques While apple juice temporarily disrupts the mouth's natural protective coating, the effects begin to wear off within 10 minutes Research challenges assumptions about fruit juice being immediately harmful to oral health, which could inform new hygiene routines  Peer-reviewed, data-analysis and experimental study, people  A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought.  The research, published in PLOS One, is the first to examine how drinking apple juice affects saliva’s lubricating ...