With its “Flightpath 2050” strategy, the European Commission has outlined a framework for the aviation industry that aims to reduce emissions as well as fuel and energy consumption. Among other things, this requires more efficient engines. In the ARIADNE project, an interdisciplinary team at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has created the basis for achieving the desired efficiency gains more quickly. To this end, the researchers have combined years of flow data on intermediate turbine ...

Bacteria that multiply on surfaces are a major headache in healthcare when they gain a foothold on, for example, implants or in catheters. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have found a new weapon to fight these hotbeds of bacterial growth – one that does not rely on antibiotics or toxic metals. The key lies in a completely new application of this year's Nobel Prize-winning material: metal-organic frameworks. These materials can physically impale, puncture and kill bacteria before they have time to attach ...

The cherry harvest wrapped up months ago. But in northern Michigan, some growers are already anticipating the spring resurgence of a tiny raptor that could benefit next season’s crop. The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in the U.S. As birds of prey, kestrels deter smaller birds that like to snack on farmers’ fruit. But new research suggests that these winged security guards may have an additional benefit: food safety. That’s according to a study from Michigan State University, ...

Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of complications after stent implantation, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in Diabetes Care. The study, which includes over 160,000 patients, emphasises the importance of tailoring treatment strategies for this specific patient group. Researchers have conducted a comprehensive study to investigate the risk of stent complications in patients with diabetes. The study consists of data from over 160,000 patients who received drug-eluting stents (small tubes placed in the coronary arteries of the heart that slowly release drugs to reduce the risk of the vessel becoming blocked again) between ...

People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, may have better long-term heart health. The research, led by King’s College London, found that those with higher adherence to polyphenol-rich dietary patterns had lower predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plants that are linked to various health benefits, including improved heart, brain, and gut health. The study, ...

Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for middle aged and older people with chronic insomnia, finds a trial from Hong Kong published by The BMJ today. These results support the use of tai chi for the long term management of chronic insomnia in middle-aged and older adults, say the researchers. Chronic insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders in middle aged and older adults and has been linked to increased risks of cardiovascular ...

A monthly injection has helped 90% of severe asthma patients reduce daily steroid tablets, which are associated with long-term side effects. More than half of the participants who had received the injection were able to stop their daily steroid tablets entirely, without any impact on their symptoms. The clinical trial led by a King’s College London academic followed patients who had been injected with tezepelumab every four weeks for a year. Tezepelumab is a type of antibody which targets parts of the immune system, reducing lung inflammation. Treatment with tezepelumab was also shown to significantly improve asthma symptoms, lung function, and overall quality of life. During ...

A monthly injection for managing severe asthma could help patients safely reduce or even discontinue daily steroid medications, according to a new phase 3b clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal. Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are powerful medications that help control airway inflammation and asthma symptoms. In the most severe asthma patients, OCS are needed daily. However, long-term use can lead to serious health problems, including osteoporosis, diabetes, and increased vulnerability to infections. The ...

The most comprehensive review to date of ADHD treatments has found that medication for children and adults, and cognitive behavioural therapy for adults, remain the most effective approaches, backed by the strongest short-term trial evidence. Researchers led by the Université Paris Nanterre (France), Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l'Enfant (France), and the University of Southampton (UK) analysed over 200 meta-analyses covering different treatment types, participant groups, and clinical outcomes in a study published today [27 November 2027] in The BMJ. The research was funded by public and peer-reviewed research ...

A satellite deployed to measure ocean surface heights was up to the challenge when a massive earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami in late July. The Surface Water Ocean Topography or SWOT satellite captured the first high-resolution spaceborne track of a great subduction zone tsunami, researchers report in The Seismic Record. The track shows an unexpectedly complex pattern of waves dispersing and scattering across the ocean basin, one that could help tsunami scientists better understand how these events propagate and how they could threaten coastal communities. Angel Ruiz-Angulo at the University of Iceland and ...

Acid rain from fossil fuel pollution may be quietly training soil bacteria to become longer-lived, more transmissible, and more deadly, according to a new study in the journal New Contaminants that tracks how a notorious foodborne pathogen rapidly evolved under simulated acid deposition.​​ Acid deposition from burning coal, oil, and other fossil fuels has long been known to damage forests, lakes, and crops, but its impact on disease-causing microbes in soil has been largely overlooked. The new research shows that acid rain can destabilize the native soil microbiome in ways that make it easier for the pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7 to invade and persist. In global soil metagenomic ...

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is the second most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide, affecting 1 in 3,800 persons. HHT’s hallmark symptom is chronic nosebleeds, which often occur alongside other internal bleeding and vascular malformations that impact quality of life and longevity. A new study from Mass General Brigham tested the safety and efficacy of engasertib, a drug specifically designed to target the condition. This 75-participant, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found engasertib ...

A speedy new scan could improve how millions of people with high blood pressure are treated, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. About a quarter of people with high blood pressure have been estimated to have a problem with their adrenal glands producing too much of the hormone aldosterone, which regulates levels of salt in the body. This problem is often missed, as the path to diagnosis is complex, involving multiple tests and, to guide treatment, an invasive procedure that is not always reliable. The new 10-minute scan, developed at UCL and described in a research letter in the New England Journal ...

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces that the 9th IOF Asia-Pacific Bone Health Conference will officially begin in just three weeks, taking place from December 11–13, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. As the Asia-Pacific region faces a rapidly growing burden of osteoporosis and fracture-related health challenges, this major scientific congress will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and shape the future of bone health across the ...

Highlights: Your driving habits could be a marker of your brain health. GPS trackers spotted cognitive issues better than age or memory tests alone. People with mild cognitive impairment started driving less, especially at night, and stuck to familiar routes. Adding driving data to the mix increased the accuracy in detecting cognitive decline to 87%. Watching how you drive could help catch brain changes early—before any crashes happen. MINNEAPOLIS — Using in-vehicle driving data may be a new way to identify people who are at risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published on November 26, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical ...

Researchers have unveiled a promising new method that could transform how uranium is recovered from challenging wastewater streams. By combining a specially engineered covalent organic framework with an indirect electrochemical process, the approach delivers high efficiency, long term stability, and strong tolerance to chemically complex environments. The findings provide fresh insight into how advanced functional materials and optimized operating conditions can work together to support cleaner and more sustainable nuclear energy development. Uranium is a vital resource ...

Soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States and a staple of processed foods, contributes to obesity, at least in mice, through a mechanism scientists are now beginning to understand. In an experiment conducted at UC Riverside, most mice on a high-fat diet rich in soybean oil gained significant weight. However, a group of genetically engineered mice did not. These mice produced a slightly different form of a liver protein that influences hundreds of genes linked to fat metabolism. This protein also appears to change how the body processes linoleic acid, a major component of soybean oil. “This may be the first step toward understanding ...

The famous statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) were carved by numerous independent groups, according to a study published November 26, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Carl Philipp Lipo of Binghamton University, New York and colleagues. The island of Rapa Nui is famous for preserving hundreds of stone statues (moai) carved by Polynesian communities starting in the 13th century. Archaeological evidence consistently suggests that Rapa Nui society was not politically unified, consisting instead of small and independent family groups. ...

Captive male Asian elephants can live together peacefully and with little stress, if introduced slowly and carefully, per Laos case study of 8 unrelated males Article URL: https://plos.io/4oYWIwt Article title: Socializing a group of male Asian elephants in a semi-captive facility in Lao PDR Author countries: Thailand, Lao P.D.R., U.S. Funding: This research was supported by graduated school Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Grant number;2562), Chiang Mai University, Thailand. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, ...

The Galapagos and other oceanic islands and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) may be "critical" refuges for sharks in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, as predatory fish appear depleted in more coastal MPAs through fishing pressure Article URL: https://plos.io/3JOKoiY Article title: Relative abundance and diversity of sharks and predatory fishes across Marine Protected Areas of the Tropical Eastern Pacific Author countries: Ecuador, Colombia, U.S. Funding: We are grateful to the funding provided: To ...

Nature is brimming with colour in almost every season. While the majority of colours are matte, some are shiny. Evolutionary biologist Casper van der Kooi wondered why shiny colours are so rare. He researched how bees perceive glossy colours by using artificial flowers. The experiment showed that shiny objects can be easily seen from afar, but are more difficult to discern up close. ‘It’s a visual trade-off.’ Biologists do not merely admire the colours in nature, they also develop theories to explain them. Most colours, such as the feathers of a great tit, the petals of a daisy, or the skin of a frog, are matte. These colours look the same from every ...

Climate-vulnerable districts of India face significantly higher risks of adverse health outcomes, including 25% higher rates of underweight children, per large scale analysis highlighting the threat of climate change in undermining gains in Sustainable Development Goals Article URL: https://plos.io/3LCFo1n Article title: Health SDGs are at risk from climate change: Evidence from India Author countries: India Funding: This paper was written with support from the Wellcome Trust, UK [226740/Z/22/Z], for a research grant. PD is the principal investigator, WJ the co-principal investigator, while GS, MC and G are research staff on the study team. The authors are ...

A spatial analysis of crime in Chicago suggests that certain environmental and socioeconomic factors, such as building density, are linked with crime rates, but these relationships differ between neighborhoods. The study also reveals discrepancies between media coverage and actual crime patterns, with coverage disproportionately concentrated in certain areas. Yuxuan Cai of the University of Chicago, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One on November 26, 2025. Numerous ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Providing year-round access to RSV immunization would minimize the risk of large seasonal outbreaks across the nation, including in both urban and rural areas. That’s according to a new study, published in Science Advances, which examined differences in viral spread in areas with different population density. The study showed that in urban areas, higher rates of interpersonal contact led to a higher proportion of hospitalizations in infants under age 1 and a more prolonged, lower-intensity RSV outbreak. Rural areas, on the other hand, saw shorter, spikier outbreaks. The ...

Located in the middle of the South Pacific, thousands of miles from the nearest continent, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. To visit it and marvel at the quarries where its iconic moai statues were created is a luxury few get to experience – until now. You can now explore Rano Raraku, one of the major quarries on Easter Island, from the comfort of your home. A research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has created the first-ever high-resolution 3D model of the quarry, providing people ...