Tougher concrete, inspired by bone

Researchers used robotics and additive manufacturing to toughen cement-based material with precisely placed hollow tubes. The result is more than 5 times tougher than counterparts.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916153447.htm

Getting autism right

Contrary to common perceptions and years of research that autistic people can't describe their emotions or often have muted emotional responses, a new study concludes that many autistic adults are in fact acutely aware of their feelings and can label them in vivid, often colorful detail.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115533.htm

Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population

Multiyear study finds that high levels of toxic metals in urine are linked to high blood sugar.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115437.htm

Study links neighborhood environment to prostate cancer risk in men with West African genetic ancestry

West African genetic ancestry was associated with increased prostate cancer among men living in disadvantaged neighborhoods but not among men living in more affluent neighborhoods, according to a new study. The findings suggest that neighborhood environment may play a role in determining how genetic ancestry influences prostate cancer risk.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115413.htm

Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology

When a patient needs a new heart valve, the current mechanical and tissue replacements each have strengths and weaknesses. Now, a team of researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of both technologies in a way that could be life-changing -- and life-saving -- for many.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913145636.htm

Flowers use adjustable 'paint by numbers' petal designs to attract pollinators

Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes -- a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability to attract pollinating bees.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913145627.htm

Experimental mRNA cancer vaccine shows potential for advanced stage cancer patients in Phase 1 trial

Interim data from the Phase I dose escalation part of the mRNA cancer immunotherapy (mRNA-4359), show promise in patients with advanced solid cancers. The investigational mRNA cancer immunotherapy is targeted for patients with lung cancer, melanoma and other solid tumours. Nineteen patients with advanced stage cancers received between one and nine doses of the immunotherapy treatment. Scientists have found the immunotherapy created an immune response against cancer and was well tolerated, with adverse events including fatigue, injection site pain and fever.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913145621.htm

Key factors that impact long-term weight loss in patients prescribed GLP-1 RA medications

A new study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or obesity.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913131119.htm

Babies born to women consuming a high fat, sugary diet at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life

Babies born to pregnant women with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults due to fetal damage caused by the high-fat, high-energy diet of their mother.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105336.htm

Plant-derived secondary organic aerosols can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions

A new study reveals that plant-derived secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions. This research was conducted through the cooperation of chemical ecologists, plant ecophysiologists and atmospheric physicists.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105324.htm

New method for fingerprint analysis holds great promise

Overlapping and weak fingerprints pose challenges in criminal cases. A new study offers a solution and brings hope for using chemical residues in fingerprints for personal profiling.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105301.htm

New discovery aims to improve the design of microelectronic devices

A new study is providing new insights into how next-generation electronics, including memory components in computers, breakdown or degrade over time.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105253.htm

Unveiling the math behind your calendar

In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research reveals just how challenging finding a suitable meeting time becomes as the number of participants grows. The study dives into the mathematical complexities of this common task, offering new insights into why scheduling often feels so impossible.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105245.htm

Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new study

A new study found 22% of adults and 10% of children who participated in an air-quality study in California's San Joaquin Valley were breathing detectable levels of pesticides.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913003337.htm

Enzyme-inspired catalyst puts chemicals in right position to make ethers

Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists have developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods. The catalyst puts the two chemical ingredients in just the right proximity and position to come together, bypassing the need for the steps and quantities required under standard synthesis protocols.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912161715.htm

Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition

Researchers have discovered why lithium-ion batteries, which power most electronic devices, lose capacity overtime. The findings could enable the development of electric vehicles that go far longer without needing a charge.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912142413.htm

Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition

Researchers have discovered why lithium-ion batteries, which power most electronic devices, lose capacity overtime. The findings could enable the development of electric vehicles that go far longer without needing a charge.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912142413.htm

Trilobite fossils from upstate New York reveal 'extra' set of legs

A new study finds that a trilobite species with exceptionally well-preserved fossils from upstate New York has an additional set of legs underneath its head. The research suggests that having a fifth pair of head appendages might be more widespread among trilobites than once thought and helps researchers better understand how trilobite heads are segmented.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912135844.htm

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop, study finds

A study analyzing long-term melanoma data reveals important insights into melanoma incidence trends in men and women.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912135706.htm

One of world's fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable, study finds

Scientists found that the strength of the Florida Current, the beginning of the Gulf Stream system and a key component of the global Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, has remained stable for the past four decades.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240911193135.htm