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The presence of reeds on riverbanks could be beneficial for fish
7 November 2025 @ 5:10 pm
The presence of reeds, an exotic and invasive plant capable of altering the ecological balance in the natural environment, could have positive effects on fish populations in rivers. This is according to a study published in Science of The Total Environment led by Professor Alberto Maceda, member of the Research Group FORESTREAM from the Faculty of Biology and the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) at the University of Barcelona.
Ultrafast VUV pulses fully characterized for probing valence electron dynamics
7 November 2025 @ 5:07 pm
A team of researchers at the Max Born Institute have managed to fully characterize few-femtosecond-long light pulses tunable in the vacuum ultraviolet. These results unlock the possibility for studying valence electron dynamics of many materials in the VUV.
The research is published in the journal Nature Photonics.
Open-source 'macroscope' offers dynamic luminescence imaging
7 November 2025 @ 4:54 pm
A team of European researchers has developed a versatile, open-source luminescence imaging instrument designed to democratize access to advanced fluorescence and electroluminescence techniques across disciplines ranging from plant science to materials research.
First ever discovery of Lepidosira springtails in China reveals four new species
7 November 2025 @ 4:53 pm
Researchers from Nantong University have announced the discovery of four new species belonging to the springtail genus Lepidosira in China, representing the first record of this genus in the country.
SpyTag nanodisks enable reliable surface plasmon resonance analysis of membrane proteins
7 November 2025 @ 4:53 pm
In a study published in Analytical Chemistry, a research team led by Wang Junfeng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel immobilization method for surface plasmon resonance (SPR) assays of membrane proteins, effectively addressing major technical constraints in the field.
Self-driving system makes key plastic ingredient using in-house generated H₂O₂
7 November 2025 @ 4:45 pm
An eco-friendly system capable of producing propylene oxide (PO) without external electricity or sunlight has been developed. PO is a vital raw material used in manufacturing household items such as polyurethane for sofas and mattresses, as well as polyester for textiles and water bottles.
New molecular drivers of long COVID link nasal inflammation to lingering symptoms
7 November 2025 @ 4:21 pm
A research team from the Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center (FZB), Kiel University (CAU), the University of Lübeck (UzL), and the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), together with additional partners, has gained new insights into the development of post-COVID syndrome.
'Nanopack' cell therapy targets inflammation in multiple sclerosis
7 November 2025 @ 4:10 pm
About 1 million people in the U.S. live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that inflames the nervous system and scrambles communication between the brain and body. MS, for which there is no single cause or cure, affects people of all demographics with symptoms like fatigue, memory difficulties, vision impairment and mobility loss.
Icarus returns to space aboard SpaceX for wildlife tracking
7 November 2025 @ 4:08 pm
After a three-year pause, Icarus, the pioneering project that tracks wildlife from space, is set to resume operations. On 11 November 2025, a rocket is scheduled to carry a satellite equipped with the Icarus receiver into space—opening a new chapter in the study of animal observation. The latest launch status will be updated on the SpaceX site.
Simplified protein models enable simulations of unknown folding patterns
7 November 2025 @ 4:08 pm
The chains of amino acids that make up proteins are critical to every form of life. The complex ways that these proteins fold and interact has fascinated researchers for decades. Exactly how a protein folds determines its function. For instance, a particular protein can take on the job of transporting molecules, attacking invading cells, or repairing DNA.