New reconstruction of DAN5 cranium (Gona, Ethiopia) supports complex emergence of Homo erectus
Kimbel, W. H., Johanson, D. C. & Rak, Y. Systematic assessment of a maxilla of Homo from Hadar,…
Science’s role in my Great British Sewing Bee success
Yasmin Proctor-Kent displayed waistcoats made by her dad behind her while competing on The Great British Sewing Bee.Credit:…
How fasting boosts breast cancer therapy
Brufsky, A. M. & Dickler, M. N. Oncologist 23, 528–539 (2018). Article PubMed Google Scholar Schagerholm Stanev, C.…
More than half of researchers now use AI for peer review — often against guidance
Survey results suggest that peer reviewers are increasingly turning to AI.Credit: Panther Media Global/Alamy More than 50% of…
Despite all the negatives, 2025 showcased the power, resilience and universality of science
Geoscientist Mengran Du and her team reported the deepest ecosystem known to host animals this year.Credit: Billy H.C.…
Science sleuths raise concerns about scores of bioengineering papers
Image sleuths noticed irregularities in figures from scores of papers co-authored by Ali Khademhosseini.Credit: Natali Mis/Getty In December…
Large-scale stochastic simulation of open quantum systems
Simulation of open quantum systemsLindbladian master equations A large variety of processes in quantum physics can be captured…
Laser-based conversion electron Mössbauer spectroscopy of 229ThO2
Expected IC signal The incident VUV flux is attenuated, so that it follows φ0e−αz, in which α is…
Quantifying grain boundary deformation mechanisms in small-grained metals
Legros, M., Elliott, B. R., Rittner, M. N., Weertman, J. R. & Hemker, K. J. Microsample tensile testing…
Human gut M cells resemble dendritic cells and present gluten antigen
Human specimens and organoid lines Two terminal ileum tissues (donors H0514 and H0515-2) were obtained for immunofluorescent staining…
Huge genetic study reveals hidden links between psychiatric conditions
A new study identified 238 genomic regions that are associated with one of five categories of mental-health conditions…
Two-dimensional gradients in magnetic properties created with direct-write laser annealing
In Fig. 1, we summarize the various physical properties that can be modified using DWLA and how they impact…