Targeting cancers where they spawn
12 August 2026Researchers pinpoint a specific marker for gastric cancer stem cells and show that eliminating this subpopulation may be a viable approach to more effectively treat stomach cancers.
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Greener crossbars for large language models
10 August 2026Inspired by computer vision hardware, researchers adapt a two-in-one crossbar-based chip design to boost the energy efficiency of AI systems.
Flipping lung cancer’s metabolic switch
6 August 2026In lung cancer, tumour-initiating cells harness ketones as an alternative energy source during nutrient stress, but this flexibility also leads to a therapeutic vulnerability.
Radical partners for cleaner chemistry
4 August 2026A new blueprint for customising metal-free molecular catalysts offers more sustainable options for producing industrially valuable chemicals.
Leaving the salt behind
30 July 2026By leveraging commonly available materials like rattan and bamboo, researchers develop an accessible solution for turning seawater fresh in resource-limited areas.
Remembering Dr Yang Yinping
28 July 2026Hitting lung cancer where it hurts
28 July 2026Shattering a protein “shield” linked to drug resistance could offer clinicians a new weapon against advanced lung cancers.
Turning light into motion
23 July 2026Researchers uncover a popular electronic material’s extraordinary ability to bend when exposed to light, opening new design options for microdevices and optomechanics.
Mosquitoes share the blame
16 July 2026A molecule found in Aedes mosquito saliva modulates the host body’s immune response during chikungunya infection, highlighting that mosquitoes may be more than just viral carriers.
Building chemical houses for light reactions
14 July 2026Tiny chemical houses get a new engineering blueprint for building more orderly, robust and light-responsive structures that facilitate industrially relevant light-driven reactions.
A gene machine with UNBARred potential
10 July 2026A novel RNA-based molecular tool offers an innovative way to detect, amplify and respond to genetic signals within cells with unprecedented modularity.
Forging defects that deliver
8 July 2026Icy shocks turn atomic flaws into a performance advantage for magnesium-ion batteries, advancing them as safer and cheaper energy storage options.
A common agent against coronaviruses
6 July 2026A novel broad-spectrum drug candidate stalls replication of several SARS-CoV-2 variants and other coronaviruses, with the potential to boost preparedness against future pandemics.
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