Highlights
Neuroscience
Obesity genes also speak for the growing brain
13 November 2025An early childhood study reveals that some genetic roots of obesity may also link to language-related neurodevelopment.
Energy
On the wave to fusion energy
7 November 2025The power plants of tomorrow could tap into fusion energy, as scientists gain insight into how to control the reactions and suppress turbulence.
Genomics
Single cell maps unveil Asia’s immune diversity
5 November 2025A groundbreaking multinational atlas of the body’s frontline defenders reveals hidden variations that could enhance precision health efforts worldwide.
Artificial Intelligence
Seeing the unknown
3 November 2025A consistent rulebook of prompts could be the key to advancing artificial intelligence models, enhancing their image classification performance even when dealing with unknown objects.
Cancer
Broad new hope for late-stage IV cancer
30 October 2025Clinical trial results show a new antibody drug with an unconventional approach extends survival for patients with various aggressive cancers.
Optics And Photonics
Rippling new colours from quantum emitters
28 October 2025A new method of electrically controlling light emissions from nanoscale light sources opens new possibilities for quantum photonic devices.
Vaccines
Mucus impossible: Giving nasal vaccines a new ride
24 October 2025A new 'liquid lipid' approach that penetrates the nose’s mucus barrier could lead to needle-free, nasal spray-based mRNA vaccines.
Materials Science
Shaping strength with thinner composites
22 October 2025A new computer modelling approach lends a hand with designing lighter, sturdier aircraft components from next-generation composite materials.
Neuroscience
How pre-baby jitters shape high-strung kids
20 October 2025Maternal stress even before pregnancy can alter a child’s developing brain in a key region for reward processing, a years-long study reveals.
LANGUAGE MODELS
A tireless friend in dementia care
16 October 2025An AI-driven conversational assistant aims to bring new forms of companionship and emotional support to people living with cognitive decline.
Genetics
Bringing NATURA light to drug discovery
14 October 2025A new chemical testing platform harnesses colour- and light-producing genes from wildlife to speed the search for promising RNA-based therapeutics.
Photonics
A chip that dials in colours
10 October 2025A new photonic device offers a hybrid metasurface design that produces brighter, tuneable light emissions for applications in quantum computing and sensing.
Immunology
Tired T cells get a power up
8 October 2025Targeting a key gene can help prevent the body’s immune fighters from wearing out when attacking tumour cells, offering a new treatment strategy against cancer.
