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An old puzzle in particle physics has been solved: How can quantum field theories be best formulated on a lattice to optimally simulate them on a computer? The answer comes from AI. Quantum field theories are the foundation of modern physics. They tell us how particles behave and how their interactions can be described.

Nanomechanical systems developed at TU Wien have now reached a level of precision and miniaturization that will allow them to be used in ultra-high-resolution atomic force microscopes in the future. A major leap in measurement technology begins with a tiny gap of just 32 nanometers. This is the distance between a movable aluminum membrane and a fixed electrode, together forming an extremely compact parallel-plate capacitor-a new world record.

Researchers raise concerns about possible health risks for vulnerable users, point to a need for better methods and safeguards   Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a McGill University study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concerns about health risks for vulnerable users, particularly those with weakened immune systems.

There is growing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors have protective benefits for the brain A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.

A team of researchers from Hôpital Henri-Mondor AP-HP, Inserm, Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) and the ComPaRe - Neurofibromatosis cohort, coordinated by Dr Laura Fertitta and Pr Pierre Wolkenstein, has developed the cNF-PUSH-D'oe questionnaire.this is the first questionnaire to measure the stigma experienced by people with neurofibromatosis type 1 in relation to cutaneous neurofibromas.

International research team with Göttingen University unlocks new "cosmic clock" for deep time Australia's iconic red landscapes have preserved a remarkable record of Earth's surface evolution - one that can now be read using cosmic rays from outer space. An international research team including the Universities of Göttingen and Cologne in Germany, as well as Curtin University in Australia, has demonstrated a new method to reconstruct how ancient landscapes eroded and sediments moved across continents millions of years ago.

In an article published in Genome Biology , scientists show that DNA replication not only ensures faithful duplication of the genome, but also helps reshape the three-dimensional organization of chromosomes in the nucleus.

The Research Group on Prevention and Health in Exercise and Sport (PHES) of the University of Valencia, led by Professor Juan Carlos Colado, has published a study in the International Journal of Spor

More and more young adults abstain from entering committed romantic relationships, and this may be affecting their well-being. A new study conducted at the University of Zurich shows that long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed - especially in their late twenties.

A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers today. The research - published in the Journal of Public Health - is based on the experiences of more than 25,000 pupils across Greater Manchester, and is one of the largest and most detailed studies of its kind.

Overuse of our tendons can cause painful medical conditions for which only limited treatment options exist. Researchers have now deciphered an important molecular mechanism that triggers these problems. Their findings will facilitate the development of new treatments. Complaints such as pain in the Achilles tendon, tennis elbow, swimmer's shoulder and jumper's knee are familiar to many young sportspeople, as well as to older individuals.

New study by researchers at Freie Universität published in "Nature Communications" shows that independent environmental stressors such as heat, drought, and microplastics affect soils differently when combined Global change - a term that encompasses climate change and phenomena such as changes in land use or environmental pollution - is increasingly putting ecosystems around the world under pressure.

To monitor patients during and after surgery or in the intensive care unit, clinicians use catheters to keep a close eye on the circulatory system.

Astrophysics Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) went into operation, red dots in its images have puzzled researchers around the world. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have explained these enigmatic findings, revealing the most violent forces in the universe concealed in a cocoon of ionized gas.

In house mice, the pay-off of mating with multiple males depends especially on the quality of food available to mothers Polyandry is common: female house mice, and females from many other species, often mate with more than one male, producing litters with multiple fathers.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that members of many Indigenous communities who eat certain types of locally harvested waterfowl, especially ducks with mixed or fish-based diets, may have higher levels of both mercury and healthy omega-3 fatty acids in their blood.

Research team develops new drug to block antibodies involved in multiple sclerosis-like disease A study published today in the journal PNAS shows that it may be possible to slow the progression of certain autoimmune diseases using drugs that interfere with the antibodies responsible for these pathologies.

A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition. An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Glasgow, has developed a tool to measure the activity of a molecule linked to gut inflammation within faecal samples.

An interdisciplinary research team from Leipzig has discovered strong evidence of a Black Death mass grave near the deserted medieval village of Neuses, outside Erfurt. It represents the first systematically identified burial site associated with plague burials in Europe. The study, conducted primarily by Leipzig University, the Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe (GWZO), and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), has just been published in the scientific journal PLOS One.