ADHD Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field. However, much clinical research on adult ADHD suffers from serious methodological shortcomings that make it difficult to use the results in practice, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Sao Paulo show in a new study.

Whether in medicine, government, or industry-anywhere highly sensitive data needs protection, quantum communication could play a vital role in the future. Instead of transmitting electric signals, this technology uses individual particles of light-so-called photons-that are entangled in specific quantum states.

Sleep increases the ability to solve problems creatively. This was shown in a study involving 90 test subjects at the University of Hamburg. Based on the brain activity measured during sleep, it is even possible to predict the probability of an "aha moment" occurring after a nap. This result has now been published in the journal "PLoS Biology".

What was life like some 8,000-9,000 years ago for the people on the East Mound at Çatalhöyük, an important Neolithic settlement in central Anatolia? And what role did women hold in their society? An international team led by Turkish, Danish, Swedish and US researchers has investigated the genetic material of a total of 131 individuals who are buried there.

A study published in Science Advances reveals that sea turtles are fleeing the tropics, driven by climate change. They are heading dangerously towards the world's shipping lanes, with serious consequences for their conservation. An alarming study by Denis Fournier and Edouard Duquesne of the Université Libre de Bruxelles .

Astronomers have uncovered a vast cloud of energetic particles surrounding one of the most distant galaxy clusters ever observed, marking a major step forward in understanding the hidden forces that shape the cosmos. It shows that entire galaxy clusters, among the largest structures in the Universe, have been immersed in high-energy particles for most of their existence.

Politics New research shows that politicians speak less intelligibly when in government - losing voters can be the consequence. It's well known that governing parties often lose voters over time - the so-called cost of governing. But a new study from Frederik Hjorth, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen, documents a lesser-known but potentially crucial side effect of being in government: politicians begin to speak less simply and understandably.

Researchers from the University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered that the composition of our diet in early life can strengthen the immune system. Using a mouse model, the researchers showed that certain food components increase the production and diversity of antibodies in the intestine, regardless of the existing intestinal microbiota.

Plane trees in cities have an important cooling effect even in extreme heat, according to a new study conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and EPFL. The next step is to identify which tree species are particularly effective at cooling. When the sun is beating down, urban trees cool the surrounding area by evaporating water through their leaves.

Scientists are increasingly finding that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a vital role in our overall health. While its main functions center around digestion, the GI tract is also involved in the production of hormones, immune cells, and even neurotransmitters that can affect mood and brain function.

Urea is considered a possible key molecule in the origin of life. researchers have discovered a previously unknown way in which this building block can form spontaneously on aqueous surfaces without the need for any additional energy. 26.06.2025 by Doris Lujanovic, Corporate Communications Urea is one of the most important industrial chemicals produced worldwide.

The Cambrian explosion was an extraordinary phenomenon in the evolution of life on the planet that led to the emergence of many animal phyla and the diversification of species. During this period, some 530 million years ago, most of the basic body plans of organisms that have survived to the present day emerged.

Soils are losing their fertility, biodiversity is declining dramatically, and microplastics and toxins are spreading to even the most remote ecosystems - with serious consequences for the climate, harvests, prosperity and global security.

Researchers discover common mechanisms of cell communication in developing embryos and ears   Like all complex organisms, every human originates from a single cell that multiplies through countless cell divisions. Thousands of cells coordinate, move and exert mechanical forces on each other as an embryo takes shape.

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is currently recommended in current UK guidelines, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The results of the CATALYST study, published in The Lancet , included data from four randomised trials with a total of 5,441 patients across the UK, Switzerland, Sweden and the United States, who had all'experienced a recent stroke (between 2017-2024) due to a blocked artery and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat).

Life Published: 11:00 Adolescent overweight is not only a risk factor for physical health issues, but also for cognitive impairments. A new international study has now demonstrated that a specially developed virtual reality sports program called REVERIE not only supports weight loss, but also significantly enhances mental performance - and does so by specifically influencing microbial and molecular processes in the body.

Even when sleeping, the brain detects sounds - particularly those signaling danger - and can react to them, say scientists from the University of Geneva and the Institut Pasteur. During sleep, the brain must achieve a delicate balance: disconnecting from sensory input to allow restorative functions, while remaining alert enough to wake if danger arises.

Engineers have harnessed quantum physics to detect the presence of biomolecules without the need for an external light source, overcoming a significant obstacle to the use of optical biosensors in healthcare and environmental monitoring settings. Optical biosensors use light waves as a probe to detect molecules, and are essential for precise medical diagnostics, personalized medicine, and environmental monitoring.

Oxford researchers have developed programmable microcapsules to deliver vaccines in stages, potentially eliminating the need for booster shots and increasing immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach communities. A team of scientists at the University of Oxford has developed an innovative vaccine delivery system that could allow a full course of immunisation - both initial and booster doses - to be delivered in just one injection.

Humans from different cultures speak to their children using a form of speech known as -child-directed speech-, or -baby talk-. Though to us, it may seem natural to communicate directly with our little ones, it appears that this characteristic is far from prevalent in non-human great apes, new research led by teams from the universities of Zurich and Neuchatel shows.