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Automatic scent creation by cheminformatics method
13/01/2025

Automatic scent creation by cheminformatics method

The sense of smell is fundamental for various aspects of human existence including the flavor perception, environmental awareness, and emotional impact. However, unlike other senses, it has not been digitized. Its digitalization faces challenges such as the lack of reliable odor sensing technology o...

A new diminutive species of bohaiornithid enantiornithine (Aves: Ornithothoraces) from the Lower Cretaceous Jehol Group,...
13/01/2025

A new diminutive species of bohaiornithid enantiornithine (Aves: Ornithothoraces) from the Lower Cretaceous Jehol Group, northern China

Enantiornithes are the most successful early-diverging avian clade, their fossils revealing important information regarding the structure of Cretaceous avifaunas and the parallel refinement of flight alongside the ornithuromorph lineage that includes modern birds. The most diverse recognized family....

Broadband terahertz holography using isotropic VO2 metasurfaces
12/01/2025

Broadband terahertz holography using isotropic VO2 metasurfaces

Vanadium dioxide (VO2) exhibits exceptional phase transition characteristics that enable dynamic manipulation of electromagnetic wave. In this study, a novel design of bilayer isotropic metasurface is introduced. It leverages insulating-to-metallic phase transition of VO2 to enable broadband hologra...

A shape-changing haptic navigation interface for vision impairment
12/01/2025

A shape-changing haptic navigation interface for vision impairment

Individuals with visual impairment (VI) require aids such as white canes and guide dogs to navigate their environments. Modern localisation technologies have the capacity to transform the way individuals with VI navigate surroundings, but they have yet to do so. A critical barrier is the inability o...

Microplastic hotspots mapped across the Southern Ocean reveal areas of potential ecological impact
11/01/2025

Microplastic hotspots mapped across the Southern Ocean reveal areas of potential ecological impact

Marine microplastic is pervasive, polluting the remotest ecosystems including the Southern Ocean. Since this region is already undergoing climatic changes, the additional stress of microplastic pollution on the ecosystem should not be considered in isolation. We identify potential hotspot areas of e...

Organoclay flocculation as a pathway to export carbon from the sea surface
11/01/2025

Organoclay flocculation as a pathway to export carbon from the sea surface

Marine microorganisms play a critical role in regulating atmospheric CO2 concentration via the biological carbon pump. Deposition of continental mineral dust on the sea surface increases carbon sequestration but the interaction between minerals and marine microorganisms is not well understood. We di...

Forgetting is comparable between healthy young and old people
10/01/2025

Forgetting is comparable between healthy young and old people

Aging is typically associated with declines in episodic memory, executive functions, and sleep quality. Therefore, the sleep-dependent stabilization of episodic memory is suspected to decline during aging. This might reflect in accelerated long-term forgetting, which refers to normal learning and re...

Meta-analysis of the red advantage in combat sports
10/01/2025

Meta-analysis of the red advantage in combat sports

Research has previously documented that across a range of Olympic combat sports, wearing red is associated with a higher probability of winning contests, especially when bouts are close. Yet, the hypothesis for a red advantage has not been systematically examined across multiple tournaments. Here, w...

Tephra fallout hazard assessment for a hydrovolcanic eruptive scenario in Mayotte
09/01/2025

Tephra fallout hazard assessment for a hydrovolcanic eruptive scenario in Mayotte

The new submarine volcano Fani Maoré offshore Mayotte (Comoros archipelago) discovered in 2019 has raised the awareness of a possible future eruption in Petite-Terre island, located on the same 60 km-long volcanic chain. In this context of a renewal of the volcanic activity, we present here th...

Genome-scale evolution in local populations of wild chimpanzees
09/01/2025

Genome-scale evolution in local populations of wild chimpanzees

Analysis of genome-scale evolution has been difficult in large, endangered animals because opportunities to collect high-quality genetic samples are limited. There is a need for novel field-friendly, cost-effective genetic techniques. This study conducted an exome-wide analysis of a total of 42 chim...

Parental feeding in the dinosaur Lufengosaurus revealed through multidisciplinary comparisons with altricial and precoci...
08/01/2025

Parental feeding in the dinosaur Lufengosaurus revealed through multidisciplinary comparisons with altricial and precocious birds

Previous studies arguing for parental care in dinosaurs have been primarily based on fossil accumulations of adults and hatchlings, perinatal and post-hatchlings in nests and nest areas, and evidence of brooding, the majority of which date to the Late Cretaceous. Similarly, the general body proporti...

Exposure to constant artificial light alters honey bee sleep rhythms and disrupts sleep
08/01/2025

Exposure to constant artificial light alters honey bee sleep rhythms and disrupts sleep

Artificial light at night (ALAN) changes animal behavior in multiple invertebrates and vertebrates and can result in decreased fitness. However, ALAN effects have not been studied in European honey bees (Apis mellifera), an important pollinator in which foragers show strong circadian rhythmicity. Co...

Energetic savings of bow-riding dolphins
07/01/2025

Energetic savings of bow-riding dolphins

Bow-riding occurs when dolphins swim in the pressure waves at the front of a vessel. Bow-riding is hypothesized to be “fun” for dolphins or to save them energy although the energetics have not been explored. An UAS (Unoccupied Aerial System) was used to follow and video-record adult dusky dolphi...

Nitrogen isotopes reveal high NOx emissions from arid agricultural soils in the Salton Sea Air Basin
07/01/2025

Nitrogen isotopes reveal high NOx emissions from arid agricultural soils in the Salton Sea Air Basin

Air quality management commonly aims to mitigate nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion, reducing ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PM) pollution. Despite such ongoing efforts, regulations have recently proven ineffective in rural areas like the Salton Sea Air Basin of Southern California,....

Extended magenta aurora as revealed by citizen science
06/01/2025

Extended magenta aurora as revealed by citizen science

During large geomagnetic storms, red auroras are typically observed from low-latitude countries such as Japan. The color arises from a specific emission line of oxygen atoms at high altitudes. However, during the May 10-11th 2024 superstorm, magenta auroras were observed above Japan instead of the t...

The importance of including both s*xes in preclinical sleep studies and analyses
06/01/2025

The importance of including both s*xes in preclinical sleep studies and analyses

A significant effort in biomedical sciences has been made to examine relationships between s*x and the mechanisms underlying various disease states and behaviors, including sleep. Here, we investigated biological s*x differences in sleep using male and female C57BL/6J mice (n = 267). Physiologic...

A technocognitive approach to detecting fallacies in climate misinformation
05/01/2025

A technocognitive approach to detecting fallacies in climate misinformation

Misinformation about climate change is a complex societal issue that requires holistic, interdisciplinary solutions at the intersection between technology and psychology. One proposed solution is a “technocognitive” approach, involving the synthesis of psychological and computer science research...

Rapid formation of picture-word association in cats
05/01/2025

Rapid formation of picture-word association in cats

It is well known that dogs are capable of following human verbal instructions. However, very little is known about the equivalent ability in cats. In this study, we used a switched stimuli task to examine whether cats rapidly form picture-word association, which is a fundamental ability for word lea...

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