Combining the adsorption properties of solids with the dissolution capabilities of liquids, researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created a versatile and efficient material for improving oxygen separation in gases. In addition to increasing the supply of affordable oxygen, they are developing their material to separate a variety of gases, increasing its use in industry and potentially controlling greenhouse gases.

In-plane magnetic fields are responsible for inducing anomalous Hall effect in EuCd₂Sb₂ films, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. By studying how these fields change electronic structures, the team discovered a large in-plane anomalous Hall effect. These findings pave the way for new strategies for controlling electronic transport under magnetic fields, potentially advancing applications in magnetic sensors

Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners to coffee disrupted the body clocks in mice more than coffee on its own, researchers have found, with it causing day and night to be reversed in some mice. If this holds for humans as well, adding sweetener to coffee would have significant health ramifications.

Galaxy clusters—the big cities of the universe—are home to many giant elliptical galaxies that have completed their growth and are not forming stars. However, it is still unclear what has shut down star formation. In a new study, researchers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to observe an ancestor of galaxy clusters, revealing the role of supermassive black holes in slowing star formation and allowing them to evolve into giant elliptical galaxies.

Water oxidation offers a promising path to achieve sustainable energy by efficiently generating oxygen. This study investigates how optimizing Ru(II) photosensitizers, metal oxide catalysts, and pH conditions can enhance water splitting efficiency. By introducing a simplified method to estimate catalyst performance, researchers make it easier to design more effective systems. These findings provide crucial insights for advancing clean energy solutions and accelerating the transition to renewable energy.

An Osaka Metropolitan University research team developed the world’s first system that automatically recommends the optimal rehabilitation program based on a simple test to check the severity of motor paralysis after a stroke.

Near-gap-free and near-error-free genomes of a susceptible bed bug strain and a superstrain with around 20,000-fold insecticide resistance offer the broadest look yet at the full scope of mutations driving their resilience.

Polyphenols, compounds commonly found in plant-based foods, may have a surprising role in managing diabetes. A study led by researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan shows that polyphenols, especially flavonoids, interact with a bitter taste receptor, T2R46, found in the gut. Using advanced computational models, researchers demonstrated how this interaction regulates gut hormone secretion, improves glucose tolerance, and suggests dietary and therapeutic strategies for managing diabetes and related disorders.