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Ultrasound waves that jiggle deep brain structures may relieve delusions in schizophrenia, small trial hints
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Ultrasound waves that jiggle deep brain structures may relieve delusions in schizophrenia, small trial hints

Stimulating the brain with ultrasound could help counter the delusions people experience in schizophrenia, a small trial finds.The trial involved transcranial ultrasound stimulation, in which a device placed on a patient's head delivers ultrasound waves through the skull and into the brain. Its goal is to change the activity in a targeted brain region. Delusions are false beliefs that are very difficult to shake; for example, a person might believe they are being stalked when they aren't or think that a major disaster is about to occur without any evidence to suggest so. In the trial, researchers found that a 10-minute session of the ultrasound treatment reduced the severity of delusions for...

📅 2026-10-20 14:10:00    •    Live Science
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New analytical method reveals what happens inside tiny molecular frameworks
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New analytical method reveals what happens inside tiny molecular frameworks

Tiny magnetic probes can be used to investigate the chemical forces at work inside the pores of molecular framework compounds, but until now, this had only been possible to a limited degree. A new method developed by a team at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) could help to better understand the properties of these materials and control these properties in the future. The study is published in the journal Small.

📅 2026-10-20 14:00:12    •    Phys.org
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Could wood provide a better home for oil-degrading microbes?
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Could wood provide a better home for oil-degrading microbes?

According to a study conducted by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University, the material used to support microbial biofilms could influence their potential role in treating water generated during oil production. The research was led by Ph.D. candidate Arwa Al-Hadhrami under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Blackburn and conducted by a Sultan Qaboos University team representing the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences and the Water Research Center, Oman. The results are published in Environmental Advances.

📅 2026-10-20 13:40:16    •    Phys.org
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Octopus and cuttlefish suckers may have evolved by repurposing ancient developmental genes
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Octopus and cuttlefish suckers may have evolved by repurposing ancient developmental genes

Cephalopods, like the octopus, have specialized arms and suckers, but how these structures evolved from the simple bodies of their mollusk ancestors remains a mystery. Researchers from the University of Tokyo compared gene activity during embryonic development of cuttlefish, octopus and snail body parts. They found that several genes associated with appendage patterning showed expression along developing cephalopod arms, but no comparable patterns in developing suckers. Developing suckers instead expressed Ets1, a gene associated with early embryonic development in mollusks. The findings suggest cephalopods evolved suckers by reusing existing genes in new ways.

📅 2026-10-20 13:30:01    •    Phys.org
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Researchers explore the valuable connection between birds, memory and territory in Chile
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Researchers explore the valuable connection between birds, memory and territory in Chile

Black-necked swans, spot-flanked gallinules, southern lapwings, austral thrushes and dozens of other bird species fly across the Río Cruces Wetland, carrying the biocultural memory of the territory. Both resident birds and species that migrate throughout the year bear witness to the many changes this landscape has undergone over time.

📅 2026-10-20 13:20:04    •    Phys.org
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Scientists finally uncover why statins can cause muscle pain
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Scientists finally uncover why statins can cause muscle pain

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle damage. Using advanced imaging technology, researchers discovered that statins can attach to a crucial protein in muscle cells and force open a channel that normally controls calcium flow. This causes calcium to leak continuously, potentially damaging muscle tissue.

📅 2026-10-20 13:00:56    •    ScienceDaily
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Hurricane warning maps are improving, but a dangerous problem remains
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Hurricane warning maps are improving, but a dangerous problem remains

A new study reveals that improved hurricane forecast graphics may help people identify threatened areas without making them more likely to recognize the danger or take protective action. Researchers also found that a widespread misunderstanding of the hurricane cone persists, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap between accurate forecasts and public preparedness.

📅 2026-10-20 12:49:51    •    ScienceDaily
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The Selfish Gene at 50
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The Selfish Gene at 50

A half century ago The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins became an instant bestseller and transformed public awareness of evolutionary biology. Today scientists are still debating its core message

📅 2026-10-20 12:45:00    •    Scientific American
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Keeping jumping genes in place: New role for protein complex discovered
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Keeping jumping genes in place: New role for protein complex discovered

As much as half of the human genome is composed of so-called "jumping genes." These DNA sequences can make copies of themselves that are inserted back into the genome at another location, playing a significant functional role in creating the diversity that drives evolution and in regulating how other genes are turned on or off. However, their jumps can also make the genome less stable and create mutations that have been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, autoimmune disease and cancer.

📅 2026-10-20 12:40:04    •    Phys.org
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Astronomers uncover new secrets of the Universe’s first five minutes
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Astronomers uncover new secrets of the Universe’s first five minutes

Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding the Universe’s earliest moments, measuring the amount of helium formed in the first five minutes after the Big Bang with unprecedented precision. Using one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, an international team studied 15 remarkably pristine galaxies that act as cosmic time capsules, preserving clues from nearly 13.8 billion years ago.

📅 2026-10-20 12:34:15    •    ScienceDaily
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Scientists discover a bizarre Jurassic “squid” unlike anything ever seen
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Scientists discover a bizarre Jurassic “squid” unlike anything ever seen

Scientists have identified the “fattest” belemnite ever discovered, a bizarre, barrel-shaped squid relative that lived in Wyoming’s ancient seas 160 million years ago. The exceptionally rare fossils reveal a creature unlike anything previously known, potentially a predator of smaller squid-like animals and a surprising survivor of a supposedly vanished family.

📅 2026-10-20 12:20:44    •    ScienceDaily
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Psychological symptoms may drive menopause-related workforce attrition
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Psychological symptoms may drive menopause-related workforce attrition

Turnover related to menopause has become a critical global socioeconomic challenge, affecting female career longevity and organizational productivity. A new study suggests that, although many employers have attempted to make special accommodations in the workplace, they fail to address a woman's increased psychological burdens related to the menopause transition.

📅 2026-10-20 12:20:01    •    Phys.org
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The sun may have stripped away meters of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
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The sun may have stripped away meters of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brought material from another planetary system within reach of our telescopes, but reading its chemistry poses a problem. Energetic particles encountered during its journey through space may have changed its outer layers, so how much of what astronomers detect still reflects the comet's birthplace?

📅 2026-10-20 12:10:01    •    Phys.org
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Your aging brain may be trading memory for something more valuable
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Your aging brain may be trading memory for something more valuable

The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that helps older adults develop wisdom and share decades of knowledge with younger generations.

📅 2026-10-20 11:31:22    •    ScienceDaily
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'We used to go to the climate conferences together. We are not anymore': ESA official Simonetta Cheli tells us how the political landscape for Earth observation is changing
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'We used to go to the climate conferences together. We are not anymore': ESA official Simonetta Cheli tells us how the political landscape for Earth observation is changing

FRASCATI, Italy — Observing Earth from space provides a much-needed insight into the evolution of our planet's health. This is particularly important in the face of climate change, as environmental degradation, food insecurity and extreme weather events can all reveal themselves in stark images taken from high above our planet's surface.Simonetta Cheli is the director of Earth observation programs at the European Space Agency (ESA) and the head of the European Space Research Institute (ESRIN) in Frascati, Italy. With nearly 40 years of experience in the field, she is one of the world's leading experts on Earth observation. Live Science spoke with Cheli on a recent visit to ESRIN to talk abou...

📅 2026-10-20 11:00:00    •    Live Science
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'It makes me feel that we can do a lot about it': ESA official shares striking satellite snap of Europe's record-breaking summer heat waves
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'It makes me feel that we can do a lot about it': ESA official shares striking satellite snap of Europe's record-breaking summer heat waves

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Southern Europe and North AfricaWhat's in the photo? Land and sea surface temperatures during one of Europe's record-breaking summer heat wavesWhich satellite took the photo? Sentinel-3BWhen was it taken? June 23, 2026This striking satellite snap shows the scorching land and sea surface temperatures that hit Southern Europe during one of the continent's record-breaking heat waves this summer.The image was created using data from the Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer (SLSTR) on board the European Space Agency's (ESA) Sentinel-3B satellite. It was selected for this week's edition of Earth from space by Simonetta Cheli, director of Earth observation programs at...

📅 2026-10-20 11:00:00    •    Live Science
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