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Researchers showed that tuning peptide charge can extend release from gelatin-based biomaterials to 2–3 weeks through electrostatic interactions. The strategy could improve drug delivery and tissue regeneration without chemically binding peptides to their carriers. https://www.cell.com/cell-biomaterials/fulltext/S3050-5623(26)00209-6?

Scientists dated a rare Martian meteorite to 1.27 billion years ago, filling a nearly 2-billion-year gap in Mars' volcanic record. Its unique isotopic signature suggests it originated from a previously unsampled, pristine region of Mars' deep interior. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016703726004102?via%3Dihub

Using spatial transcriptomics, researchers mapped gene activity in heart transplant biopsies, revealing hidden cellular programs linked to acute rejection, treatment response, and chronic graft failure (CAV). The findings could improve diagnosis, risk prediction, and precision immunosuppressive therapy. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44161-026-00849-9

Researchers proposed a new way to detect dark matter decaying into gravitons, which could convert into gamma rays while passing through magnetized cosmic filaments. Using Fermi-LAT data, they set the first constraints on this decay process, opening a new avenue for future dark matter searches. https://journals.aps.org/prd/abstract/10.1103/yvs5-67cj

Researchers developed a controlled cracking transfer-printing method that patterns quantum dots into 600 nm pixels with high precision. The technique enables large-area, cadmium-free QLED displays with brighter output, longer lifetimes, and 341 ppi resolution, offering a scalable route to next-generation displays. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41928-026-01670-9

Researchers showed that breaking action–reaction symmetry allows more than 10,000 particles to self-organize into dynamic, self-propelled clusters that continuously split and reform instead of forming static aggregates. The findings provide a new platform for studying active matter and designing programmable materials. https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/96ky-d1p9

Researchers developed a copper–platinum (Cu₃Pt) catalyst using 75% less platinum that matches the performance of pure platinum in hydrogen fuel cells. A slight (<1%) mechanical compression changes the catalyst's electronic structure, boosting the oxygen reduction reaction. The approach could significantly reduce fuel cell costs, though long-term durability and large-scale manufacturing still need to be demonstrated. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013468626014283?via%3Dihub

Researchers found that just a 10–20% increase in tubulin disrupts microtubule dynamics, weakens tissue organization, and reduces cell viability. The study highlights precise protein abundance as a fundamental requirement for healthy cells and a potential target for future cancer therapies. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-75341-w

Researchers developed a reusable magnetic adsorbent that removed over 95% of micro- and nanoplastics and some PFAS from water within an hour. The material can be magnetically recovered and reused, bringing the technology closer to large-scale wastewater treatment. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894726056020

Researchers created a micromotor driven solely by water-surface vortices, producing controlled rotation without electricity, magnets, or chemical reactions. The technique could enable the contact-free assembly of ultrafine fiber structures for applications such as surgical sutures, artificial muscles, and advanced cables. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aed5495

Researchers developed a light-driven synthesis method that can generate antiviral compound libraries 10–100× larger in weeks instead of years. Screening the first library identified three new HIV-active compounds with activity comparable to approved therapies. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aed6880

A Phase III trial found that a single dose of clesrovimab protected high-risk infants against severe RSV as effectively as monthly palivizumab injections, with a similar safety profile. The long-acting antibody could simplify RSV prevention by providing season-long protection with one shot. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2851770

Researchers developed a multiplexing scheme that increased long-distance ion–ion entanglement rates by 4.6× while achieving a record 95.9% fidelity over a 1.2 km quantum network. The approach could help enable faster, scalable quantum repeaters and a future quantum internet. https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/9h14-sc8t

A single dose of rapamycin rapidly reversed autism-like brain activity and behavioral changes in adult mice exposed to prenatal inflammation, with effects appearing within about two hours. The findings identify new therapeutic targets for autism symptoms but do not support rapamycin as a treatment for humans. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-74958-1

Researchers developed a soft implantable electrical port that sits beneath the skin, enabling direct recharging, high-speed data transfer, and electrical stimulation through a tiny needle. The device remained functional for over a year in animals, offering a potential new interface for long-term implanted medical devices. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aee9688

Researchers identified tryptamine (TrpA) as a natural molecule that builds up with wakefulness and signals the brain's increasing need for sleep. Activating its receptor, GPR139, improved sleep duration and quality in mice and pigs, highlighting a promising target for new non-addictive sleep therapies. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-026-02332-x

Researchers developed a genome engineering method that inserts large DNA sequences into specific sites in rice and tobacco without creating DNA breaks. The approach could enable more complex crop traits and accelerate the use of plants as platforms for producing medicines and other biologics. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-026-03181-6

Researchers found that common moss generates complex electrical waves that propagate at multiple speeds, suggesting a previously unrecognized level of coordinated signaling. While their function remains unclear, the findings could support future living sensors and biohybrid computing technologies. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article/13/7/252341/482568/Multi-scale-electrical-activity-and-signal

A study of children aged 3–10 found that young children act more kindly and cooperatively when deciding intuitively, while reflection increasingly supports prosocial behavior as they grow older. The findings suggest that kindness emerges early as an instinct and later becomes a deliberate, stable trait. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-026-02487-4

Researchers engineered CMLase, the first enzyme shown to remove the age-related protein modification CML, reducing it by over 70% in elderly human artery tissue and 55% in skin samples. The work is a proof of concept for repairing molecular damage linked to aging, but it remains far from a clinical anti-aging therapy. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-75141-2