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Seeing the unseen: How hybrid nano-assemblies make biosensing sharper and smarter | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Seeing single biomolecules is hard because lone nanoparticles scatter and absorb light weakly. Using cryosoret nano-assemblies of gold and iron oxide on photonic crystals, researchers at UIUC amplified absorption signals, enabling high-contrast, digital counting of cancer-specific biomolecules.

Behind the scenes: researching long COVID and menstruation | Research Communities by Springer Nature

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, few of us anticipated the lingering aftermath that would emerge in its wake. As a researcher in women's health, I found myself drawn into an unexpected and urgent area of study: the intersection of long COVID and menstruation.

How General Relativity and Differential Geometry helped solving Differential Equations in extreme regimes with Physics Informed Neural Networks | Research Communities by Springer Nature

We present the Unimodular Regularization technique, which improves efficiency of Physics Informed Neural Networks when solving complex differential equations. Interestingly, it took inspiration in general relativity -our theory of gravity- and differential geometry, when applied to neural networks.

Scalable photoelectrochemical mini-module | Research Communities by Springer Nature

We fabricate a scalable mini-module-sized artificial leaf (16 cm2) consisting of a parallel configuration of photoanode and photocathode architecture integrated with a 4 × 4 array based unbiased solar water-splitting system with a stable ‘module-level’ solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 11.2%.

July and August Highlights from the Humanities and Social Sciences Communities      | Research Communities by Springer Nature

July and August brought us International Cooperatives Day, World Humanitarian Day, and Women’s Equality Day. To commemorate these days, Communities’ members shared blogs on collaboration, humanitarian challenges, and gender equality.

High-Reliability Thermoreceptors with Minimal Temporal and Spatial Variations Through Photo-Induced Patterning Thermoelectrics | Research Communities by Springer Nature

What do we really know about dairy? | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Dairy fats, inflammation and the food matrix

Investigating the association between heroin dose, genetics, and personality disorders | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Electrochemical Solid-State Electrolyte Reactors: Configurations, Applications, and Future Prospects | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Heteroatoms Synergistic Anchoring Vacancies in Phosphorus-Doped CoSe2 Enable Ultrahigh Activity and Stability in Li–S Batteries | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Behind the paper: Global meta-analysis of banana grown under high density, natural and artificial shade | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Banana is an important nutrient dense fruit crop cultivated in tropics, sub-tropics and consumed around the World. Banana is cultivated as sole-crop in open field at different planting densities, in greenhouse and also grown as a favorable inter crop in agroforestry systems.

Automating Inhibition Zone Detection with YOLOv8n and LabVIEW Integration | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Automated inhibition zone detection using YOLOv8n and LabVIEW enables rapid, reproducible, and user-friendly analysis in microbiology. By integrating Python workflows into a standalone application, we bridge AI and experimental practice for more accurate antimicrobial testing.

When Artificial Intelligence Designs a Smile: Promise, Pitfalls, and the Human Touch | Research Communities by Springer Nature

A smile conveys warmth, confidence, and emotion. In dentistry, designing a natural, balanced smile blends art and science. While clinicians rely on proportions, symmetry, and intuition, AI now offers speed and standardization—raising the question: can it match human artistry?

Solution Processed Kesterite Solar Module with 10.1% Certified Efficiency | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Unravelling the long-term river health status of Kruger National Park Rivers using macroinvertebrate-based monitoring | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Freshwater ecosystems face severe threats from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. This study analyzes a decade of biomonitoring data (2010–2019) from Kruger National Park’s four rivers using SASS5, habitat, and physicochemical metrics to assess resilience against upstream human pressures.

A Plague That Refuses To Go Away: Spotlight on Great Tuberculosis Books | Research Communities by Springer Nature

TB has impacted humans for centuries and profoundly shaped our history. These wonderful books have captured the history, impact, and consequences of this infectious disease that is still haunting humankind

FK228 reshapes tumor microenvironment to enhance anti-PD-L1 efficacy | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Tandem amine scrubbing and CO2 electrolysis via direct piperazine carbamate reduction | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Integrating CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion avoids the thermal release of CO2 and thus could potentially lower the energy needed to make useful products from CO2, but choosing optimal system components is still challenging.

The Flow Against the Current: Lymphatics and Cancer Biology | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The lymphatic system, first glimpsed by Aselli in 1622, is both a highway of metastasis and a hub of immune defense. In cancer biology, its hidden currents reveal how tumors spread, evade, and sometimes are held in check.

Don't look up | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Sinking sand and floating ooze

Islamic Jurisprudence, Biomedical Ethics, and the Social Construct in Relation to Intersex People | Research Communities by Springer Nature

In this endeavor, I sought to better understand the existing literature on intersex people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Expanding and consolidating the RNA-targeting CRISPR-Cas toolbox | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Rethink Sparsity from the bottom | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This story will explain why sparse AI Is so hard and how we’re fixing It with brain-inspired hardware.

Dicyandiamide-Driven Tailoring of the n-Value Distribution and Interface Dynamics for High-Performance ACI 2D Perovskite Solar Cells | Research Communities by Springer Nature

A Multi-Omics Approach to Uncovering Drug Resistance in HER2-Positive Cancer | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Integrative multi-omics profiling revealed a nine-marker signature of lapatinib resistance, showing how cancer cells rewire themselves to survive despite targeted therapy.

Beyond the Hype: 10 Common Misconceptions About Large Language Models in Research and Development | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Large language models are widely used yet often misunderstood. This post clarifies common myths to help you leverage their true capabilities effectively.

Artificial Womb Technology (Ectogenesis) in Singapore - Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Artificial wombs are of interest and relevance to Singapore, given the rising incidence of premature births. This is attributed to the increasing trends of late marriages and motherhood, as well as the growing uptake of IVF and egg freezing procedures in the country.

AI-Driven Gamified and Non-Gamified Platforms in EFL Listening: Comparative Effects of Duolingo and Replika on Comprehension, Engagement, and Motivation | Research Communities by Springer Nature

🌟A New Theory – The Scaffolded Motivator Model 📄 Discover the full theory, data, and implications in the preprint: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7558517/v1 💬 Feedback and scholarly debate are highly encouraged — they’ll help refine this model before journal publication.

B-Bridge Regulated Asymmetric Dual-Atomic Catalysts for Synergistically Enhanced Styrene Mineralization and CO2 Reduction | Research Communities by Springer Nature

15 Years of Progress on Transition Metal-Based Electrocatalysts for Microbial Electrochemical Hydrogen Production: From Nanoscale Design to Macroscale Application | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Solving a mystery of Greenland’s melting ice sheet—what happens when models miss refreezing? | Research Communities by Springer Nature

New field measurements and modeling show meltwater refreezing in Greenland’s bare ice may reduce runoff to surrounding oceans, highlighting a process climate models can incorporate for improved predictions of future sea-level rise.

Designer homes for mini-placentas: A bioprinted solution | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Mini placentas can be grown in the lab to study pregnancy and complications like preeclampsia. Using 3D printing technology, we have bioprinted the first placental organoids and studied the impact of their environment on cell behaviour.

The Story Behind Our Study on Childhood Fractures | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Every parent knows the panic that sets in when a child falls and cries in pain. Childhood fractures are among the most common injuries worldwide. These fractures are unique: children’s bones are not just smaller versions of adult bones—they grow, heal, and behave differently.

Predictive modelling and mechanistic analysis of surface integrity in artificial granite structures | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This study investigates artificial granite (AG) as a structural material for machine tools in surface grinding applications. The AG was fabricated in accordance with ASTM standards, utilizing a composite mixture of granite aggregates, epoxy resin, hardeners, tougheners, and a coupling agent.

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 JEET Emerging Scientist Award in Ethnobiology | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Naji Sulaiman, Cheng Zhuo, and Emiel De Meyer are the winners of the 2025 JEET Emerging Scientist Award in Ethnobiology as they are recognized for their outstanding early-career contributions to ethnobiology and community-based research.

Recent Progress of Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Composite Materials for Monitoring Physical, Physiological, and Body Fluid Signals | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Cracking the Code of Pancreatic Cancer Spread: A New Role for ALK7 | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is among the deadliest cancers, and its rapid spread depends on tumor cells breaching blood vessels through a process called intravasation.

The Elephant in the Room: Economics Is Dead — But Nobody Told the Economists | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The funeral is already underway, though the profession hasn’t noticed. Economics, the self-declared “queen of the social sciences,” has quietly expired — clinically, empirically, catastrophically dead.

Esports Nutrition: Enhancing Cognitive and Physical Performance in Competitive Gaming — New Springer Book | Research Communities by Springer Nature

I’m excited to share my new Springer book, Esports Nutrition, which brings together cutting-edge research and practical strategies to boost both cognitive and physical performance in competitive gaming. The eBook was published on 31 August 2025 and the hardcover on 1 September 2025 (180 pages).

What a changing climate means for disease vectors: The effects of temperature on Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus | Research Communities by Springer Nature