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Unexpected rewards can make people move faster within a fraction of a second, revealing how closely motivation and movement are linked in the brain. In a joystick-based reaching task, participants accelerated toward targets that offered higher reward probability, and their movements gained an extra burst of speed when a low-probability reward appeared unexpectedly. The timing of this change matched classic dopamine reward-prediction signals, suggesting that movement vigor reflects the brain’s internal value computations. Over time, strings of positive or negative outcomes also shifted overall movement speed, showing that recent experience continuously recalibrates how energetically we act. These findings point to movement as a potential noninvasive marker for tracking dopamine function in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. New Scientists Awards - NOMINATION OPEN NOW! Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Aw...

Deutsche Telekom, in partnership with Google Cloud, today announced the development and implementation of MINDR (Multi-Agentic Intelligent Network Diagnostics & Remediation), a multi-agentic artificial intelligence (AI) system designed by Deutsche Telekom to enable autonomous diagnostics and operations across complex, multi-domain telecommunications networks. Deutsche Telekom, in partnership with Google Cloud, today announced the development and implementation of MINDR (Multi-Agentic Intelligent Network Diagnostics & Remediation), a multi-agentic artificial intelligence (AI) system designed by Deutsche Telekom to enable autonomous diagnostics and operations across complex, multi-domain telecommunications networks. New Scientists Awards - NOMINATION OPEN NOW! Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawa...

Expertise Protects Against Cognitive Decline refers to the well-established neuroscience concept that sustained intellectual engagement and domain-specific mastery enhance cognitive reserve, enabling the brain to compensate for age-related neuropathology and delay clinical manifestations of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Long-term expertise in fields such as music, mathematics, bilingual communication, medicine, chess, or scientific research promotes neuroplasticity, strengthens synaptic networks, increases gray matter density, and optimizes functional connectivity across prefrontal and hippocampal circuits.  Empirical evidence from longitudinal aging cohorts and neuroimaging studies indicates that individuals with high occupational complexity and sustained learning exhibit slower rates of memory decline, executive dysfunction, and processing-speed deterioration. Mechanistically, expertise enhances neural efficiency, scaffolds alternative compensatory pa...

Cancer immunotherapy has been a game-changer, but many tumors still find ways to slip past the immune system. New research reveals a hidden trick: cancer cells can package the immune-blocking protein PD-L1 into tiny particles that circulate through the body and weaken immunotherapy’s impact. Scientists in Japan discovered that a little-known protein, UBL3, controls this process—and surprisingly, common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can shut it down. Scientists discovered how cancer cells secretly spread immune-blocking signals using tiny vesicles filled with PD-L1. Even more surprising, widely used statins can disrupt this process, potentially making immunotherapy far more effective. Credit: Shutterstock. New Scientists Awards - NOMINATION OPEN NOW! Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawards #...

More than 250 quantum scientists have signed a “manifesto” opposing the use of quantum research for military purposes. The statement – quantum scientists for disarmament – expresses a “deep concern” about the current geopolitical situation and “categorically rejects” the militarization of quantum research or its use in population control and surveillance. The signatories now call for an open debate about the ethical implications of quantum research. While quantum science has the potential to improve many different areas – from sensors and medicine to computing – some are concerned about its applications for military purposes. They includes quantum key distribution and cryptographic networks for communication as well as quantum clocks and sensing for military navigation and positioning. New Scientists Awards - NOMINATION OPEN NOW! Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:...

Binary neural networks (BNNs) present a promising avenue for low-complexity and energy-efficient computation, yet their inherent non-linearity hinders interpretability and formal verification. Mohamed Tarraf, Alex Chan, Alex Yakovlev, and Rishad Shafik, all from Newcastle University, address this challenge by introducing a novel Petri net (PN)-based framework to model BNN operations as event-driven processes. This work is significant because it transforms traditionally opaque BNNs into transparent, analysable systems, enabling detailed examination of concurrency, state evolution, and causal dependencies. The researchers construct modular PN blueprints for key BNN components, composing them into a complete system-level model, and rigorously validate this model against a software-based BNN using Workcraft’s automated tools to establish properties such as 1-safeness and deadlock-freeness. Ultimately, this framework facilitates formal reasoning and verification, paving the way for the depl...

While the broader technology sector spent the second week of February 2026 reeling from a "SaaSpocalypse" that wiped billions off the valuations of software giants, Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) emerged as a beacon of resilience. On Friday, February 13, 2026, shares of the semiconductor equipment powerhouse surged by more than 8.1%, closing at a record $354.91. The rally marked a dramatic technical breakout, decoupling the company from a sharp sell-off in AI-centric software and services companies that have dominated the market narrative for years. The surge came as investors recalibrated their portfolios, shifting capital away from the companies providing AI services—now facing existential disruption and ROI skepticism—and toward the "pick-and-shovel" firms building the physical infrastructure of the digital age. This rotation highlights a growing market consensus: while the ultimate winners of the AI software wars remain unclear, the demand for the advanced har...

The company, which is a blockchain-native capital marketplace for tokenized assets, said in a November press release that it had filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the proposed offering of its Blockchain Stock. Figure said in the November release that the Blockchain Stock would be a blockchain-native class of equity securities, would trade on the company’s alternative trading system and would be convertible into shares of Figure’s Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. The company added that the Blockchain Stock would use a blockchain-only securities stack, with the security being issued on the Provenance Blockchain, trading on Figure’s non-custodial alternative trading system and settling in self-custody user wallets. New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net...

A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related damage has set in. Without it, these cells struggle to renew and support memory and learning. The findings raise hopes for treatments that could slow or even reverse aspects of brain aging. Neural stem cells are responsible for generating new neurons, which play an essential role in learning and memory. As people age, these stem cells gradually lose their ability to renew themselves, contributing to cognitive decline. New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawards #academicawards #scienceawards #globalresearchawards #phd #researcher #NewScientistsAwards #NSCAwards #BrainResearch #Neuroscience...

Traditionally, testing was the final gate code had to pass before reaching production. This created a friction-filled relationship between developers (who wanted to ship) and QA (who wanted to protect). Modern Automation Testing flips this script. By embedding tests directly into the developer’s local environment and the shared repository, testing becomes a collaborative tool. When scripts are written to validate functionality, security, and performance automatically, developers receive immediate feedback. This “Shift-Left” approach ensures that bugs are caught while the code is still fresh in the engineer’s mind, reducing the cost of remediation by up to 10x compared to finding bugs in late-stage production. New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawards #academicawards #scienceawards #...

AI-driven audience clustering in sports media leverages machine learning and human–computer interaction to segment fans based on behavior, preferences, and engagement. Using the CoPE-DEC framework, researchers combine computational profiling with participatory design and ethical considerations to enhance personalization, decision-making, and user experience while preserving transparency, privacy, and fairness. New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawards #academicawards #scienceawards #globalresearchawards #phd #researcher #NewScientistsAwards #NSCAwards #SportsAnalytics #AI #AudienceClustering #SportsMedia #HCI #MachineLearning #CoPEDec #FanEngagement #Personalization #DataEthics #UserExperience #DigitalMedia #BigData #HumanCenteredAI #Innovation

Worldwide Market Reports has recently published an in-depth research study titled "Preimplantation Genetic Testing Market Size and Forecast 2026-2033: Analysis by Manufacturers, Key Regions, Product Types, and Applications." The report is developed using a robust blend of primary and secondary research methodologies, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and comprehensive market coverage. Leveraging historical data and forward-looking projections, the study presents a detailed evaluation of the Preimplantation Genetic Testing market growth, analyzing trends in both value and volume throughout the forecast period. It offers critical insights into major market drivers, growth opportunities, restraints, and challenges shaping the overall industry landscape. New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researche...

The ability to use language to communicate is one of things that makes us human. At MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research, scientists led by Evelina Fedorenko have defined an entire network of areas within the brain dedicated to this ability, which work together when we speak, listen, read, write, or sign. Much of the language network lies within the brain’s neocortex, where many of our most sophisticated cognitive functions are carried out. Now, Fedorenko’s lab, which is part of MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, has identified language-processing regions within the cerebellum, extending the language network to a part of the brain better known for helping to coordinate the body’s movements. New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawards #academicawards #scienceaward...

Highly-pathogenic avian influenza is a growing problem, both in agriculture and beyond. Waterfowl are the primary carriers, but the virus easily spreads to other birds and has made the jump to other species, from cattle to even elephant seals on remote South Atlantic islands. While it has yet to spread between humans, 71 people have contracted HPAI from animals since 2024, and two died. HPAI has had a severe impact on the poultry industry and the people who rely on it for food and employment New Scientists Awards Nomination Link:   https://newscientists.net/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Web Visitors:   newscientists.net For Enquiry:   info@newscientists.net #worldresearchawards #researcherawards #academicawards #scienceawards #globalresearchawards #phd #researcher #NewScientistsAwards #NSCAwards #USU #Bioinformatics #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinHealthcare #AvianFlu #DiseaseResearch #BiomedicalResearch #HealthInnovation #AIDrugDiscovery #Medical...

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new light-based nanotechnology that could improve how certain cancers are detected and treated, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful alternative to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The study advances photothermal therapy, a treatment approach that uses light to generate heat inside tumors and destroy cancer cells. The NYU Abu Dhabi team designed tiny, biocompatible and biodegradable nanoparticles that carry a dye activated by near-infrared light. When exposed to this light, the particles heat up damaging tumor tissue while minimizing harm to healthy cells. Near-infrared light was chosen specifically as it penetrates the body to greater depth than visible light, thereby enabling treatment of tumors that are not close to the surface. A key challenge in photothermal therapy is keeping the light-responsive material stable in the body and efficiently delivering it to tumors. Many existing photothermal agents degrade quickly,...