Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have unveiled the structures of Arabidopsis AUXIN RESISTANT 1 protein (AUX1) and clarified the molecular mechanism by which this protein transports auxin into the cell via the proton concentration gradient.

A new study reveals that AI-powered email reminders can significantly reduce overdraft fees by helping users pay closer attention to their finances. The randomized field experiment, conducted with over 39,000 users of a personal finance app, found that simplified and strategically framed messages—especially those emphasizing loss avoidance—were the most effective. While users with higher income and credit scores were more likely to act on the alerts, the findings highlight both the potential and limitations of AI-based financial nudges. The research offers valuable insights into the intersection of behavioral finance, financial technology, and human decision-making.

Location data is considered particularly sensitive – its misuse can have serious consequences. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method that allows individuals to cryptographically prove their location – without revealing it. The foundation of this method is the so-called zero-knowledge proof with standardized floating-point numbers.

A new, incision-free technique developed at UVA Health to treat debilitating brain lesions called cerebral cavernous malformations, or cavernomas, has shown great promise in early testing, halting the growth of the lesions almost entirely.