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Researchers developed a method to inhibit lipid nanoparticle migration into the liver by coating hepatic sinusoidal walls with polyethylene glycol. This coating reduced liver accumulation by several dozen times and increased protein expression in the spleen, promoting safer nanomedicine with lower dosages.
SourceInnovation Center of NanoMedicine·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study
Surzen Biotherapeutics aims to develop effective pain relief without severe side effects by targeting opioid receptor pathways differently. The company plans to use peptides to block dimerization, reducing tolerance and improving efficacy.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University
Researchers developed a wearable patch that uses room light to treat skin wounds, promoting wound closure and tissue regeneration. The patch, made of a stretchable silicone elastomer, emits red light that activates a photosensitizer, inducing collagen crosslinking and alleviating inflammation.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Materials
Research at Kyoto University's gardens revealed seven species of frog and one species of newt, highlighting the importance of culturally managed water features as habitats for urban amphibians. The study's findings emphasize the need to consider these sites as biodiversity hotspots, promoting coexistence with nature.
SourceKyoto University·JournalUrban Ecosystems·TypeObservational study
Researchers used tensor tomography to visualize the nanometre-scale building blocks of narwhal tusks, finding two opposing helices that form an extremely stable structure. The findings challenge previous understanding of composite materials and provide new insights into the function and structure of narwhal tusks.
SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study
Nearly 4 million Japanese research outputs have been integrated into OpenAlex, significantly enhancing their global discoverability. This integration is driven by Japan's institutional repositories, such as IRDB, and is supported by high-quality, standardized metadata.
SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
A large-scale study of bereavement among ethnically diverse communities in UK healthcare reveals racism exacerbates grief experience. Bereavement services must adopt an anti-racist stance and adapt to individual needs.
SourceKing's College London·JournalBMC Medicine
A research team at DGIST developed a low-complexity receiver technology that can perform data communication and detect surrounding objects using a single automotive radar. The technology achieved stable communication performance and improved target range measurement and detection performance.
SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalIEEE Wireless Communications Letters
A KAIST research team has developed a new electrode material that sequentially stores zinc ions and protons, enabling high storage capacity and fast charging/discharging performance. The material achieved 368.7 mAh g⁻¹ storage capacity and retained 46.9% of its capacity even at 16-fold increased charging/discharging rates.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalChem
The research team has developed a novel optical control platform, LATeNT, that uses light to block signal transmission between neurons and restore normal signaling. This technology has the potential to be widely applicable to various life science and medical research fields, including brain disorders and regulating insulin secretion.
SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalNature Methods
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
A large study found that very disturbed or long sleep (9+ hours) at age 50 was associated with a 9-month reduction in workforce participation. Reporting no sleep disturbances was linked to a 13-year 5-month working life expectancy, while severe sleep disturbances were associated with a 12-year 10-month expectancy.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalOccupational and Environmental Medicine·TypeObservational study
New research suggests that leisure-time exercise, such as walking or sports, is associated with a lower risk of dementia, while physically demanding jobs may increase dementia risk. The study analyzed data from over 4.2 million people and found that household physical activity also appeared beneficial.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·TypeMeta-analysis
Scientists propose a colossal cliff across ancient North America may have exposed Grand Canyon's oldest rocks nearly a billion years before it was carved by the Colorado River. The study suggests the 'great escarpment' of steep rocky cliffs formed when the supercontinent Rodinia broke apart 800 million years ago.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalGeology·TypeMeta-analysis
A large Danish study found that children with childhood epilepsy tend to have poorer exam grades and lower educational attainment, with those with early onset or complicated epilepsy being especially disadvantaged. The study highlights the need for assessment and targeted intervention to optimize educational potential.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalJournal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry·TypeObservational study
The global health workforce nearly tripled between 1990 and 2023, with women driving most of the growth, yet remaining concentrated in lower-paying professions. An additional 34.4 million health workers are needed to achieve moderate universal health coverage, with shortages greatest in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
SourceInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation·JournalThe Lancet Public Health
A landmark study of over 3,400 children found that London's Ultra Low Emission Zone improved lung growth and health, with lung capacity increasing by 10ml per year. The study suggests that clean air zones can benefit child development and should be considered a priority for cities globally.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·TypeObservational study
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan risks patient harm due to a lack of digital safety architecture, warn experts. The plan relies on statutory digital clinical safety standards, but compliance is not routinely monitored or enforced, according to researchers.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Innovations·TypeObservational study
Women with multiple long-term conditions face a 20% higher risk of miscarriage and a 69% higher risk of severe nausea and vomiting compared to those with no conditions. The study also found a four times higher risk of anxiety and depression.
SourceKing's College London·JournalThe Lancet
A University of East Anglia study shows that health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice helps women stay smoke-free after childbirth. The study found that 57.6% of women who received the intervention remained smoke-free at 12 months compared to 49.9% in the control group.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalBMJ·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial
Ukraine maintained a self-sufficient blood supply during the Russia-Ukraine War by centralizing operations and expanding donor recruitment. The country's 24-hour blood collection centers and public campaigns with patriotic slogans like “Your blood can fight!” increased donations.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalTransfusion
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed an inexpensive solution to the path-obstruction problem in millimeter wave wireless communications. Their passive reflective tiles, called FlowForm, can nearly double average data rates indoors and double wireless coverage area in challenging environments, matching ...
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego
New Purdue research improves air quality forecasting by understanding how organic aerosol molecules interact and affect evaporation rates. The team discovered that neighboring molecules in aerosol mixtures tend to
SourcePurdue University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
A three-year field study found that deeper straw incorporation reduced maize ear rot and mycotoxin contamination while improving soil health and microbial communities. The study suggests that optimizing straw management strategies could turn a familiar practice into a more effective tool for soil health and food safety.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalAgricultural Ecology and Environment·TypeExperimental study
Zebrafish models can help scientists understand contaminant toxicity, but translating these findings to wild species is a major challenge. A new framework, Z-PATH, proposes a four-tiered approach to connect molecular effects with whole-organism performance and population-level consequences.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalNew Contaminants·TypeNews article
Research estimates a sevenfold increase in tire-derived 6PPD emissions in China from 2000 to 2020, with soil and rural road networks playing major roles. The study projects that emissions could reach 0.15 million metric tons per year by 2060.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·TypeExperimental study
A new UCLA study found that teenage girls who experienced the highest levels of childhood trauma showed the largest gains in social connectedness after participating in a breathwork course combined with social-emotional learning. The program, developed by the International Association for Human Values, increased social connectedness by...
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJournal of Research on Adolescence
GoPro HERO13 Black
GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.
The University of Phoenix has released a white paper detailing its approach to designing, implementing and scaling competency-based education programs for working adult learners. The publication explores the strategies, technologies and continuous improvement processes used to build the University's competency-based education model, wh...
SourceUniversity of Phoenix
The Innovation Hub provides access to hard-to-find infrastructure for emerging food technologies and future food products. Experts support the development of novel ingredients, sustainable food production technology, and more. The Hub is open to startups, companies, researchers, and nonprofits to accelerate product development.
βIII-tubulin is frequently overexpressed in various cancers and associated with aggressive tumor characteristics and poor therapeutic responses. Targeting βIII-tubulin-associated regulatory networks may provide new strategies to overcome treatment resistance.
SourceELSP·JournalAdvanced Cancer Research·TypeLiterature review
Twelve universities competed in the annual Weed Contest, testing their weed science knowledge in six categories, including herbicide identification and team calibration. The University of Arkansas won the contest, and the University of Tennessee Weed Team took top honors in the team calibration event.
SourceUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Charles W.M. Roberts, a renowned physician-scientist, will lead St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in accelerating progress against childhood cancer and catastrophic diseases. With his expertise in cancer epigenetics and clinical research, Roberts aims to transform outcomes for children worldwide.
SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital
A new set of international rules is necessary to protect the health of fishing stocks, according to a study. The current World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has shortcomings that need to be addressed, and a range of different rules should be established to complement existing international law.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·TypeCommentary/editorial
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that higher fluoride levels in public drinking water during pregnancy may be associated with lower fluid cognition scores in children. The study, supported by the National Institutes of Health, looked at the relationship between prenatal water fluoride exposure and chi...
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
George Church, a renowned expert in genomics and aging research, will present at the 13th ARDD Meeting in Boston. He will discuss advancements in gene therapy, cellular reprogramming, and other emerging technologies that hold promise for addressing age-related decline.
SourceNordic Aging Society
A new book by Siobhan Somerville explores the history of US naturalization, revealing contradictions between liberal ideals and settler colonialism. The author examines how assumptions about race, sexuality, and Indigeneity have shaped citizenship laws and policies.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau
Researchers reviewed the impact of circadian disruptions on muscle health, finding that imbalances in protein synthesis, mitochondrial function, and inflammation accelerate muscle deterioration. Circadian-aligned lifestyle interventions and pharmacological therapies, such as REV-ERBα agonists, hold promise for mitigating the effects of...
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeLiterature review
A study of behavior-related digital dieting apps found that photo-informed expert feedback increased app use and improved meal recording, while photo-based peer observation reduced engagement and did not affect food choices. The findings provide practical guidance for designing effective digital health apps.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalInternational Journal of Information Management
The program supports junior investigators and established researchers, fostering mentorship, scientific innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The funded projects focus on various areas, including neurorestorative cell therapy, eliminating therapy-induced senescent cells, and microbiome-immune-radiation interactome in prostat...
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University and the Internal Revenue Service found that gig workers who no longer received 1099 reporting for their work reported 17 cents less in self-employment net earnings on their tax returns. The researchers estimated that 770,000 gig workers went unreported, resulting in $560 million in unreporte...
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalJournal of Public Economics
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
The partnership aims to develop new battery technologies and manufacturing processes to enhance grid reliability, security and resilience. Researchers will work together to validate energy technologies through a test bed and train the next generation of energy researchers.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas
Researchers at Penn State have developed genetic 'switches' that can program 3D-printed bone tissue to grow blood vessels, enabling the regeneration of bone tissue in severe trauma or infections. The technique uses microRNA molecules to push cells down a differentiation pathway optimized for either tissue growth or vascularization.
SourcePenn State·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study
Researchers found that men experiencing volatile work hours are more likely to report worsening health but remain employed, while women tend to reduce hours, suspend work, or leave jobs entirely. The study's findings add to the understanding of the health effects of unstable work time and schedules, particularly for precarious employment.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·TypeData/statistical analysis
The Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International established the Empire Faculty Fellowship program to support tenure-track faculty positions across SUNY's four University Centers. The program aims to stimulate faculty hiring in mathematics and the basic sciences across New York State.
SourceSUNY The State University of New York
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
A new study reveals that fluctuations in estrogen influence brain connections in rats, using a specialized imaging technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). Researchers hope to translate the findings to humans, exploring how hormonal changes affect brain health in women, particularly during menopause.
SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalBrain Communications
SUNY Poly will leverage generative AI, advanced modeling, and university collaboration to strengthen U.S. Army strategic operations and readiness. The project aims to provide commanders with a decisive strategic advantage in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
SourceSUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY Poly is part of a $19.9M NSF initiative to develop an AI-powered research platform for accelerating materials discovery. The platform will integrate automated synthesis equipment, robotics, and digital twin technology to simulate and remotely conduct experiments.
SourceSUNY Polytechnic Institute
A new study shows that caregivers from Indigenous Wichi and European descent cultures have different approaches to supporting infants' developing agency, with Wichi interactions being more communal and non-verbal. The research provides empirical evidence for alternative pathways to infants' acquisition of agency.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalInfancy·TypeObservational study
New research reveals that bones once thought to mark Ireland's farming arrival date back to ancient bear and wild boar remains. This discovery challenges long-held theories of Mesolithic-Neolithic transition in Ireland.
SourceUniversity College Dublin·TypeNews article
Researchers develop a genome-scale model-guided microbial engineering strategy to convert agricultural waste into biodegradable bioplastics. The approach enables efficient production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) from radish hydrolysate, a promising feedstock for sustainable biomanufacturing.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalBioresource Technology
Maja Djikic, a professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, has been recognized as one of the world's leading executive coaches. She specializes in adult development and teaches in several executive education programs, including the Rotman Executive Coaching Certificate program.
SourceUniversity of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Researchers developed a new measure of conflict expression that highlights the diversity in how individuals voice their dissent. The Conflict Expression Tendencies (CET) measure predicts individuals' cognitive, affective, and psychological outcomes, suggesting that debating as a way to express conflict boosts workers' information acqui...
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalSmall Group Research
According to Paul Osterman's research, 35% of US workers are marginal employees, freelancers, or gig employees with little career prospects or security. Osterman's book, Disposable Workers, examines the growing trend of firms controlling labor costs, leaving many workers in precarious positions.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Recent advances in human evolution challenge the current classification system, proposing a reclassification of Homo and its closely related species. The research aims to provide a more accurate and stable way to represent the complex evolutionary relationships revealed by the growing fossil record.
SourceMonash University·JournalAmerican Journal of Biological Anthropology·TypeMeta-analysis
New York City eighth-graders are not applying to academically competitive high schools where they could succeed, according to Cornell University research. The researchers found that students could have been admitted to higher-performing programs but were not applying due to complexity of the application process.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Cities
Researchers at UC Irvine propose a new framework to target mitochondrial dysfunction, a key contributor to immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, to make CAR T-cell therapy safer. The approach aims to repurpose existing drugs with established safety profiles, potentially accelerating the development of safer treatment ...
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalFrontiers in Pharmacology
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Research shows a link between dollar store food quality and higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Traditional grocery store access is associated with better health metrics, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalBMC Public Health
Researchers found that pre-existing antibodies influence B-cell responses to influenza vaccination in distinct ways. Individuals with higher baseline antibody levels exhibited increased frequencies of specific B-cell receptor features, while those with lower levels showed greater mutation levels and broader neutralizing activity.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalVirologica Sinica·TypeExperimental study
A recent study uses thermo-viscoelastic modeling to predict damage initiation strength in solid propellants, reducing experimental cost and complexity. The model accurately captures temperature and strain rate effects, enabling reliable prediction and supporting structural integrity assessment of solid rocket motors.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalEnergetic Materials Frontiers
Researchers from NUS and Tsinghua University developed an AI framework to complete missing US flood maps, revealing an estimated 11 million people and 4.1 million buildings were omitted from mapped zones. The framework generated a spatially complete 30-metre flood hazard map, highlighting the potential of AI to strengthen public access...
SourceNational University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study
Meta Quest 3 512GB
Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.
A new AI-powered framework, OA-UDNet, enables high-fidelity multispectral optoacoustic tomography with only 32 detectors, reducing hardware cost and complexity. The framework achieves significant improvements in image quality, resolving long-standing issues with sparse-view imaging.
SourceBMEF (BME Frontiers)·JournalBME Frontiers·TypeImaging analysis
Researchers suggest that biological memory is connected to emotion and thought, and that AI may lack the biological infrastructure to replicate human-like consciousness. The study proposes a biochemical process connecting brain cells and chemistry to memory, potentially offering a new route to understanding mental processes.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalInternational Journal of Psychiatry Research·TypeLiterature review
The 7th International Palaeontological Congress (IPC7) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 30 to December 3, 2026. Researchers and experts will present their latest findings and projects, and discuss developments in the field of palaeoscience.
SourceUniversity of Cape Town - Faculty of Science
A machine learning-based algorithm analyzes player behavior patterns to estimate risks, providing a transparent frame of reference for regulators. The model, made publicly accessible, can calculate risk scores and compare them to existing systems, leading to more effective player protection.
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam
Researchers developed Pasta, a tool estimating cell biological age from gene activity, identifying substances influencing aging and potential treatments. The tool was tested on 17,000 tissue samples and validated in laboratory experiments, revealing genes linked to DNA damage and cellular stress.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalAdvanced Science
A simple interaction rule inspired by honeybee colonies enables robot swarms to reach a clear consensus quickly, even when some information is faulty or manipulated. This rule, called cross-inhibition, introduces a brief moment of indecision, allowing the swarm to form a clear majority.
SourceUniversity of Konstanz·JournalNature Communications
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology have developed hybrid compounds that simultaneously reduce cancer cell viability and inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. The compounds showed strong activity against aggressive cancer cells and certain bacteria and fungi, outperforming currently used drugs.
SourceKaunas University of Technology·JournalScientific Reports
Researchers evaluated 21 language models, finding they alter their discourse to align with users' bias, creating echo chambers that reinforce preexisting beliefs. The models' behavior varies by topic, with greater shifts in stance on public safety and the economy, but consistency on corruption and democratic institutions.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports
A new study in Food and Energy Security investigates the impact of digital farmer networks on collective bargaining power in Uganda. While membership in supported groups improves collective agency, the study reveals that gender remains a persistent factor, with men reporting higher leadership confidence and participation. The findings ...
SourceThe Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture·JournalFood and Energy Security
A review of 150 years of evidence reveals that elevated metal concentrations in the environment are reflected in increased metal levels in local wildlife, livestock, and human populations.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
Researchers found that hedge funds that effectively bet against public sentiment outperformed those that rode sentiment, earning a 0.4% monthly premium. This result persists even after controlling for fund characteristics and economic risks.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Banking & Finance·TypeData/statistical analysis
Researchers found that media literacy was the strongest predictor of trust in social institutions, while respondents who critically assessed online information had higher levels of institutional trust. Social media use, particularly WhatsApp, was not a significant predictor of civic engagement.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalJournalism and Media·TypeSurvey
Researchers designed bacteria that function as transistors, allowing for the creation of living circuit boards that can perform complicated calculations. The transistors can be combined to create a variety of circuits, including those that add two or three inputs or send one input to a specific location.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Chemical Biology
Researchers have developed an iron-copper bimetallic activated hydrochar capable of removing methylene blue dye and treating industrial wastewater from potato processing. The material achieved a maximum dye adsorption capacity of 1,635.28 mg/g under optimized conditions.
SourceMaximum Academic Press·JournalSustainable Carbon Materials
Researchers discovered that exhausted T cells can lose the exhaustion marker LAG3 to escape tumors and confer long-lasting immunity to cancer in mice. These cells play a critical role in generating a strong, durable memory response, which is essential for effective cancer immunotherapy.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine
Insilico Medicine has been nominated for the 2026 Prix Galien USA 'Best Start-Up' Award for its generative AI-driven approach in biotechnology. The nomination follows significant advancements in its lead AI-discovered drug, rentosertib, and its expansion of collaborations with pharmaceutical companies.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that decision support guidelines can safely reduce unnecessary endotracheal aspirate culture testing for children with respiratory complications. The study, funded by the NIH and AHRQ, found a 16% decline in EAC culture testing among patients without signs of respiratory tract infection.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalJAMA Network Open
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A study found anticoagulant rat poisons in 78% of tested caracals, highlighting a hidden problem for the city's wildlife. Researchers call for tighter control over the sale, distribution, and use of these poisons, which can accumulate in animals' bodies and harm non-target predators.
SourceUniversity of Cape Town - Faculty of Science·JournalEnvironmental Pollution·TypeData/statistical analysis
Astronomers have discovered a new population of faint, rapidly fading remnant radio galaxies, revealing a shorter, more dynamic afterlife of black hole jets. The study found that these remnants are relatively young, with ages ranging from 8-42 million years, and span a wide range of evolutionary stages.
SourceUniversity of Cape Town - Faculty of Science·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study
A new study suggests that volatility priors, a brain's expectations about environment unpredictability, can be modified to reduce delusion severity in schizophrenia patients. The study found that volatility priors decrease over time as delusion severity improves, making them a potential treatment target.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging·TypeExperimental study
The National Academy of Inventors launches the American Innovation Campaign with three prestigious awards recognizing visionary philanthropists, exceptional mentors, and institutions expanding intellectual property and innovation education. The awards celebrate generosity, commitment, and impact in the nation's innovation pipeline.
SourceNational Academy of Inventors
Researchers at the University of Basel challenge the decades-old assumption that coronin proteins primarily regulate the cytoskeleton. Instead, they found that coronins are largely dispensable for cytoskeleton organization, while exhibiting additional roles in cell signaling.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPLOS Biology
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
A recent NTU Singapore study found that 76% of Indo-Pacific coral reefs may struggle to keep pace with accelerating sea-level rise, threatening coastal protection and marine habitats. Reefs can grow only so quickly, and if sea level rises faster than a reef can build upwards, the reef will sit under progressively deeper water.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study
A new mathematical tool uses probability calculations to reconstruct ocean food chains with high accuracy, providing insights for conservation and ecosystem management. The tool has been tested on 158 ecosystems with an error rate of less than 5%.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (AIMEC), Tohoku University and JAMSTEC·JournalMethods in Ecology and Evolution
A 15-year study found that tracking trauma symptoms during the first two years after a disaster is a better predictor of long-term mental health than a single assessment. Continuous monitoring identifies those at risk of long-term psychological distress, highlighting the importance of regular mental health check-ups.
SourceTohoku University·JournalJAMA Network Open
Researchers have developed a novel all-inorganic perovskite single crystal that bridges the gap between solution-processable materials and high-performance radiation detection. The material achieves exceptional metrics in X-ray detection, including a record-high detection sensitivity and a large resistivity.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeNews article
A new study shows that AI can discover novel strategies that humans can adopt and preserve across generations. The study found that AI agents can discover optimal strategies that are difficult for humans to find, and that these strategies can be passed on and maintained over time. This discovery has significant implications for the rol...
SourceMax Planck Institute for Human Development·JournalNature Communications
Scientists create a new material that changes from a gel to a liquid-like state under ultraviolet light, and can be rebuilt using heat or dismantled by acid. The discovery could lead to the design of smart sensors, switchable catalysts, and materials that capture and release selected molecules on demand.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a novel polymer that can be heated to 90°C, turning it into a gas, which then spontaneously reforms into the original polymer. This breakthrough could simplify polymer processing and recycling, eliminating complex steps.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalMacromolecules
Researchers propose a novel posterior transosseous S1 pedicle approach to access the superior hypogastric plexus, leveraging the reproducible osseous anatomy of the sacrum. This approach may offer improved spatial control and reduce procedural variability, making it a potential alternative to conventional techniques.
SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalExploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine
A team of physicists proposes a framework to describe how active materials operate in the presence of curvature, leading to unexpected behavior and potential practical applications. The framework explains striking biological observations and may lead to geometry as a design parameter for new materials.
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalPhysical Review
A new AI framework, SHIC-XE, detects pain in horses from video analysis while providing anatomically consistent explanations for its decisions. The framework achieved strong performance in detecting pain from video, with high levels of accuracy and reliability.
SourceTel-Hai University of Kiryat Shmona in the Galilee·JournalInternational Journal of Computer Vision·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Researchers from Saarland University will test metallic glass alloys on the ISS to improve material properties and discover new applications. The experiments will examine levitated droplets heated to temperatures of up to 1,700 degrees Celsius to study material properties such as surface tension and thermal expansion.
SourceSaarland University
Researchers developed a collagen scaffold to deliver stem cells to treat ARK, a progressive eye condition causing profound visual loss. After three months, treated eyes showed significant improvement in vision, with an average ETDRS score increase of 24 letters.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalJAMA Ophthalmology
A new study from University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center found that women with chronic pain conditions or a history of recurrent pregnancy loss were more likely to use Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine during IVF. The study also identified higher-income neighborhoods and prior ART cycles as factors associated with WS-TCM...
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·JournalF&S Reports
Researchers found that cannabis users develop psychosis an average of two-and-a-half years earlier than non-users, with the difference increasing with age. The study, which examined 149 studies involving over 71,000 people, suggests a cumulative effect of cannabis use that builds over time.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalBiological Psychiatry·TypeMeta-analysis
The American Heart Association is launching a global health tech competition to accelerate innovation in cardiovascular and brain health. The competition connects market-ready solutions with opportunities to scale into real-world healthcare, emphasizing clinical validation and alignment with evidence-based care.
SourceAmerican Heart Association
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.
A new study by NYU School of Global Public Health found that most patients view their test results before hearing from their doctor, with those having higher digital literacy and better patient-centered communication having a better understanding of the results. The study suggests that health systems and online patient portals can impr...
SourceNew York University·JournalJAMA Network Open
A recent review of 40 studies on building resiliency found that most life cycle assessments fail to consider key aspects of inoperability, leading to underestimated environmental costs. A new framework developed by Fernanda Cruz Rios factors in the environmental costs and benefits of resilience, informing designers' choices on building...
SourceDrexel University·JournalJournal of Industrial Ecology·TypeContent analysis
Researchers discovered a 'master switch' driving tumour growth in aggressive breast cancer and a targeted drug slowing tumour growth. The drug reduced cancer cell viability and tumour growth by 40-60% and extended survival in laboratory models.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalCell Death and Disease
Researchers developed a dopamine-enhanced electrode that overcame common failure causes, operating for up to 15 hours and supporting effective electrically assisted delivery through skin. The dopamine-enhanced electrode combined improved electrical stability, structural durability, and wet-state adhesion in a simple polymer-based design.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalWearable Electronics·TypeExperimental study
Petroleum science is at a historic turning point, facing 100 grand challenges that span six domains. The challenges include low-carbon transition, AI-driven solutions, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address issues like CCUS, geothermal energy, and hydrogen energy.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalPetroleum Science·TypeCommentary/editorial
A new NIH-funded study found associations between higher fluoride levels in public drinking water during pregnancy and lower child cognition scores, particularly in fluid reasoning. The study, which included 2,514 children, suggests that higher fluoride levels may impact cognitive development.
SourceEnvironmental influences on Child Health Outcomes·JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology·TypeObservational study
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Researchers use advanced 3D X-ray techniques to determine how narwhal's tusk acquires its twisted structure, revealing a double-spiral structure with a biological counterbalance. The discovery provides new insight into how nature constructs advanced materials with extreme mechanical properties.
SourceAarhus University·JournalNature Communications
Researchers developed CSwinUKAN, an enhanced U-Net architecture with Swin Transformer and Tokenized Kolmogorov-Arnold Network, to detect tunnel lining cracks. The model outperformed baselines on an integrated dataset of 10,422 images, achieving strong segmentation performance and recall.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalJournal of Railway Science and Technology
Research from Edith Cowan University finds people are creating physical distance from devices by locking them away or using retro-style accessories, indicating a broader cultural shift towards limiting phone use. This trend may reflect a desire to interrupt the constant habit of picking up and interacting with smartphones.
SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalM/C Journal·TypeObservational study
Researchers used 3D electron microscopy to capture direct evidence of electric fields at air-water interfaces, opening a path to rationally designed clean-energy materials. The study found a repulsive force holding thinnest films together, reaching 10 megapascals, and provided chemical evidence for the electric field's existence.
SourceKyushu University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeObservational study
Researchers at TUM have developed a new method to generate single photons, increasing the photon share in emitted light from 23% to 72% using photonic crystal waveguides. This approach achieves results that were previously only attainable with complex resonator approaches, making it more suitable for quantum communication.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Communications
Researchers at NUS CDE developed electrochemiluminescent devices that crank brightness up to 1,552 candelas per square metre, making them suitable for wearable and underwater applications. The devices produce a steady, continuous glow and can run on small batteries.
SourceNational University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study
A new study at Tampere University found that simple risk factors like body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and smoking habits are better predictors of chronic disease than epigenetic clocks. This challenges the marketing claims of biological age tests, which can cost hundreds of euros.
SourceTampere University·JournalAging Cell
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.
Researchers from Duksung Women's University and University of Zurich found that adults increase formant frequencies when speaking with aegyo, suggesting a shorter vocal tract. This phenomenon may signal childlike qualities and elicit a protective response from others.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics
Researchers created a 3D model of the upper airway to study snoring, finding that unsteady airflow across soft tissues produces the loudest sounds. Reducing soft palate vibration may help reduce palatal snoring, suggesting potential solutions for anti-snoring treatments.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalPhysics of Fluids
A new study suggests that indigo light, which is abundant in sunlight but poorly represented in standard indoor lighting, may prevent myopia. The study used tree shrews as a model and found that exposure to indigo light completely prevents nearsightedness from developing.
SourceCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center·JournalCell Reports Medicine·TypeExperimental study
A study analyzing 637 US counties from 2000 to 2023 found that five state firearm laws, including extreme risk protection orders and child access prevention laws, were associated with lower firearm suicide rates. States with more of these laws had lower rates, while non-firearm suicides showed no similar associations.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open
The bionic multichannel whisker system provides spatial coverage for fine surface interrogation and radial collision detection, improving shape reconstruction and force estimation. The system's calibration framework and low-computational-overhead correction ensure cross-channel consistency and reliability.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalCyborg and Bionic Systems
Researchers discovered how anesthesia, surgery, and intensive care stress alter gene activity in the brain, leading to cognitive impairment and delirium. A new drug, vorinostat, reversed these changes, restoring memory formation and regulating the internal biological clock.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System
Dolphins use acoustic cues to navigate and find food, with whistles associated with social behavior and echolocation linked to sound-producing fish. The study reveals distinct patterns in dolphin communication, suggesting dolphins favor different habitats for socializing and hunting.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalPeerJ·TypeObservational study
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
A single-source dual-drive flexible knee assistive exoskeleton was designed to support older adults in real daily walking scenarios. The system can recognize multiple daily locomotion patterns and provide appropriate assistive torque in real time, reducing users' movement burden and improving balance and mobility.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalCyborg and Bionic Systems
A wearable ultrasound patch with a semi-supervised segmentation network and a dedicated clinical predictor is developed for noninvasive central venous pressure monitoring in ICU patients. The system achieved high accuracy in detecting elevated CVP, with IJV Max Area and IJV Ratio as dominant predictors.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalCyborg and Bionic Systems
Adults who continued to eat pork while participating in a 6-month digital weight management program lost a clinically significant 5.3% of starting body weight and improved their overall diet quality scores by 4.3 points. This study challenges the notion that pork is automatically off-limits within a healthier eating plan.
SourceNational Pork Board·JournalNutrition and Diabetes·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial
Researchers at the University of Toledo have developed a rapid blood screening method to detect elevated bile acids, an early but overlooked marker of liver disease. The test, which has been patented, can accurately identify individuals with high bile acids and has the potential to save lives by catching liver disease early.
SourceUniversity of Toledo·TypeExperimental study
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
A new study reveals that over half of US public parks are within two miles of an active industrial facility handling toxic chemicals, with nearly 27,000 parks close to a Superfund site. This overlap can pose health risks to park users and communities.
SourceUniversity of Michigan
A recent study found that AI models, including GPT-4o and GPT-5, exhibit face-to-character biases, selecting the more competent-looking individual in most cases. This bias can worsen unfairness in decision-making contexts such as job candidate selection and parole decisions.
SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has named the 2026 Andrew Sabin Family Fellows, a group of 10 researchers advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The fellows receive $100,000 over two years to focus on innovative research.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
A new study found that nearly a third of culverts studied are single points of failure, cutting off entire neighborhoods from hospitals. Disconnection can leave up to 30% of the population without access to emergency care.
SourceSociety for Risk Analysis·JournalRisk Analysis
A study models belief using a Bayesian framework and finds a link between incoherent beliefs and conspiracism. Incoherent beliefs, such as assigning high probabilities to incompatible claims, are more common among strong conspiracy believers.
SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus
Scientists have discovered five new species of parasitoid wasps in Cyprus, greatly enriching the island's biodiversity. The new species, including Janssoniella aphrodite named after Aphrodite, were found in various locations across the island, revealing a significant increase in chalcid wasp diversity.
SourcePensoft Publishers·JournalZooKeys
A new study finds that emotion-regulation training reduces distress in college students by changing brain connectivity. The training, which focuses on attention and reappraisal, also leads to changes in brain activity and functional connectivity.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScientific Reports·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.
Research using fMRI scans shows that music and speech activate the same brain regions associated with imagination and meaning, leading to shared neural representations of imagined narratives. On average, 71% of participants matched the consensus story for each musical excerpt.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature Communications
A key molecule released during exercise, L-β-aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA), has been discovered to strengthen muscles, improve exercise performance, and protect against muscle damage in type 2 diabetes. The study reveals L-BAIBA's role in muscle adaptation, metabolism, and contraction, offering promising insights for future therapies.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalNature Communications
Copper sulfide catalysts reconstruct their surface during Potential-Step electrolysis, producing compounds like formic acid and suppressing hydrocarbon formation. Sulfur and oxygen play distinct roles, promoting hydrogen adsorption and generating neighboring Cu0/Cu+ sites for carbon–carbon bond formation.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalMaterials Advances·TypeExperimental study
Researchers identify IL-26 as a key regulator that reprograms tumor cells to evade immune attack, promoting immune escape and resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy. Targeting IL-26 may improve immunotherapy outcomes and lead to new treatments for cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases.
SourceJuntendo University Research Promotion Center·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study
Researchers at Pusan National University investigated how chronic environmental stress drives immune dysfunction in cold tumors, revealing a key driver of NK-cell maladaptation: the GDF15-AhR axis. This axis sustains activation of stress-sensing receptors, gradually exhausting NK cells and enabling immune escape.
SourcePusan National University·JournalSignal Transduction and Targeted Therapy·TypeExperimental study
Researchers successfully applied water freeze-drying to bacterial specimens, preserving native ultrastructure and reducing artifacts. The WFD method avoids chemical fixation and organic solvents, making it a practical and accessible strategy for high-resolution SEM analysis.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·TypeExperimental study
Researchers use fiber-optic cables to detect hidden crevasses within glaciers, improving stability monitoring. This method reveals over 8% of ice volume was hidden, impacting glacier stability and sea levels.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience Advances
Researchers have created a high-resolution map of how tomato roots respond to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, a symbiotic relationship that improves plant access to nutrients. The study identifies promising new genetic regulators that could be used to engineer more efficient and sustainable crops.
SourceVlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study
Researchers found 16 mummified individuals, a dog, and disturbed deposits in Theban Tomb 209, indicating a spatial logic in reuse and a kind of funerary memory. The study suggests that cultural rites were reconfigured, but not lost, as the tomb was repeatedly reactivated over time.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Environmental Archaeology·TypeExperimental study
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology emphasizes the significance of clinical trials in advancing breast cancer treatments and early detection. The organization's work has led to a 44% decline in breast cancer mortality rates among women since 1989.
SourceAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
A new study at Durham University has found that combinations of heavy metals can make lung cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy. However, the resistance can be reversed with a metal-removal treatment called MiADMSA, which has the potential to improve treatment outcomes and reduce side effects.
SourceDurham University·JournalCell Death Discovery
A new framework models and optimizes radiative cooling under haze conditions, finding haze selectively scatters sunlight more strongly than it degrades infrared thermal radiation. This asymmetry shifts design priority, recommending coolers maximize infrared emission under haze-polluted skies.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Science & Applications
Researchers developed a new molecular editing strategy that relocates the nitrogen atom within the pyridine ring, creating positional isomers. This approach preserves substituents while altering properties such as solubility and interactions with biological targets.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study
A new study reveals that topography is the key factor controlling how mountain erosion responds to large earthquakes. Researchers found that differences in landscape steepness, hillslope-to-channel connectivity, and river transport capacity determine the erosion process. In steeper areas, deep-seated landslides carried material from de...
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalGeology·TypeMeta-analysis
Researchers introduce a novel in situ surface repair strategy that fundamentally transforms Mn-based cathode stabilization. The strategy suppresses Mn dissolution chain reactions by leveraging a concentrated 'water-in-salt' electrolyte and an Fe3+ additive that actively repairs emerging vacancies in real time. This approach achieves ex...
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeNews article
Chronic kidney disease affects 844 million adults worldwide, with up to 70% of cases remaining undiagnosed in the community. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to halt or delay disease progression, and simple urine and blood tests can detect the condition.
SourceDuke-NUS Medical School·JournalThe Lancet·TypeLiterature review
Researchers from the University of Osaka developed an analytical tool called acoustic tweezers to investigate the mechanical properties of biopolymer condensates. The study found that changes in the natural movement of a droplet in solution can provide information on the stiffness of the droplet and the state of the molecules inside.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalPRX Life·TypeExperimental study
Researchers discovered a unique macrophage subset in pneumocystis pneumonia, which exhibited strong anti-inflammatory features and activated pro-proliferative pathways. Pharmacological inhibition of the MAPK pathway reversed this expansion, reducing immune suppression and paving the way for novel treatments.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalInfectious Diseases & Immunity·TypeExperimental study
Researchers identified distinct patches of disorganized brain development in ASD brain organoids, suggesting a new model for autism pathogenesis. This study provides a new perspective on autism, highlighting the importance of understanding how brain cells assemble into tissues.
SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·JournalNature Communications
Researchers found Eu2MnSi2O7's critical behavior is driven by long-range magnetic interactions, closing a gap in universality of magnetic phase transitions. The study establishes the compound as a platform for studying long-range interactions in complex insulating magnets.
SourceKyoto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters
A new study found a 17-fold increase in intravenous iron use among Australian women aged 18-44, with over 82 million dollars spent on the treatment. The study highlights the growing awareness of iron deficiency's impact on women's health, but also raises questions about access to equitable treatment.
SourceFlinders University·JournalInternal Medicine Journal·TypeObservational study
A recent study by Kyoto University researchers used high-resolution drone and satellite imagery to assess the effectiveness of the 2001 Florida Building Code in reducing wind damage from hurricanes. The results showed that homes built under the new code were 22% less likely to suffer wind damage and had lower damage severity. Additiona...
SourceKyoto University·JournalAmerican Economic Journal Economic Policy·TypeData/statistical analysis
A new study found TB preventive treatment to be effective in six countries with high TB and HIV rates, demonstrating program data showing scale-up impact. The study supports the critical role of TB preventive treatment in HIV care programs, highlighting the importance of sustained funding for global health programs.
SourceEmory University·JournalThe Lancet HIV
A mixed-method study found high rates of cardiac rehabilitation initiation and completion among women in rural and remote South Australia using a web-based program. Participants reported high satisfaction with the program, highlighting its value in addressing women's unique needs.
SourceFlinders University·TypeObservational study
A Korean research team developed a patient-specific blood-brain tumor barrier-on-a-chip model to predict individual responses to glioblastoma therapies. The chip recreates a patient's own tumor cells together with the surrounding peritumoral vascular environment, allowing for precise predictions of treatment responses.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalSmall
A large study found a significant association between severe mental illness and dementia at every age, with adults aged 30-39 showing a 20-fold increased risk of dementia. The study also found a higher risk of stroke in early and middle adulthood, particularly in those with severe mental illness.
SourceEuropean College of Neuropsychopharmacology·JournalEuropean Neuropsychopharmacology·TypeObservational study
WPI researchers develop new models to study uterine fibroids with NIH funding, building on student projects. The models will help researchers better understand and develop treatments for fibroids, which affect millions of women.
SourceWorcester Polytechnic Institute
Researchers found that thieves can use stolen expired credit cards to make fraudulent charges by rewriting the expiration date. This loophole exists because credit card accounts do not expire with the physical card, and banks rely on the expiration date printed on the card for verification.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·TypeObservational study
Dr. Chelsea Hu's research combines device engineering, real-time feedback control and mathematical modeling to address the challenge of controlling dynamic biological systems. Her team developed LED-Embedded Microplate for Optogenetic Studies (LEMOS), a platform that makes real-time optogenetic feedback control more accessible.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalACS Synthetic Biology
A multidisciplinary team at Texas A&M Engineering is developing three field-ready formulations for treating New World screwworm infestations in livestock. The novel wound treatments aim to deliver rapid death of larvae while minimizing chemical residues, providing a much-needed solution for ranchers and veterinarians.
SourceTexas A&M University
North Carolina State University has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of War initiative to modernize US textile manufacturing for the defense industry. The initiative aims to increase U.S. competitiveness by adopting advanced technologies and techniques.
SourceNorth Carolina State University
Dr. Elizabeth Samelson, PhD, has received the 2026 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Gordon Strewler Mentorship Award for her generous sharing of time and knowledge with residents. She is a renowned epidemiologist with expertise in excessive spinal curvature and bone degeneration.
SourceHebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research
Columbia researchers have developed a new technique to capture electrical activity and mechanical motion within the heart using cardiac ultrasound images. This technology allows for early detection and risk assessment of Mitral Valve Disease and arrhythmias, transforming care for those suffering from these conditions.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
The RadiCaL study, the first randomized trial of a radiopharmaceutical in kidney cancer, found that adding radium-223 to the standard of care does not improve skeletal event-free survival. Patients who received the combination treatment lived a median of 28.3 months, compared with 19.7 months for those who received cabozantinib alone.
SourceAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology·JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology·TypeExperimental study
A University of Houston study found that strategic investments in smaller and midsize cities can yield more new riders per dollar than larger metropolitan areas. Smaller systems may have more room to attract new riders due to limited practical transportation options before.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalTransportation Research Part A Policy and Practice
A decade-long review of Kids First DRC shows how shared data expands research opportunities across diseases, institutions, and scientific disciplines. The resource has supported findings with potential to improve diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment in pediatric care.
SourceGabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a lower-cost imaging system that overcomes challenges in near-infrared light transmission through deep tissue and dense fog. The AI-enhanced time-gating technique produces clearer images in these environments, improving applications such as cancer detection and LiDAR systems.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalLight: Science & Applications
Chao-Yang Wang, a world-renowned battery innovator, has been appointed Vice President and Executive Director of the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute. He brings over three decades of experience in academia and research leadership to advance safe and reliable energy storage technologies.
SourceUL Research Institutes·TypeNews article
A study found that a set of corn root bacteria exhibited significantly different behavior when grown on the plant compared to laboratory conditions. The researchers identified thousands of proteins changing when placed in their natural habitat, highlighting the importance of studying microbes in their natural setting.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalmSystems
The project aims to improve understanding of mechanical ventilation and advance respiratory care technologies with a realistic laboratory model of the human lung. Researchers will create a lifelike testing environment to study airflow, pressure changes, and ventilator performance without relying on human subjects.
SourceSUNY Polytechnic Institute
Researchers developed a synthetic community of native soil bacteria that reduces acid stress and improves nutrient cycling, leading to healthier plant growth. The microorganisms increase soil pH, promote lateral root development, and enhance nutrient availability.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalAgricultural Ecology and Environment·TypeExperimental study
Research from the University of California - Riverside shows that pesticides like thiamethoxam and boric acid change ant behavior, with some ants becoming more active outside the nest before dying. This altered behavior may be due to neurological effects caused by the chemicals.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalInsects
Researchers used machine learning to analyze elemental composition of biochar and found hydrogen-to-carbon ratio and oxygen content to be key predictors of persistent free radicals concentration and radical type. The study provides a data-driven framework for linking elemental properties to biochar reactivity and environmental risks.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalBiochar X·TypeExperimental study
Researchers discovered that natural leaf coatings on hydrochar can act as a protective surface layer, improving its ability to retain carbon in soil. The coating strengthens hydrochar stability, promoting its capacity for soil carbon sequestration.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalEnvironmental and Biogeochemical Processes·TypeExperimental study
An observational study found that older adults with consistently elevated NT-proBNP concentrations had a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death. Those whose levels returned to normal had a comparable risk to those who never showed signs of heart stress.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article
Recent staffing cuts, funding disruptions, and organizational changes at AHRQ have raised concerns about research projects on diagnostic errors, maternal health, and primary care. Experts call for Congress to act and urge the agency to resume regular meetings of the US Preventive Services Task Force.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article
A new study reveals that the Estrogen–SIRT5–FDX1 axis preserves osteogenesis by inhibiting cuproptosis in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). SIRT5 demalonylates ferredoxin 1 (FDX1), reducing cuproptotic signaling and preserving osteogenic differentiation.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalGenes & Diseases
Scientists at University Hospital of Bonn identified a signaling pathway in the immune system that helps newborn heart cells survive and regenerate after injury. The discovery opens new possibilities for therapies aimed at repairing damaged adult hearts, which have limited regenerative capacity compared to neonatal hearts.
SourceUniversitatsklinikum Bonn·JournalCell Communication and Signaling
Researchers developed a technique to control internal structure of semiconductor materials using ultra-fast flashes of light, producing materials with up to 50 times more electrical current from light. The method works on transparent conducting glass, preserving useful properties that conventional heating methods cannot easily achieve.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalSmall Structures·TypeExperimental study
A large international study found that premature birth increases emotional and behavioral problems in children, but sensitive parenting can mitigate these effects. Sensitive parent-child interaction is associated with fewer emotional and behavioral problems years later.
SourceUniversity of Oulu, Finland·JournalDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Flinders University researchers have designed an aqueous zinc-ion battery that can be charged and discharged over 60,000 cycles, potentially mitigating resource shortages and waste issues associated with lithium-ion batteries. The system uses low-cost organic cyclodextrin-based polymer host material to trap and release polyhalides.
SourceFlinders University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeComputational simulation/modeling
Researchers have gained new insight into supernovae and X-ray bursts, shedding light on the nuclear reactions that power these cosmic events. The studies improved our understanding of titanium-44 production and the nickel-copper cycle's role in X-ray bursts.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalPhysical Review Letters
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that tomato plants can optimize water use during a specific 'golden hour' when sunlight is strong but heat and dry air are minimal. This discovery could give plant breeders a powerful tool to develop crops that can thrive in increasingly unpredictable climate conditions.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPlant Science·TypeExperimental study
Researchers have developed a mechanism for tunable Landau quantization using imaginary pseudo-electric and real pseudo-magnetic fields. This interplay enlarges Landau-level spacing and enhances mode localization, opening new avenues for exploring quantum-Hall-like phenomena.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study
A new material system has been developed to bypass limitations in spin-orbit torque magnetic random-access memory, enabling highly efficient orbital torque-driven magnetic tunnel junctions and solving critical yield bottlenecks.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin
Purine metabolism aberrantly reprogrammed in cancer to drive hyperproliferation and metastasis; key enzymes act as active drivers of tumorigenesis. Selective targeting of purine metabolism networks presents promising next-generation anticancer strategy.
SourceELSP·JournalAdvanced Cancer Research·TypeLiterature review
The Australian facility aims to accelerate the use and availability of ASO therapeutics for genetic and acquired chronic diseases, including rare diseases. The PMC will establish educational and outreach programs to boost awareness among healthcare professionals, families, and policymakers.
The AssistiveXR4Work project develops an AI-powered XR glasses system to automatically recognize and process visual information, enhancing daily work tasks for sight-impaired individuals. The system aims to address the shortage of skilled workforce by helping employees with declining vision continue their careers.
SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Multi-source data-driven machine learning is transforming lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis by analyzing complex medical data. The review highlights the innovative applications of this technology in early screening, personalized treatment optimization, and dynamic prognostic risk stratification.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·TypeLiterature review
Researchers have uncovered a crucial mechanism that cells use to control when DNA copying begins, revealing the structural changes needed for activation. The study identifies how a protein pair recognizes the 'switched on' state of the DNA-copying motor and recruits key components for activation.
SourceMedical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical Sciences·JournalNature Communications
Researchers discover a subset of clear cell ovarian cancers responsive to immunotherapy, driven by inflammation-related protein IL-17. IL-17 acts directly on cancer cells, creating an immune-permissive tumor microenvironment, enabling prediction of treatment response and contributing to personalized medicine.
SourceKindai University·JournalMolecular Cancer·TypeExperimental study
The Office of Naval Research has announced the first class of 12 winners in its inaugural Chief of Naval Research (CNR) Fellows program. The program brings top academic researchers to ONR for a one-year fellowship, providing critical support for naval focus areas and fostering collaboration between academia and the DoN.
SourceOffice of Naval Research
Insilico Medicine's inclusion in the MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes reflects growing recognition of its core strengths in AI-powered drug discovery. The Company is expected to benefit from increased international visibility, passive capital inflows, and improved trading liquidity.