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05.29.26

JMIR Analysis: Consumer Wearables Emerge as the New Health Care Gatekeepers

The emergence of consumer wearable platforms in the clinical healthcare space is transforming patient care. With AI-driven interpretation of physiological data, these platforms can detect health changes before users do, influencing treatment decisions and specialist referrals. However, this shift raises significant regulatory risks due...

How Alaska Native communities navigate a potential $170 billion gold mine

A study analyzing the Donlin Gold deposit finds that Alaska Native communities hold multiple roles in mine development, including subsistence activities and corporate shareholders. The research highlights the tension between economic opportunity, sovereignty, and environmental stewardship on traditional lands.

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Location matters: Balancing renewable energy and biodiversity in Norway

A new study suggests that expanding Norway's renewable energy could increase habitat loss by up to 28% by 2050. However, avoiding construction in species-rich habitats and using previously developed land can help curb those losses. Meanwhile, rooftop solar has a lower impact on biodiversity compared to ground-mounted solar plants.

Lifestyle can protect childhood cancer survivors

Two new international studies found that healthy lifestyles can have a protective effect on childhood cancer survivors, reducing the risk of chronic health problems. The studies suggest that physical activity, a healthy weight, and other lifestyle factors can significantly reduce the burden of disease in adulthood.

‘Shoot for the moon?’ aim a bit lower, researchers say

A new study suggests that aiming for the 'average plus' rather than the highest possible outcome can lead to better results in business, politics, and personal endeavors. By setting a finite satisfaction threshold above average but not too high, individuals can strike a balance between being ambitious and avoiding disappointment.

Cutting methane could slow the recovery of the ozone layer

Reducing methane emissions slows climate change, but also hinders the recovery of the ozone layer by making other ozone-depleting substances more potent. The study suggests that large-scale methane cuts could delay the ozone layer's recovery by 2.4% by 2100 and increase UV radiation exposure by 30-35%

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Maternal health knowledge strong, but gaps remain

A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds significant increases in knowing how a mother's pre-pregnancy health affects her baby, as well as rising awareness of drinking beer or wine during pregnancy being not safe. However, uncertainty persists about other maternal health recommendations.

Recent study reveals how bacteria capture a rare type of sugar molecule

A recent study identified a new type of β-1,2-glucan-binding protein in bacteria, which binds cyclic β-1,2-glucans and has implications for understanding bacterial interactions with these complex molecules. The discovery opens up new avenues for developing biological pesticides to protect crops from pathogens.

New antibiotic design could help treat drug-resistant infections

Researchers at King's College London have developed a new approach called 'Efflux Resistance Breaker' (ERB), designed to overcome one way bacteria escape antibiotic treatment. This allows antibiotics to remain inside bacterial cells at higher concentrations, restoring their ability to kill bacteria even with resistance mechanisms present.

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05.28.26

How bean plants sense very hungry caterpillars and call for backup

A University of Washington-led team found that bean plants release gases to attract predatory wasps, which prey on caterpillars. This defense mechanism is mediated by a protein called INR, showcasing the tiny actions of one protein affecting behavior and protecting plant health.

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Homeless encampment sweeps spiked after Supreme Court decision

Researchers found the number of homeless encampment sweeps in Oakland significantly increased after the 2024 Supreme Court decision, with some sites being closed repeatedly. The analysis suggests that sweeps are dispersing people rather than addressing homelessness, pushing vulnerable individuals into more vulnerable neighborhoods.

High-puff electronic cigarettes may become more toxic with use

Researchers found that repeated vaping can create harmful byproducts in high-puff electronic cigarettes, including methylglyoxal and glyoxal, which are associated with significant cell damage. The study suggests that users of heavily used devices may inhale higher levels of these compounds than those using fresh devices.

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Drug slows progression of MS

A major clinical trial found ocrelizumab significantly slows disability progression and preserves hand and upper-limb function in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The study included over 1,000 patients across 22 countries and showed a 30% lower risk of disability progression.

THE LANCET: Three papers publishing in a special issue on neurology

A blood test can identify signs of Alzheimer's Disease decades before symptoms appear, suggesting early detection and potential treatment. A new brain imaging test also detects Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers earlier than the current standard, improving diagnosis and treatment options.

Pandemic loan fraud pumped housing prices

Research from the University of Texas at Austin found that pandemic loan fraud explained 22.5% of average housing price increases in 2020-2021. This type of fraud hurt individuals who bought houses at inflated prices, and had secondary effects on auto title registrations and other economic indicators.

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Water scarcity could undercut U.S. lithium mining

A new Northwestern University study finds that most proposed US lithium mines could face significant water shortages, posing challenges to the country's growing industry. Climate change and competition for resources exacerbate existing water stress in areas like southern California and Nevada.

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Distant winds can drive massive tropical warming deep below the ocean surface

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that transfers heat into the deep ocean, even when surface water temperatures remain stable. The study reveals an abrupt 5°C warming in intermediate waters at 800 meters depth over the past 11,000 years, linked to changes in Southern Hemisphere ocean-atmosphere circulation.

Audits help change a chatbot’s bad behavior

A new framework, SUVA, enables organizations to measure and adjust AI chatbots' social preferences, improving their performance in customer complaints and other human-AI interactions. By understanding an LLM's existing tendencies, organizations can decide whether an available model already fits its values and usage scenarios.

Study reveals brain circuit that keeps memories from getting mixed up

Researchers at UCLA Health have identified a brain region called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) that regulates memory integration. The vmPFC acts as a quality control checkpoint, preventing memories from getting mixed up when they are significantly different or far apart in time.

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New poll: more than half of men think meat is ‘masculine’

A new poll by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine finds that most men consider a carnivore diet to be 'masculine' and would change their diet if it put their health at risk. The survey also found that consuming meat is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and reduced fertility.

Turning waste into smarter carbon materials for soil and water conservation

Researchers used game theory to identify promising porous carbon materials made from agricultural and industrial waste. The study found that certain samples, such as rice straw-KOH-level 2, performed well in terms of surface area and pore volume, making them suitable for applications in soil amendment, water conservation, and pollutant...

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Obesity may influence how breast cancer spreads

Researchers found that obesity alters the biological changes in breast cancer cells, enabling them to survive and thrive. The study's findings could improve prediction and treatment of invasive breast cancer, reducing overtreatment and unnecessary treatments.

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ASCO 2026: Ohio State researchers highlight cancer drug donation program, lung and breast cancer treatment, Lynch syndrome screening, access to clinical trials and more

Researchers from Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center present new findings on a hospital program that redistributes unused oral cancer drugs donated by patients. The program helps patients avoid treatment delays caused by insurance issues, shipping problems or cost, and has been shown to reduce drug delays by six days.

Physicists find new, improved way to control light at the nanoscale

Researchers created a microscopic, nonlinear light source that can be switched on, off or tuned to a particular intensity by an electrical 'knob'. The device is just 200 nanometers wide and has a controllable active area of two-to-six nanometers, enabling faster and more efficient optical switching.

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Biobased spintronics

Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have developed biobased spintronics using iron, cellulose, and starch to create sustainable magnetic field sensors. These sensors achieve levels of sensitivity comparable to commercial solutions and can be safely degraded or recycled.

Novel reactive ink prints as everlasting copper

Researchers developed a liquid reactive ink that can print copper onto surfaces without oxidation or corrosion, enabling faster, cheaper, and more sustainable electronic production. The breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the conductive ink industry by replacing expensive metals with copper.