A new software tool from NIST assesses the climate suitability of natural ventilation in office buildings, considering adaptive thermal comfort standards and humidity levels. The Climate Suitability Tool provides estimates of ventilation rates and effective cooling hours, aiding architects in designing more efficient ventilation systems.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalEnergy and Buildings·DateMay 25, 2011
A new article discusses the current status of neural stem cell research and its translation into clinical therapeutics. The authors highlight the need for a comprehensive and collaborative team effort to overcome hurdles in the process, including funding levels and regulatory approval.
A year-long study of 439 overweight-to-obese postmenopausal women found that losing more than 15% of their body weight significantly increases circulating vitamin D levels. This effect is independent of dietary intake and is not linear, with more substantial increases found in those who lose greater amounts of weight.
SourceFred Hutchinson Cancer Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateMay 25, 2011
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
Researchers successfully incorporated Waelz slag into commercial-size bricks using existing equipment, reducing toxic metal leaching. The resulting bricks meet EU quality standards for construction ceramic materials.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalIndustrial & Engineering Chemistry Research·DateMay 25, 2011
A study by University of Nottingham researchers found that female drink-driving offenders are more likely to be older, better-educated, and separated or divorced. Rehabilitation programmes for women can intensify feelings of guilt and shame, leading to reoffending.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalClinical Psychology Review·DateMay 25, 2011
A new study has assessed the extinction risk of individual seagrass species worldwide, revealing that 10 out of 72 species are at elevated risk of extinction. The research highlights the critical role seagrasses play in maintaining marine ecosystems and human livelihoods.
SourceVirginia Institute of Marine Science·JournalBiological Conservation·DateMay 25, 2011
A long-term study reveals that increased transport of live pigs has driven an increase in the diversity of swine influenza viruses found in Hong Kong over the past three decades. The study suggests that this rising diversity may lead to a higher likelihood of swine-to-human transmission, although the risk remains unquantified.
SourceDuke University Medical Center·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2011
A University of Illinois law and labor expert states that ordinary workers can't effectively bargain for better wages and working conditions by decertifying. Collective bargaining is 'so stacked against them,' according to the expert.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalThe Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law·DateMay 25, 2011
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.
Researchers identify MKK4 enzyme as a potential therapeutic target for treating cardiac arrhythmias caused by cardiac hypertrophy, leading to sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The study reveals how the enzyme prevents arrhythmias by modifying connexin protein, ensuring synchronized heart contractions.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateMay 25, 2011
A Canadian study found that flexibility in mating rituals is crucial for reproductive success when males outnumber females. Researchers analyzed hundreds of investigations on mating trends across various species, finding significant flexibility in mating behavior and customs.
A new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina found that nearly 19% of young adults between 24 and 32 years old have elevated blood pressure. The study analyzed data from over 14,000 participants and found significant disparities in hypertension rates among different demographics.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalEpidemiology·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute developed a quantum version of a locked-in amplifier using a single atomic-ion detector, achieving spatial resolution of just a few nanometers. This technique improves the sensitivity of quantum sensors by around 100 times.
SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2011
A Caltech-led team has debunked a long-held theory about the end of the Marinoan ice age, also known as the "Snowball Earth" ice age. The team found that rocks used as key geologic evidence were formed deep within Earth millions of years after the ice age ended
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2011
Meta Quest 3 512GB
Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen found a positive correlation between serum vitamin D levels and sperm motility in healthy men. Laboratory stimulation with activated vitamin D also increased forward movement of human spermatooza, sparking new hypotheses about the role of vitamin D in male reproduction.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalHuman Reproduction·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers found blind echolocators' brains process clicks and echoes in the 'visual' part of their brain, enabling independence. Sighted controls did not show similar echo-related activity.
SourceUniversity of Western Ontario·JournalPLOS ONE·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet discover that the size of one's own body affects perceived space around us. They create illusions of tiny and giant bodies to demonstrate this effect.
A clinical trial of the malaria vaccine RTS,S has begun in Africa to assess its effectiveness when administered to newborn babies as part of national immunisation programmes. The study aims to improve the vaccine's performance by examining its impact at different stages between birth and nine months of age.
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.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have successfully tracked a quantum atom inside a living human cell, paving the way for new drug discovery methods. The sensor detects biological processes at a molecular level, providing critical information about drug delivery and uptake.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 25, 2011
The discovery of blue stragglers in the Milky Way's hub suggests that the galaxy stopped making stars billions of years ago. The findings provide new constraints for models of the star-formation history of the bulge.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina discovered that the pelvis continues to widen as people age from 20-79, leading to an estimated three-inch increase in waist size. This finding suggests that pelvic growth contributes to increased body weight and body fat accumulation over time.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalJournal of Orthopaedic Research®·DateMay 25, 2011
The €820,000 project aims to enhance the competitiveness of Austrian and Hungarian poultry industries by establishing a knowledge centre. The centre will foster industry activities, improve efficiency and ensure safe poultry production.
SourceUniversity of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers have discovered that proteins in Alzheimer's fibrils can recycle and detach, potentially leading to new therapeutic strategies. The study found that Aβ40 molecules recycle more frequently than Aβ42, suggesting a potential target for modulating recycling and treating the disease.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 25, 2011
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A gamma-ray burst, GRB 090429B, has been identified as a potential candidate for the most distant object in the universe at an estimated distance of 13.14 billion light years. The burst was detected by NASA's Swift satellite and is believed to be extremely likely, with a 99.3% chance, to be the most distant cosmic explosion.
Three teams of Tufts graduate students have won $10,000 from the Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award program for their research on clean water, renewable energy, and green medical technologies. The winners will use their prize money to develop solutions to pressing global challenges.
A new study published in Nature suggests Mars developed rapidly into a small planet due to its rapid formation. Scientists used the radioactive decay of hafnium to tungsten in meteorites as a chronometer and found that Mars likely didn't collide with other embryos to form an Earth-like planet.
Vaccine development for 'big three' diseases is being accelerated by new approaches like systems biology and structure-based antigen design. Systems biology enables the capture of massive biological data to predict vaccine behavior.
SourceThe Center for Infectious Disease Research·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2011
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.
The Milky Way belongs to a rare subset of galaxies with two satellites as bright and close by as the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. Researchers analyzed over 20,000 galaxies similar to the Milky Way using the Sloan Digital Sky Survey data.
A meta-analysis of 32 sport psychological studies found that self-talk improves sport performance, but different types of self-talk work better for different tasks. Instructional self-talk is more effective for fine skills, while motivational self-talk boosts confidence for endurance tasks.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPerspectives on Psychological Science·DateMay 25, 2011
A new Canadian blood pressure education program has shown promising results in reducing stroke risk by up to 40%. The program, launched in 11 primary care sites across Ontario, achieved sustained average blood pressure reductions of 6.4/3.8 mmHg after three years.
SourceHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada·DateMay 25, 2011
A study involving 257 children aged 9-15 found that excessive gaming device use leads to increased wrist and finger pain. The length of time spent playing heightened the pain suffered, with each additional hour increasing the odds of reporting pain.
SourceEuropean Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)·JournalAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases·DateMay 25, 2011
Three teams from Ben-Gurion University won the second annual Israeli Mobile Challenge, developing an Android-based application that enables users to simulcast music to nearby WiFi devices. The winning application, "Mobile Party," was developed by students from BGU's Department of Communications Systems Engineering.
SourceAmerican Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev·DateMay 25, 2011
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.
A study of 1032 patients with early RA found that initial treatment with adalimumab plus methotrexate provided high levels of disease control, with 44% achieving sustained low disease activity. Patients who continued treatment maintained good clinical and radiographic responses, even after withdrawing treatment.
SourceEuropean Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)·JournalAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases·DateMay 25, 2011
A MBL study found that warming causes more nitrogen to become available to trees, allowing them to grow faster and store more carbon. This is a positive effect on carbon storage, but the overall impact of global warming on forest ecosystems will also depend on other factors such as water availability and atmospheric CO2 concentration
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are creating an iron-based flow battery to store energy from wind turbines and solar panels. The battery could supply electricity when demand is high, making it a useful alternative to pumped hydro and compressed air systems.
Researchers at NIST have identified a class of decorative defects in graphene that could alter its unique properties, including strength and conductivity. The discovery may lead to the development of more resilient materials.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review B·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers have discovered a new protein that links nerve cell motors to their cargo, providing insights into neurotransmitter transport. This discovery could lead to new drug therapies for illnesses like Parkinson's disease and depression.
SourceSyracuse University·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateMay 25, 2011
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.
Researchers developed a mutant form of wheat called 'sweet wheat', which contains more sugars and healthful carbohydrates than regular wheat. The new flour may provide health benefits when used in foods like breads and cakes.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·DateMay 25, 2011
A new study by NIST and George Mason University researchers may have found the optimal characteristics for a type of computer memory based on nanowires. The technology has the potential to store information faster and at lower voltage, making it suitable for applications such as portable computers and cell phones.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNanotechnology·DateMay 25, 2011
A Phase III study presented at EULAR 2011 found that tofacitinib achieved significant improvements in symptoms and activity scores for patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including improved ACR20 responses in 58.3% of patients, and a higher proportion of patients achieving ACR50 and ACR70 responses compared to placebo
SourceEuropean Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)·JournalAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases·DateMay 25, 2011
Astronomers have created an atlas of galactic 'train wrecks' to understand the collision process and form, growth, and evolution of galaxies. The study combines data from Spitzer Space Telescope and Galaxy Evolution Explorer to analyze areas where stars are forming rapidly.
SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers have measured the electron's shape for the first time, finding it to be almost perfectly spherical. This breakthrough could help explain the universe's lack of antimatter and refine fundamental theories of physics.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2011
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 recent study analyzing over 14,000 young adults found that nearly 19% have high blood pressure. The analysis contradicts previous estimates from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which reported only 4% of adults in this age group having high blood pressure.
SourceNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development·JournalEpidemiology·DateMay 25, 2011
Typhoon Songda intensified into a major typhoon over the northern Philippines due to warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear. The TRMM satellite provided detailed rainfall analysis using its Microwave Imager and Precipitation Radar instruments, showing well-organized bands of heavy rainfall converging into the storm.
The study, which compared two types of physical therapy, found that patients who received at-home strength and balance training made significant improvements in walking speed and mobility, with results lasting up to one year. The findings suggest that conventional wisdom about recovery being limited to six months may be incorrect.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 25, 2011
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will present technical achievement awards at a June conference in Honolulu. Notable recipients include Dr. Hans Hornung, Dr. Chul Park, Preston A. Henne, and Dr. Ramesh Agarwal for their contributions to fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and thermophysics.
SourceAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers suggest 10 changes medical oncologists can make to flatten costs, maintain or improve care, and save money for future medical advances. The authors also emphasize the need for open communication between doctors and patients about end-of-life care.
SourceVirginia Commonwealth University·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 25, 2011
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.
A study found that 71% of elderly drivers supported mandatory retesting based on age, while 68% believed family members should decide if a license is revoked. The research aims to develop a screening test to identify higher-risk drivers and establish advance directives for driving decisions.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·DateMay 25, 2011
A study published in The Service Industries Journal found that public Spanish universities outperform private ones in providing internal research support services, including infrastructure and staff. This leads to improved research results and attracts top talent from around the world.
SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalService Industries Journal·DateMay 25, 2011
A recent study by Michigan State University found that many patients struggle to take oral chemotherapy properly, leading to complications and premature death. The study highlights the need for healthcare providers to monitor and facilitate adherence through identifying barriers and implementing strategies to overcome them.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalSeminars in Oncology Nursing·DateMay 25, 2011
A new tool, REMIT, has been developed to improve the measurement of primary care depression outcomes. The tool adds a patient's subjective sense of recovery to existing measurements, showing that about one-third of patients with mild depression were not in remission, as their PHQ score would indicate.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalGeneral Hospital Psychiatry·DateMay 25, 2011
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 biomaterial more closely mimics native human tissue, exhibiting negative Poisson's ratio and maintaining its shape when stretched. The breakthrough enables the creation of biocompatible tissue patches for repairing damaged heart walls, blood vessels, and skin.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMay 25, 2011
A University of Missouri study found that playing violent video games reduces brain response to violence and increases aggressive behavior in young adults. Participants who played violent games set louder noise blasts for their opponents during a competitive task, indicating increased aggression.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology·DateMay 25, 2011
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that metyrapone, a stress hormone-reducing drug, can impair memory recall of negative events by manipulating cortisol levels close to formation. This could lead to a better understanding of how to treat post-traumatic stress disorder
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateMay 25, 2011
A National Institutes of Health grant has been awarded to Nationwide Children's Hospital to develop a gene therapy for MPS IIIB, a fatal lysosomal storage disease. The therapy aims to deliver needed genes directly to the central nervous system by bypassing the blood-brain barrier.
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 UCLA study has identified a common molecular signature in autistic brains, shedding light on the disorder's origins. Researchers found consistent differences in gene expression patterns between autistic and healthy brains, particularly in the cerebral cortex.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2011
Researchers developed two new techniques to maximize multi-core chip performance by efficiently allocating bandwidth and prefetching data. These techniques improved chip performance by 40% compared to chips without prefetching and 10% over chips that always prefetch data.
A 3-year longitudinal study involving 200 middle school teachers and 20 H.I.S.D. schools investigates the impact of teacher stress on student behavior and achievement. The research team combines innovative multi-method approaches to assess stress and teacher effectiveness, using ecological momentary assessment, physiological measuremen...
The Ontario Genomics Institute has awarded fellowships to seven Ontario students to conduct original research projects in various fields of genomics. The fellows will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of genomics on human and animal health, agriculture, and sustainable energy.
A four-in-one combination pill, containing aspirin and agents to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, has been shown to halve the predicted risk of heart disease and stroke. The trial tested 378 people with raised cardiovascular risk against a placebo.
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.
A new University of Illinois study published in the Journal of Physiology found that a high-fat diet during pregnancy programs a woman's baby for future diabetes. Exposure to such a diet modifies gene expression in the livers of offspring, increasing the likelihood of early insulin resistance and diabetes.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Physiology·DateMay 25, 2011