Researchers from Siberian Federal University and L. V. Kirensky Institute of Physics predicted the structure to control Tamm plasmon wavelength using external fields or heating. They achieved a hybrid Tamm plasmon by incorporating a liquid crystal layer in a multilayer mirror, enabling color change through heating or electrification.
SourceSiberian Federal University·JournalJournal of the Optical Society of America B·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers from Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) and CSIR-National Chemical Laboratories (NCL) completed phenotypic screening of the MMV Malaria Box against Plasmodium falciparum and Toxoplasma gondii, identifying 24 molecules with nanomolar potency against both parasites.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalmSphere·DateJan 24, 2018
A large clinical trial found that solanezumab, a monoclonal antibody-based treatment for Alzheimer's disease, did not significantly slow cognitive decline. Researchers propose alternative strategies and ongoing studies may lead to effective treatments.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJan 24, 2018
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Researchers found that adding zonisamide to levodopa improved movement symptoms in people with dementia with Lewy bodies without worsening psychiatric symptoms. The study, published in Neurology, suggests a potential new treatment option for this debilitating condition.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateJan 24, 2018
Oceans contained plentiful oxygen long before its accumulation in the atmosphere, providing energy-rich habitat for early life. Researchers used computer models to simulate chemical reactions in ancient ocean sediments and compared results with data from ancient rocks and seawater.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 24, 2018
A single-center study found that cancer immunotherapy is safe for patients with rheumatologic diseases, with only a minority experiencing adverse effects. The treatment was successfully administered to all six affected patients, paving the way for its use in select groups with pre-existing conditions.
SourceWiley·JournalArthritis & Rheumatology·DateJan 24, 2018
A new study highlights the need for more detailed information about pollutant emissions to improve air quality models. Current data gaps lead to uncertainty in emission figures, affecting policymakers' decisions.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalJournal of the Air & Waste Management Association·DateJan 24, 2018
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
A genetic ancestry test more accurately identified patients at risk for bleeding stroke than traditional self-reports of race or ethnicity, according to a new study. The test was particularly effective in identifying four known risk factors for stroke, including diabetes and high blood pressure, in black and Hispanic populations.
Researchers developed a one-step process to enable peak BCI performance within three minutes, allowing users to control computer cursors just by imagining movement. The new approach streamlines calibration and reduces expert intervention, bringing the system closer to clinical availability.
SourceBrown University·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers found that coyotes preferred natural areas with high proportions of open space, while red foxes selected moderately developed areas. This spatial partitioning may promote coexistence between the two species in urban landscapes. The study's findings have implications for wildlife management in human-dominated environments.
Researchers have sequenced the axolotl genome, the largest genome ever to be decoded, to study molecular basis of regrowing limbs and other forms of regeneration. The analysis discovered several genes that are expressed in regenerating limb tissue and revealed key roles for PAX3 and PAX7 genes in muscle and neural development.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateJan 24, 2018
A recent study by UCI researchers found that the severity of hottest days has increased faster than global average temperature rise, with cities amplifying heat island effects. The accelerated growth in short-term extreme-heat events has severe human tolls, including lost lives and damage to infrastructure.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A team of MIT researchers has created a miniaturized system that can deliver tiny quantities of medicine to specific brain regions, allowing for more precise treatment of neurological disorders. The device consists of several tubes contained within a needle and can deliver targeted doses with precise control.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers found a correlation between seismic tremor and lunar cycles before a surprise eruption of Ruapehu volcano in 2007. The study suggests that tidal forces could provide advanced warning of certain types of volcanic eruptions, which are otherwise hard to predict.
SourceBrown University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 24, 2018
A new study finds that the 340B Drug Pricing Program, aimed at boosting resources for hospitals treating low-income patients, has not delivered on its promise. Instead, participating hospitals have administered more lucrative drugs and treated more Medicare patients in certain specialties, but failed to invest profits in safety net cli...
SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJan 24, 2018
A new measurement technology has enabled scientists to determine nitrogen oxide concentrations in the ocean for the first time in 30 years. Low oxygen levels are linked to NO production, according to a recent study published in Deep-Sea Research Part II.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·DateJan 24, 2018
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.
Researchers studied hospice patients' perceptions of wisdom, finding it to be a continuous recalibration between accepting illness and wanting to grow and change. Participants emphasized the importance of acceptance, gratitude, and positivity in their final days.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalInternational Psychogeriatrics·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new class of implantable devices that utilize synthetic peptides to mimic surrounding tissue. The peptides can be attached to surfaces using electric fields, enabling optimal orientation and density control.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 24, 2018
A study by University of Colorado researchers found that changes to the nursing home quality ratings system led consumers to choose better providers. The simplified five-star system used on Nursing Home Compare motivated consumers to select higher-rated nursing homes, while low-rated facilities with limited options struggled.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalAmerican Journal of Health Economics·DateJan 24, 2018
A European Society of Cardiology study found that four in ten cardiomyopathies in young people are genetic. Family screening is crucial to detect the disease in apparently healthy relatives and prevent early death. The study also highlights the need for earlier diagnosis and better diagnostic tests, including genetic testing.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateJan 24, 2018
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 University of Washington study identifies a new combination of gases that could provide evidence of life: methane plus carbon dioxide minus carbon monoxide. This imbalance signals life, and the method is doable and may lead to the historic discovery of an extraterrestrial biosphere.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 24, 2018
A trial by The BMJ found that simple breathing training with a physiotherapist before surgery halves the incidence of postoperative respiratory complications. The researchers suggest this service could be considered for all patients awaiting upper abdominal surgery.
Researchers found that electrically stimulating implanted adult stem cells led to increased production of the animal's own stem cells and faster stroke recovery. The study suggests a promising approach for using stem cells to treat patients after stroke.
The ExoMars joint space mission involves two phases, the first launched in 2016 with Schiaparelli lander and Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), while the second phase is scheduled for 2020 with a new lander and rover.
SourceMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology·JournalSpace Science Reviews·DateJan 24, 2018
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 at ICES and PHO found a significant association between acute respiratory infections, particularly influenza, and acute myocardial infarction. The risk is higher for older adults, patients with influenza B infections, and those experiencing their first heart attack.
SourcePublic Health Ontario·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJan 24, 2018
A recent study found a strong association between high levels of alpha-4 beta-7 on CD4+ T cells and increased risk of HIV acquisition and rapid disease progression. Women with higher pre-infection levels of alpha-4 beta-7 had more rapidly declining CD4+ T cell counts and greater viral loads.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateJan 24, 2018
Peripheral nerve cells change their identity and distribute factors that support wound closure, reconstitution of the dermis, and chronic wound healing. Researchers found reprogrammed nerve cells in human skin wounds, which may lead to an effective treatment for chronic wounds.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 24, 2018
Infants can generalize beyond their native language to recognize that all languages can allow people to communicate. By 12 months, infants understand that non-native languages can transfer information to others, even if they don't understand the words themselves.
Researchers created a 3D model of telomerase, an enzyme that lengthens chromosome ends, in baker's yeast. The study provides new insights into how telomerase recruits itself to chromosome tips and sheds light on its role in cancer cell survival.
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
The study aims to evaluate the current preferred first-line regimen for pregnant women recommended by WHO and two newer drug regimens containing dolutegravir. It will provide data on the use of these newer drugs during pregnancy, helping to ensure that women living with HIV and their infants receive the best available treatments.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·DateJan 24, 2018
An international team of astrophysicists has provided the first clue to the speed of dark matter, finding that it matches the movement of the least heavy metal-rich stars. This breakthrough could help shed light on why direct detection experiments have failed to detect dark matter particles.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 24, 2018
New studies suggest that biodiversity might be remaining steady globally, even as species go extinct and decline locally. However, other research finds a mix of stability and increase in species richness at various locations worldwide.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Conservation·DateJan 24, 2018
Research found that dingo removal decreased abundance of small mammals, while fox removal increased ground-dwelling and arboreal mammal populations. The study also revealed interactions between predators and their effects on cat populations.
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.
Scientists at the University of Córdoba have devised a new system to analyse the smell generated during composting using NIR spectroscopy and chemometrics. The method provides a fast and economical means of evaluating odour emission rates, potentially mitigating the odorous impact of composting.
SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalJournal of Cleaner Production·DateJan 24, 2018
A newly funded project aims to create a data-driven tool to identify individuals headed toward violent extremism. The computational tool will monitor and screen for proven risk indicators of radicalization among large databases.
Black Americans experience lower total knee replacement rates, resulting in significant losses in quality-adjusted life years. Compared to white counterparts, they gain fewer QALYs due to underuse of this highly efficacious procedure.
SourceWiley·JournalArthritis Care & Research·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers at University of Southampton have discovered a way to enhance memristor performance, opening doors to new electronics design. They pushed the device to store up to 128 discernible memory states per switch, almost four times more than previously reported.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 24, 2018
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.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new transient electronics architecture that can remotely vaporize itself, offering benefits for data protection and environmental monitoring. The technology uses radio waves to trigger a thermal reaction, releasing chemicals that decompose the electronics.
The American Stroke Association honored 10 scientists and researchers for their significant contributions to stroke research, including Joanna Wardlaw, Walter Koroshetz, Jun Chen, and others. The award recognizes their work in investigating and managing clinical stroke science, basic stroke research, and more.
A phase 3 clinical trial found that cannabidiol reduced the number of drop seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome by 43.9% compared to placebo. However, long-term efficacy and safety concerns remain to be confirmed.
The study found that extreme weather events worldwide coincided with the temperature spike, and natural variability in the climate system was not sufficient to explain it. Researchers projected that record-breaking temperature jumps and accompanying extreme weather events will become more frequent unless greenhouse gas emissions decline.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 24, 2018
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.
Scientists at Northwestern University discovered that mitochondria and lysosomes directly contact each other in cells to regulate their functions. This rare finding has important implications for understanding normal aging and diseases such as Parkinson's and cancer.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature·DateJan 24, 2018
A new study from the University of Illinois explains what it takes to get a cat to slim down, targeting a safe level of weight loss and maintaining lean mass. The researchers found that reducing food intake by 20% compared to a maintenance diet was necessary to achieve this goal.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalAmerican Journal of Veterinary Research·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers at Morgridge Institute for Research discovered a crucial enzyme called ERO1 that promotes cytoplasmic viral replication by bridging membrane barriers. This finding opens up a new target for broad-spectrum antivirals targeting positive-strand RNA viruses.
SourceMorgridge Institute for Research·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers found that many stroke patients don't receive rehabilitation services after hospital discharge, with over half of those referred to home health not receiving it. Non-white patients were also less likely to receive outpatient therapy, highlighting a significant gap in care and disparities in treatment.
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
A new study provides guidelines for assessing the severity of head and neck cancers by counting malignant lymph nodes, which are found to be a key factor in predicting patient survival. The number of positive nodes can categorize patients into distinct groups with varying outcomes.
SourceCedars-Sinai Medical Center·JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers found that artificial sweeteners in wastewater can indicate contamination of groundwater with septic system pollutants. The study suggests regular inspection and maintenance of septic systems and well water testing are necessary to ensure safe drinking water.
SourceAmerican Society of Agronomy·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers discover mechanism responsible for limit on indium content in InGaN thin films, affecting blue light emitting diodes. A regular pattern of atoms within the monolayer limits indium concentration to 25-30%.
SourceForschungsverbund Berlin·JournalPhysical Review Materials·DateJan 24, 2018
The DRIVE-AB consortium recommends a market entry reward of $1 billion per antibiotic globally to increase innovative antibiotic development and sustainable use. The report estimates up to 16-20 new antibiotics could be developed in the next 30 years, addressing priority pathogens identified by the WHO.
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 study published in Acta Paediatrica found that Canadian students aged 11-20 who used social media for at least one hour per day were more likely to get too little sleep. The study suggests that prolonged screen time on electronic devices can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to sleep deprivation.
Researchers at The University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science have developed a new probe to track vitamin C levels in the body using fluorescence. This breakthrough allows for precise monitoring of ascorbic acid concentrations, which has potential applications in cancer treatment.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers developed a universal vaccine to combat influenza A viruses, producing long-lasting immunity in mice and protecting them against seasonal flu vaccines. The nanoparticles target the stalk of the HA protein, offering universal protection against various influenza viruses.
SourceGeorgia State University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 24, 2018
The World Health Organization has prequalified the India-made rotavirus vaccine ROTAVAC, which will be available for procurement by UN agencies and Gavi for use in low-resource countries. The vaccine is the result of a unique social innovation partnership between Indian and international researchers, public, and private sectors.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have successfully modified a common flu virus to target and kill pancreatic cancer cells. The new technique could potentially become a promising new treatment for patients with the aggressive disease.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalMolecular Cancer Therapeutics·DateJan 24, 2018
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 Manchester found that sandwiches with pork, cheese, or prawns have the highest carbon emissions, while homemade sandwiches can reduce emissions by a half. The study suggests extending sell-by dates and reducing ingredients like cheese and meat to minimize waste.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalSustainable Production and Consumption·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers discovered a connection between genetic tRNA fragments in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and their ability to spread dengue fever and other diseases. This finding could lead to targeted approaches to controlling mosquito populations and preventing disease transmission.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases·DateJan 24, 2018
A new viral gene therapy delivers extra copies of the SOD2 and CTGF genes to protect healthy tissues from damage caused by radiotherapy. The treatment has shown promising results in preventing tissue damage and scarring in rats treated with radiotherapy, potentially improving breast reconstruction outcomes for women with breast cancer.
SourceInstitute of Cancer Research·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateJan 24, 2018
A study examining risk factors and mitigation techniques for golden eagle electrocution reveals eight key risk factors, with pole configuration being the most frequently identified. The authors propose targeting high-risk poles using region-specific strategies to substantially reduce mortalities.
SourceWiley·JournalJournal of Wildlife Management·DateJan 24, 2018
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 Rutgers study reveals that most primates can digest insect exoskeletons due to the presence of a stomach enzyme called CHIA. Insects have been an essential food source for early primate ancestors, and their nutritional value is comparable to other protein sources.
SourceRutgers University·JournalMolecular Biology and Evolution·DateJan 24, 2018
Researchers have created a novel optical biopsy method using resonance Raman scattering to detect diseases like skin cancer and brain cancer at the molecular level. This non-invasive technique provides more detailed information and can detect diseases in mere seconds.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalJournal of Photochemistry and Photobiology·DateJan 24, 2018