Researchers at Georgia Tech have elucidated the role of a small metal catalyst and an amino acid in the release of oxygen from water in photosystem II, a complex protein structure found in plants and algae. The discovery sheds light on the intricate chemistry of photosynthesis and has potential applications in improving crop productivi...
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
Scientists have developed a new anode material for lithium-ion batteries that can store more energy and charge faster. The hybrid material combines tin oxide nanoparticles with antimony on a graphene base, improving stability and conductivity.
SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJun 11, 2018
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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Researchers have discovered how p53 stops the development of lymphoma and potentially other cancers by targeting specific DNA repair genes. This new information could help doctors identify patients at risk and develop safer treatments.
SourceWalter and Eliza Hall Institute·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 11, 2018
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology designed a tiny, fast, reliable, and accurate 28-GHz transceiver for stable high-speed 5G communications. The new transceiver employs a local oscillator (LO) phase shifting approach, achieving an improvement in beam steering resolution of an order of magnitude compared to previous designs.
Researchers have successfully used E.coli bacteria to oxidize C-H bonds in benzene to generate phenol by activating a genetically inserted cytochrome P450BM3 enzyme with a decoy molecule. This novel approach enables whole-cell biotransformation without harsh conditions or genetic modification.
SourceNagoya University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJun 11, 2018
A new study suggests that medication reconciliation programs can reduce risks of diabetes patients, resulting in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The program's effectiveness was associated with improved patient outcomes and decreased healthcare costs.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalDiabetes Care·DateJun 11, 2018
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)
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A new study of 5,222 US employees found that workplace foods tend to be high in sodium and refined grains, with very little whole grains and fruit. Employers can play a role in promoting healthier food options through worksite wellness programs.
The Climate Science for Service Partnership China (CSSP China) has improved understanding of climate change effects and reduced climatic risks through research collaborations with the UK. The partnership has led to advancements in seasonal forecasting, crop security, and climate services.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
A study published by the American Psychological Association suggests that hunger can lead to emotional states like anger, but only when certain context and self-awareness factors are present. Participants who were more aware of their hunger feelings were less likely to become hangry.
SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalEmotion·DateJun 11, 2018
eVOLVER, an open-source system developed by Rice University, enables high-throughput continuous cell culturing using automated growth experiments. The system can support 96-chamber experiments and allows for real-time data tracking and monitoring of culture conditions, making it suitable for applications in synthetic biology and antibi...
SourceRice University·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateJun 11, 2018
A University of Houston researcher is targeting adults with anxiety and depression who struggle to quit smoking by providing individualized, online feedback. The goal is to increase motivation, confidence, and intention to quit while reducing perceived barriers to quitting. The study aims to improve distress tolerance skills to help pa...
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
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Researchers have found evidence of pre-solar interstellar dust in glassy grains called GEMS, which were formed in a cold environment. The discovery provides insight into the solar system's formation and the processes that created the planets.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers at TU Graz have achieved a breakthrough in biocatalysis by manipulating an enzyme to create ring-shaped molecules. This innovation enables the production of novel pharmaceuticals and plant protection products with high enantiomeric purity, opening doors for sustainable 'green' chemistry.
SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJun 11, 2018
A study by University of Miami Professor Daniel Messinger and colleagues found that eye wrinkles around the eyes, known as the Duchenne marker, convey more intense and sincere emotions across multiple facial expressions. Participants rated Duchenne smiles and sad expressions as more sincere and intense than non-Duchenne expressions.
A new study from MIT and Harvard University introduces the 'Therepi' device, which attaches directly to damaged heart tissue to deliver multiple therapies. The device addresses issues with current drug delivery methods, providing a non-invasive solution for treating heart disease.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·DateJun 11, 2018
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Researchers found that children in WIC households ate more fruits and vegetables, while a CDC study assessed local government incentives for healthy food options. Model estimates also show banning trans fats could reduce health disparities and save billions in healthcare costs.
Researchers have developed a new method to study electrocatalysts, enabling the precise mechanism of electrocatalytic reactions to be understood. This breakthrough can lead to more efficient and sustainable chemical processes using renewable energy.
SourceFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 11, 2018
A new transatlantic Phase 1 clinical trial for neuroblastoma is open in the UK, combining targeted radiation therapy with antibodies Nivolumab and Dinutuximab beta to enhance immune response. The study aims to prove the combination's effectiveness in boosting children's long-term immunity against their disease.
Researchers developed a refillable, implantable device called Therepi that can deliver drugs and therapies directly to diseased tissue. The device increases heart function for more than four weeks when stem cells are repeatedly delivered.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·DateJun 11, 2018
A study published in Psychological Science found that adolescents experience less distinct and more 'murky' negative emotions compared to children and adults. Researchers discovered a U-shaped pattern of emotion differentiation across different age groups, with the lowest clarity during adolescence.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateJun 11, 2018
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 new system developed by UC3M researchers allows for efficient energy transmission from offshore wind farms to the mainland electrical grid. The system uses a distributed control system and diode rectifier stations to synchronize wind turbine voltage and frequency, reducing costs by up to 30%.
Astronomers identify hydrogenated nanodiamonds as likely source of anomalous microwave emission (AME), a type of faint microwave light emanating from regions across the Milky Way. The discovery provides new insights into the formation of nanodiamonds in protoplanetary disks and has implications for cosmology research.
SourceGreen Bank Observatory·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJun 11, 2018
A new analysis finds that small, wild-caught fish and farmed mollusks have the lowest environmental impact, while industrial beef production and farmed catfish are the most taxing. The study used life-cycle assessments to compare environmental costs across various types of animal protein production.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and the Environment·DateJun 11, 2018
A study led by CNIO researchers shows that silibinin reduces brain metastasis lesions in mice and patients, targeting the tumor microenvironment. The treatment has shown encouraging results, with 75% of patients reacting positively and a 15.5-month average survival rate
SourceCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 11, 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.
Adolescents girls reported less physical activity than their male counterparts, with activity dropping off sharply during the transition to young adulthood. The study highlights disparities in physical activity among certain groups, emphasizing the importance of promoting physical activity among adolescents and young adults.
Climate change will dramatically increase corn crop yields' variability, leading to price hikes and global shortages. This threatens food security, particularly for poor consumers.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers found that honey and sucralfate significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from highly caustic batteries. Ingesting honey before removing a button battery may protect against serious injuries in small children. The study's findings will inform clinical practice and guidelines for managing button battery ingestions.
SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalThe Laryngoscope·DateJun 11, 2018
Children with critical parents show less attention to emotional facial expressions, according to new research from Binghamton University. This behavior may affect their relationships with others and increase the risk of depression and anxiety.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalJournal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology·DateJun 11, 2018
VTT's research reveals that new-generation wind turbines are reasonably efficient in low winds, allowing for more flexible turbine locations. The new technology increases the potential offered by wind power, covering up to 86 TWh of Finland's electricity consumption, fivefold more than previous technology.
SourceVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland·JournalNature Energy·DateJun 11, 2018
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Researchers developed models to create schedules with built-in flexibility, reducing delay cascades and costs for airlines. By analyzing historical data from US airlines, the team found that tweaking aircraft routing can make a significant impact on delay costs.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalComputers & Operations Research·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers have developed a drug delivery system that repairs neural connections controlling breathing in female rats after spinal cord injury. The system, using brain-derived neurotrophic factor, preserves diaphragm function and motor neurons responsible for muscle activation.
Researchers from Penn Medicine identified a new target for treating heart failure by reversing the stiffness of diseased heart muscle cell struts, which can improve the beating strength of cells isolated from transplant patients. The team aims to develop therapies that seek out damaged cellular struts to reverse their harmful influence.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 11, 2018
A new study found that fathers' early parenting quality is influenced by their partner's gatekeeping behaviors, with more criticism leading to worse parenting at 9 months old. Mothers' attitudes and behaviors can shape how fathers interact with their children.
SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Child and Family Studies·DateJun 11, 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.
Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill used a new technique to construct a composite 'face of God' reflecting Americans' diverse perceptions. The study found that people's perceptions tend to rely on their demographic characteristics, such as age, attractiveness, and ethnicity.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers have discovered that giant viruses, known as pandoraviruses, can invent new genes through spontaneous mutations in intergenic regions. This suggests that these viruses may be
Researchers found that long-term viral suppression significantly reduces cancer risk in aging HIV-positive individuals, with lower rates seen in patients with sustained suppression compared to those with early or no suppression. The study highlights the importance of viral suppression in preventing cancer and may inform strategies for ...
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateJun 11, 2018
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Therapeutics Discovery team has developed a drug called IACS-10759, which targets metabolic vulnerability in cancer cells. The drug, an inhibitor of oxidative phosphorylation, shows promise for treating acute myeloid leukemia and solid tumors.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 11, 2018
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.
Research reveals the potential for new brain treatments by targeting specific brain circuits. Lead author Elif Engin suggests that augmenting GABAA receptor activity could be useful in treating disorders like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
SourceMcLean Hospital·JournalTrends in Pharmacological Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
PlinyCompute is a system designed for developing high-performance big data codes, offering faster implementation of complex object manipulation and library-style computations compared to Spark. The platform was developed by Rice University's DARPA-funded Pliny Project team, which aims to create sophisticated programming tools using mac...
Researchers have developed a pill that can temporarily coat the intestine to prevent nutrient contact and lower blood sugar spikes in preclinical study. The engineered compound, LuCI, was found to alter nutrient contact and lower blood glucose response after a meal, with benefits lasting only a few hours.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 11, 2018
A new study reveals glaring disparities in treatment of ASL native students by the US Department of Education. The research highlights the need to dismantle conflation between language and disability, calling for explicit programmatic curricular suggestions and policy changes.
SourceLinguistic Society of America·JournalLanguage·DateJun 11, 2018
A Journal of Neuroscience study found that a transcription factor called FosB plays a key role in regulating aggressive behavior in mice. Increased FosB levels were linked to increased aggression intensity and dominance.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·DateJun 11, 2018
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Research found that water samples downstream of six UK wastewater treatment plants contained significantly higher concentrations of microplastics. The study suggests that these plants are a key route into UK rivers for microplastic pollution, posing a threat to river ecosystems and marine environments.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research·DateJun 11, 2018
A new study reveals that RNA changes played a crucial role in the domestication of sunflowers, allowing for rapid evolutionary transformation over 5,000 years. The researchers identified key genes and regulatory mechanisms involved in alternative splicing, which created useful efficiencies but also introduced variation.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
Toxicant levels in myblu aerosols are up to 99% lower than in cigarette smoke, with formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein showing more than 99% reduction compared to conventional cigarette smoke. The study also found significant reductions in manganese, selenium, NNN, NAT, and NNK.
Research by Baycrest researchers found that 'near miss' mistakes during learning can help remember correct information better than no errors at all. Mistakes that are far from the correct answer hinder learning.,
SourceBaycrest Centre for Geriatric Care·JournalMemory·DateJun 11, 2018
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 team of researchers at Cardiff University has discovered that tiny crystals of carbon, nanodiamonds, are likely the source of a mysterious microwave glow emanating from star systems in the Milky Way. The discovery was made by studying infrared light from protoplanetary disks surrounding newly formed stars.
SourceCardiff University·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers warn that projected climate change may decrease vegetable and legume yields, threatening food security and population health. The study estimates potential yield reductions of 35% for tomatoes and 31% in hot settings like Southern Europe.
SourceLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
An analysis of federal food aid delivered after Hurricane Maria found that nearly 10% of items exceeded daily limits for sodium, added sugars, or saturated fats. The study highlights the need for better programs to protect the health of communities affected by disasters.
Two joint projects between IST Austria and French research institutes will study how polarity, shape and mechanics of cells control cell division. Johann Danzl and Olivier Thoumine investigate the role of synaptic adhesion molecules in synapse function using optically controlled molecules and high-resolution optical imaging.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·DateJun 11, 2018
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 new study urges a more proactive conservation management strategy for North Atlantic right whales due to declining calf births and shifting distribution. Researchers recommend expanding protective policies to cover their new habitat range and implementing advanced monitoring programs.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalOceanography·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers from Virginia Tech found that phishing attacks can spoof email addresses of trusted friends and co-workers, making it easy to obtain sensitive information. Email providers tend to prioritize delivery over security, leaving users vulnerable to phishing campaigns.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab used infrared light and electron microscopy to study interplanetary particles, finding they contain pre-solar dust leftover from the solar system's formation. The dust, consisting of carbon, ices, and disordered silicate, was mostly destroyed by planet formation processes.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 11, 2018
Researchers have found that certain colloids can stick to sediment grains due to decorative nanoscience, allowing for predictable attachment and removal of contaminants. This discovery could help improve prediction of contaminant transport distances and protect water resources.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateJun 11, 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.
A recent study found that individuals with a positive outlook and less education are more susceptible to marketing scams promising large rewards. The presence of an activation fee can help deter potential victims by reducing the perceived risk.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·DateJun 11, 2018
A Rutgers-led international team of scientists has verified a 53-year-old theory on ferroelectric metals, creating a new class of two-dimensional artificial materials that exhibit ferroelectric-like properties at room temperature. These findings have the potential to spawn a new generation of multi-functional devices and applications.
SourceRutgers University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 11, 2018
A new study identified genetic missense mutations that contribute to disease risk in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The framework successfully prioritized these mutations, which are more likely to occur in autistic children than their siblings.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Genetics·DateJun 11, 2018
A recent study found that people taking single-pill combinations for hypertension had a lower rate of cardiovascular events and death compared to those taking multiple pills. This simple intervention has the potential to save thousands of lives globally by improving adherence to medication regimens.
SourceSt. Michael's Hospital·JournalPLOS Medicine·DateJun 11, 2018
The discovery of Brasilestes stardusti, the oldest known mammal in Brazil, is a significant find that sheds light on the evolution of mammals during the Mesozoic Era. The species was named after British rock star David Bowie and is believed to be a placental mammal.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·DateJun 11, 2018
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 have developed a new ultrafast and highly sensitive bolometer that can work at room temperature, paving the way for new astronomical observatories, heat sensors, and quantum sensing devices. The device uses graphene to amplify absorption of electromagnetic radiation, enabling precise measurements in picoseconds.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateJun 11, 2018