Researchers at the University of Cincinnati developed a new treatment for glioblastoma multiforme using coaxial electrospinning, which delivers a potent dose of medicine immediately or over time. The treatment improved survival rates in three separate animal trials and holds promise for other types of cancer.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalScientific Reports·DateDec 2, 2019
Researchers at Osaka University developed a novel receiver that overcomes obstacles in terahertz radiation, enabling record-breaking transmission speeds of 30 gigabits per second. The new technology has the potential to revolutionize next-generation 6G cellular network technology and various other applications.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScientific Reports·DateDec 2, 2019
A panel of medical professionals will discuss the public health impact of e-cigarette use, with a focus on radiologic findings associated with vaping-related lung injury. The session aims to educate radiologists about this critical public health issue and provide guidance on identifying cases.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·DateDec 2, 2019
Researchers at PTB have implemented a novel pressure measurement method based on electrical measurements of helium gas, offering unique possibilities to investigate helium as an important model system for physics fundamentals. This new method has been compared with conventional mechanical and electrical pressure measurements, providing...
SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalNature Physics·DateDec 2, 2019
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 researchers found that HIV takes refuge in lymph nodes in the spleen and gut during antiretroviral treatment. These cells, which are part of the immune response, allow the virus to escape treatment by limiting drug flow or eliminating them faster.
SourceUniversité Laval·JournalMucosal Immunology·DateDec 2, 2019
A new study found that farmers prefer receiving mental health information from licensed medical providers, spouses, and friends. Face-to-face communication, such as newspapers and magazines, is also preferred over online methods like social media and the internet.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·DateDec 2, 2019
A recent study published in Nutrition Today found that infant and toddler foods in pouches tend to have higher sugar content and fewer single-vegetable products compared to jarred or tray-packaged options. This highlights the need for caregivers to be aware of the nutritional profiles of these popular convenience foods.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalNutrition Today·DateDec 2, 2019
This study examines how penguin species in Antarctica respond to changes in krill availability due to human activities and climate change. The analysis of nitrogen stable isotope values reveals that gentoo penguins shift their diet towards fish and squid, while chinstrap penguins remain exclusive to krill.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 2, 2019
A Yale University analysis found that online grocery delivery systems cover 90% of food deserts, increasing access to nutritious food for low-income communities. The study suggests that online shopping can reduce obesity and improve health outcomes by providing essential nutrients and promoting better eating habits.
SourceYale University·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateDec 2, 2019
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.
Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in cell-free gene expression, enabling high-yielding protein synthesis and expanding genetically encoded chemistry. This has opened doors to create new types of enzymes, materials, and therapeutics. Northwestern University's Center for Synthetic Biology is at the forefront of this field.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Reviews Genetics·DateDec 2, 2019
Researchers have developed a new tool that can analyze 1.4 million genetic sequences simultaneously, allowing them to study species relationships on a larger scale than before. This technology has the potential to reconstruct how life has evolved over hundreds of millions of years and unlock secrets about the code of life.
SourceCenter for Genomic Regulation·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateDec 2, 2019
The study challenges scholarly consensus on the Justinianic Plague's effects, finding no detectable decrease in economic vitality or demographic decline. Historical texts exaggerate plague mortality, and burial customs remained unchanged despite the outbreak.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 2, 2019
A study by Anglia Ruskin University found that LGB students with supportive families had a significantly lower chance of being bullied at school and in the workplace. The researchers discovered that family support reduced bullying by 31% for gay and bisexual men and 25.6% for lesbian or bisexual women during school age.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalInternational Journal of Manpower·DateDec 2, 2019
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 at the Institute for Basic Science discovered a carrier multiplication process in 2D semiconductors that could improve the efficiency of solar cells. The phenomenon is more efficient in 2D materials than in bulk semiconductors and has the potential to increase the maximum power conversion efficiency up to 46%
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 2, 2019
Researchers found that rats susceptible to depression had more serotonin neurons after chronic stress, but these effects could be reversed through amygdala activation. In contrast, resilient rats showed no significant change in serotonin levels under stressful conditions.
A recent study by researchers at SESYNC found no concrete evidence to attribute the effects of the Justinianic Plague to the pandemic. The team examined diverse datasets, including written sources, inscriptions, and pollen samples, but found that trends continued without change before and after the plague outbreak.
SourceNational Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 2, 2019
US President Donald Trump's Twitter use 'hyper-personalised, character assassinated and used unprofessional language' to gain support, the authors say. His tweets proved devastatingly effective in the 2016 election campaign.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalLanguage & Communication·DateDec 2, 2019
A study found that users view native ads as advertisements and use them to evaluate advertisers. Users who see native ads continue their search and are more likely to click on the advertiser's organic listings and make a purchase.
SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·JournalMarketing Science·DateDec 2, 2019
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 McGill University-led research team found evidence that glacial meltwater provided oxygen to eukaryotes during the most severe ice age, allowing them to survive. The study's findings shed light on extreme climate change and evolution, suggesting a link between Snowball Earth and animal evolution.
SourceMcGill University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 2, 2019
A new study reveals a statistical connection between cancer incidence rates and precipitation, as well as climate zones in the US. Researchers found that counties with high precipitation and cold climates have significantly higher invasive cancer rates.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalEnvironmental Engineering Science·DateDec 2, 2019
A new study presents a novel MRI-guided procedure that effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects. The technique, called TULSA, uses therapeutic ultrasound to destroy diseased prostate tissue while sparing healthy nerve tissue.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·DateDec 2, 2019
A University of Colorado Cancer Center study suggests two new approaches to treating bone metastases from prostate cancer: targeting different signaling pathways for lytic and blastic lesions. Both types of bone metastases show promise with anti-cancer immunotherapy, particularly those with high PD-L1 levels.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalJournal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer·DateDec 2, 2019
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.
A new study published in The Lancet Public Health estimates that one in two homeless people experience a head injury, with moderate or severe injuries affecting nearly a quarter. The research suggests providing stable housing may lower the risk of traumatic brain injury for this vulnerable group.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·DateDec 2, 2019
A new study suggests that volcanic eruptions triggered by tectonics led to the Great Oxidation Event, a significant increase in oxygen in Earth's atmosphere about 2.5 billion years ago. The research proposes that this event was also linked to a change in the composition of carbon isotopes in carbonate rock record.
SourceRice University·JournalNature Geoscience·DateDec 2, 2019
The C4 Rice Project aims to create a more efficient photosynthetic pathway, allowing rice to thrive in harsher environments. By the end of the next phase in 2024, scientists hope to have experimental field plots up and running in Taiwan.
A new study has confirmed a direct link between inbreeding and facial deformities in the Habsburg dynasty. The research found that the 'Habsburg jaw', a distinct chin characteristic, was more prevalent among family members with higher degrees of relatedness.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalAnnals of Human Biology·DateDec 1, 2019
Researchers developed a method to forecast probability and severity of aftershocks, analyzing seismic patterns and incorporating statistical methods. This tool provides a useful approach for mitigating earthquake hazard, enabling timely updates based on new data.
SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 1, 2019
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 Neuropsychopharmacology found that chronic opioid treatment before a traumatic event enhances fear learning in mice, potentially linking opioid dependence to PTSD. The findings suggest that individuals with a history of opioid use may become more susceptible to the negative effects of stress.
SourceSpringer·JournalNeuropsychopharmacology·DateDec 1, 2019
Researchers have developed 'clever drugs for slimy bugs' to combat staph infections by destroying biofilms that prevent conventional antibiotics from working. Hybrid antibiotics have been shown to kill bacteria directly or leave them susceptible to killing in lab-grown biofilms.
SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy·DateDec 1, 2019
Researchers have identified two brain networks that interact to increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. These networks involve alterations in structure, function, or biochemistry that lead to excessive negative thoughts and difficulties regulating emotions.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateDec 1, 2019
The experience of Arctic peoples can help with regional adaptation measures. A seminar brought together researchers, local residents, and government officials to discuss climate change problems and find solutions.
SourceUniversity of Tyumen·JournalAMBIO·DateDec 1, 2019