Researchers have developed a novel computational imaging framework, Compact Light-field Photography (CLIP), allowing the camera system to acquire wide and deep panoramic views. The technology enables the detection of hidden objects around occlusions and has potential applications in autonomous vehicles and medical imaging.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers have found that thawing Arctic hillsides are releasing a significant amount of organic carbon, which was previously locked in frozen ground for thousands of years. This phenomenon is expected to contribute to an already warming climate, and its impact needs to be accounted for in global climate models.
SourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks·JournalThe Cryosphere·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 12, 2022
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
MIT researchers found a vulnerable component in computer processors that can be exploited by malicious agents. They developed two mitigation strategies, including scheduling sensitive software on less vulnerable cores and reserving susceptible cores for trusted applications.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers examined association between direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and consumer intentions and beliefs related to cardiovascular disease risk. The study found that DTCA may influence consumer attitudes and decisions regarding medication use.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers provide a fresh analysis of grassland soil carbon sequestration, highlighting the importance of microbial transformations and necromass. They found that 80% of European grasslands have unmet potential for carbon storage, while high biodiversity promotes carbon storage.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers discovered a Neptune-sized planet around a bright blue star, shedding light on the dearth of Hot Neptunes. The planet's proximity to its star makes it susceptible to stripping of its gas, but it may survive for a billion years.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 12, 2022
A team of researchers from McGill University has discovered a way to control the stickiness of adhesive bandages using ultrasound waves and bubbles. This breakthrough could lead to new advances in medical adhesives, especially in cases where adhesives are difficult to apply.
SourceMcGill University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
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.
A nationwide study found a significant increase in maternal death, cardiovascular disorders, and obstetric hemorrhage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzed data from over 1.6 million pregnant patients and attributed the poor outcomes to pandemic-related stress, disruptions in prenatal care, and limitations on routine check-ups.
SourceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at the University of Tennessee are investigating the movement of amphibian pathogens in wildlife trade networks, with a focus on disease mitigation strategies. The project aims to understand how socio-economic factors impact pathogen dynamics and develop market-based mechanisms to promote healthy trade.
SourceUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology found that the circadian clock regulates cell cycle progression and differentiation in Arabidopsis. The study used single-cell analysis to show that clock genes directly trigger cell differentiation, revealing a guiding role for the plant circadian clock in cell fate determination.
SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalCell Reports·DateAug 12, 2022
Scientists have connected two soft crystals and observed energy transfer between them, leading to the potential development of sophisticated materials. The study used rare earth metals called lanthanides, which can luminesce, to create a molecular train that exhibited green luminescence at one end and yellow luminescence at the other.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
Scientists develop a new theory to decompose cell differentiation into two landscapes: one for cell types and another for pluripotency. This approach can characterize cellular behavior in systems with proliferation and death.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 12, 2022
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.
The study proposes a modified platform using iron-based superconducting nanowires, enabling controllable coupling between different Majoranas and manipulable braiding operations. This allows for the exploration of non-Abelian statistical properties and potential applications in fault-tolerant topological quantum computing.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital found that aging heart muscle cells accumulate new genetic mutations over time, but lose the ability to repair them. This accumulation of mutations can push the heart past a tipping point into disease.
SourceBoston Children's Hospital·JournalNature Aging·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers characterize material properties of IP-Q using Raman spectroscopy and nanoindentation, revealing elastic parameters and their effects on acoustic behavior. The study optimizes elastic parameters for TPP-fabricated structures, benefiting applications in life science, mobility, and industry.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateAug 12, 2022
A Rutgers study found that early-term births (37–38 weeks) have significantly higher symptoms of hyperactivity, ADHD, and cognitive problems or inattention compared to full-term births. Teachers' reports provided valuable input for the diagnosis of ADHD, highlighting the need for regular screenings.
SourceRutgers University·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at the Snyder Institute have identified a promising new approach to treating bacterial skin infections, revealing that monocytes play a crucial role in wound healing. The study highlights the importance of metabolic hormones like ghrelin and leptin in regulating blood vessel growth and tissue repair.
SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
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 large meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. The analysis included 41 studies and found that vitamin D was more effective than a placebo in alleviating symptoms. However, the results were limited by study heterogeneity and risk of bias.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalCritical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition·DateAug 12, 2022
The UTHSC team will examine the process biochemically using baker's yeast as a genetic model to determine how mTORC1 regulates the epigenome. Understanding these biochemical mechanisms may identify novel targets for anticancer drug development and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
SourceUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers developed a statistical mapping tool to predict genetic markers of resistance to Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria. The model uses data from the WorldWide Antimalarial Resistance Network and fills in gaps by making continuous predictions in space and time.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers tested a core-strengthening program using the AllCore360º to improve trunk function, balance, and mobility after stroke. The study showed promising effects on functional outcomes, including improved lateral control of posture and standardized treatment dosage.
SourceKessler Foundation·JournalBrain Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
The study found an overall response rate of 57% and disease control rate of 83% in 23 patients with diverse cancer types. These results validate RET as a tissue-agnostic target with sensitivity to RET inhibition.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalNature Medicine·DateAug 12, 2022
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.
MOPCS, a CRISPR/Cas12a system-empowered SPR gene detecting platform, achieves rapid and specific analysis of viral RNA without amplification. It can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high sensitivity and specificity within 38 minutes.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 12, 2022
Scientists discovered a fixed inversion point between liquid-like and gas-like states of supercritical matter, with the same location across all systems studied. This finding reveals that supercritical matter is surprisingly simple and amenable to new understanding.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have developed a new technique for sculpting matter into complex shapes using 'twisted' light. When this light is shone on ultracold atoms, it breaks into clusters of BEC droplets that move following the light's features.
SourceUniversity of Strathclyde·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
A new study suggests that betamethasone could improve outcomes for prostate cancer radiation therapy by protecting normal cells from injury and making cancer cells more susceptible to treatment. The research found that betamethasone increases hydrogen peroxide levels, activating a protective protein in non-cancerous cells.
SourceUniversity of Kentucky·JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
A newly identified species of Liberibacter, a family of bacteria known for causing citrus greening disease, is rapidly evolving its ability to infect insect hosts. The research team found 21 genes associated with infectious qualities and identified mutations affecting pilus proteins that allow the bacteria to move into host insects.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalMicrobiology Spectrum·DateAug 12, 2022
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
Researchers have developed a new method to efficiently make nano carriers loaded with radioactive salts for both imaging and treatment, offering a promising alternative to chemotherapy. The radiolabelling method allows clinicians to assess whether patients can benefit from chemotherapeutic treatment with micelles.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Therapeutics·DateAug 12, 2022
A national follow-up study found that over a quarter of children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children had persistent symptoms or activity impairment two to four months later. The study identified risk factors for prolonged recovery, including MIS-C and activity impairment.
SourceBoston Children's Hospital·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at the University of Freiburg have successfully synthesized the cationic low-valent aluminum complex [Al(AlCp*)3]+, which exhibits ambiphilic reactivity. This breakthrough brings us closer to developing catalysts using abundant and earth-abundant metal like aluminum, potentially replacing expensive transition metals.
SourceUniversity of Freiburg·JournalNature Chemistry·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at Texas A&M University developed an AI framework to predict oxidation behavior of high entropy alloys, reducing experimental analysis time from years to minutes. This allows for the discovery of materials suitable for extreme environments, such as gas turbines and heat exchangers.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalMaterials Horizons·DateAug 12, 2022
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 Houston Methodist found that injecting morphine into the tibia during knee replacement surgery reduces postoperative pain and the need for pain medication. This method, known as intraosseous infusion, may also facilitate a swifter recovery of the knee joint.
SourceHouston Methodist·JournalThe Journal of Arthroplasty·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateAug 12, 2022
A POSTECH research team developed a new polymer electrolyte with different functional groups, resolving contradictions in mechanical strength and conductivity. This breakthrough enables the creation of artificial muscles that can produce fast switching and great strength.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a potential breakthrough treatment for rotator cuff tears, using an advanced polymer to stimulate regeneration of both the tendon and muscle. This approach addresses the real problem of muscle degeneration and fat accumulation that often leads to re-injury after surgery.
SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers build on Peter Bergmann and Arthur Komar's work using Hamilton-Jacobi techniques to resolve the ambiguity in time development, a key challenge in reconciling general relativity with quantum mechanics. This approach deserves more recognition for its potential to lead to an eventual theory of quantum gravity.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal H·DateAug 12, 2022
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
The Princeton Sorensen lab has developed a concise synthesis of pleurotin, a molecule with potential therapeutic properties as an anti-cancer agent and antibiotic. The new synthesis reduces the total number of steps needed from 26 to 13, making it a promising lead for expanding the class of pleurotin-based anticancer agents.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateAug 12, 2022
The study found that Al-Qaeda, Taliban, and TTP use situational comedy to galvanize curious individuals and emphasize an 'us versus them' mentality. In contrast, ISIS uses dehumanising humour to mock rivals and create a shared identity among followers. This humour helps foster internal cohesion and creates social bonding.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalBehavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 12, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study of over 250,000 patients found that those infected with COVID-19 used more healthcare services in the 6 months following their infection. The study revealed a 4% increase in encounters, including virtual visits and emergency department visits, resulting in over 27,000 extra encounters.
SourceKaiser Permanente·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers developed a high-throughput spheroid-based migration assay using tissue-mimicking ECM to accurately recreate cell migration. This new method enables studying of cell motility and cancer metastasis, potentially benefiting cancer research.
SourceSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)·JournalSLAS TECHNOLOGY·TypeNews article·DateAug 12, 2022
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 study of 127,000 patients with positive and negative SARS-CoV-2 tests found elevated health care use six months post-infection. This suggests that healthcare systems should consider long-term strategic planning to address expected increased use.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 12, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with small but significant increases in pregnancy-related complications and maternal death during delivery hospitalization. The number of live births also decreased by 5.2% during this period.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 12, 2022
A Soochow University team has developed cobalt copper alloy catalysts that deliver outstanding methane activity and selectivity in electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction. By modulating the cobalt doping concentration, they achieved a remarkable Faradaic efficiency of 60% to methane at high operating current densities.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateAug 12, 2022
Researchers developed nanometric photodiodes that can bind to nerve cell surfaces and activate them with infrared light, allowing for selective stimulation of individual neurons. This technology has the potential to study the nervous system in-depth and develop targeted therapies for neurological diseases.
SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2022
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.
A new method to improve solid-state hydrogen fuel cell charging times has been developed by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney. The study used a semi-cylindrical coil heat exchanger, which significantly improved heat transfer performance and reduced charging time by 59%. This innovation has the potential to revolution...
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 12, 2022
A new model suggests Antarctica's ice shelves are melting at an accelerated rate due to the Antarctic Coastal Current. Freshwater from melting ice can trap warm ocean water beneath the shelves, causing them to melt further. This mechanism could increase sea level rise predictions by up to 40%.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 12, 2022