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Science News for September 29, 2024


American Academy of Pediatrics promotes shared reading starting in infancy as a positive parenting practice with lifelong benefits

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends pediatricians support families with guidance and books at well-child visits. Shared reading strengthens bonds and stimulates brain circuitry, creating early attachments. This practice has enduring benefits for social-emotional, cognitive, language, and literacy development.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateSep 29, 2024

A critical assessment for huaier, a traditional Chinese medicine, for cancer therapy: medicinal characteristics, molecular mechanisms of action, in-vitro and in-vivo anticancer activities, and future research directions

Huaier has been traditionally used to treat various health conditions, including cancer. Its unique chemical composition and molecular mechanisms of action have shown potent antitumor effects in both in-vitro and in-vivo studies. Further research is needed to fully understand its efficacy and safety in cancer therapy.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalOncology Advances·DateSep 29, 2024

One out of every four employees of commercial organizations has withheld inventions from their employer

A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals that 27% of respondents withhold inventions due to reasons such as emotional attachment, fear of credit, or lack of trust in management. The study aims to shed light on this phenomenon and develop effective management tools to increase employees' willingness to disclose their inventions.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalAcademy of Management Perspectives·DateSep 29, 2024

Breaking down the indestructible: new technologies target PFAS environmental menace

Researchers have developed four advanced technologies to break down PFAS compounds, including hydrothermal alkali treatment, low-temperature mineralization, mechanochemical degradation, and adsorption. These methods demonstrate high efficiency in addressing the widespread environmental and health risks associated with PFAS.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2024