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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
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

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

Don’t believe the hype: AGI is far from inevitable

The study challenges the idea of creating artificial general intelligence (AGI) with human-level cognition, citing limitations in replicating human cognition. Researchers argue that even under ideal circumstances, it is impossible to achieve AGI due to the complexity of cognitive processes.

SourceRadboud University Nijmegen·JournalComputational Brain & Behavior·DateSep 29, 2024
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.

Fast and accurate virus detection method using 3D printed setup

A new method combines confocal fluorescence microscopy with microfluidic laminar flow to detect nanoparticles and viruses quickly and accurately. The approach uses a 3D-printed Brick-MIC setup for sensitivity and specificity improvements, potentially changing virus detection in clinical settings.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournaliScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2024

New cooling system works on gravity instead of electricity

Researchers at KAUST have developed a new cooling system that extracts water from the air using gravity, eliminating the need for electricity. The system can double the rate of water collection compared to alternative technologies and offers significant energy savings.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateSep 29, 2024

Roles of major chemokines in the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation

The study finds that chemokines, particularly CXCL12/CXCR4 axis, are upregulated in patients with atrial fibrillation, contributing to increased remodeling and risk of death. Elevated expression of CXCR2 is also linked to monocyte infiltration and accelerated atrial remodeling.

SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalCardiovascular Innovations and Applications·DateSep 29, 2024

Discovering quasiparticles ejected from color centers in diamond crystals

Scientists have created extremely thin sheets of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond crystals, which exhibit exceptional sensitivity to environmental variations. The findings reveal the emergence of Fröhlich polarons, previously thought not to exist in diamonds, opening up new prospects for quantum sensing.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 29, 2024
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

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