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Earthquake caught on camera

A recent study analyzed CCTV footage of the 2025 Myanmar Earthquake, capturing unprecedented details about the fault motion. The team found that the fault slipped sideways by 2.5 meters in just 1.3 seconds, with a maximum speed of 3.2 meters per second.

SourceKyoto University·JournalThe Seismic Record·TypeObservational study·DateJul 21, 2025

Health: Anti-obesity medications associated with weight rebound post-treatment

A meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine found that patients prescribed anti-obesity medications may experience a significant weight gain after stopping their prescription. The study analyzed data from 11 randomised trials and suggests that six approved anti-obesity medications are associated with weight regain after treatment cessation.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBMC Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 21, 2025

Consumers prefer self-checkout when buying stigmatized products, study shows

A study from the University of Illinois found that shoppers prefer self-checkout when buying stigmatized items, with sales of condoms and pregnancy tests increasing after self-checkout was introduced. The study also revealed that consumers are willing to trade longer checkout times for the added privacy offered by self-checkout.

SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization·DateJul 21, 2025

Tailored hard/soft magnetic heterostructure anchored on 2D carbon nanosheet for efficient microwave absorption and anti-corrosion property

Researchers have designed a novel soft/hard magnetic heterostructure anchored on 2D carbon nanosheets, which exhibits wide electromagnetic absorption bands and excellent corrosion resistance. The synthesized composite film effectively shields 5G signals and displays great potential for stealth coatings.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateJul 21, 2025

AI vision, reinvented: The power of synthetic data

Researchers developed CoSyn, a new approach to train open-source models using AI-generated scientific figures and charts. The resulting dataset, CoSyn-400K, includes over 400,000 synthetic images and 2.7 million sets of corresponding instructions. CoSyn-trained models match or outperform proprietary peers in various benchmark tests.

Stringent environmental regulations may undermine climate goals and renewable energy production, study finds

A new study published in Energy Policy suggests that imposing strict regulations on pollution and environmentally harmful practices may inadvertently worsen climate change. In contrast, digital governance and the circular economy are found to have a positive influence on renewable energy production.

SourceUniversity of Sharjah·JournalEnergy Policy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 21, 2025

Pioneering new method reveals glucose channeling, charting the fine structure of energy metabolism inside active cells

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have generated a high-resolution metabolic map of how cells process glucose, revealing a hidden world where organelles and molecular complexes collaborate. The study provides insights into an organizational framework that can be used to study disruptions in diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

SourceVanderbilt University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 21, 2025

‘Weekend warriors’ with diabetes have a 33% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality

A prospective cohort study found that weekend warriors and regular activity patterns reduced risks for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among adults with diabetes, demonstrating the importance of any physical activity. The study also compared GLP-1RAs and DPP4is in dementia risk among older adults with diabetes and found no clear...

SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article·DateJul 21, 2025

Optimists are alike, every pessimist has their own way

A study by Kobe University found that optimists' brains work similarly when imagining future events, while pessimists' brains show more individuality. This commonality may explain why optimists are seen as more sociable and satisfied with their social relationships.

SourceKobe University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 21, 2025

Arctic winter reaches melting point: scientists witness dramatic thaw in Svalbard

Researchers in Svalbard encounter exceptionally high temperatures, widespread snowmelt, and blooming vegetation, challenging the long-held assumption of a reliably frozen Arctic winter. This finds underscores the transformative impact on physical environment, local ecosystems, and scientific research methodology.

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalNature Communications·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJul 21, 2025

Generate electricity from wind and sweep dust away! DGIST has successfully developed a self-powered solar panel pollutant removal technology

The developed three-phase EDS system uses a wind-powered rotational triboelectric nanogenerator to generate high voltage, achieving efficient dust removal and restoring solar panels' conversion efficiency. This technology reduces maintenance costs and can be applied across various environments.

Neuroanatomy of social dominance

Researchers explored neuroanatomy underlying social dominance in nonhuman primates, focusing on the uncinate fasciculus and its correlation with social dominance measures. The study found a significant correlation between this brain tract and social aggression, supporting human studies linking it to social dominance.

SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateJul 21, 2025

DGIST transforms carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming, into a useful catalyst material!

Researchers developed a technology that efficiently converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide by precisely controlling the interaction between rhodium and a zinc-based carrier. This breakthrough enables selective conversion at lower temperatures than previously possible, increasing production rates of useful industrial materials.

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center becomes first in the United States to implement Akesis Inc. innovative Galaxy RTI device for patient treatment

The University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center has become the first in the US to implement Akesis' Galaxy RTI device, advancing Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) with enhanced precision and treatment efficiency. The center will also serve as a research hub for this innovative technology.

Water tornado in the laboratory: A simple experiment simulates planet formation

Researchers create water tornado to investigate flow properties in protoplanetary discs, mimicking gravitational field and finding particles' motion conforming to Kepler's laws. The experiment provides insights into dust-particle interactions promoting planet formation.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Astronomy·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 21, 2025

Despite self-perceived sensitivities, study finds gluten and wheat safe for many people with IBS

A new study from McMaster University researchers found that many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who believe they are sensitive to gluten or wheat may not actually react to these ingredients. The study suggests that expectations and beliefs, rather than the ingredients themselves, may be driving symptoms in many cases.

SourceMcMaster University·JournalThe Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology·DateJul 21, 2025

Discovering new materials: AI can simulate billions of atoms simultaneously

Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering developed AI model Allegro-FM to simulate behavior of billions of atoms simultaneously, enabling simulations 1,000 times larger than previous models. This breakthrough accelerates development of carbon-neutral concrete with unprecedented scalability.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJul 21, 2025

Study uncovers how immune cells contribute to failed bone healing after muscle-bone trauma

Researchers uncovered two myeloid cell populations driving immune dysregulation in polytrauma, highlighting a critical role of TIM cells in immune suppression. The study also identified key genes and communication patterns involved in polytrauma-induced immune responses, providing potential targets for therapeutic intervention.

SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalBone Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 21, 2025

A new diabetes subtype identified in Sub-Saharan Africa and Black Americans, study finds

Researchers have discovered a non-autoimmune form of type 1 diabetes prevalent in young people in Sub-Saharan Africa, differing from the typical autoimmune pattern seen in other regions. The study's findings also suggest an ancestral or genetic link between this subtype and African ancestry in the US.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology·DateJul 21, 2025

Receive sunlight from front and back... DGIST successfully developed narrow band gap bifacial solar cells!

Researchers at DGIST successfully developed thin-film solar cells with a narrow band gap that can operate at low temperatures and achieve high efficiencies on transparent substrates. The technology enables the production of bifacial solar cells that can generate power from both front and back sides, increasing overall efficiency.

Research reveals STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications

A large-scale study found strong links between maternal infections and adverse outcomes in babies born in Australia's Northern Territory. Congenital syphilis tripled the risk of preterm birth, while gonorrhoea increased the risk of stillbirth. The study highlights the need for more changes in STI testing during pregnancy.

SourceCurtin University·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 21, 2025