Cincinnati Children's researchers tracked out-of-hospital births and found that numbers doubled in the region from April 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023, compared to births from January 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020. Young, highly educated mothers were more likely to have higher body mass index and fewer prenatal visits.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have discovered an atomically thin material that enables two opposing magnetic forces to coexist, reducing energy consumption in memory devices by a factor of ten. This breakthrough could lead to major energy savings in AI, mobile technology and advanced data processing.
Pediatric marijuana ingestions have increased by over 1,000% in the past seven years, primarily due to increased access to cannabis products during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children under 5 years old are most affected, with Black children and those from publicly insured households being disproportionately exposed.
Firearm suicides among youth ages 10-24 were more likely to involve a parent-owned gun, with 69% of firearms stored unlocked and loaded. The study emphasizes the importance of secure firearm storage in preventing youth suicide, particularly among those with mental health problems.
Astronomers from Trinity College Dublin used the James Webb Space Telescope to study the weather of a nearby rogue planet, SIMP-0136. They found strong auroral activity similar to Earth's Northern Lights and detected minute changes in temperature, cloud cover, and chemistry.
Researchers found that integrating a food resource specialist into a pediatric clinic significantly connected families with vital resources, providing over 600 families with assistance. The specialist helped enroll 24 families in FoodShare and secured an estimated $115,512 in annual meals for these families.
Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition found nearly half of pediatric golf cart injuries occurred in children under 12. The most common injuries were superficial lacerations and abrasions, with younger children experiencing head, face, and neck injuries.
Research found that states with stronger gun control legislation experienced lower rates of in-home pediatric firearm homicides, often associated with child abuse and intimate partner violence. The study suggests strengthening laws at the state level may help prevent these incidents.
Researchers found that universal screening for asthma symptoms and environmental triggers can identify more patients with asthma in specific communities. The study also highlights the importance of addressing environmental triggers in homes, particularly among children with asthma.
A new program called Period Prepared provides hands-on menstruation curriculum for students in grades 3-12. The curriculum aims to educate adolescents about menstrual hygiene, stigma, and cycle monitoring, promoting confidence and reducing distress associated with lack of knowledge.
Research found that mothers with two or more adverse childhood experiences had a 12.6% preterm birth rate, double that of those with zero to one experiences. Adverse childhood experiences include abuse, neglect, and household instability, which can have lasting impacts on health and well-being.
The 'Benadryl Challenge' has resurfaced on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, and is encouraging adolescents to ingest high doses of over-the-counter antihistamines. This trend can lead to severe health consequences, including heart arrhythmias, seizures, and death.
A new study found that 21.4% of non-medical TikTok videos contained inaccurate information about sexual and reproductive health, while 3.4% created by medical professionals were accurate. The research highlights the need for improved sex education and social media literacy to protect young adults from misinformation.
Delta.g, a UK-based quantum technology company, has raised £4.6 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate the development and deployment of its gravity sensing platform. The platform directly tackles gaps in spatial intelligence, delivering high-resolution data for infrastructure, transportation, and dual-use cases.
A study analyzing 120 top TikTok videos with #naturalparenting, #antivaccine, and other hashtags found that 61% contained contradictory medical information. The majority of creators were self-identified parents or influencers, promoting vaccine hesitancy, natural remedies, and rejection of conventional pediatric care.
Researchers found nearly one in four children with firearm injuries returned to the emergency room within four years with another violent or crash-related injury. The study suggests a significant association between motor vehicle crashes and firearm injury, indicating a need for prevention strategies.
A novel detection framework, SORA-DET, is introduced for UAV remote sensing, achieving high accuracy and efficiency while being compact and fast. It outperforms large-scale models with up to 88.1% fewer parameters.
A study explores barriers to measles vaccination among female healthcare workers in a London hospital. The findings highlight low knowledge of measles and its complications, as well as concerns about the vaccine's link to autism. The article argues that ensuring healthcare workers are aware of their vaccination status, providing better...
A reanalysis of the one-million-year-old Yunxian 2 skull from China suggests a new branch in the human family tree and a possible link to Denisovans. The study proposes that the split between modern humans, Neanderthals, and this Asian clade occurred much earlier than previously thought.
A research team at Tohoku University has developed a new method to convert harmful nitrate pollutants in water into ammonia using NiCuFe-layered double hydroxide catalysts. The study achieved a Faradaic efficiency of 94.8% and demonstrated the efficacy of the process in real-world applications.
Researchers developed a novel method to regulate phosphorescent carbon dots by modulating the self-assembly of cyclodextrin through ultrasonic means. The resulting materials exhibit long-lived excited states, enhancing signal-to-noise ratio and tissue penetration for non-invasive imaging. Ultrasonic responsiveness is positively correla...
Researchers found that large MAF family transcription factors can reactivate the dormant 'Type IIb fast-twitch program' in human muscle, leading to improved glycolytic capacity and increased exercise capacity. Athletes with higher expression levels of these factors had faster and more powerful movements.
Researchers identified Phaedra1 as a gene essential for stress-induced cell death in Drosophila melanogaster. The mTOR-Zeste-Phae1 pathway controls lethal stress-dependent individual death. Suppressing this pathway increases survival rates after exposure to lethal stress.
Researchers developed an electrically tunable metasurface for THz holographic devices, leveraging VO2's reversible transition to minimize energy consumption and response time. The microladder design enables real-time operation, fast switching times, and robust performance.
Chronic back pain is associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, depression, and other conditions. A study found that people with back pain are more likely to report severe activity limitations due to comorbidities.
Scientists introduce a new way to control when drugs are active or inactive in the body, potentially developing safer medicines. The technology was applied to create improved molecular sensors, including a rapid coronavirus sensor that responds about 70 times faster than previous protein-based tests.
Atomically thin 2D metals exhibit unique properties, making them suitable for applications in electronics, electrochemistry, and catalysis. Five synthesis methods, including confinement techniques and van der Waals squeezing, are explored to fabricate 2D metals with distinct properties.
Researchers convert bio-tar into bio-carbon, a novel material with applications in water purification, clean energy storage, and industrial chemical reactions. Bio-carbon has higher carbon content and unique structural features, making it suitable for advanced uses.
Scientists at Nanjing University and Washington State University developed a three-dimensional ordered mesoporous carbon skeleton with Ni single atom support using superlattice blotting. The resulting Ni-N₂S₂ and Ni-N₃P catalysts exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity, reaching overpotents of 239 mV (OER) and 90 mV (HER).
Researchers at Dalian University of Technology have discovered that biochar can directly degrade organic pollutants, removing up to 40% of contaminants. This breakthrough reveals biochar's hidden superpower, opening new avenues for sustainable wastewater treatment and environmental engineering.
A new review highlights how electrons travel through soils and sediments, reshaping our understanding of underground environments. Long-distance electron transfer processes enable remote remediation, expanding microbial activity and reducing pollutants.
The study, published in The BMJ, provides detailed data on traumatic injuries and medical conditions seen by healthcare workers in Gaza. It highlights the urgent need for resilient surveillance systems to inform tailored interventions.
The Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute is broadening its research scope to tackle pressing health challenges beyond viruses. Scientists are discovering new ways to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and explore the interconnectedness of viruses and bacteria in causing chronic diseases.
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba found that 2023 marine heatwaves significantly exacerbated the record-breaking East Asian summer heatwave. The study revealed that changes in cloud cover and water vapor enhanced solar radiation reaching the ground, amplifying surface temperatures.
Current Molecular Pharmacology is a prominent journal covering mechanisms of new drugs, innovative technologies, and omics applications. It has an impact factor of 2.9 and CiteScore of 5.5, ranking Q2 in pharmacology.
A recent study led by Rice University anthropologist Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo challenges the long-held idea that Homo habilis was the first species to rise from being prey to predators. Using AI-powered analysis, his team discovered that early humans were still hunted by carnivores like leopards around 2 million years ago.
A new robot-assisted bronchoscope has been shown to diagnose tiny lung tumors in hard-to-reach areas with over 84% success rate, more than three times higher than traditional methods. The technology enables accurate diagnosis in patients where conventional bronchoscopy offers no viable option.
Researchers at UAlbany are exploring the use of stable water isotopes to improve weather and climate forecasts. By analyzing differences in isotope masses, scientists can track moisture movement and understand related processes.
Researchers developed a platform called CRESt that incorporates insights from literature, chemical compositions, and imaging to optimize materials recipes. CRESt uses robotic equipment for high-throughput testing and large multimodal models to further optimize materials recipes.
The Routledge Handbook of Information History provides a comprehensive study of how society, politics, culture, and technology have shaped information practices over time. The book features contributions from over forty experts worldwide and offers surprising insights into the emergence and development of the field of information history.
Researchers at the University of Utah create a compact camera capturing both color and fine spectral details in a single snapshot, enabling fast and efficient hyperspectral imaging. The camera's design represents a leap forward in capturing spectral data, making it cheaper, faster, and more compact.
A study from Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health found that emergency departments are increasingly becoming initial touchpoints for hospice and palliative care consultations. The researchers evaluated 8,055 ED-initiated HPC consults at five hospitals in the Detroit area from 2016 to 2023.
Recent advances in radiation oncology are expected to improve cancer care, including shorter treatment times and early disease detection. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center share updates on key trends, including the search for actionable biomarkers and proton therapy advancements.
Forestry professionals express concerns about AI's impact on land-management decisions and policy, citing 'black box' problems and data quality issues. However, they see potential for AI to support tasks like data analysis and task automation.
A new study by Portland State University's Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) reveals that transit-oriented developments (TODs) in the Portland metro area generate significantly fewer car trips than previously estimated. At affordable housing sites, car trips were reduced to only a quarter to two-fifths of expected rates.
The book offers novel human-centered AI techniques to address social intelligence challenges, including multimodal approaches and explainable AI designs. Researchers can integrate artificial and human intelligence to tackle complex social challenges.
Dr. Andreea Creanga, a leading maternal health expert, joins the University of Maryland School of Medicine as Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. She will oversee initiatives in bioinformatics, data science, and maternal health.
Researchers at Texas A&M University are working to overcome manufacturing hurdles for micro-LED displays, which use inorganic materials to create more robust and longer-lasting screens. The technology has potential for applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, and flexible displays.
Antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli clones were found in two colonized birds, a vulture and an owl, at the Santos Municipal Orchid Garden rehabilitation center. The presence of these strains in animals raises concerns about potential impact on wildlife health.
Research suggests that exposure to dog allergens in the home may reduce the risk of developing childhood asthma by five years old. Babies with higher levels of Can f1, a dog skin protein, had around a 48% lower risk of developing asthma and better lung function.
A team of researchers, led by Biao Wu, demonstrated a non-Abelian annealing algorithm that significantly outperforms conventional quantum annealing in solving the maximum independent set problem. Numerical simulations show an average improvement of over 50% in success probability.
Tiny organoid models capture the complexity of human tumors, enabling accurate testing of drugs and prediction of treatment responses. These mini-tumors preserve tumor heterogeneity, reflect real patient biology, and provide a platform for personalized cancer vaccines.
A KAIST-led team has identified a gene, NR3C1, that regulates the developmental switch in astrocytes, shaping immune system reactions in adulthood. Early-life epigenetic 'memory' can predispose adult brains to excessive inflammation and disease vulnerability.
The Emory BioFoundry Institute is investing in TopoDx, a MedTech startup developing rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This technology addresses the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and aims to improve patient outcomes. With EBFI's support, TopoDx plans to accelerate towards FDA clearance and commercial deployment.
A new study provides a comprehensive view of how brain cells interact in Alzheimer's disease, mapping protein networks that reveal communication failures and point to new therapeutic opportunities. The researchers discovered that disruptions in glia-neuron communication are closely linked to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
TGF-β inhibition holds promise for treating liver fibrosis by targeting SMAD-dependent and -independent pathways. Various therapeutic strategies, including direct blockade, receptor inhibitors, antisense oligonucleotides, and natural products from Traditional Chinese Medicine, are being explored to disrupt the TGF-β signaling pathway.
A new study found that low-risk chest pain patients frequently experience severe anxiety and other treatable comorbidities, such as depression and somatization. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and prescription medications are effective in managing these conditions, improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary ED visits.
A study discovered six causal molecular biomarkers (CNPY4, ENTPD6, HLA-A) and eight clinical biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Serum total protein levels partially mediated the effect of HLA-A on MASLD.
Insect pollinators like bees and butterflies require more natural habitat with diverse flora to thrive, according to a new study analyzing over 178,000 individual pollinators from 19 countries. The research found minimum habitat requirements vary between species, ranging from 6% for hoverflies to 37% for butterflies.
A new University of Maine study highlights the importance of student relationships and institutional contexts in reporting hazing incidents. The research found that strong connections with staff, faculty, and peers can encourage students to speak out against hazing, while fear of social isolation and lack of recognition can deter them.