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Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance-use disorders

Researchers found that a person's lack of recognition is the biggest barrier to effective treatment, while patients who contact healthcare often do not receive it. The study highlights gaps in service needs and outcomes for nine common disorders, identifying areas for targeted investments.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 5, 2025

Research finds drinking ketones improves heart health

A new study from the University of Portsmouth found that drinking ketone esters improves cardiac efficiency and reduces cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes. The researchers discovered that the supplement induces ketosis, allowing the heart to use ketones as an alternative energy source.

SourceUniversity of Portsmouth·JournalJournal of Applied Physiology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 5, 2025
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.

Shut the nano gate! Electrical control of nanopore diameter

Scientists from SANKEN at Osaka University created an electrically controlled nanogate that can be tailored for specific molecules. The gate's diameter was adjusted using voltage, leading to distinct ion transport behaviors. This technology has the potential to enable precise control over molecule transport and reaction systems.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 5, 2025

Mouth bacteria may hold insight into your future brain function

Certain mouth bacteria may support better memory and attention, while others increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study found that an imbalance between beneficial and harmful bacteria can reduce nitric oxide production, crucial for brain communication.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 5, 2025

School bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use

A first-of-its-kind study found that restrictive school policies didn't lead to lower phone and social media use among students, nor better outcomes in mental health and wellbeing. The study suggests that reducing time spent on phones is crucial, but schools must consider phone use beyond their boundaries.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Europe·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 5, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

‘Living’ electrodes breathe new life into traditional silicon electronics

A team at Osaka University discovered that temperature-controlled conductive networks in vanadium dioxide enhance the sensitivity of silicon devices to terahertz light. The researchers created 'living' microelectrodes from VO2, which selectively enhanced the response of silicon photodetectors.

SourceOsaka University·JournalACS Applied Electronic Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 5, 2025
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.

Male flies sharpened their eyesight to call the females' bluff

In a study on dance flies, researchers found that males have developed sharper eyesight to detect whether females are genuinely full of eggs or bluffing. This adaptation is linked to the evolution of female traits such as hairy legs and enlarged eye facets, which the males can use to determine a female's reproductive status.

SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalEvolution·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 5, 2025

Cutting emissions in buildings and transport: Key strategies for 2050

This study finds that electrification, efficiency improvements, and behavioral changes can cut emissions by 51-85% in buildings and 37-91% in transport by 2050. A multi-strategy approach can lower overall electricity demand and make the transition more cost-effective.

SourceCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change·JournalNature Energy·DateFeb 5, 2025

Explaining science in court with comics

A study found that using comics to explain forensic science in court significantly improved jurors' understanding of the evidence. Participants who watched comics discussed the evidence in greater detail, showed increased confidence in their reasoning, and made more explicit references to scientific concepts.

SourceSissa Medialab·JournalJournal of Science Communication·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 5, 2025
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

Tattoo inks: How much color gets into the body?

A new clinical study by the BfR found that tattoo ink contains smaller amounts of liquid components than previously thought. The researchers were able to detect metabolites in blood samples shortly after tattooing began and showed that metabolism functions differently when substances are taken up through the skin.

SourceBfR Federal Institute for Risk Assessment·DateFeb 4, 2025

Illuminating the beginnings of animal development

Researchers discovered that cell motion shows asymmetry before left-right organizer formation in early animal development, contradicting earlier findings on genetics. This study sheds new light on the origin of bilateral symmetry and could apply to human birth defects.

SourceUniversity of Miami·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Study finds new link between food choices, depression and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers at Edith Cowan University discovered a potential connection between dietary patterns, depressive symptoms, and Alzheimer's disease. The Mediterranean diet, rich in antioxidants and healthy fatty acids, may attenuate the negative impact of depressive symptoms on AD-related biomarkers.

SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalNeurobiology of Aging·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 4, 2025
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Shifting landscapes due to the 2024 Noto peninsula earthquake in Japan

Researchers found evidence that repeated earthquakes like the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake shaped the region's topography. The study used satellite radar images to measure displacements caused by the earthquake, resulting in over 4m of uplift and emergence of new terraces along the northern coast.

SourceTohoku University·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 4, 2025

New research reveals that meditation induces changes in deep brain areas associated with memory and emotional regulation

Researchers used intracranial EEG recordings to find that meditation led to changes in the amygdala and hippocampus, key regions involved in emotional regulation and memory. Loving kindness meditation was specifically found to be associated with changes in brain wave activity.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Listening for multiple mental health disorders

Researchers developed a machine learning tool that screens for comorbid depression and anxiety disorders using acoustic voice signals. The study confirmed that a one-minute verbal fluency test can reliably identify subjects with comorbid AD/MDD, who tend to use simpler words and exhibit reduced variability in phonemic word length.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJASA Express Letters·DateFeb 4, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Forest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study shows

A new study from the University of Illinois explores how differences in ownership motivation affect willingness to control invasive plants and pests. The research suggests that providing subsidies to the weakest link, such as recreationist landowners, can optimize the effect of control efforts and reduce costs.

SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalLand Economics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 4, 2025

Financial comfort and prosociality

A study of 80,337 people across 76 countries found that those with higher incomes and financial well-being reported greater prosocial actions and attitudes. Higher income individuals were more likely to donate, volunteer, and trust others, although they also showed lower trust in others.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateFeb 4, 2025

A kinder, gentler social life: How Kinda baboons redefine primate friendships

Kinda baboons exhibit a unique social structure where males actively cultivate long-term bonds with females, persisting across reproductive states. This behavior challenges traditional classifications of baboon social structures and may offer insights into primate evolution.

SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalAmerican Journal of Biological Anthropology·DateFeb 4, 2025

Visualization of chemical phenomena in the microscopic world using semiconductor image sensor

A team developed a semiconductor sensor to visualize biomolecule dynamics in solutions, achieving milliseconds time resolution and micron spatial resolution. The sensor captures movement of neurotransmitters and ions, enabling the detection of chemical signals in microscopic regions.

SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Public health leaders launch the Quality Health Information for All Commission

The commission aims to ensure accurate and understandable health information, improving public trust in health institutions and providers. It will conduct a rigorous review of the current health information landscape and develop strategies to combat inaccurate or misleading content.

SourceCUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy·JournalNature Medicine·DateFeb 4, 2025
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Omega-3s can slow down aging process

A recent study led by Heike Bischoff-Ferrari found that taking omega-3 fatty acids slowed down biological aging across several epigenetic clocks by up to four months. The combination of omega-3, vitamin D, and strength training proved to be even more effective in slowing down the biological aging process.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Aging·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Why do plants transport energy so efficiently and quickly?

New study reveals quantum mechanical processes facilitate energy transfer and charge separation in photosynthetic organisms. This understanding can inform the design of artificial photosynthesis units for unprecedented solar energy efficiency.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalChemical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Virus that causes COVID-19 increases risk of cardiac events

A new study found that COVID-19 infection is associated with faster growth of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study also revealed a higher incidence of high-risk plaques and coronary inflammation among infected patients.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateFeb 4, 2025
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Scientists want to throw a wrench in the gears of cancer’s growth

Researchers at UCSF describe how to curb MYC levels by disrupting the protein assembly line controlled by RBM42. Disrupting RBM42 in pancreatic cancer cells stopped them from growing, suggesting drugs could be developed to do the same for other fast-growing cancers.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Cell Biology·DateFeb 4, 2025

HKUST scientists identify Alzheimer’s disease-protective genetic factors and unravel disease mechanisms

A comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations has identified key SORL1 genetic variants that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease. Individuals carrying these variants exhibited improved cognitive function, decreased neurodegeneration, and less severe AD pathology.

SourceHong Kong University of Science and Technology·JournalAlzheimer’s & Dementia·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Generally, things really do seem better in morning, large study suggests

A large study published in BMJ Mental Health found clear time of day patterns in frame of mind, with people generally waking up feeling best in the morning and worst around midnight. The study also revealed seasonal influences on mental health and wellbeing, with better mood during summer months.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Mental Health·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 4, 2025
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

UCLA awarded NIH grant to train the next generation of brain cancer scientists

The Neuro-Oncology Translational Research Training Program aims to bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical applications in neuro-oncology, targeting glioblastoma and brain metastases. The program provides predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees with cutting-edge lab experience and mentorship across multiple disciplines.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·DateFeb 4, 2025

Wobbling stars reveal hidden companions in Gaia data

Two new celestial objects have been confirmed using Gaia data, including a Super-Jupiter exoplanet and a brown dwarf. The discovery challenges current theories of planet formation and provides valuable data for understanding these intriguing objects. Gaia's ongoing mission will uncover hundreds of planets and brown dwarfs around nearby...

SourceEuropean Space Agency·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Big cities fuel inequality

A study reveals that large cities have ceased to be centers of upward social and economic mobility, with population density and connectedness associated with reduced intergenerational mobility. Urban expansion has also led to decreased average social capital, contributing to growing inequality within and across generations.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateFeb 4, 2025
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.

Flipping the script: Inverse-design as game-changer in physics

A team of physicists at the University of Vienna created an innovative device that uses spin waves to perform multiple data processing tasks with exceptional energy efficiency. The 'universal' device has significant potential for next-generation telecommunications, computing, and neuromorphic systems.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Electronics·DateFeb 4, 2025

Comprehensive health monitoring and treatment in one unit—from health monitoring to drug delivery: The development of a versatile smart patch—

Researchers developed a smart patch that integrates sensors and drug delivery systems, enabling real-time biometric signal monitoring and immediate drug administration. The technology has high applicability across various medical fields, including glucose management and chronic disease treatment.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 4, 2025

New device uses electrically assisted wind to fight fires

Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new portable tool that can deliver conductive aerosols to suppress flames using the power of vortex rings. The device was tested in two prototypes, both of which had an effective range of nearly 2 meters, and showed promise in suppressing fires.

SourceOhio State University·JournalTechnologies·DateFeb 4, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Music can touch the heart, even inside the womb

Researchers found that playing classical music can smooth variations in fetal heart rates, indicating potential benefits for fetal development. The study used mathematical analysis tools to identify patterns in heart rate variability and found that exposure to music resulted in more stable and predictable patterns.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalChaos An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science·DateFeb 4, 2025

Later-onset menopause linked to healthier blood vessels, lower heart disease risk

Women who experience late-onset menopause have significantly better vascular health and are less likely to develop heart disease than those who experience it earlier. The study found that preserved mitochondrial function and certain lipid levels in their blood may contribute to this protection.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalCirculation Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

Why your headphone battery doesn't last

A team of engineers from the University of Texas at Austin used x-ray, infrared, and other imaging technologies to investigate battery degradation in wireless earbuds. They found that temperature gradients, caused by clashes between critical components and the battery, led to damage and reduced battery life.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies·DateFeb 4, 2025

Study debunks nuclear test misinformation following 2024 Iran earthquake

A recent study published in Seismica journal has debunked claims that a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in Iran was a covert nuclear weapons test. The researchers analyzed seismic signals from the event and concluded that it was caused by natural geological forces, contradicting widespread misinformation on social media and news outlets.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalSeismica·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 4, 2025
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

New research: Social media bridges connection gaps for students with disabilities

A new study from Michigan State University reveals that social media plays a crucial role in connecting students with disabilities to others who share similar experiences. The research found that students with disabilities use social media as a tool for self-advocacy, identity exploration, and accessing vital resources.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalJournal of Contemporary Issues in Education·DateFeb 4, 2025
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.

QUT scientists develop groundbreaking biosensor for rare earth element detection

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have developed a novel biosensor that can selectively detect rare earth elements. The biosensor is based on molecular nanomachines engineered by the team, which produce easily detectable signals when binding to lanthanides.

SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025

What’s the best way to organize people to generate ideas? New research offers insight

Researchers from Binghamton University discovered that connecting people with similar views or backgrounds leads to less diverse ideas. Conversely, interacting with a limited number of others produces higher-quality ideas. The study suggests that promoting biodiversity through idea generation is key to achieving optimal results.

SourceBinghamton University·Journalnpj Complexity·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2025