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Science News for January 11, 2025


New perspective highlights urgent need for US physician strike regulations

A new study calls for regulatory reforms to address the rising trend of physician strikes in the US, citing international best practices as a solution. The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute researchers highlight the need to balance the rights of physicians with patient safety.

SourceHarvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJan 11, 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.

An eye-opening year of extreme weather and climate

2024 saw exceptional rainfall and flooding due to El Niño in winter 2023/24. Human-induced climate change exacerbated these events, causing socioeconomic impacts. Improved forecasting, warning dissemination, and 'climate-resilient' approaches are crucial for mitigating extreme event effects.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJan 11, 2025

Scientists engineer substrates hostile to bacteria but friendly to cells

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University created nanostructured alumina surfaces with unprecedented antibacterial properties without hindering cell cultures. The technology promises a game-changer in regenerative medicine by enabling antibiotic-free cell culture and reducing the risk of antibiotic-resistant strains.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalLangmuir·DateJan 11, 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.

Metallo-supramolecular complexes enantioselectively target monkeypox virus mRNA G-quadruplex and inhibit monkeypox virus replication by increasing the immune response

Researchers designed metallo-supramolecular complexes that selectively bind to MPXV mRNA G4, modulating A5L protein expression and immune response activation. These findings highlight the significance of G4s in viral immunodominant protein expression and offer potential avenues for developing antiviral therapeutics.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 11, 2025