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Science News Archive July 2025 - Page 19


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First impressions count: How babies are talked about during ultrasounds impacts parent perceptions, caregiving relationship

A new study from the University of Notre Dame found that how healthcare providers describe babies during ultrasounds impacts parent perceptions and can influence a child's future behavior. Positive descriptions are associated with fewer behavioral difficulties in toddlers, while negative descriptions lead to greater challenges.

SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalCommunications Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2025

Data from 1,000 farms over 13 years prove that agricultural survival depends on being flexible without losing stability

Farms' economic resilience relies on a balance between stability and flexibility, with factors like payments and land ownership affecting stability and ecological conversion improving flexibility. This balance is crucial for farms to cope with external shocks and maintain production over time.

SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalEnvironmental and Sustainability Indicators·DateJul 22, 2025

Detecting extreme magnetic fields in heavy-ion collisions

New experimental techniques can measure intense magnetic fields generated in heavy-ion collisions, shedding light on fundamental physics and the early universe. By studying magnetic field evolution over time, researchers can gain insights into QGP behavior and its effects on particles.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 22, 2025

Social steps to mitigate mental illness

A study analyzed social determinants' impact on mental health, identifying variables that predict problems, such as physical health, loneliness, and satisfaction. Implementing policies like financial stability, local community engagement, and volunteering may reduce mental illness rates by up to 3 percentage points.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateJul 22, 2025

Access to green spaces may be linked to lower risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children

A Rutgers University study found that exposure to green spaces during critical periods of early childhood development is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Higher levels of green space exposure were linked to lower risks across different exposure windows.

SourceRutgers University·JournalEnvironment International·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 22, 2025

Some people could sound angrier when complaining, new study finds

Researchers found that speakers from different cultures convey emotions differently when complaining. Complainers use specific vocal expressions to convey negativity, with Québécois sounding more angry and French speakers sounding sadder. The study highlights the importance of tone of voice in social interactions and may have implicati...

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Communication·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2025

Amazon degradation increases by 163% in two years, while deforestation falls by 54% in the same period

The Amazon has experienced a 163% increase in degradation and a 54% decrease in deforestation between 2022 and 2024. This 'negative balance' of biome protection threatens Brazil's international climate commitments, particularly its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 59-67% by 2035.

Autonomous AI agents in healthcare

Researchers propose adaptations to overcome barriers to the implementation of autonomous AI agents in healthcare, including extending enforcement discretion policies and developing voluntary alternative pathways. Long-term solutions include regulating AI agents like medical professionals, with structured training processes for autonomy.

SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalNature Medicine·DateJul 21, 2025

A novel strategy for modulating the crystalline-amorphous composites and electronic structure to enhance hydrogen evolution reaction

A novel strategy for modulating crystalline-amorphous composites and electronic structures has been developed to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction. The NiMo-NiMoO x electrocatalyst exhibits remarkable HER catalytic properties and durability, requiring a low overpotential of 30 mV at high current density.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateJul 21, 2025

DFUN-KDF: A knowledge distillation-based decentralized federated learning framework for uav network optimization

The DFUN-KDF framework uses federated knowledge distillation to enable UAVs to extract information from embedded data and update their local models, reducing energy consumption and improving adaptability. The framework's filtering mechanism eliminates biased embeddings, ensuring the stability and reliability of the system.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalCommunications in Transportation Research·DateJul 21, 2025

Astronomers witness newborn planet sculpting the dust around it

Astronomers have detected a newborn planet in action, carving out an intricate pattern in the gas and dust surrounding its young host star. The planet candidate is estimated to be twice the size of Jupiter and has been observed shaping its surroundings within the protoplanetary disc as it grows into a fully formed planet.

SourceESO·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateJul 21, 2025

Abnormal long COVID PET/MR findings linked to future cardiac and pulmonary diseases

A new study found that long COVID patients with abnormal cardiopulmonary PET/MR findings are at a higher risk of developing heart and lung diseases. The study included 98 patients with persistent cardiopulmonary symptoms after initial COVID infection and showed significant abnormalities in both PET/MRI and dual-energy CT scans.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJul 21, 2025

How ant queens are made

New research reveals that body size and caste in ants are coupled, with genetics determining the threshold for becoming a queen. Genes influence size and modify the size at which queen-like traits emerge, affecting the probability of becoming a queen.

SourceRockefeller University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 21, 2025

Gemini North discovers long-predicted stellar companion of Betelgeuse

The Gemini North telescope has detected the long-predicted companion star of Betelgeuse for the first time. The companion star is six magnitudes fainter than Betelgeuse and has an estimated mass of around 1.5 times that of the Sun, confirming the presence of a stellar companion orbiting the red supergiant.

SourceAssociation of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJul 21, 2025

Where did RNA come from?

Researchers found that ribose binds to phosphate more quickly and effectively than other sugar molecules, which could have helped select it for inclusion in RNA development. The study also showed that ribose produces a five-member ring form, similar to the forms seen in RNA and DNA today.

SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateJul 21, 2025

Mount Sinai researchers uncover unique biological markers in patients with mild Crohn’s disease

A new study led by Mount Sinai researchers has identified distinct biological signatures in patients with mild Crohn's disease, which may help avoid overtreatment and guide more personalized care. The findings suggest that these biomarkers can distinguish mild disease from more aggressive forms, potentially allowing for safer treatment...

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