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Science News Archive July 2025 - Page 20


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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

A simple filter for rare earth elements will ensure a clean domestic supply of these crucial metals

Researchers at University of California - Santa Barbara develop a new filter that can extract rare earth elements from end-of-life products like electronic waste. The technique combines solid-state extraction with precision chemistry to create a simple and environmentally attractive process, increasing the concentration of REEs fourfold.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalCommunications Chemistry·DateJul 21, 2025

Near tripling in US reported lidocaine local anesthetic poisonings/deaths over past decade

An analysis of National Poison Data System reports found a near tripling in US reported lidocaine local anesthetic poisonings/deaths over the past decade, contrasting with a substantial fall in reports associated with other local anesthetics. The increase was primarily driven by a rise in reports of death associated with lidocaine.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalRegional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateJul 21, 2025

New semi-empirical model boosts accuracy in forecasting Earth's magnetic storms

A new semi-empirical model simulates the Dst index by integrating empirical methods with global magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) models of Earth’s magnetosphere. The model outperforms traditional approaches in accuracy while retaining computational efficiency, demonstrating robustness in capturing timing and magnitude of Dst variations.

SourceBeijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.·JournalEarth and Planetary Physics·DateJul 21, 2025

Cracking the case: new methods to solve complex wildlife crimes

A new study by Dr. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal presents an integrative approach to wildlife forensics, combining advanced genetic tools with local databases to solve complex environmental crimes involving multiple species. This method demonstrates the ability to identify species, trace their origins, and confirm criminal activity beyond reason...

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·DateJul 21, 2025

National Center to Reframe Aging partners with Pennsylvania Department of Aging to strengthen communications about senior centers

The National Center to Reframe Aging is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to develop effective communication strategies for senior community centers. Effective reframing will increase public awareness, engagement, and investment in these vital spaces where older people can remain active, connected, and valued.

Metal-free catalysts break through in green H2O2 synthesis! Novel organic semiconductors enable high-efficiency interfacial reactions

Researchers have developed metal-free organic semiconductor photocatalytic H2O2 production, providing a robust material platform for green and efficient synthesis. Novel surface reactions can fundamentally increase the utility of photogenerated excitons by exploiting unexpected chemical processes.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateJul 21, 2025