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Science News Archive July 2025 - Page 25


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Barcelona could suffer heat waves up to 6ºC more intense by the end of the century

A study predicts that Barcelona will experience extreme and dry heat periods with temperature increases of up to 4ºC and a general reduction in relative humidity. The research forecasts an increase in average maximum temperatures of 4ºC and average minimum temperatures of 3.5ºC if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced.

SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 17, 2025

Private health industry lobby group uses marketing and publicity strategies similar to Big Tobacco and other unhealthy commodity industry groups

A study analyzed the campaign by Partnership for America's Health Care Future, a private health industry lobby group, and found it used similar marketing strategies as unhealthy commodity industries to manufacture doubt about universal healthcare policies. The campaign received millions of views on Meta platforms and targeted specific ...

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 2025

Living near St. Louis-area Coldwater Creek during childhood linked with higher risk of cancer from radiation

A study found that children who lived near Coldwater Creek, a Missouri River tributary polluted by nuclear waste, had a higher risk of developing cancer. The researchers estimated that those living less than one kilometer away from the creek had a 44% higher risk of cancer compared to those living more than 20 kilometers away.

SourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 2025

Anti-aging efficacy of 0.1 % pterostilbene skincare emulsion

A 0.1% pterostilbene skincare emulsion demonstrated remarkable improvements in skin elasticity, firmness, and reduced wrinkles over 28 days in a double-blind, split-face design study with 31 participants. The emulsion also increased epidermis layer thickness, enhanced collagen and elastic fibers, and minimized pores.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalJournal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 16, 2025
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Childhood trauma can harm health for life

Research suggests that childhood trauma can lead to a chain reaction of mental and physical health problems later in life. The study found that children who experienced negative events and unsafe environments in early adolescence were more likely to develop cardiovascular health issues and accelerated aging as young adults.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalDevelopment and Psychopathology·DateJul 16, 2025

Simple rules govern soil microbiome responses to environmental change

Researchers found that changes in pH levels result in three distinct metabolic states of the community, driven by indigenous biomass activity and nutrient availability. The simple model predicts the activity with just two parameters, offering insights into how soil microbiomes adapt to climate change.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 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.

The 2025 World Cultural Council’s award winner is announced

Professor Kanatzidis has been awarded the 2025 Albert Einstein World Award of Science for his groundbreaking contributions to shaping the field of solar photovoltaic materials. His work has led to the development of high-performance, low-cost, and durable photovoltaic semiconductors.

SourceConsejo Cultural Mundial·DateJul 16, 2025

Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: key factors identified

Researchers have identified seven family and social actors linked to better mental health outcomes for preterm children, including self-regulation, strong parent-child relationships, and protection from bullying. These modifiable factors can be altered with interventions, suggesting a broader path to improving outcomes beyond medical i...

SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2025

Temozolomide and radiation treatment lead to dramatic tumor shrinkage and improvement of hearing in an adult brainstem glioma patient with a rare IDH2 mutation

Researchers successfully treated a patient with a rare IDH2-mutant brainstem astrocytoma using temozolomide and radiation, resulting in significant tumor shrinkage and improved hearing. The patient's unique genetic profile was identified through magnetic resonance spectroscopy and surgical biopsy, allowing for targeted treatment.

SourceNiigata University·JournalFrontiers in Oncology·DateJul 16, 2025

AI can identify hidden heart valve defects from a patient’s ECG

An AI algorithm can detect early changes in the heart's structure from an ECG, predicting patients at risk of significant leaks in the heart's valves. The technology shows promise for transforming doctors' approach to treating heart valve disease and improving patient outcomes.

SourceImperial College London·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 16, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Light reveals secrets encoded in chiral metasurfaces

Researchers engineer optical metasurface to yield simple technique for secure data encryption, biosensing, and quantum technologies. The team encodes images on a metasurface optimized for mid-infrared range of electromagnetic spectrum.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 16, 2025

Robots that grow by consuming other robots

Scientists at Columbia University have developed a process called 'Robot Metabolism' that enables machines to absorb and reuse parts from other robots or their surroundings. This new paradigm allows robots to physically sustain themselves, grow, adapt, and repair using materials from their environment or from other robots.

SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 16, 2025

Biologicals vs. biostimulants: Illinois study clarifies crop input confusion

A University of Illinois study investigates biologicals and biostimulants, live microbial inoculants and non-living chemicals applied to soil, seeds, and plants to improve growth. The researchers call for clarifying the terminology to properly regulate these products.

SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateJul 16, 2025

Study: Transgender Americans fear losing medical care

A study by University of Vermont researchers found that transgender Americans fear losing access to gender-affirming medical care, which may lead to suicidal ideation and do-it-yourself hormone use. The study aimed to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.

SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateJul 16, 2025
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

What long COVID-19, ME/CFS, and neuroscience have in common and to gain from one another

Long-haul COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome share similar pathophysiologies, including oxidative stress, autoantibodies, and impaired mitochondrial energy conversion. These conditions also exhibit neurodegenerative outcomes, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased risk of dementia.

SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalNeuroprotection·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 16, 2025

KAIST develops robots that react to danger like humans​

Researchers at KAIST developed a new artificial sensory nervous system that enables robots to efficiently respond to external stimuli like humans. The system mimics the functions of a living organism's sensory nervous system, allowing robots to selectively react to important or dangerous signals while ignoring safe or familiar ones.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 16, 2025

Uranium-based catalyst turns air nitrogen into ammonia

Scientists have developed a molecular uranium catalyst that can bind nitrogen gas in a 'side-on' way and convert it into ammonia. This breakthrough reveals a new catalytic pathway, bridging biological efficiency and industrial feasibility.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Chemistry·DateJul 16, 2025
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

‘Ultimate dinner party guests’: Dispersed communities attending feast in ancient Iran gifted boars sourced from distant lands

Researchers discovered that ancient Iranian communities, around 11,000 years ago, brought wild boars hunted in dispersed parts of the landscape as gifts for a communal celebration. The findings suggest this practice of offering gifts with geographical symbolism can be traced back to prehistory.

SourceAustralian National University·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 16, 2025

How to more efficiently study complex treatment interactions

A new approach by MIT researchers allows scientists to efficiently estimate how combinations of treatments will affect a group, enabling fewer costly experiments while gathering more accurate data. The framework considers the scenario where all treatments are assigned in parallel and controls the outcome by adjusting treatment rates.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 16, 2025

Pusan National University researchers develop game-changing method to create safer, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries

A novel mathematical framework enables precise control over multiple descriptors in high-nickel cathodes, improving mechanical and structural stability. The approach yields significantly improved electrochemical performance and minimal particle cracking, leading to safer consumer electronics and more reliable electric vehicles.

SourcePusan National University·JournalACS Energy Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2025

Scientists pioneer 3D temperature mapping inside living tissue using light and AI

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that maps temperature in three dimensions within biological tissue using invisible light and artificial intelligence. This new technology has the potential to improve early disease detection and treatment monitoring without the need for costly or invasive imaging technologies.

SourceUniversità Ca' Foscari Venezia·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 16, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

How do farmers in Egypt manage agricultural plastic waste?

A study in Egypt's agricultural provinces found significant differences in how farmers handle various types of plastics. Mulching films are often directly buried or burned, while covering films are collected for recycling due to their durability. Economic pressure is a major barrier to recycling, with high costs and labor collection ex...

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2025

Look to the data, not the marketing: Turfgrass research shows no differences in ‘penetrant’ and ‘retainer’ wetting agents

A multi-state study found inconsistent results on the performance of 'penetrants' and 'retainers,' emphasizing the importance of evidence-based surfactant classification. The research showed varying effects on rootzone volumetric water content and surface firmness, depending on location and turfgrass species.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture·JournalJournal of ASTM International·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 16, 2025

Study shows how skin color affects pulse oximeter accuracy

Researchers investigated the impact of skin pigmentation on pulse oximeter accuracy, finding that darker skin reduces red light absorption and affects oxygen level detection. This study provides experimental evidence for improving pulse oximeter accuracy across all skin tones.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalBiophotonics Discovery·DateJul 16, 2025

Study suggests some maternal HIV infections may be missed during pregnancy

A study suggests that more than half of newborns diagnosed with HIV by age one did not receive preventative medicine after birth, indicating undetected maternal infections. The study highlights racial disparities in HIV exposure, infection, and treatment, with the majority of infants who had not been treated being Black.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateJul 16, 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.

Running too fast can be deadly for bearded dragons, fitness trackers reveal

Research using fitness trackers found that Australian central bearded dragons with higher speeds had a greater risk of mortality. The study suggests that being too speedy may put these lizards at risk to predators, especially during spring when they move more openly in search of mates.

SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalJournal of Animal Ecology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 2025

New approach to kidney transplant matching could lead to better long-term outcomes

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a novel tool to help stratify rejection risk in kidney transplantation. They found that mismatching SIRP-alpha between donors and recipients contributes to worse rejection, scarring, and graft failure in humans, suggesting improved transplant outcomes.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateJul 16, 2025

OHSU scientists develop tool that improves tissue cancer analysis

Researchers developed OmicsTweezer, a tool that uses machine learning and single-cell data integration to analyze human tissue. The tool can estimate cell type composition in tumors and surrounding tissues, which could help pinpoint potential therapeutic targets.

SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalCell Genomics·DateJul 16, 2025
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Deafness and loneliness pave the way for dementia

A UNIGE team analyzed data from 33,000 Europeans to examine the impact of hearing loss and loneliness on memory. The findings show that hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline particularly among individuals who feel lonely, regardless of social isolation.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalCommunications Psychology·TypeNews article·DateJul 16, 2025

How do oxo-degradable plastics perform in soil?

Research on oxo-degradable plastics reveals they have a limited degradation efficiency in soil, causing significant changes in soil quality and corn growth. Microplastics exhibit more pronounced effects than macroplastics, altering soil structure and chemical environment.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2025

Warming oceans a turn-off for female Critically Endangered sharks

Research reveals that warming seas are changing mating routines of critically endangered female angelsharks, prioritizing staying cool over visiting breeding grounds. This mismatch in behavior could have severe consequences for the species' future.

SourceLancaster University·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 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.

Nitrogen may limit natural climate solutions

A global inventory reveals that natural areas have access to about a quarter less nitrogen than previously estimated, which could limit the removal of carbon from the atmosphere. This finding has implications for natural climate solutions, as nitrogen is essential to plant growth.

SourceCary Institute of Ecosystem Studies·JournalNature·DateJul 16, 2025

Researchers explore ways to better safeguard romaine supply

A new study by Cornell University researchers suggests that a combination of efforts, including postharvest techniques and proper cold storage temperatures, can minimize the risk of human health from E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce. The study found that contaminated irrigation water is a significant contributor to contamination.

SourceCornell University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 16, 2025

New tech for imaging brain waves could advance disease research, AI

Researchers at Stanford University have developed new technology to image brain waves, revealing three new types of brain activity. The ultra-sensitive optical instruments can detect signals of genetically engineered proteins and show neural activity across the majority of the mouse neocortex.

SourceStanford University·JournalCell·DateJul 16, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

How the brain turns our intended words into the sounds of speech

A new study from UC San Francisco challenges the traditional view of how the brain strings sounds together to form words and orchestrates the movements to pronounce them. The brain relies on a wider network of neurons across many brain areas, centered in the middle precentral gyrus, to coordinate speech-motor sequencing.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJul 16, 2025

Age and gender influence food preferences and dietary patterns

The study found that younger men preferred a fish-centered diet, while older women leaned toward plant-based foods. Dietary diversity increased with age for both men and women, suggesting a shift in dietary preferences over time.

SourceFujita Health University·JournalNutrients·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 2025

New study shows Hurricane Hunter flights significantly increase forecast accuracy

A new study published in Weather and Forecasting found that Hurricane Hunter flights can increase forecast accuracy by up to 24 percent. The researchers analyzed forecasts for all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin from 2018 to 2022, comparing forecasts with and without NOAA G-IV data.

SourceUniversity at Albany, SUNY·JournalWeather and Forecasting·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 16, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

New organ recovery technique could make more heart transplants available

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for recovering donor hearts after circulatory death, offering similar outcomes to existing techniques but with greater simplicity and lower costs. The new rapid recovery with extended ultra-oxygenated preservation (REUP) technique has been successfully deployed in three tran...

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJul 16, 2025

Research shows aspen forests slow wildfire spread

A new study from Colorado State University and Western Colorado University found that aspen forests can act as natural firebreaks, slowing fires' spread. Aspen trees with high moisture content and chemical differences reduce flammability, making them more resistant to burning.

SourceColorado State University·JournalEcological Applications·DateJul 16, 2025

Observation of Rabi-like splitting under electrical control in artificial magnets

Scientists at AIMR successfully demonstrated Rabi-like splitting in an artificial magnet using nonlinear coupling, preserving the system's symmetries. This finding opens up new possibilities for advancing our understanding of nonlinear dynamics and coupling phenomena in artificial control.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 16, 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.

Human-AI ‘collaboration’ makes it simpler to solve quantum physics problems

Scientists use human-AI collaboration to tackle complex questions in condensed matter physics, leveraging machine learning algorithms to identify patterns in simulation data. This approach successfully models the behavior of frustrated magnets and sheds light on quantum computing and gravity.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 16, 2025

How a tiny gene ensures the survival of male birds

A microRNA discovered in male birds helps balance the activity of sex chromosomes, allowing for the survival of males despite genetic imbalance. This unique mechanism differs from mammals and highlights the diversity of evolutionary solutions to similar biological challenges.

SourceHeidelberg University·JournalNature·DateJul 16, 2025

During pregnancy, are newer antiseizure medications safer than older drugs?

A study found that using some older and newer antiseizure medications during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of malformations at birth. The study suggests that medications like valproate, phenobarbital, and topiramate may be associated with a higher risk of birth defects compared to lamotrigine.

SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateJul 16, 2025

Fetal exposure to vape liquids linked to changes in skull shape

A new study in mice found that fetal exposure to certain e-cigarette ingredients can alter skull shape, even without nicotine. The offspring of mothers exposed to these compounds weighed less and had narrowed facial features and shortened skulls compared to those not exposed.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPLOS One·DateJul 16, 2025
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

How money or donations shape what we share about nature

A study by The University of Osaka found that cash incentives boosted post quantity on the app Biome, while donation-based incentives led users to share rare species. This can help design smarter citizen science programs that truly support biodiversity.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalEcological Economics·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 16, 2025