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Personality type can predict which forms of exercise people enjoy

A new study from UCL found correlations between exercise type and personality traits, including extroverts' preference for high-intensity exercise and those with neuroticism trait enjoying short bursts of activity. The research suggests that understanding individual personality can help tailor physical activity recommendations to suppo...

SourceUniversity College London·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 8, 2025

Review explores pathways, business models, and drivers for youth employment in Uganda’s agricultural sector

A review has identified six key employment pathways for youth in Africa's agricultural sector, including primary production, agri-service provision and green entrepreneurship. The review highlights the importance of scalable and sustainable business models that support young entrepreneurs, such as collective action and revenue-sharing ...

SourceCABI·JournalCABI Agriculture and Bioscience·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 7, 2025

Audit published in research integrity and peer review identifies key failings of institutional animal care and use committees

A review identified key failings of institutional animal care and use committees, including inadequate searches for alternatives to animal use. Researchers recommend a new guide that prioritizes replacement of animals in research and IACUC member training, aligning with recent NIH and FDA announcements.

SourcePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine·JournalResearch Integrity and Peer Review·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 7, 2025

Smithsonian-led team discovers North America’s oldest known pterosaur

A Smithsonian-led team has discovered North America's oldest known pterosaur, dating back to the late Triassic period around 209 million years ago. The fossilized jawbone of the new species was found alongside hundreds of other fossils, including a turtle with spike-like armor and an ancient frog relative.

SourceSmithsonian·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJul 7, 2025

Childhood maltreatment can affect body trust

A meta-analysis of 17 studies found a link between childhood maltreatment and reduced body trust, particularly in those who experienced emotional abuse or neglect. This can impair emotion regulation, perception of one's own needs, and stress processing, increasing the risk of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression.

SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalNature Mental Health·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 7, 2025

Study demonstrates low-cost method to remove CO₂ from air using cold temperatures, common materials

Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a low-cost method to remove CO2 from the air using extremely cold air and widely available porous sorbent materials. The approach could reduce the cost of capturing one metric ton of CO2 to as low as $70, approximately three times lower than current methods.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025

University of Cincinnati study explores fertility treatment risks for kidney transplant recipients

A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine examines pregnancy outcomes in women with kidney transplants who use assisted reproductive technology. The research found increased rates of hypertension and preterm birth, but no significant difference in live birth rates or two-year kidney transplant survival.

SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalTransplantation·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 7, 2025

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing seizure frequency, improving mood, and enhancing motor recovery in various conditions. Future research should prioritize standardized protocols, large-scale trials, and biomarker development to personalize treatment.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalExploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine·DateJul 7, 2025

Algae of polar origin may impact tropical ocean biogeochemistry, food webs

Researchers discovered Polarella, a type of dinoflagellate, in the Eastern Tropical North Pacific Ocean, which contributes significantly to global primary production. The study found increased stress response genes and opportunistic lifestyle in Polarella, suggesting its ecological and biogeochemical role in tropical oceans.

SourceOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR)·JournalOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 7, 2025

Study identifies key genetic alterations and biomarker for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm

A recent study discovered that the mutational landscape of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is similar to other myeloid neoplasms. The researchers identified CCDC50 as a potential biomarker for this disease, which showed promising results in tracking disease activity and monitoring treatment success.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeNews article·DateJul 7, 2025

Cannabidiol and liver enzyme level elevations in healthy adults

A randomized clinical trial found that cannabidiol (CBD) administration led to liver enzyme level elevations in 5.6% of participants and potential drug-induced liver injury in 4.9%. Hepatic enzymes returned to normal within weeks after discontinuation. Further research is needed on CBD's long-term effects and safety.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateJul 7, 2025

Next-gen GNSS delivers real-time positioning with centimeter accuracy

A new approach to Precise Point Positioning with Real-Time Kinematic (PPP-RTK) achieves centimeter-level accuracy using next-generation Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) constellations and signals. The method dramatically shortens convergence time, sometimes achieving near-instant fixes in various environments.

For fish, hovering is not restful

A new study reveals that fish hovering in place consumes roughly twice the energy of resting, challenging the scientific community's long-held assumption. By analyzing fin movements and body shape, researchers found species with greater separation between their centers of mass and buoyancy use more energy when hovering.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJul 7, 2025

Brain stimulation plus coaching helps older adults double daily steps versus coaching alone

A new pilot study found that brain stimulation plus coaching significantly increased physical activity in older adults, with an average daily step count of 1,179 steps per day. The results suggest that brain stimulation may enhance motivation and behavior change, particularly when paired with accessible coaching.

SourceHebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research·JournalThe Journals of Gerontology Series A·TypeObservational study·DateJul 7, 2025

New Reichman University study introduces innovative index for assessing the condition of streams in Israel: A tool to support decision-making about stream rehabilitation and restoration

A new study introduces the SESBI index to measure stream health based on ecosystem services provided to humans. The tool evaluates six indicators directly tied to stream benefits, enabling decision-makers to quickly understand a stream's condition and prioritize investments.

SourceReichman University·JournalJournal of Environmental Management·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025

Reusing sunflower seed flour can make bread more protein-packed and rich in antioxidants

Researchers found that adding partially defatted sunflower seed flour (SF) to bread increased its protein and fiber content. SF also boosted antioxidant levels and showed inhibitory activity against digestive enzymes, promoting health benefits. However, high proportions of SF compromised sensory characteristics.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalACS Food Science & Technology·DateJul 7, 2025

Rain events could cause major failure of Waikīkī storm drainage by 2050

A study published in Scientific Reports found that large rain events combined with sea level rise could cause severe flooding across 70% of Waikīkī, contaminating stormwater inlets and disrupting transportation. By 2050, the entire Waikīkī storm drainage system is expected to fail, posing a health hazard from contaminated water.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2025

The harmony of cells

A new bioinformatic tool called Cell Marker Accordion has been developed to help researchers understand single-cell analysis results. The tool reveals the presence of altered cells that may be linked to diseases such as blood cancers or solid tumours, and can identify unique genes involved in these alterations.

SourceUniversità di Trento·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 7, 2025

How retrieval-augmented AI boosts radiology consults while safeguarding patient privacy

A new study demonstrates that retrieval-augmented generation can eliminate hallucinations in clinical LLMs while protecting patient privacy. The RAG-enhanced model responds significantly faster than cloud-based systems, delivering safer results without compromising data security.

SourceJuntendo University Research Promotion Center·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2025

Heat dissipation difficulties of co-packaged optics (CPO) limit its development

Researchers have designed a thermal management scheme to efficiently cool high heat flux switch chips in co-packaged optics (CPO), addressing signal crosstalk and temperature homogeneity issues. The solution can be applied to CPOs with data rates of up to 51.2 Tbit/s, releasing the performance potential of this technology.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025

Advanced aerogel composite developed for extreme environments

Researchers at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science developed advanced aerogel composites with high-temperature insulation and mechanical load-bearing capabilities. The composites achieved controllable fabrication of large-size samples and demonstrated strong potential for future thermal protection applications.

SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalJournal of Materials Research and Technology·DateJul 7, 2025

A new cell therapy for leukaemia shows high efficacy and safety in the laboratory

A new dual CAR-T cell therapy has been developed to target T-ALL, showing high efficacy and safety. The treatment targets two antigens simultaneously, making it more effective than previous therapies. Experimental results demonstrate its ability to control the disease in both laboratory and animal models, with an excellent safety profile.

SourceJosep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute·JournalJournal of Hematology & Oncology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025