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Science News for March 23, 2025


New study by Reichman University in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Israel reveals: The Israeli public prefers faster earthquake warnings — even at the cost of lower accuracy

A new study by Reichman University and the Geological Survey of Israel found that the Israeli public prioritizes faster earthquake warnings over accuracy. Injuries from early warnings were negligible compared to damage without warnings.

SourceReichman University·JournalNatural Hazards·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2025

Hope for a complete cure for hepatocellular carcinoma: Combining lenvatinib and pembrolizumab with transarterial chemoembolization improves efficacy in treating hepatocellular carcinoma

A phase 3 study found that combining lenvatinib and pembrolizumab with transarterial chemoembolization significantly extended progression-free survival and showed a trend toward extending overall survival in patients with unresectable non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma. The treatment may lead to a complete cure.

SourceKindai University·JournalThe Lancet·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 23, 2025

NUS Medicine study: Breaking antibiotic-resistant bacteria’s protective shields opens door for immune system response, offers insights for managing pneumococcal diseases

Researchers have made progress in understanding how Streptococcus pneumoniae constructs its capsule, a critical target for vaccine development. The study identified three categories of transporters that facilitate sugar building block transport, with relaxed specificity transporters posing potential risks to bacterial growth.

Comprehensive chemical analysis of codonopsis lanceolata roots and the vasodilatory effects of its major compound, lancemaside A

Researchers analyzed Codonopsis lanceolata roots using LC-MS and identified 27 chemical compounds, including lancemaside A, which showed significant vasodilatory effects in rat aortic ring specimens. The study provides valuable insights into the plant's potential health-promoting properties.

SourceToho University·JournalChemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2025

Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming ‘eco-friendly’ aviation e-fuels, study reveals

A new study published in Climate Policy highlights the significant cost disparity between household electricity and e-fuel for long-distance mobility. The research shows that the wealthiest 1% of EU citizens are responsible for 66% of air travel, while the majority emit less than 0.1 ton of CO2 equivalent emissions per year.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalClimate Policy·DateMar 23, 2025

Thousands of lives could be saved by combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs

A large study suggests that patients at high risk of heart attacks and strokes should be treated immediately with a combination of a statin and ezetimibe, rather than statins alone. This combination therapy significantly reduces the risk of death from any cause and major adverse cardiovascular events.

SourcePolskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)·JournalMayo Clinic Proceedings·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 23, 2025

High resolution ultrasound could enable faster prostate cancer diagnosis

A new study has shown that high-resolution ultrasound can diagnose prostate cancer as effectively as MRI, with improved resolution and lower costs. The technology, called micro-ultrasound, is expected to speed up diagnosis, reduce hospital visits, and make imaging more accessible, particularly in less developed healthcare systems.

SourceEuropean Association of Urology·JournalJAMA·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 23, 2025