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Advances in novel drug therapy for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis cirrhosis

Clinical trials for MASH cirrhosis have shown promising results, particularly with FGF21 analogues like efruxifermin and pegozafermin. The review emphasizes the need for effective interventions targeting advanced disease stages and highlights the importance of surrogate endpoints in accelerating approvals.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Translational Gastroenterology·DateMay 29, 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.

Thousands of sensors reveal 3D structure of earthquake-triggered sound waves

Researchers mapped electron density in the ionosphere and observed unique 3D wave patterns after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, showing earthquakes generate waves from multiple points along the entire fault line. The study provides new insights into how earthquakes affect the upper atmosphere.

SourceNagoya University·JournalEarth Planets and Space·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 29, 2025

Keep the cool feeling: A lipid enzyme for maintaining cool temperature sensation and avoidance

Researchers have identified a monoacylglycerol acyltransferase (MGAT)-coding gene named bishu-1 that maintains the expression level of thermal receptors and modulates cool temperature sensation and avoidance behavior. The discovery could promote the development of lipid-mediated treatments for maintaining thermosensation in humans.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025

Listening to electrons talk

The study confirms QED theory by measuring the g-factor of lithium-like tin with high precision. The experimental value agrees well with the theoretical prediction within the uncertainty of the calculation.

SourceMax-Planck-Institut fur Kernphysik·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025

Unlocking precise composition analysis of nanomedicines

Researchers developed a technique to separate and quantify ions, nanoparticles, and aggregates in nanomedicines, improving quality control for advanced pharmaceutical products. This method ensures the safe use of metal-based nanomedicines by distinguishing between their different forms.

SourceChiba University·JournalTalanta·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

When climate disasters hit, they often leave long-term health care access shortages, Drexel study finds

Researchers at Drexel University and the University of Maryland found a statistically significant link between severe natural disasters and loss of health care infrastructure. The study suggests that communities experiencing severe disasters often face declines in health care resources, with effects lasting for years.

SourceDrexel University·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 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.

Atlantic ocean current unlikely to collapse with climate change

A new study from Caltech finds that the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, commonly referred to as the AMOC, will weaken by around 18 to 43 percent at the end of the 21st century. This represents a limited decline, rather than substantial weakening as previously predicted, addressing a long-standing uncertainty in climate sci...

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMay 29, 2025

Most Americans unaware of cancer risks associated with drinking alcohol

A new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that nearly 60% of U.S. adults are unaware or uncertain of the link between alcohol and cancer, despite established connections. The findings highlight the need for improved public awareness and urge clinicians to speak with their patients directly.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalJAMA Oncology·DateMay 29, 2025

NADK tetramer defective mutants confer chemotherapy resistance

Research reveals NADK tetramer defective mutants enhance tumor progression and chemotherapy resistance by regulating enzyme activity. Mutations impacting tetramer formation suppress activity, while others promote cancer cell growth and sensitivity to chemotherapy.

SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalGenes & Diseases·DateMay 29, 2025

Climate policy can save half of the world’s glaciers

A new study published in Science finds that strong climate policy can preserve twice as much ice as current warming trajectories, even if temperatures stabilized today. At a 1.5°C temperature increase, 53% of global glacier mass could be preserved, alleviating hazards like flooding and freshwater deficiency.

SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 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.

Asian Americans no longer healthiest racial group among older adults, study finds

A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that Asian Americans no longer report better health outcomes than white Americans among US adults aged 50 and over. The prevalence of disability declined across every other racial group, but remained stagnant among US-born Asians since 2005.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalJournal of Gerontology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 2025

US general military service may lower, rather than heighten, depression risk

A large observational study suggests that US general military service may actually lower, rather than heighten, the risk of depression. The study found a 22-23% lower risk of depression associated with military service, after adjusting for influential factors such as age, sex, and income.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Military Health·TypeObservational study·DateMay 29, 2025

Laser technique revolutionizes ultra-high temperature ceramic manufacturing for space, defense applications

Researchers have demonstrated a new technique using lasers to create ceramics that can withstand ultra-high temperatures. The technique allows for the creation of ceramic coatings, tiles, or complex three-dimensional structures, enabling increased versatility in engineering new devices and technologies.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalJournal of the American Ceramic Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025

Sharks rarely seen together may be up for sharing a meal too good to miss

Researchers documented an unusual feeding aggregation of oceanic whitetip and tiger sharks scavenging concurrently on a carcass off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The study reveals that despite their different habitats, these shark species can peacefully coexist and establish a social hierarchy.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Fish Science·TypeObservational study·DateMay 29, 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.

Machine learning algorithm brings long-read sequencing to the clinic

A new machine learning algorithm, SAVANA, has been developed to accurately detect structural variations in cancer genomes using long-read sequencing data. The algorithm was tested on 99 human tumour samples and showed high consistency with current clinical standards.

SourceEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory·JournalNature Methods·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 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.

Ancient tooth enamel proteins reveal hidden diversity in African Paranthropus

Analysis of ancient proteins in fossilized tooth enamel reveals greater diversity within Paranthropus than previously recognized, suggesting multiple distinct species. The findings also support the presence of genetically distinct individuals, including one individual that appears to be part of a different Paranthropus group.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2025

Living libraries could save our food

Scientists have discovered a way to adapt food crops to Earth's changing climate using plant genebanks, which store millions of genetically diverse plants. This innovative approach combines DNA data with climate information to predict the best crops for future conditions.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalNature Climate Change·DateMay 29, 2025

EV battery recycling key to future lithium supplies

A new analysis from UC Davis suggests that lithium-ion battery recycling could play a big role in meeting growing global demand for lithium, potentially reducing the need for new mines. Recycling could mitigate supply constraints and reduce carbon emissions associated with combustion engine vehicles.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 29, 2025
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Heat-health plans overlook mental health risks

A new study reveals that Heat-Health Action Plans globally fail to propose concrete interventions to protect vulnerable populations from heat-induced mental health crises. Most (75.9%) acknowledge mental health risks, but only a few specify unique impacts and outline concrete interventions.

SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalCurrent Environmental Health Reports·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 29, 2025

An iron oxide ‘oxygen sponge’ for efficient thermochemical hydrogen production

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a novel iron-based catalyst that more than doubles the conversion efficiency of thermochemical green hydrogen production. The new catalyst, iron-poor nickel ferrite (Fe-poor NiFe2O4), enables significantly greater oxygen capacity even at lower temperatures.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalActa Materialia·DateMay 29, 2025

Revelations on the history of leprosy in the Americas

Scientists have discovered that leprosy, caused by bacteria Mycobacterium lepromatosis, has been infecting humans in the Americas for at least 1,000 years. The study analyzed DNA from ancient human remains and recent clinical cases, confirming that the disease was already widespread in North and South America before European colonization.

SourceInstitut Pasteur·JournalScience·TypeSurvey·DateMay 29, 2025

Some bosses benefit from belittling employees

A new study found that some supervisors engage in abusive behavior to increase compliance and establish their leadership role. However, this type of behavior does not lead to negative outcomes for the supervisor, but rather provides a sense of short-term fulfillment.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalJournal of Management·DateMay 29, 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.

Report: ‘Future-proofing’ crops will require urgent, consistent effort

Climate change poses significant threats to global food security, with rising temperatures and CO2 levels altering crop growth and development. However, researchers have identified potential solutions, including genetic engineering and plant breeding techniques that can enhance crop tolerance to extreme weather conditions.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 29, 2025

2021’s Hurricane Ida could have been even worse for NYC

New simulations map Ida's effects fully for the first time, showing how damage and casualties could have been worse in parts of New York City. The team used a respected modeling system to investigate the unusual nature of Ida and its potential impact on NYC.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·JournalHydrology and Earth System Sciences·DateMay 29, 2025

Resetting the fight-or-flight response

Researchers at Penn State have discovered a mechanism that resets the molecular cycle involved in the fight-or-flight response to stress and starvation. The study used imaging, structural, and biochemical techniques to uncover how this cycle completes and the system resets itself.

SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 29, 2025

New research shows importance of promoting better understanding and inclusion of children with disabilities in the classroom

The study found that older children evaluated accommodations as fairer and demonstrated greater understanding of how specific accommodations address specific needs. This may encourage teachers, parents, and service providers to discuss accommodations and promote flexibility, understanding, and acceptance among typically-developing clas...

SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

What values drive tech workers? New study shows they’re liberal– but not uniform

A new study reveals that tech workers' values are complex and diverse, with developers exhibiting a strongly liberal worldview. Non-developer tech workers tend to share more in common with other occupational elites. Understanding these values is crucial for shaping the ethics and impact of the tech industry.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNew Media & Society·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 2025

Self-employed women may be at significantly lower heart attack risk compared with women employed for salary or wages

Research suggests that self-employment among white women is associated with lower rates of obesity, physical inactivity, and poor sleep duration. This study uses biologic and physical measures to explore the relationship between self-employment and cardiovascular disease risk factors across sex and racial/ethnic minority status.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalBMC Public Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 2025

Discovery of a new marine flagellate

Researchers establish culture of persistent flagellated protist from seawater, challenging current understanding that Endomyxa lack flagella. The discovery offers insights into evolutionary history and biological diversity of Endomyxa.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalProtist·DateMay 29, 2025
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Carnegie Mellon researchers build personalized models to advance precision cancer care

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new approach to bridge the gap between available data and actionable insight in medicine. They introduced contextualized modeling, a family of ultra-personalized machine learning methods, to build individualized gene network models for nearly 8,000 tumors across 25 cancer typ...

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 29, 2025

New study finds recovery is still possible for critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper with urgent intervention

A new genomic study offers a unique lens for understanding the extinction crisis in Hawai'i, revealing that there is still time to save the critically endangered honeycreeper 'akeke'e. With only 17 species of iconic honeycreepers remaining, efforts to control mosquito populations and conservation breeding programs are underway.

SourceSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMay 29, 2025
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

New study examines informal educators’ self-efficacy in facilitating youth civic engagement for the environment

A new study examines the self-efficacy of informal educators in leading youth civic engagement projects. The research found that despite an initial increase in confidence, many educators reported a decrease in self-efficacy after participating in professional development initiatives aimed at addressing environmental issues.

SourceFlorida Museum of Natural History·JournalJournal of Museum Education·DateMay 29, 2025

City-dwelling monarch butterflies stay put

A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, suggests that non-native milkweeds in urban gardens are not harmful to migratory monarch butterflies. The study found that resident monarchs and non-native milkweeds are not connected to the larger population, allowing urban ecosystems to contribute to their conservation.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalEcosphere·TypeObservational study·DateMay 29, 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.

ASCO 2025: Alcohol-fueled cancer deaths are on the rise in the US

A new study analyzed trends over time in alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the US, finding nearly double the number of alcohol-related cancer deaths between 1990 and 2021. The burden is highest among men over 55, with liver, colorectal, and esophageal cancers seeing significant increases.

SourceUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine·DateMay 29, 2025

Ancient genomes shed light on human prehistory in East Asia

A study of ancient genomes from Yunnan, China, has provided new insights into human prehistory in East Asia. The research found that the region is pivotal to understanding the origin of both Tibetan and Austroasiatic population groups, with a previously unobserved Asian ancestry denoted as Xingyi ancestry.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2025

Greenhouse gas could lead to the development of sustainable fuels

Researchers have developed a method to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, a versatile compound used in fuels and plastics. The process involves hydrogenating CO2 with the help of catalysts, which can produce e-fuels that are sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2025

Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to muscle wasting in cancer

A new study from University of Illinois Chicago researchers suggests that poorly functioning blood vessels may be the cause of muscle wasting in cancer patients. The discovery could lead to the development of targeted therapies to restore blood vessel health and improve muscle strength.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalNature Cancer·DateMay 29, 2025
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Uncovered: A long-lasting history of leprosy in the Americas

A new study reveals that a strain of leprosy-causing mycobacterium, Mycobacterium lepromatosis, infected humans in the Americas longer ago than previously thought. The findings indicate that this strain was already circulating within human populations across the continent several centuries before European arrival.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2025