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Science News Archive November 2025 - Page 5


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Can teaching listening skills cultivate more ethical leaders who create value in business?

A new study from the University of Surrey found that training MBA students in effective listening skills significantly boosts their humility and ability to lead with integrity. The research challenges the long-held assumption that character cannot be taught, suggesting that focused listening training can cultivate essential qualities f...

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalJournal of Business Ethics·TypeObservational study·DateNov 25, 2025

When students belong, they’re more likely to earn a degree

A study by Wake Forest University found that students who report a stronger sense of belonging in their first year are 3.4 percentage points more likely to graduate within four years. Fostering a sense of belonging is vital on campus, and institutions can improve graduation rates by removing barriers and building a culture.

SourceWake Forest University·JournalEducational Researcher·DateNov 25, 2025

Save the date: Soils for Europe conference in 2026

The Soils for Europe conference in 2026 will bring together experts to discuss soil health and sustainability in Europe. The event aims to bridge the gap between science, policy and societal action, and features a range of sessions and activities focused on the latest research and innovations.

SourcePensoft Publishers·DateNov 25, 2025

Narrating immigrants’ pain and tragedy can reduce perceived threat to Muslim immigrants in the US

A new study suggests that sharing tragic stories of Muslim refugees can increase empathy and compassion, while nostalgic narratives may evoke fear. The research used videos to elicit responses from participants, finding that tragedy-based narratives elicited significantly more empathy than nostalgic ones.

SourceUniversity of Sharjah·JournalJournal of Intercultural Communication·TypeCase study·DateNov 25, 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.

How carbonates influence CO2-to-fuel conversion: New insights from gold electrocatalysts

Researchers discovered that carbonates promote molecular ordering and facilitate charge transfer on gold electrodes, accelerating CO2-to-fuel conversion. The study provides new insights into the competition between CO2 electroreduction and hydrogen evolution, shedding light on strategies to enhance reaction efficiency and selectivity.

SourceFritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2025

Researchers discover a shortcoming that makes LLMs less reliable

Large language models can learn to mistakenly link certain sentence patterns to specific topics, causing unexpected failures on new tasks. This shortcoming could reduce the reliability of LLMs used in safety-critical domains like handling customer inquiries and generating financial reports.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateNov 25, 2025

A new era of electrostatic actuation powered by ferroelectric fluids

Researchers discovered that ferroelectric fluids can harness a previously overlooked transverse electrostatic force to rise over 80 mm without magnets or high voltages. This breakthrough enables the creation of lightweight, magnet-free motors with low-voltage operation.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalCommunications Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

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.

Media, sentiment, power: New study on discrimination by public authorities

A new study found that negative media coverage of people with a migration background can lead to group-specific discrimination in administration practices, such as reduced credibility for applications. Researchers suggest targeted measures like media literacy training and balanced reporting can mitigate these effects.

SourceUniversity of Konstanz·JournalComparative Political Studies·DateNov 25, 2025

Veterans with cardiometabolic conditions face significant risk of dying during extreme heat events

A study published in JAMA Network Open finds that veterans with cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are at a 10-14% higher risk of dying during days with extreme heat compared to other days. The researchers also found that homeless veterans faced a 25% higher risk of death vs. housed veterans.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 25, 2025

Why do Tibetan pigs accumulate fat more easily than Duroc pigs?

Research reveals that Tibetan pigs have a higher proportion of mature adipocytes and faster differentiation into fat-storing cells, allowing for efficient fat deposition. In contrast, Duroc pigs have stronger cell proliferation and energy metabolism, but lower metabolic activity and oxygen consumption.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 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.

Recycling a pollutant to make ammonia production greener

A research team at Tohoku University developed an electrocatalyst that efficiently converts nitrate into ammonia under low-pressure conditions. The catalyst reduces emissions linked to fertilizer and chemical manufacturing, offering a promising solution for sustainable chemical production.

SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateNov 25, 2025

Is malaria messaging working? African biostatisticians have the data

Malaria messaging has been shown to increase the use of insecticide-treated nets, particularly among women in Uganda. The study used propensity score matching to isolate the effect of messaging, finding a 5.1% increase in net use among exposed women and a 4.3% increase among caregivers of children.

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalMalaria Journal·DateNov 25, 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.

Prefrontal cortex reaches back into the brain to shape how other regions function

Researchers found that the prefrontal cortex sends customized signals to visual and motor regions, influencing their activity based on arousal levels and movement. The study reveals distinct roles of prefrontal subregions in shaping visual processing, with one region enhancing stimuli detection and another dampening irrelevant stimuli.

SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2025

Hospital infections associated with higher risk of dementia

A new meta-analysis published in Aging-US found a significant association between hospitalization for infections and the risk of developing dementia. Adults hospitalized with infections were at an increased risk of all-cause dementia, especially after a single infection-related hospitalization, which can speed up cognitive decline.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateNov 25, 2025

SISAQOL-IMI consortium publishes key paper and launches online materials to advance patient-reported outcomes in cancer clinical trials

The SISAQOL-IMI consortium has published key guidelines for patient-reported outcomes in cancer clinical trials, providing a harmonised framework for designing, analysing, and interpreting PRO data. The new online toolkit offers practical resources to support implementation across the research and policy landscape.

SourceEuropean Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·TypeSurvey·DateNov 25, 2025

New immune process identified that may alleviate Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have identified a new immune process that clears toxic amyloid plaques and delays cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. The 'Fc fragment' of the monoclonal antibody Lecanemab activates microglia, the brain's immune cells, to remove plaques more efficiently.

SourceVlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 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 to turn water into wine, with raisins

Researchers from Kyoto University found that soaking sun-dried raisins in water can create wine. The process facilitates the growth of yeast and results in higher ethanol concentrations.

SourceKyoto University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2025

Much-needed new drug approved for deadliest blood cancer

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, a deadly form of blood cancer. The FDA-approved medication works by disrupting cellular protein interactions that drive leukemia cell growth and survival, offering patients a potential cure.

SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·DateNov 25, 2025

Vampires in the deep: An ancient link between octopuses and squids

A study published in iScience has decoded the vampire squid genome, revealing that modern octopuses evolved from squid-like ancestors with a conserved chromosomal architecture. The researchers found that the vampire squid retains key genomic features with squids and cuttlefish, occupying an intermediate position between these lineages.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournaliScience·DateNov 25, 2025

Laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces blood loss and improves jaundice recovery for severe newborn liver disease

A new study by Nagoya University researchers found that laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces blood loss and improves jaundice recovery compared to traditional open surgery for treating biliary atresia. The study analyzed data from 356 children who had surgery at two months old, tracking their outcomes for an average of 13 years.

SourceNagoya University·JournalHepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition·TypeObservational study·DateNov 25, 2025
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy may increase autism risk in children

A new study found that maternal thyroid hormones are crucial for fetal neurodevelopment, and gestational thyroid imbalance increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder. Women with persistent thyroid dysfunction across pregnancy were at a higher risk of having children with autism.

SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateNov 25, 2025

Work and heat in quantum systems

A team of researchers at the University of Basel has developed a new approach to applying thermodynamics to microscopic quantum systems. They defined what constitutes

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 25, 2025

American College of Lifestyle Medicine publishes official position on lifestyle medicine as a framework for delivery of high-value, whole-person care

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has published a position paper calling for the implementation of lifestyle medicine as a scalable and sustainable approach to address chronic disease burden and unsustainable healthcare costs. The framework includes training, board certification, clinical practice toolkits, and numerous resour...

SourceAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Lifestyle Medicine·TypeNews article·DateNov 25, 2025

Electrolysis can solve one of our biggest contamination problems

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a promising approach to remediate contaminated sites using an innovative electrochemical method. The process breaks down persistent organic pollutants (POPs) into harmless salts and useful hydrocarbons, contributing to the sustainable circular economy.

SourceETH Zurich·DateNov 25, 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.

Pusan National University study reveals a shared responsibility of both humans and AI in AI-caused harm

A recent study by Dr. Hyungrae Noh critiques traditional moral frameworks for ascribing responsibility to human stakeholders and AI systems, instead proposing a distributed model of responsibility where duties are shared among both. The study emphasizes the need for human stakeholders to prevent AI from causing harm through monitoring ...

SourcePusan National University·JournalTopoi·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 25, 2025

Cross-national willingness to share

A cross-national study found that people tend to be more generous toward those from their own country or culturally similar nations. People from wealthy nations also shared more with less wealthy individuals, possibly to reduce global inequality.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateNov 25, 2025

Nagoya Institute of Technology researchers propose novel BaTiO3-based catalyst for oxidative coupling of methane

Researchers at Nagoya Institute of Technology have developed a novel BaTiO3-based catalyst that boosts the catalytic performance of oxidative coupling of methane. The team demonstrated surface modification of BaTiO3 using Ca, leading to the formation of characteristic TiO-like structural motifs, which facilitate the generation of react...

SourceNagoya Institute of Technology·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 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.

Earthquakes shake up Yellowstone’s subterranean ecosystems

Seismic activity in Yellowstone's subsurface microbial communities led to changes in chemical energy and planktonic cell concentrations. The study found that kinetic energy from earthquakes can change the geochemical and microbial compositions of aquifer fluids.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateNov 25, 2025

How personalized algorithms lead to a distorted view of reality

A study suggests personalized algorithms can lead to inaccurate generalizations, even when users know nothing about a topic. Researchers found that algorithmic personalization can bias learning and cause overconfidence in incorrect answers.

SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology General·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2025

Scientists warn mountain climate change is accelerating faster than predicted, putting billions of people at risk

A major global review reveals alarming trends in mountain regions, including faster warming, more unpredictable rainfall, and significant changes from snow to rain. The findings highlight the devastating consequences for people dependent on mountain snow and glaciers for water, particularly in China and India.

SourceUniversity of Portsmouth·JournalNature Reviews Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 25, 2025

The ocean is undergoing unprecedented, deep-reaching compound change

A recent study reveals vast regions of the ocean are experiencing compound state change, with simultaneous warming, salinity changes, oxygen loss, and acidification. This framework enables scientists to identify areas most affected and monitor climate risks.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Climate Change·DateNov 25, 2025
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Shape of your behind may signal diabetes

Researchers used MRI 3D mapping to analyze changes in gluteus maximus shape over time and its association with type 2 diabetes. The study found that men showed muscle shrinkage, while women showed enlarged muscle, highlighting sex-specific differences in response to insulin tolerance.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·DateNov 25, 2025

AI detects first imaging biomarker of chronic stress

Researchers developed a deep learning model to measure adrenal gland volume on existing CT scans, identifying the first imaging biomarker of chronic stress. The AI-derived biomarker correlates with validated stress questionnaires, cortisol levels, and future cardiovascular outcomes.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·DateNov 25, 2025

Hospital bug jumps from lungs to gut, raising sepsis risk

Researchers found that hospital-acquired bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa often spread from the lungs to the gut in patients, heightening the risk of life-threatening sepsis. The study also identified frequent DNA changes associated with antimicrobial resistance, making treatment more difficult.

SourceWellcome Trust Sanger Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 25, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Scientists identify five ages of the human brain over a lifetime

Researchers identified five phases of brain structure, each supported by four turning points between birth and death, revealing key developments in cognitive performance, neural efficiency, and regional compartmentalization. The study provides context for understanding why brains develop differently at various stages of life.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 25, 2025
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Urban natives: Plants evolve to live in cities

Researchers found that a plant species adapted to urban conditions exhibited inheritable characteristics, such as changes in size and flowering periods, within 60 years of urbanization. Elevated ground temperatures and reduced soil acidity drove these differences.

SourceKobe University·JournalJournal of Ecology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2025

Revolutionizing the skies: Hydrogen tanks paving the way for zero-emission flights

This survey reviews cutting-edge hydrogen tank technologies, exploring how to safely store gaseous or liquid hydrogen in extreme conditions. Key advancements promise to transform aviation, with materials like carbon fiber-reinforced polymers offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and reducing the weight of hydrogen tanks.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalGreen Energy and Intelligent Transportation·TypeSurvey·DateNov 24, 2025

Lead-acid battery inspired catalyst design: Pb doped RuIrOx for efficient and durable acidic oxygen evolution in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers at 3 A/cm2

Researchers developed a novel lead-doped ruthenium-iridium oxide catalyst for oxygen evolution reactions in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers, surpassing commercial IrO₂ and RuO₂ electrodes. The catalyst enables efficient and durable operation at high current densities, reducing precious metal consumption.

SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·DateNov 24, 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.

Why your perfect travel partner might not be your family, ECU research reveals

New ECU research identifies key personality traits for successful travel companions, suggesting that solo travel can foster high-quality experiences and offer a measure of safety. The study finds that compatibility in consumption values and lifestyle habits can reduce friction and conflict during trips.

SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalInternational Journal of Tourism Research·TypeObservational study·DateNov 24, 2025

Five things to know about staying cool in the heat

To mitigate excessive heat strain, it is essential to limit physical exertion and maintain hydration. Griffith University researchers recommend resting in shaded or cool spaces for 15-45 minutes per hour depending on work intensity.

SourceGriffith University·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 24, 2025

KAIST confirms reduction of amyloid-β using red OLED-restores memory in Alzheimer’s model​

Researchers at KAIST have confirmed that red OLED light reduces amyloid-β plaques and improves long-term memory in an Alzheimer's disease model. The study shows that even short periods of light stimulation can lead to significant pathological improvements and cognitive enhancements.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering·TypeMeta-analysis·DateNov 24, 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.