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Science News Archive October 2025 - Page 17


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Combined resources will improve cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic care

The American Heart Association has acquired the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance program, strengthening efforts to provide holistic management of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health. This partnership aims to expand patient-centered care and improve outcomes for patients with cardiometabolic disease.

SourceAmerican Heart Association·DateOct 1, 2025

Second infection in kids doubles long COVID risk

A new pediatric study found that young people infected with COVID twice are twice as likely to develop long COVID, with increased risks for heart disease, damaged kidneys, cognitive issues, and more. The study analyzed data from over 407,000 patients across 40 pediatric hospitals.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

Twisted graphene reveals exotic superconductivity

Researchers have discovered a way to control double-dome superconductivity in twisted trilayer graphene by tuning the material's band structure. The study sheds light on how unconventional superconductivity emerges and can be tuned, opening up possibilities for designing quantum devices.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 1, 2025

October issues of APA journals feature new research on ketamine and esketamine treatment, involuntary commitment, short-term psychotherapy and more

The latest October issues of APA journals feature new research on adolescent suicidality and depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and safety issues related to ketamine and esketamine treatment. The American Journal of Psychotherapy also publishes a special issue on intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP).

SourceAmerican Psychiatric Association·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateOct 1, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

New organic molecule set to transform solar energy harvesting

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new class of organic molecules that can efficiently separate charges through Mott-Hubbard physics, enabling the creation of high-performance solar cells. This breakthrough could lead to the fabrication of lightweight and low-cost solar panels from a single material.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 1, 2025
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Self-efficacy and test anxiety matter for mathematics performance; co-teaching less so

A recent Finnish study found that students' self-efficacy in mathematics is a key factor contributing to their motivation and performance. High self-efficacy predicted better performance, regardless of prior achievement level. In contrast, co-teaching showed no significant benefits on mathematics performance.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalScandinavian Journal of Educational Research·DateOct 1, 2025

Study assesses livestock vulnerability to climate change

The study projects an average increase of up to 68% in respiratory rate for animals in the North compared to those in the South. Small ruminants will be more impacted by climate change, with dairy farming in the South being the most vulnerable to heat stress.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalEnvironmental Impact Assessment Review·DateOct 1, 2025

ALS appears to be an autoimmune disease

Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology discovered that ALS is likely caused by an autoimmune reaction triggered by inflammatory CD4+ T cells targeting specific proteins in the nervous system. Anti-inflammatory CD4+ T cells may slow disease progression and prolong survival times.

SourceLa Jolla Institute for Immunology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 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.

Gene editing, traditional crossbreeding produce disease-resistant cacao plants

Researchers at Penn State have created disease-resistant cacao plants using gene-editing technology, which promises to revolutionize sustainable chocolate production and address global food security. The innovation involves editing the TcNPR3 gene in cacao plants, resulting in 42% smaller disease lesions when infected with phytophthora.

SourcePenn State·JournalPlant Biotechnology Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

Farmers were already diversifying cereal cultivation in the early Neolithic period

Neolithic farmers in Central Europe integrated new cereal varieties into their range of crops between the 6th and early 4th millennium BCE. This led to more resilient and flexible agriculture, enabling the cultivation of winter and summer crops and adapting to changing environmental conditions.

SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalJournal of Archaeological Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 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.

Loneliness in U.S. adults linked with amount, frequency of social media use

A study by Oregon State University found that social media use is correlated with loneliness among US adults, including those aged 30-70. Frequent and extended periods of social media use were associated with increased feelings of loneliness.

SourceOregon State University·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·TypeSurvey·DateOct 1, 2025

Breast cancer and autism: Visualization of the oxytocin receptor enables new theranostic approaches

Researchers at the University of Vienna have developed fluorescent peptide tracers that can simultaneously visualize and activate the oxytocin receptor. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for breast cancer diagnostics and therapy, as well as fundamental research into social behavior and health.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateOct 1, 2025

Solar rain mystery cracked by researchers

Scientists at University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy have discovered a new explanation for the formation of solar rain in the Sun's corona. By allowing elemental abundances to change over time, their models finally match observed phenomena, providing fresh insights into coronal heating and the Sun's behavior during flares.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateOct 1, 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.

For people without diabetes, continuous glucose monitors may not accurately reflect blood sugar control

Researchers found that continuous glucose monitoring metrics correlated with hemoglobin A1c in patients with diabetes, but weakened or disappeared in those with prediabetes and normal glycemic control. CGMs are useful as behavioral tools for people without diabetes, but do not directly reflect longer-term blood sugar control.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalDiabetes Technology & Therapeutics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

Sunlight worsens wildfire smoke pollution, study finds

A new study reveals that wildfire smoke particles act like tiny chemical factories under sunlight, generating peroxides and other pollutants. This overlooked chemistry means current models are underestimating the impact of wildfires on air quality and climate.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 1, 2025

‘Future-guided’ AI improves seizure prediction

A new 'future-guided' AI method developed at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has shown significant improvements in predicting seizures using brain wave data. The technique operates with two deep learning models working together, improving predictions further into the future by transferring knowledge.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 1, 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.

A middle-ground framework for US vaccine policy

A new framework for US vaccine policy aims to rebuild trust by acknowledging shared blame, abandoning absolutist tactics, and promoting community-based education. The medical community must own its share of responsibility in addressing declining vaccination rates and rising outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalJAMA·DateOct 1, 2025

KAIST discovers role of huntingtin protein in building the cell skeleton​

A research team at KAIST has discovered that the huntingtin protein organizes cytoskeletal microfilaments into bundles, playing a crucial role in neural connectivity. This finding is expected to contribute to understanding Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalScience Advances·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

October Issue of Journal of Counseling & Development released today

The October issue of Journal of Counseling & Development features research on rural counseling competencies and high-quality studies on athlete career profiles. The journal publishes practice, theory, and research articles across various professional counseling specialty areas.

SourceAmerican Counseling Association·JournalJournal of Counseling & Development·DateOct 1, 2025

Anna Nagurney honored with 2025 INFORMS President’s Award

Anna Nagurney, a trailblazing educator and researcher, is honored with the INFORMS President's Award for her pioneering work in supply chain and transportation networks. Her leadership has inspired future generations of OR/MS leaders and promoted women in the field.

SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·DateOct 1, 2025

INFORMS names 12 Leaders and Innovators in Operations Research and Analytics for Class of 2025 Fellows

The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) has selected 12 distinguished leaders as 2025 INFORMS Fellows, recognizing their outstanding contributions to operations research, analytics, AI, and data science. The 2025 Fellows have advanced breakthroughs in various fields, including artificial intelligence...

SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·DateOct 1, 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.

Study reveals genetic and developmental differences in people with earlier versus later autism diagnosis

Researchers found distinct genetic profiles for early- and late-diagnosed autism, with earlier diagnosed groups showing more social interaction difficulties in infancy and behavioral problems in adolescence. Later diagnosed individuals experienced increased social and behavioral difficulties during adolescence and higher rates of menta...

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature·DateOct 1, 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.

Scientists create affordable, AI-powered tests for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a low-cost, AI-powered blood test that measures key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in the blood with accuracy similar to expensive hospital-based tests. The device is powered by artificial intelligence and can be used instantly without specialist training.

SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalACS Sensors·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

Taming the “bad” oxygen

Researchers at ISTA have discovered a way to tune singlet oxygen, a highly reactive ROS that causes cell damage and degrades batteries. By controlling the pH inside mitochondria, they can produce more 'good' triplet oxygen and reduce the production of 'bad' singlet oxygen.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma

A novel gene therapy targets and kills cancer cells infected with the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a genetic 'Trojan horse' into infected cells, converting an anti-herpesvirus drug into a cancer-killing agent.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalMolecular Therapy Oncology·DateOct 1, 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.

Why exercise could actually save your heartbeats - not waste them

Fitter individuals have lower resting heart rates and use fewer total heartbeats per day compared to sedentary people. Regular exercise can improve heart function and reduce long-term cardiovascular risk, according to new Australian research.

SourceVictor Chang Cardiac Research Institute·JournalJACC Advances·TypeObservational study·DateOct 1, 2025

University of Houston researchers drive breakthroughs in building longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries

Researchers at the University of Houston have published a review in Science that could transform battery technology by exploring alternative metals for battery anodes. The study highlights similarities and differences between monovalent and multivalent metals, which could lead to longer-lasting batteries with improved charging speeds.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalScience·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 1, 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.

Trump is the primary source of US disinformation in POC media, finds ICFJ study

A new study by the International Center for Journalists and US universities found that Trump was the main source and distributor of disinformation in ethnic and Indigenous press in the US. The research also linked the prevalence of political disinformation to a decline in trust in the news and an increase in violence against journalists.

SourceCity St George’s, University of London·TypeContent analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

Immunologist Chrysothemis Brown named a 2025 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholar

Chrysothemis Brown, an immunologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has been selected as a 2025 Freeman Hrabowski Scholar to pursue curiosity-driven research on early life immune development and tolerance. The award supports her lab's work in understanding immune tolerance and developing new treatments for immune-related dis...

SourceMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center·DateOct 1, 2025

Bariatric surgery boosts short-term employment, but long-term gains uncertain

A systematic review of 42 studies found that bariatric surgery boosts short-term employment rates, with improvements in productivity and work capacity. However, the long-term effects are uncertain, with employment rates returning to pre-surgery levels after about five years.

SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalJAMA Surgery·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 1, 2025

Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The study reveals why some peptides are more effective and why certain bacterial cells are more vulnerable to membrane disruption. The findings provide a mathematical equation to identify optimal properties for efficacy, opening the door to designing novel compounds against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

SourceOregon State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 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.

Chatbots the new ‘doc?’ FAU researchers explore AI in health behavior coaching

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a scoping review on AI-driven systems designed to deliver motivational interviewing. The study found that most used AI tools were chatbots, with varying levels of fidelity to core principles like empathy and autonomy.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 1, 2025

Dependence of tipping points in the global system - Four central climate components are losing stability

An international study finds that four central climate components - Greenland Ice Sheet, AMOC, Amazon rainforest, and South American monsoon system - are destabilizing due to rising temperatures. The researchers warn of potential abrupt changes with severe consequences if these systems reach critical thresholds.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 1, 2025

Converting toxic styrene oxide into attractive compounds

Researchers have discovered how a bacterial membrane enzyme can convert toxic styrene oxide into valuable materials, including phenylacetaldehyde. The enzyme's precise architecture and tyrosine residues are crucial for its catalytic mechanism, opening up potential applications in industrial processes.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalACS Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 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.

Dark matter and dark energy may only be a cosmic illusion

Researchers propose that natural forces of the universe slowly weakening as it ages could explain phenomena such as galaxy rotation and expansion. This new approach challenges established concepts by explaining these observations with the same equation without needing dark matter or dark energy.

SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalGalaxies·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

Afraid of the dentist? The cause may be something different from what you think

Research shows that painful childhood experiences like bullying and violence can cause dental fear in young people, leading to anxiety and avoidance of dental treatment. The study found a stronger association between painful childhood experiences and dental fear in girls than boys.

SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalBMC Oral Health·TypeSurvey·DateOct 1, 2025

Can AI persuade you to go vegan—or harm yourself?

Large language models like ChatGPT are more persuasive than humans, especially when convincing people to adopt veganism or attend graduate school. The AI's ability to provide concrete logistical support and use authority-boosting vocabulary contributes to its persuasiveness.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·DateOct 1, 2025

Bird conservation threatened by shifting baseline syndrome

Research by Tour du Valat and University of Turku reveals that ignoring historical declines shifts the baseline for at least 40% of waterbird and seabird species. Restoration policies should be based on a century-long perspective to be truly ambitious.

SourceTour du Valat·JournalBiodiversity and Conservation·TypeNews article·DateOct 1, 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.

MIT study suggests a cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining

A diet rich in cysteine has been shown to activate immune cells that help regenerate intestinal tissue, potentially offering a new way to heal tissue damage from radiation or chemotherapy treatment. The researchers found that cysteine initiates a chain of events leading to the activation of CD8 T cells, which produce cytokines like IL-...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateOct 1, 2025

Where financial advisors grew up influences their business ethics

A new study found that financial advisors' childhood environment significantly predicts their core code of ethics, influencing their professional behavior. The research suggests that cultural norms from their hometown play a significant role in shaping their ethical foundations. This finding highlights the importance of considering the...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalReview of Financial Studies·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 2025