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Science News for September 7, 2025


New research reveals hidden burden on teachers supporting students with chronic pain

A new study from UTS highlights the emotional and mental toll on teachers managing student pain in classrooms, finding educators often feel helpless, emotionally drained, and unsupported. The research identifies three key areas where pain science education can create meaningful change for both teachers and students.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalPaediatric and Neonatal Pain·TypeSurvey·DateSep 7, 2025

Machine learning enabled reusable adhesion, entangled network‑based hydrogel for long‑term, high‑fidelity EEG recording and attention assessment

A new hydrogel sensor has been developed to enable long-term, high-fidelity EEG recording and attention assessment. The PGEH patch uses machine learning-powered attention decoding and reusable skin adhesion, making it a potential game-changer for wearable neuromonitoring.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2025

Memory consolidation requires reactivation of only three neurons during sleep

A study found that memories acquired while awake are stored in a more permanent form during REM sleep, requiring the reactivation of only three adult-born neurons involved in memory formation. This process is synchronized with theta rhythm activity and essential for proper memory function.

Spin-state tuning in PrFeO3-δ perovskite boosts high-temperature oxygen evolution reaction

Researchers developed Pr0.5Ae0.5FeO3−δ perovskites to investigate the impact of electronic structure tuning on high-temperature OER performance. Alkaline earth metal doping enhanced Fe3d-O2p hybridization, lowered charge-transfer energy, and promoted oxygen ions migration.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 7, 2025

Researchers realize perfluoroalkyl mineralization using charged microdroplets

A team of researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics realized complete perfluoroalkyl mineralization using microclouds enriched with wollastonite-bearing microdroplets. This process prioritized defluorination over C-C scission, resulting in minimal PFAS byproducts and efficient fluoride immobilization.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 7, 2025

Eating for two

A study of 344 Japanese women found that a diet rich in fermented foods, soy products, mushrooms, and seaweed was associated with improved gut microbiota and reduced depressive symptoms. Traditional Japanese cuisine may hold the key to preventing postpartum depression.

SourceKyoto University·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeObservational study·DateSep 7, 2025

Heteroatoms synergistic anchoring vacancies in phosphorus‑doped CoSe2 enable ultrahigh activity and stability in Li–S batteries

A novel 'heteroatoms synergistic anchoring vacancies' strategy has been introduced to create phosphorus-doped CoSe2 with rich selenium vacancies, resolving the long-standing 'activity-stability trade-off' of catalysts. This innovation enables Li-S batteries with exceptional performance and brings commercialization closer.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2025

Warm-up could make or break a work-out

New research from Edith Cowan University found that increased muscle temperature enhances the speed and power of muscles, especially in explosive movements. The study showed a 3.5% improvement in performance for every 1°C increase in muscle temperature.

SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalJournal of Sport and Health Science·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 7, 2025

Controllable etching construction of nickel-based Prussian blue analog nanocages for stabilized energy storage in aqueous nickel-zinc batteries

Researchers developed a new method to create nickel-based Prussian blue analog nanocages that retain an intact skeleton, boosting specific surface area and ion transfer distance. This improves the performance of aqueous nickel-zinc batteries, achieving high energy density and power density.

SourceGreen Chemical Engineering·JournalGreen Chemical Engineering·DateSep 7, 2025

Metal–support interaction induced electron localization in rationally designed metal sites anchored MXene enables boosted electromagnetic wave attenuation

Researchers have introduced a novel electron localization strategy to create Ni-MXene composites with enhanced polarization, leading to boosted electromagnetic wave attenuation. The composites achieve an ultra-wide effective absorption bandwidth of 6.8 GHz and set a new benchmark for MXene-based EMW absorbers.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2025

Pickering emulsion‑driven MXene/silk fibroin hydrogels with programmable functional networks for EMI shielding and solar evaporation

Researchers developed Pickering emulsion-derived MXene/silk fibroin hydrogels with programmable hierarchical structures, delivering exceptional EMI shielding and solar evaporation performance. The synergistic effects of amphiphilic silk fibroin and MXene nanosheets enable precise control over hydrogel microstructures.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2025

Revolutionizing energy storage: unlocking the potential of two-dimensional biphenylene oxide for metal-ion batteries

A new study introduces two-dimensional biphenylene oxide as a promising candidate for next-generation metal-ion batteries, offering high energy density and storage capacity. The material's unique properties make it an exceptional alternative to traditional materials like graphite.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2025

Robust mode-locking in all-fiber ultrafast laser by nanocavity of two-dimensional heterostructure

Researchers developed a novel robust saturable absorber by integrating a nanocavity heterostructure onto the fibre end facet, achieving single-pulse generation in approximately 85% of configurations. This enhances environmental tolerance and compactness for communication systems, high-precision sensing, and bio-photonics.

High-reliability thermoreceptors with minimal temporal and spatial variations through photo-induced patterning thermoelectrics

A team of researchers has developed high-reliability artificial thermoreceptors that mimic human nociceptors, enabling robots to detect harmful thermal stimuli with exceptional accuracy. The devices use photo-induced patterning thermoelectrics and exhibit minimal temporal and spatial variations.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2025

Ifinatamab deruxtecan demonstrates high response rate in previously treated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: Phase 2 IDeate-Lung01 trial

The Phase 2 IDeate-Lung01 trial demonstrated a confirmed objective response rate of 48.2% and disease control rate of 87.6% in patients with recurrent or progressive ES-SCLC. Ifinatamab deruxtecan showed manageable safety and high response rates, supporting further investigation in small cell lung cancer.

Aumolertinib plus chemotherapy improves progression-free survival in NSCLC with EGFR and concomitant tumor suppressor genes: ACROSS 2 phase III study

The ACROSS 2 Phase III trial demonstrates that combining aumolertinib with platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival in patients with advanced/metastatic NSCLC harboring EGFR sensitizing mutations and concomitant tumor suppressor gene mutations. The treatment regimen showed a manageable safety pr...

Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy improves progression-free survival in patients with EGFR+ NSCLC following 3rd-generation EGFR-TKI therapy

The global Phase 3 HARMONi trial found that ivonescimab plus chemotherapy significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR mutations. Median PFS was 6.8 months, and the overall response rate was higher in the ivonescimab group.