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AR and AI automatically diagnose agromyzid leafminer damage levels

Researchers developed an advanced survey system combining AR glasses with a camera and AI to objectively assess leafminer damage in the field. The DeepLab-Leafminer model achieved superior segmentation performance, resulting in high diagnosis accuracy rates.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalJournal of Integrative Agriculture·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 2025

KAIST develops semiconductor neuron that remembers and responds like the brain​

A KAIST research team has developed a Frequency Switching Neuristor that autonomously adjusts its response characteristics, like the brain's intrinsic plasticity. The device achieves 27.7% less energy consumption than conventional neural networks and can compensate for partial circuit failures to resume normal operation.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 30, 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.

The Red Sea went completely dry before being flooded by the Indian Ocean

The Red Sea experienced a massive disruption 6.2 million years ago, completely changing its marine life and transforming into a barren salt desert. The catastrophic flood from the Indian Ocean rapidly refilled the basin, restoring normal marine conditions within less than 100,000 years.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025

New photodiode design solves key challenge in on-chip light monitoring

A new photodiode design using germanium-ion-implanted silicon overcomes trade-offs in existing power monitors for on-chip light monitoring, enabling faster processing speeds and higher energy efficiency. The device demonstrates high responsivity and low dark current, making it suitable for integration into photonic circuits.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateSep 30, 2025

Pulsed low dose rate chemoradiation therapy can significantly reduce side effects while maintaining treatment effectiveness for patients with esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center demonstrate that pulsed low dose rate (PLDR) chemoradiation therapy can significantly reduce severe side effects, such as painful swallowing problems, while maintaining treatment effectiveness for patients with esophageal and non-small cell lung cancer. The study's key findings show that PLDR brea...

SourceTemple University Health System·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 30, 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.

Study finds altering one area of the brain could rid alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Researchers at Washington State University have discovered that altering brain function in the cerebellum region can ease physical and emotional symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The study used genetic tools and a synthetic compound to achieve this, offering a promising new approach to treating alcohol use disorder.

SourceWashington State University·JournalNeuropharmacology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025

When a machine makes a mistake – how do we forgive it?

A study by Israeli researchers found that people apply mechanisms of forgiveness towards technology, similar to human relationships. Participants described their experiences with technological malfunctions in emotional terms, describing paths to forgiveness such as cost-benefit calculation, placing responsibility on humans, and accepti...

SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalFrontiers in Computer Science·TypeSurvey·DateSep 30, 2025

Research uncovers key mechanism for appetite and weight control

The study reveals that MRAP2 fundamentally alters the localisation and behaviour of brain receptor MC4R within cells, facilitating appetite-suppressing signals. This new understanding holds the potential to develop effective treatments for obesity and related metabolic disorders.

SourceUniversität Leipzig·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Emerging serum biomarkers for chronic hepatitis B: Focus on serum HBV RNA and HBcrAg

Serum HBV RNA and HBcrAg have emerged as promising biomarkers for chronic hepatitis B, enabling better monitoring of disease progression, treatment response, and risk stratification. These markers provide a window into intrahepatic viral activity, correlating with clinical outcomes such as HCC development and liver fibrosis severity.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateSep 30, 2025

Major cosmetic injection survey finds safety gaps

A recent survey of 919 UK adults who received botulinum toxin injections found alarming differences in the quality of care and advice given. Despite existing requirements for qualified prescribers, many participants reported not receiving written consent forms or being informed of potential complications.

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalAesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum·DateSep 30, 2025

Moffitt study shows promise for new treatment in patients with leptomeningeal disease

A phase 1B clinical trial found that combining avelumab with whole brain radiotherapy provides a safe and effective treatment option for patients with leptomeningeal disease, with 67% of patients alive three months after treatment. The study also showed an adaptive immune response to treatment, reducing levels of regulatory T cells.

SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournalNeuro-Oncology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 30, 2025
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Doctors and nurses are better than AI at triaging patients

Research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress finds that doctors and nurses are more accurate than AI in triaging patients in emergency departments. While AI showed some promise in flagging critical cases, its overall accuracy was lower than clinicians' across most metrics.

SourceEuropean Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM)·TypeSurvey·DateSep 30, 2025

C-Path names Colin Hill to board of directors

Colin Hill joins C-Path's Board of Directors with experience in AI, drug development, and translational acceleration. He aims to bring precision medicine focus to advance treatments worldwide.

SourceCritical Path Institute (C-Path)·DateSep 30, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Stowers Institute recruits renowned developmental and evolutionary biologist from HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus

David Stern, a Senior Group Leader at Janelia Research Campus, joins Stowers Institute to uncover new avenues of biology with enormous implications. His lab discovered 'bicycle proteins' that trick plants into growing protective homes for aphids, shedding light on the battle between plants and insects.

SourceStowers Institute for Medical Research·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 30, 2025

Your trust in government shapes where you get your news

Citizens' perceptions of government effectiveness play a crucial role in shaping media choices during times of conflict, according to new research. Exposure to violence alone doesn't significantly impact trust in non-regime media; instead, citizens turn to alternative sources when they believe the state has failed to protect them.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalMedia War & Conflict·TypeSurvey·DateSep 30, 2025

Lightning strikes 12 times per minute on Zap Energy’s century platform

Century's sustained average power has increased 20x to 39 kilowatts, a major step toward commercial fusion power plants using repetitive pulsed power and liquid metal energy transfer. The platform achieves record-breaking operations with 100 plasma shots at 0.2 Hz.

SourceZap Energy·JournalFusion Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 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.

Global Framework on Chemicals Fund opens second call for projects

The Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) Fund has launched its second call for project proposals, offering $300,000 to $800,000 grants to strengthen chemical laws and promote safer alternatives in developing countries. The fund supports medium-scale projects that build regulatory and technical capacity, foster cross-sector collaboration...

SourceUNEP Communication Division·DateSep 30, 2025

AI model for imaging-based extranodal extension detection and outcome prediction in HPV−positive oropharyngeal cancer

An AI model successfully automates lymph node segmentation and extranodal extension classification from pretreatment CT scans in HPV-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma. Predicted extranodal extension is independently associated with worse oncologic outcomes, highlighting the potential for improved treatment planning.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery·DateSep 30, 2025

New research reveals how farming reshaped the animal world

A new study traces the transformation of mammal communities across six continents over 50,000 years, finding that farming and hunting reshaped ecosystems. Only a handful of domesticated species, including cattle and horses, spread globally, altering native mammal populations.

SourceMacquarie University·JournalBiology Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 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.

Core electron bonding may not always require extreme pressure, study finds

A study by University at Buffalo researchers reveals that some elements' semicore electrons can participate in bonding under just a few gigapascals of pressure, far lower than previously thought. This finding challenges traditional notions of core electron behavior and may have implications for our understanding of planetary evolution.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalJACS·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 2025

Participating in cognitively stimulating activities helps optimize brain health in older adulthood

A recent study found that engaging in cognitively stimulating activities such as reading, writing, and playing games can help maintain good cognitive function in older adults. People without a family history of longevity who participated in these activities matched the same level of cognitive functioning as those with familial longevity.

SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalNeuropsychology·TypeObservational study·DateSep 30, 2025

Under half in US would recommend some routine vaccinations during pregnancy

A recent survey found that only 38% of US adults recommend taking a Covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy, while only 42% believe it is safe. Women aged 18-49 are even less likely to support vaccination, with 36% and 28% respectively, suggesting a decline in vaccination rates among childbearing women.

SourceAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania·TypeSurvey·DateSep 30, 2025

Scientists solve mystery of loop current switching in kagome metals

Researchers at Nagoya University solved the puzzle of loop current switching in kagome metals, a special group of quantum metals. Weak magnetic fields reverse tiny loop currents, changing the material's macroscopic electrical properties and reversing current flow direction.

SourceNagoya University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 30, 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.

High-performance tin-based perovskite field-effect transistors realized by improving film morphology via bifunctional additives

Researchers developed high-quality Sn-based perovskite films using a bifunctional additive, achieving remarkable device performance with high mobility and excellent operational stability. The study provides insights into regulating tin-based perovskite crystallization and advancing the development of high-performance FETs.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025

SCAI advocates for fairer policies to protect children and adults living with congenital heart disease

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions calls for Medicaid payment parity, fairer valuation of CHD procedures, and new compensation models to support care for children and adults with congenital heart disease. This policy statement aims to improve outcomes by addressing economic inequities in the healthcare system.

SourceSociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions·DateSep 30, 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.

ESA's Gaia telescope discovers our galaxy’s great wave

The Gaia space telescope has discovered a giant wave in the Milky Way galaxy, causing stars to wobble over vast distances. The wave stretches across a huge portion of the galactic disc, affecting stars up to 65 thousand light-years away from the centre.

SourceEuropean Space Agency·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateSep 30, 2025

Uncovering EUDAL – An RNA that shields oral cancer from drug therapy

A new study discovers a previously unknown long noncoding RNA, EUDAL, that helps oral cancer cells survive chemotherapy by permanently activating the epidermal growth factor receptor. This RNA molecule blocks the cellular tagging system, allowing EGFR to remain active and promote autophagy in cancer cells.

SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalInternational Journal of Oral Science·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025

The Municipal Finance Journal joins the Chicago Journals program

The Municipal Finance Journal has joined the Chicago Journals publishing program, expanding its research coverage on municipal finance and tax-exempt financing. The journal's exclusive coverage of the $4.2 trillion municipal bond market will reach a broader audience through this partnership.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·DateSep 30, 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.

Frequent wildfires, heat intensify air quality issues in American megacities such as New York City

Research from Colorado State University reveals how wildfire smoke combines with existing particulate pollution to create secondary, often more toxic, pollution and contribute to ozone formation. The study found that 90% of aerosol pollution over NYC is sensitive to at least one aspect of global changes, such as high temperatures.

SourceColorado State University·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·DateSep 30, 2025

RadComp Study health-related quality of life analysis shows benefit in both proton and photon radiation options in breast cancer patients

The RadComp study found that both proton and photon radiation treatment options yielded excellent health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes for women with non-metastatic breast cancer. The trial, which compared HRQOL tools, showed no significant differences between the two treatments at 6 months following treatment.

SourceRTOG Foundation·DateSep 30, 2025

Khat-associated autoimmune hepatitis

This review synthesizes current knowledge on khat-associated autoimmune hepatitis, establishing a causal link and guiding clinical management. Khat use disrupts immune tolerance, leading to a chronic inflammatory state and the development of AIH-like phenotype in susceptible individuals.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateSep 30, 2025

Advanced AI tool detects tiny brain lesions in children with epilepsy

A new study developed an advanced AI tool that can detect tiny brain lesions causing severe epilepsy in children, allowing for faster diagnosis and more precise treatment. The 'AI epilepsy detective' was trained using MRI and FDG-PET scans and showed a success rate of 94% in detecting lesions.

SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalEpilepsia·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 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.

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.

Can digital health tools help younger cancer survivors better predict future health risks?

A groundbreaking study enrolls 465 AYA cancer patients to test if chatbot technology and digital education tools increase uptake of genetic counseling and improve patient outcomes. The trial aims to address longstanding gaps in genetic services for AYAs aged 18-39, who often receive care with limited access to genetic specialists.

SourceAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 30, 2025

Exercise can help to restore the immune system of people with post-COVID syndrome

A new study found that exercise-based rehabilitation programs can improve immune cell function in individuals with post-COVID syndrome. This leads to reduced inflammation and symptoms such as fatigue and joint pain. The research suggests that exercise may help restore a more normal, well-regulated immune system.

SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 30, 2025

CUNY SPH Assistant Professor Phil Kreniske awarded $5 million to improve mental health and HIV care for adolescents in Uganda

A new research project, STREAMS, aims to improve mental health and antiretroviral treatment adherence among adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a novel intervention combining mobile technology, economic empowerment, and medication support.

SourceCUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy·DateSep 30, 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.

Acute liver failure with determinate rather than indeterminate etiology facilitates therapy and may avoid liver transplantation

A study finds that a determinate diagnosis is crucial for initiating specific therapies in acute liver failure, potentially avoiding liver transplantation. A re-evaluation of cases initially classified as indeterminate reveals new diagnoses, including viral infections and autoimmune hepatitis.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology·DateSep 30, 2025

ORNL composites research wins top CAMX awards

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory received prestigious awards at the 2025 Composites and Advanced Materials Conference (CAMX) for its groundbreaking multiplexing extrusion system and collaborative research on composite rocket nozzles. These innovations aim to reduce costs and lead time in manufacturing, while inc...

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateSep 30, 2025