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Science News Archive September 2025 - Page 44


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Manipulating the dispersion of terahertz plasmon polaritons in topological insulator meta-elements

A team of scientists developed a method to precisely control Dirac plasmon polaritons in two-dimensional materials, opening new possibilities for advanced nanophotonic technologies. By adjusting the spacing between coupled nanostructures, they increased the polariton wavevector by up to 20% and extended the attenuation length by more t...

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 5, 2025

Researchers advance technology for protecting engineered cells

Engineered cell lines are prone to misidentification, threatening scientific discoveries and intellectual property. Researchers at UT Dallas have developed a novel method to embed unique genetic identifiers, eliminating identification errors and safeguarding innovations with tamper-proof genomic tags.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 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.

Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?

A new study found that 89% of children and young people play video games, with loot box purchases linked to enhancement, distraction/compulsion, and FOMO. The yRAFFLE scale validated the motivations of children and young people who buy chance-based items in games.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalBMC Digital Health·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2025

Electrochemical solid-state electrolyte reactors: Configurations, applications, and future prospects

Researchers have developed innovative electrochemical solid-state electrolyte (SSE) reactors that overcome limitations of traditional electrochemical reactors. These new reactors offer enhanced product purity, energy efficiency, and scalability, making them indispensable for next-generation electrosynthesis.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2025

Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. The new material, BAETA, can absorb CO2 out of the atmosphere efficiently compared to existing carbon capture technologies.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 5, 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.

Semaglutide reduces cocaine use in rats

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that semaglutide reduced both cocaine use and relapse in rats, with motivation to keep taking cocaine decreasing by 52%. The study suggests that semaglutide may blunt cocaine's ability to raise dopamine levels in the brain.

SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalEuropean Neuropsychopharmacology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2025

A glimpse of a planet in formation: AB Aurigae b detected in H-alpha light

Researchers at the Astrobiology Center and University of Texas at San Antonio successfully detected hydrogen emission lines from AB Aurigae b using the VLT/MUSE. The detection is interpreted as evidence of mass accretion from the circumplanetary disk onto the protoplanet.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeObservational study·DateSep 5, 2025

Home-based hypertension care is effective in rural South Africa

A study found that home-based hypertension care led to significant reductions in systolic blood pressure and improved hypertension control in rural South Africa. The intervention included technology-supported interventions and community health workers, resulting in over 80% of patients achieving hypertension control.

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·DateSep 5, 2025

Clean air, natural spaces, healthy diets and strong social bonds linked to lower inflammation in childhood

A new study found that better indoor air quality, proximity to natural spaces, healthy diets and strong social bonds are associated with reduced and better-regulated inflammation in childhood. The study used the Human Early Life Exposome (HELIX) cohort and identified three immune signatures linked to better overall health.

SourceBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)·JournalEnvironment International·TypeObservational study·DateSep 5, 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.

Hitting one target could cripple brain tumors in two critical ways

Researchers have identified a potential new strategy for treating glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive type of adult brain cancer. Disabling a protein called ADAR1 can stall GBM cell proliferation while reprogramming the tumor microenvironment to an anti-tumoral state.

SourceLudwig Institute for Cancer Research·JournalCell Reports·DateSep 5, 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.

New non-volatile memory platform built with covalent organic frameworks

Researchers created a new material platform for non-volatile memories using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and successfully installed electric-field-responsive dipolar rotors. The COFs' unique sln topology allows the rotors to flip without steric hindrance, enabling high thermal durability up to near 400°C.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2025

Robots offer clues to the impressive robustness of eel locomotion

A team of researchers has developed a mathematical model that integrates sensory feedback to enable eel-like robots to swim and crawl on land. The study shows how multisensory feedback enables eels to adapt their movement patterns after spinal cord injury, providing insights into the evolutionary transition of vertebrates from water to...

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 5, 2025

AI turns printer into a partner in tissue engineering

Researchers at UMC Utrecht developed a new AI-powered printer called GRACE that can print implantable tissues with improved cell survival and functionality. The printer uses computer vision and laser-based imaging to design and print complex structures, including blood vessels and cartilage layers.

SourceUniversity Medical Center Utrecht·JournalNature·DateSep 5, 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.

New and recurring food insecurity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

A survey study found that food insecurity declined between 2019 and 2021 but exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 2023, with new food insecurity being a major contributor. This increase is concerning as households experiencing new food insecurity face elevated risk for adverse health outcomes.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateSep 5, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Skin protein found to use physical tension to control tissue growth

The study found that increasing Piezo1 activity leads to a coordinated response, resulting in increased skin surface area and thickness. The findings could ultimately help doctors develop noninvasive therapeutic approaches to create new skin for treating burns and other injuries.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 5, 2025

MD Anderson and Phoenix SENOLYTIX announce strategic cross-licensing agreement to enhance inducible switch technologies for cell and gene therapies

Phoenix SENOLYTIX and MD Anderson Cancer Center announced a cross-licensing agreement to further develop inducible switch technologies for use in cell and gene therapies. The partnership will enhance the development of these technologies, which can be used as safety features to regulate cell therapy activity.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateSep 5, 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.

Novel accurate approach improves understanding of brain structure in children with ADHD

Researchers developed a new method to correct for variations in brain imaging measurements, reducing bias and increasing the accuracy of studies on ADHD. The traveling-subject method demonstrated reduced measurement bias while maintaining sampling bias, revealing decreased brain volume in critical regions for cognitive functions.

SourceUniversity of Fukui·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 5, 2025

Worse outcomes with aspirin in high-risk chronic coronary syndrome patients who require long-term anticoagulation

Adding aspirin to long-term anticoagulation therapy increased the risk of cardiovascular events, death, and major bleeding in patients with chronic coronary syndrome who required anticoagulation. The AQUATIC trial found that aspirin significantly increased all-cause mortality and major cardiovascular events in this high-risk population.

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·DateSep 5, 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.

Developing a stable and high-performance W-CoMnP electrocatalyst by mitigating the Jahn-Teller effect through W doping strategy

The research team developed a simple template-free method to prepare cobalt-based and manganese-based precursors, and then doped W during the synthesis of transition bimetallic phosphides. The resulting catalyst exhibits excellent bifunctionality and can be utilized as an electrode in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalChinese Journal of Catalysis·DateSep 5, 2025

Singapore's young women show 'skinny-fat' risks typically seen in older age

A comprehensive study of Singaporean women in their 20s-30s found that nearly one in four healthy-weight Chinese women already have low muscle mass and weaker bones, despite appearing healthiest by BMI standards. The study highlights the need for healthcare approaches that consider body composition beyond simple weight measurements.

SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·JournalJBMR Plus·DateSep 5, 2025

Good vibrations could revolutionize assisted reproductive technology

A team of Cornell University researchers has developed a groundbreaking device that automates oocyte cumulus removal, reducing manual labor and preserving embryo development outcomes. The vibration-powered chip ensures consistent results, minimizes contamination risks, and is portable and cost-effective.

SourceCornell University·JournalLab on a Chip·DateSep 5, 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.

Coral-inspired pill offers a new window into the hidden world of the gut

Researchers develop coral-inspired capsule that captures bacteria from small intestine, providing a more comprehensive picture of the gut's bacterial landscape. The device promises to revolutionize microbiome science and enable early disease detection and targeted therapeutic interventions.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalDevice·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2025

Youth suicide trends vary across countries and by sex

A new study found that youth suicide rates are moving in different directions across countries, with some groups seeing stable or declining rates while others show increases. In the US, youth suicide rates have recently begun to level off or decline, but young men still account for the highest overall rates.

SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalJournal of Preventive Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 5, 2025

International awards for researchers at the Göttingen Campus

Two researchers, Dr Anggi Hapsari and Dr Oliver Barnstedt, have been awarded ERC Starting Grants for their projects on the impact of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems and the neural mechanisms of memory formation in the mammillary body. The grants will fund five-year research projects exploring these topics.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·DateSep 5, 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.

What makes an opera singer stand out? New research decodes 'black box' of opera evaluation

A new study found that vibrato is the most significant vocal attribute in determining an opera singer's score, while acoustic features like SPR and HNR have a greater impact than previously thought. The research provides objective insights into how judges evaluate performances and offers tools for vocal training.

SourceKeio University Global Research Institute·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 5, 2025

When getting a job makes you go hungry

A new study published in PLOS One identifies unexpected 'danger zones' when the risk of going hungry is highest among Utah refugees, highlighting the need for timely interventions and improved information to reduce food insecurity. Researchers propose increasing access to gardens and empowering refugees with resources to thrive.

SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalPLOS One·TypeSurvey·DateSep 5, 2025

Manipulating light to revolutionize quantum computing

Researchers from UNamur, Harvard, and MTU developed a photonic chip that achieves longer entanglement range using near-zero refractive index photonics, a breakthrough for quantum computing. This technology has the potential to enable more efficient lasers, sensitive optical sensors, and faster ultra-secure telecommunication tools.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 5, 2025

New Barkhausen noise measurement system unlocks key to efficient power electronics

Researchers developed a wide-band and high-sensitivity magnetic Barkhausen noise measurement system to understand energy loss mechanisms in soft magnetic materials. The study revealed that damping caused by eddy currents generated during DW motion is the main cause of excess eddy current losses.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 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.

JAMA Network launches JAMA+ Women's Health

The JAMA Network introduces JAMA+ Women's Health, showcasing rigorous studies on women's health from across its journals. The platform aims to elevate visibility and accessibility of trusted content, promoting improved healthcare outcomes.

SourceJAMA Network·DateSep 5, 2025

AI can evaluate social situations similar to humans

A new study from the University of Turku found that AI systems can accurately evaluate social features from images and videos, comparable to human evaluations. The researchers compared AI's evaluations with those made by over 2,000 humans, showing that AI's results were consistently accurate.

SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalImaging Neuroscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 5, 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.

MD Anderson research highlights for September 5, 2025

Researchers at MD Anderson have made significant advancements in treating kidney cancer, including the use of metastasis-directed targeted radiation therapy to delay systemic treatments. Additionally, preliminary data from an ELI-002 vaccine trial showed promise in delaying relapse of KRAS-mutated pancreatic and colorectal cancers.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateSep 5, 2025

$19.4M for an 'AI oracle' to solve complex physics problems

A new AI oracle aimed at solving complex physics problems has received $19.4 million in funding from the US Department of Energy. The project, led by the University of Michigan, will focus on developing artificial intelligence models to generate trustworthy data for engineering design of complex devices.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·DateSep 5, 2025

Even untouched ecosystems are losing insects at alarming rates, new study finds

A new study reveals that insect abundance is declining by an average annual rate of 6.6% in relatively undisturbed landscapes, leading to significant losses even in pristine areas. Climate change is identified as a key driver of these declines, highlighting the urgent need for biodiversity conservation.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·JournalEcology·DateSep 5, 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.

Food insecurity and rural child and family functioning

Food insecurity is associated with increased caregiver stress and household instability in rural families. The study highlights the negative impact of food insecurity on child mental health, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to support vulnerable populations.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateSep 5, 2025

Adaptive visible-infrared camouflage with wide-range radiation control for extreme ambient temperatures

Researchers developed a multilayer device that decouples visible and infrared control, achieving record-wide thermal modulation for extreme environments. The breakthrough allows objects to adapt to various temperatures, making it suitable for applications like defense, stealth, smart windows, and wearable photonics.

SourceChinese Society for Optical Engineering·JournalPhotoniX·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2025

Dual antiplatelet therapy is not more effective than aspirin alone after coronary artery bypass grafting

A new study found that dual antiplatelet therapy did not reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and actually increased the risk of major bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting. The 12-month trial results showed no significant difference between DAPT and aspirin al...

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateSep 5, 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.