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Science News Archive September 2025 - Page 7


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Telestroke patients more likely to receive treatment, but with greater delays

Researchers evaluated over 3,000 ischemic stroke patients and found that telestroke patients were 1.6 times more likely to receive clot-busting drugs, but took nearly seven minutes longer to receive treatment after arriving at the hospital. The study highlights clear gaps in timely treatment for these patients.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateSep 26, 2025
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

New insights into osteoarthritis: identifying key genes and potential drugs

Researchers identified five hub genes with high diagnostic performance, showing significant sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing OA from control samples. They predicted targeted drugs with excellent binding interactions, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for OA patients.

SourceFAR Publishing Limited·JournalCurrent Pharmaceutical Analysis·DateSep 26, 2025

Topologically tunable strong-field terahertz pulses from magnetized plasma

Researchers at Peking University and Hunan University have developed a method to generate powerful, structured terahertz pulses with programmable polarization textures. The team uses femtosecond laser pulses to drive magnetized plasma, creating Poincaré THz beams carrying spin and orbital angular momentum.

SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025

Kidney cancer cases are projected to double by 2050, says study

A study published in European Urology predicts a doubling of kidney cancer cases worldwide over the next 25 years. Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes, and hypertension are expected to drive this rise.

SourceTemple University Health System·JournalEuropean Urology·TypeSystematic review·DateSep 26, 2025

Parents want to act on climate change but struggle to model low-carbon lifestyles

A University of Bath study shows many parents are deeply worried about the climate crisis and their children's future, but struggle to live low-carbon lives. Despite feeling a strong responsibility to safeguard their children's future, most parents find it difficult to consistently model low-carbon behaviors at home.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalPopulation and Environment·DateSep 26, 2025

How a 3000-year-old copper smelting site could be key to understanding the origins of iron

Researchers from Cranfield University discovered that ancient copper smelters at a 3000-year-old site in southern Georgia were using iron oxide as a flux to increase copper yield. This finding supports the theory that iron was invented by copper metalworkers, who experimented with iron-bearing materials in a metallurgical furnace.

SourceCranfield University·JournalJournal of Archaeological Science·TypeCase study·DateSep 26, 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.

Volumetric study shows objective effects of hyaluronic acid filler injections

A large prospective volumetric study evaluates the immediate and long-term effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers on facial volume and patient-reported outcomes. The study showed significant improvements in facial appearance and quality of life, with volume maintenance varying by age, smoking history, and body mass index.

SourceWolters Kluwer Health·JournalPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery·DateSep 26, 2025

Lifetime of social ties may slow biological processes of aging

Research from Cornell University found that people with stronger social connections over a lifetime experience slower biological aging. Higher cumulative social advantage was linked to lower levels of inflammation and younger profiles on epigenetic clocks. Sustained social networks built across decades contribute to healthier aging.

SourceCornell University·JournalBrain Behavior & Immunity - Health·DateSep 26, 2025

A mother’s death during or after pregnancy may increase risk of infant’s death or hospitalization

A new study found that infant mortality rates in Massachusetts were significantly higher among babies whose mother experienced a pregnancy-associated death, with rates 14-22 times higher than when the mother survived. Nonpremature infants who survived after their mother’s pregnancy-associated death were also more likely to be hospitali...

SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalObstetrics and Gynecology·TypeObservational study·DateSep 26, 2025

Inequality in agri-food chains: the Global South produces the food, but the Global North keeps the wealth

A study by ICTA-UAB reveals that non-agricultural sectors absorbed most of the value added in global agri-food systems between 1995 and 2020. The Global South increased its share of agricultural production, but countries of the North still capture a disproportionate share of income from higher-value sectors.

SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalGlobal Food Security·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 26, 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.

When mom and dad’s DNA don’t match up, the embryo finds a way

Researchers discovered that sperm mark centromeres with less CENPA, leading to unequal strength between maternal and paternal chromosomes. To compensate, a second protein, CENPC, recruits extra CENPA to the father's chromosomes, equalizing centromeric strength before cell division.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalDevelopmental Cell·DateSep 26, 2025

Study reveals roadmap for carbon-free California by 2045

A Stanford University study reveals a roadmap for California to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, requiring significant advancements in renewable energy generation, energy storage, and low-carbon transportation. The model forecasts the need for 170 gigawatts of new generation and 54 gigawatts of storage by 2045.

SourceStanford University·JournalEnergy Policy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 26, 2025

Scientists target key parameters of MJO simulation bias to improve climate models

Researchers found that increasing convective adjustment timescale (tau) values in climate models improves MJO simulation accuracy, with a critical threshold of 2 hours. A larger tau value suppresses convective precipitation, leading to larger intraseasonal moisture perturbations necessary for MJO development.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateSep 26, 2025

Building trust in soil carbon as a climate solution requires stronger evidence

Current methods for measuring soil carbon sequestration are limited by small-plot experiments that lack external validity, making it difficult to generalize findings to diverse farms and climates. Collecting large-scale data at the scale of commercial agriculture is necessary to validate models and underpin trustworthy carbon markets.

SourceYale University·JournalNature Climate Change·DateSep 26, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Football: Innovative performance diagnostics for girls

The SCoRE method assesses key football-related skills such as game overview, creativity, and passing in game-like scenarios, finding agility to be a central role. Developed by University of Würzburg researchers, the diagnostic tool is valid, reliable, and objective, providing actionable feedback for coaches.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalGerman Journal of Exercise and Sport Research·TypeNews article·DateSep 26, 2025

Researchers discover an active role played by the asthenosphere in shaping seafloor structures

Researchers discover that asthenosphere composition controls magma flux and spreading mode at slow- to ultraslow-spreading ridges. The study found higher volumes of ancient refractory mantle domains in the asthenosphere during asymmetric spreading, supporting the hypothesis that the asthenosphere modulates magma flux.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeObservational study·DateSep 26, 2025

Theologian Seewald takes over editorship of church magisterial texts

Michael Seewald has taken over as editor of the 'Denzinger' compendium, which brings together the most important decisions made by the Church's magisterium. The new edition aims to include texts from recent pontificates and historical documents that have received little attention in dogmatics.

SourceCluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics"·DateSep 26, 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.

New adaptive optics to support gravitational-wave discoveries

UC Riverside-developed FROSTI system allows precise control of laser wavefronts at extreme power levels, opening a new pathway for gravitational-wave astronomy. This technology expands the universe's view by a factor of 10, potentially detecting millions of black hole and neutron star mergers with unmatched fidelity.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025

What is the significance of the evolution from chiral molecular macrocycles to chiral topological macrocycles?

Researchers designed chiral amphiphilic pillar[5]arene derivatives that spontaneously formed chiral toroidal nanostructures and Möbius strip-like nanorings through non-covalent interactions. The assembly process exhibited solvent-dependent evolution, resulting in structure-dependent luminescent properties.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025

Despite increase in U.S. cases, worry about West Nile virus remains low

Despite an increase in US cases, worry about West Nile virus remains low, with only 15% of respondents concerned about contracting the disease. The vast majority know the best defense is preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes around their homes.

SourceAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania·TypeSurvey·DateSep 26, 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.

New Upper Franconian ichthyosaur species from Mistelgau

A new ichthyosaur species, Eurhinosaurus mistelgauensis, has been described from the Mistelgau fossil site in Bavaria, Germany. The species shares striking similarities with dolphins and tuna, featuring a pronounced overbite similar to modern swordfish.

SourcePensoft Publishers·DateSep 26, 2025

Countries with higher disease risk think more positively about the future of humanity

A University of Georgia-led study surveyed over 18,000 people across 68 nations, finding that those in countries with historically higher disease risks believe the human species is headed in a good direction. This positive outlook may be an evolutionary adaptation that enhances resilience against disease and stress.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalPersonality and Individual Differences·DateSep 26, 2025

In-home gun homicides of children has more than doubled since 2010

In-home gun homicides of children have more than doubled since 2010, with nearly two-thirds of child victims aged 12 and under killed at home. The study found that these cases are often linked to intimate partner violence and child abuse, with parents being the most common assailants.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA Surgery·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 26, 2025
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

New study supports gene-tailored radiation doses to treat HPV+ throat cancer

Researchers developed a genomic model to tailor radiation doses to individual patients with HPV-positive throat cancer. The study found that higher scores on the Genomic Adjusted Radiation Dose (GARD) model were associated with improved survival outcomes, even when patients received the same radiation dose.

SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateSep 26, 2025

Ancient fishing nets resurrected from pottery using X-ray CT: a world-first achievement by Kumamoto University researchers

A team of researchers led by Professor Hiroki Obata reconstructed the structure of prehistoric fishing nets from ancient pottery using X-ray CT. The study revealed a rich diversity in net-making techniques between regions and highlighted the importance of sustainability practices in ancient cultures.

SourceKumamoto University·JournalJournal of Archaeological Science·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 26, 2025

What is the significance of the evolution from chiral molecular macrocycles to chiral topological macrocycles?

Researchers designed chiral amphiphilic pillar[5]arene derivatives to form stable chiral toroidal nanostructures and Möbius strip-like nanorings through non-covalent interactions. The assembly process exhibits solvent-dependent evolution, controlling luminescent properties and enabling the creation of functional chiral nanomaterials.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 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.

AI reveals hidden features of a developing embryo model

Using embryoid models made of stem cells, researchers uncovered important processes mimicking the first moments of human development. The team applied AI neural networks to thousands of images collected with confocal fluorescent microscopy to detect features and protein marker expression data.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 26, 2025

Medicaid billed for 52% of U.S. hospital costs from gun injuries

A new study finds that gun injuries result in an estimated $7.7 billion in hospital costs for the US healthcare system between 2016 and 2021. The majority of these costs, 52%, were billed to Medicaid, highlighting the financial burden on safety-net hospitals serving vulnerable populations.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateSep 26, 2025

Spatiotemporal characterization of disease-associated neurons in the entorhinal cortex-hippocampal circuit during Alzheimer’s disease progression

The study identifies two distinct neuronal populations affected by Alzheimer's disease: EC-stellate neurons lost and GFAP⁺ neurons expanding with glia-like features. These findings highlight energy metabolism dysfunction and neuronal identity changes in AD progression.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalProtein & Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 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.

Racial and ethnic disparities in occupational health

The study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in occupational health, emphasizing the importance of addressing both concentration and within-occupation disparities. The findings suggest that targeted interventions can reduce health inequities among workers.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateSep 26, 2025

Multimodal limbless crawling soft robot with a kirigami skin

The multimodal limbless crawling soft robot features a foldable, multistable kirigami skin that maintains stable frictional anisotropy under large deformations. It achieves straight crawling, in-place rotation, and lateral turning, resolving the trade-off among large deformation, controllable friction, and agile steering.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalCyborg and Bionic Systems·DateSep 26, 2025

Blockchain technology could help build trust in restaurants

Researchers at the University of Missouri found that using blockchain to track ingredients through the supply chain reduces consumer uncertainty about food safety and increases willingness to pay premium prices. The technology also provides clear information about the source of ingredients, boosting trust in sustainable foods.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalBritish Food Journal·DateSep 26, 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.

Jingyuan Xu from KIT Wins “For Women in Science” Sponsorship Award

Dr. Jingyuan Xu, a researcher at KIT's Institute of Microstructure Technology, has made groundbreaking contributions to the development of eco-friendly heating and cooling technologies. Her work focuses on the elastocaloric effect, which enables materials to heat up and cool down without using climate-damaging refrigerants.

SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·DateSep 26, 2025
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Vietnam’s food environment is changing fast. Policy needs to catch up

Vietnam's food environments are transforming, with modern retail and processed foods becoming increasingly prevalent. The country's policy response has not kept pace with these changes, leading to rising rates of childhood overweightedness and obesity. Experts recommend aligning incentives and capacity to make healthy diets the easier ...

SourceThe Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture·TypeSystematic review·DateSep 26, 2025

Is experiencing extreme weather events linked to climate action?

A recent study found that people who attribute extreme weather events to climate change are more likely to support climate regulations. The study analyzed data from 68 countries and found significant differences in public support depending on the type of climate action. Protecting forested and land areas was a popular policy option, su...

SourceSWPS University·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeSurvey·DateSep 26, 2025

Container-based sanitation improves quality of life in urban slums

A study published in Nature Water found that container-based sanitation significantly improves the quality of life for people living in urban slums in Kenya, Peru, and South Africa. The flexible alternative to traditional sanitation solutions enhances health, dignity, and well-being among vulnerable communities.

SourceCranfield University·JournalNature Water·DateSep 26, 2025

Key adaptation helps nomadic people survive in extreme desert

A team of researchers from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley, identified eight regions of DNA that have evolved through natural selection in the last 5,000 to 8,000 years among the Turkana people. The study found a strong link between environmental changes and genetic adaptation in humans.

SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateSep 26, 2025

The dose makes the difference

The study found that Candida albicans uses candidalysin to anchor itself in the mucous membrane, but only in small quantities. The fungus regulates its activity through genes like EED1, allowing it to survive in the oral cavity without triggering a strong immune response.

SourceLeibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute -·JournalNature Microbiology·DateSep 26, 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.

German university goes global: KLU welcomed first students in Vietnam

The German university KLU has established its presence in Vietnam with the launch of its Saigon campus. The new campus marks a significant step in expanding KLU's global presence in logistics and management education. Students will have the chance to experience an exchange semester at KLU Campus in Hamburg, Germany.

SourceKühne Logistics University·DateSep 26, 2025