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Science News Archive September 2025 - Page 8


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Seoul National University of Science and Technology researchers develop 3D-printed carbon nanotube sensors for smart health monitoring

Seoul National University researchers create highly stretchable, electrically conductive carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites using vat photopolymerization type 3D printing. The new material is optimized for smart health monitoring applications, enabling real-time pressure distribution detection.

SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·JournalComposite Structures·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025

Carnegie Mellon researchers make designer biobots from human lung cells

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Ren lab have developed AggreBots, microscale living robots made from human lung cells that can be controlled to deliver therapeutic or mechanical interventions. The biobots use cilia, nanoscopic hair-like propellers, for movement and can be programmed to perform specific tasks.

SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 26, 2025

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Ahead-of-Print Tip Sheet: September 26, 2025

Researchers have developed promising therapies for advanced prostate cancer, improved brain imaging capabilities, and enhanced liver cancer detection. A new alpha therapy shows promise in treating thyroid cancer, while AI-assisted tracking systems enhance prognosis prediction in prostate cancer imaging.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateSep 26, 2025

New hope for antidiabetic drugs: essential oil compounds from Plectranthus neochilus show promise

Researchers identified citronellyl butyrate and other compounds with high binding affinity to DPP-4, suggesting strong inhibitory potential. The compounds' favorable pharmacokinetic properties, such as high absorption and blood-brain barrier permeability, make them promising candidates for antidiabetic treatments.

SourceFAR Publishing Limited·JournalCurrent Pharmaceutical Analysis·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.

Climate change is supercharging Europe’s biggest hail

New research suggests that severe hail storms in Europe will become less frequent but bigger and more devastating, especially in Southern Europe. Climate experts attribute this to warmer temperatures causing hail to form higher in the atmosphere, where storm updrafts are weaker.

SourceNewcastle University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 26, 2025

High‑entropy materials: a new paradigm in the design of advanced batteries

Researchers have developed high-entropy materials that meet the demands of next-generation batteries with higher energy density, longer cycle life, and temperature tolerance. The materials can be designed across various lithium, sodium, zinc, potassium, and wide-temperature systems.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025

Child and adolescent firearm-related homicide occurring at home

A significant risk factor for in-home firearm homicide is domestic violence and child abuse, highlighting the need for improved safe storage laws and extreme risk protection orders. Young children are disproportionately affected, emphasizing the importance of preventing these deaths through stricter regulations.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Surgery·DateSep 26, 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 mechanisms for bacterial motility and DNA transfer between bacteria decoded

Scientists have discovered a new family of signaling proteins that regulate bacterial motility and DNA uptake mechanisms. These findings suggest a possible link between these processes and bacterial pathogenicity, colonizing hosts, biofilm formation, and antibiotic resistance.

SourceHeinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·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.

COVID pandemic disrupted sex ed for middle school students

Researchers found that seventh-grade students showed more negative feelings and beliefs about sexual education after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study's findings highlight the need for increased urgency in restoring emotional and social learning in the classroom, particularly for middle school students.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateSep 26, 2025

Emergency calls for pediatric opioid exposure on rise: New research

Research reveals an increase in emergency calls for pediatric opioid exposure among middle-school aged children, with a national trend of rising calls from 255 in 2019 to 553 in 2023. Teenagers showed a decline after 2022. Demographics varied by age group, with females outnumbering males in the middle school age group.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateSep 26, 2025

Expecting mothers increasingly turn to at-home births: New research

Cincinnati Children's researchers tracked out-of-hospital births and found that numbers doubled in the region from April 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023, compared to births from January 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020. Young, highly educated mothers were more likely to have higher body mass index and fewer prenatal visits.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateSep 26, 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.

Material breakthrough paves way for major energy savings in memory chips

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have discovered an atomically thin material that enables two opposing magnetic forces to coexist, reducing energy consumption in memory devices by a factor of ten. This breakthrough could lead to major energy savings in AI, mobile technology and advanced data processing.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 26, 2025

Unintentional marijuana ingestions rise sharply in Tennessee

Pediatric marijuana ingestions have increased by over 1,000% in the past seven years, primarily due to increased access to cannabis products during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children under 5 years old are most affected, with Black children and those from publicly insured households being disproportionately exposed.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateSep 26, 2025

Research shows parent-owned guns most often used in youth suicide

Firearm suicides among youth ages 10-24 were more likely to involve a parent-owned gun, with 69% of firearms stored unlocked and loaded. The study emphasizes the importance of secure firearm storage in preventing youth suicide, particularly among those with mental health problems.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateSep 26, 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.

Pediatric golf cart injuries on the rise

Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition found nearly half of pediatric golf cart injuries occurred in children under 12. The most common injuries were superficial lacerations and abrasions, with younger children experiencing head, face, and neck injuries.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·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.

Over 20% of sexual health-related TikToks contained inaccurate information

A new study found that 21.4% of non-medical TikTok videos contained inaccurate information about sexual and reproductive health, while 3.4% created by medical professionals were accurate. The research highlights the need for improved sex education and social media literacy to protect young adults from misinformation.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·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.

Protecting the protectors: as measles cases surge, how can we help healthcare workers get vaccinated?

A study explores barriers to measles vaccination among female healthcare workers in a London hospital. The findings highlight low knowledge of measles and its complications, as well as concerns about the vaccine's link to autism. The article argues that ensuring healthcare workers are aware of their vaccination status, providing better...

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Public Health·TypeSurvey·DateSep 26, 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.

An energy-efficient method to convert water pollutants into useful ammonia

A research team at Tohoku University has developed a new method to convert harmful nitrate pollutants in water into ammonia using NiCuFe-layered double hydroxide catalysts. The study achieved a Faradaic efficiency of 94.8% and demonstrated the efficacy of the process in real-world applications.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateSep 25, 2025

Ultrasonic-responsive phosphorescence in aqueous solution by rigid framework engineering

Researchers developed a novel method to regulate phosphorescent carbon dots by modulating the self-assembly of cyclodextrin through ultrasonic means. The resulting materials exhibit long-lived excited states, enhancing signal-to-noise ratio and tissue penetration for non-invasive imaging. Ultrasonic responsiveness is positively correla...

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 25, 2025

Unraveling the mechanism to awaken dormant fast-twitch muscle in humans

Researchers found that large MAF family transcription factors can reactivate the dormant 'Type IIb fast-twitch program' in human muscle, leading to improved glycolytic capacity and increased exercise capacity. Athletes with higher expression levels of these factors had faster and more powerful movements.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalSkeletal Muscle·DateSep 25, 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.

Discovering genes essential for stress-induced death in insects

Researchers identified Phaedra1 as a gene essential for stress-induced cell death in Drosophila melanogaster. The mTOR-Zeste-Phae1 pathway controls lethal stress-dependent individual death. Suppressing this pathway increases survival rates after exposure to lethal stress.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 25, 2025

Electrically tunable metasurface unlocks real-time THz holography

Researchers developed an electrically tunable metasurface for THz holographic devices, leveraging VO2's reversible transition to minimize energy consumption and response time. The microladder design enables real-time operation, fast switching times, and robust performance.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateSep 25, 2025

Back pain tied to higher rates of common diseases

Chronic back pain is associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, depression, and other conditions. A study found that people with back pain are more likely to report severe activity limitations due to comorbidities.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalBrazilian Journal of Physical Therapy·TypeSurvey·DateSep 25, 2025

Designed protein switches may lead to safer, smarter medicines

Scientists introduce a new way to control when drugs are active or inactive in the body, potentially developing safer medicines. The technology was applied to create improved molecular sensors, including a rapid coronavirus sensor that responds about 70 times faster than previous protein-based tests.

SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

How to obtain atomically thin two-dimensional metal nanosheets

Atomically thin 2D metals exhibit unique properties, making them suitable for applications in electronics, electrochemistry, and catalysis. Five synthesis methods, including confinement techniques and van der Waals squeezing, are explored to fabricate 2D metals with distinct properties.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateSep 25, 2025

Superlattice blotting constructs ordered mesoporous carbon with high nickel single atom support for efficient electrocatalysis

Scientists at Nanjing University and Washington State University developed a three-dimensional ordered mesoporous carbon skeleton with Ni single atom support using superlattice blotting. The resulting Ni-N₂S₂ and Ni-N₃P catalysts exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity, reaching overpotents of 239 mV (OER) and 90 mV (HER).

SourceChinese Chemical Society·JournalCCS Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2025

Beyond adsorption: Dalian scientists uncover biochar’s hidden superpower—direct pollutant destruction

Researchers at Dalian University of Technology have discovered that biochar can directly degrade organic pollutants, removing up to 40% of contaminants. This breakthrough reveals biochar's hidden superpower, opening new avenues for sustainable wastewater treatment and environmental engineering.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2025
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Beyond viruses: Expanding the fight against infectious diseases

The Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute is broadening its research scope to tackle pressing health challenges beyond viruses. Scientists are discovering new ways to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and explore the interconnectedness of viruses and bacteria in causing chronic diseases.

SourceGladstone Institutes·TypeNews article·DateSep 25, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Rice anthropologist among first to use AI to uncover new clues that early humans were prey, not predators Were early humans hunters — or hunted?

A recent study led by Rice University anthropologist Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo challenges the long-held idea that Homo habilis was the first species to rise from being prey to predators. Using AI-powered analysis, his team discovered that early humans were still hunted by carnivores like leopards around 2 million years ago.

SourceRice University·JournalAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2025

Handbook offers in-depth exploration of information history

The Routledge Handbook of Information History provides a comprehensive study of how society, politics, culture, and technology have shaped information practices over time. The book features contributions from over forty experts worldwide and offers surprising insights into the emergence and development of the field of information history.

SourceUniversity of Illinois School of Information Sciences·DateSep 25, 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.

Utah engineers develop a novel high-speed, high-def hyperspectral video camera

Researchers at the University of Utah create a compact camera capturing both color and fine spectral details in a single snapshot, enabling fast and efficient hyperspectral imaging. The camera's design represents a leap forward in capturing spectral data, making it cheaper, faster, and more compact.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2025

Emergency departments report more consults for hospice, palliative care

A study from Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health found that emergency departments are increasingly becoming initial touchpoints for hospice and palliative care consultations. The researchers evaluated 8,055 ED-initiated HPC consults at five hospitals in the Detroit area from 2016 to 2023.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalThe American Journal of Emergency Medicine·DateSep 25, 2025