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03.12.26

A 3D printable scaffold to support fast bone growth

Researchers at EPFL developed a 3D printable scaffold to support fast bone growth using a room-temperature process with enzymes. The resulting bone-like porous scaffolds can become load bearing within just 7 days, showing promise for bone repair applications.

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.

Wetlands in Brazil’s Cerrado are carbon-storage powerhouses

Cerrado wetlands in Brazil's savannas are carbon storage powerhouses, storing an estimated 20% of Amazon's carbon. The peaty soils of these wetlands store about 1,200 metric tons of carbon per hectare, equivalent to six times the average carbon density of Amazon rainforest soils.

$3.4 million grant to improve weight-management programs

A $3.4 million NIH grant will fund a semi-automated feedback system to support people tracking diet, exercise, and weight in weight-management programs. The system aims to provide personalized feedback to increase tracking and weight loss success.

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.

Father’s tobacco use may raise children’s diabetes risk

A mouse study found that a father's nicotine exposure can affect his offspring's ability to process sugar, potentially contributing to diabetes risk. The study's findings suggest that tobacco use in men may be linked to an increased risk of their descendants developing diabetes.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Salad packs a healthy punch to meet a growing Vitamin B12 need

Researchers used aeroponic technology to grow pea shoots fortified with Vitamin B12, delivering the recommended daily allowance in a single serving. The fortified crop maintained shelf-life and persisted through cold storage, offering a commercially viable approach to dietary supplementation.

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.

A new reagent makes living brains transparent for deeper, non-invasive imaging

Researchers at Kyushu University develop a new tissue-clearing reagent, SeeDB-Live, enabling repeated, reversible, and real-time imaging of living brains at greater depth and clarity. This breakthrough allows scientists to visualize neural activity in living mice and brain slices, offering new insights into brain dynamics and function.

Capsule technology opens new window into individual cells

Researchers developed a capsule-based method to analyze individual cells through multiple experimental steps, overcoming a long-standing limitation in cell research. The technology, called semi-permeable capsule technology, allows scientists to keep cells' DNA intact and analyze hundreds of thousands of cells simultaneously.

Smaller insects more likely to escape fish mouths

A Kobe University study reveals that smaller aquatic insects have a high probability of surviving catfish attacks by resisting ingestion and being spat out alive. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of size-dependent predator-prey relationships in aquatic insects and fish.

Scientists find new way of measuring activity of cell editors that fuel cancer

Scientists have developed a new method to measure the editing process that fuels cancer growth and survival. By analyzing RNA sequencing data, researchers found two distinct cellular editing programs in cancer, one accelerating and the other decelerating tumour growth. This breakthrough may lead to new therapeutic targets and treatment...

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.

Bringing diabetes treatment into focus

Researchers at Kyoto University developed a PET tracer to quantify beta cell mass in type 1 diabetes patients, revealing lower uptake in those with the disease. This measurement was inversely related to hemoglobin A1c and total daily insulin dose, suggesting its potential as a noninvasive readout of residual beta cell mass.

One-third of Americans making financial trade-offs to pay for healthcare

A new study found that nearly 1 in 3 US adults (82 million) make daily financial trade-offs to pay for healthcare, with prescription rationing and borrowing money being the most common actions taken. Healthcare costs are affecting both immediate household stability and long-term life planning, with 25% of households earning $90,000 to ...

03.11.26

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.

As hospital assaults rise, VR training steps in

A 20-minute VR training session improved nursing students' confidence in managing aggressive patients, with a statistically significant improvement found in their confidence levels. The study's findings highlight the potential for immersive technology to strengthen frontline healthcare skills quickly and effectively.

A nonparametric framework for inference on integrated quantiles

Researchers developed a nonparametric statistical inference theory for integrals of quantiles, applicable to various data settings. The framework offers unified large-sample arguments for classical estimators and insights into conditions for asymptotic results.

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.

How fast does smoke rise, rain fall, and a supernova explode?

Researchers at OIST and University of Turin developed a general formulation for mixing heavy particles with fluid, enabling study of fundamental physics phenomena and applied research in fluid engineering. Simulations reveal the formation of sediment plumes and the role of friction in particle interactions.

Berberine as a “natural Ozempic”?

Berberine's effects on metabolism are indirect and dependent on the intestinal environment, not a direct hormonal action. The gut-brain axis is a promising area, but more research is needed to understand its clinical significance. Individual variability plays a key role, with different effects in different people.

Island birds reveal surprising link between immunity and gut bacteria

Researchers studied the Seychelles warbler's gut bacteria, finding that immune genes influence which microbes thrive, and that this relationship affects host health and survival. The study suggests a two-way relationship between immune genes and gut bacteria, with potential benefits for human health and disease prevention.

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.

How chaos theory could turn every NHS scan into its own fortress

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new encryption method using chaos theory to protect medical images from cyber-attacks. The approach, called 'image-level protection,' makes each scan its own 'fortress' by making it extremely difficult for hackers to access or decrypt the images without the correct key.

A roadmap for dementia care

A new structured virtual palliative care program, SUPPORT-D, is designed to support patients and caregivers with dementia. The six-week program provides guided support in four main areas, including understanding the disease, patient self-care, caregiver care, and planning for the future, to reduce burdens and improve quality of life.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Does sexual harassment behavior matter for ecosystems?

Researchers found that high levels of male harassment significantly reduced zooplankton abundance and decreased water flea size, highlighting the impact of social behavior on ecosystems. The study suggests that a specific behavioral threshold must be crossed before social interactions reshape an entire food web.

Bonn most successful university in excellence strategy

The University of Bonn has been awarded funding for a further seven years, solidifying its position as the most successful university in the Excellence strategy. With eight Clusters of Excellence, the university aims to establish itself in the leading pack of the world's best universities.

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.

Florida’s most at-risk bat moves into safer artificial roosts

A new study by researchers from the University of Illinois has shown that bonneted bats can be lured to and inhabit safer bat boxes, which mimic their natural roosts and maintain a stable thermal environment. The study found that the external water jacket in the boxes provides a safer temperature for the bats, and that long-term follow...

Ticks carrying more than one pathogen are on the rise in US Northeast

A recent study by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies reveals a concerning trend of ticks carrying multiple pathogens in the US Northeast. More than 1 in 10 nymphal ticks tested positive for at least two disease-causing pathogens, with co-infection rates approaching 11% for Lyme disease and babesiosis. This increase in co-infection...

AAN issues guidance on the use of wearable devices

The American Academy of Neurology provides guidance on the use of wearable devices for neurological care, highlighting their benefits and limitations. Wearable devices can serve as screening tools for heart rate and cardiac arrhythmia, and can be helpful in disease management for epilepsy, but their use also carries risks and limitations.

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.

Immune ‘peacekeepers’ teach the body which foods are safe to eat

Scientists have identified specific proteins in common food sources like corn, soy, and wheat that signal to the immune system that they are safe to eat. Regulatory T cells, also known as Tregs, play a key role in this process, scanning food for these key proteins and calming the immune system when they find them.

Female resistance, not just choice, drives mosquitofish diversity

Researchers found that female mosquitofish resistance, not just mating choice, drives behavioral isolation and speciation. Female aggression is a key factor in reducing fertilization success, leading to reproductive isolation between populations with different ecological environments.

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.