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04.07.26

RNA barcodes enable high-speed mapping of connections in the brain

By tagging neurons with molecular “barcodes,” researchers created a platform that maps connections among thousands of neurons in the mouse brain with unprecedented speed and resolution. This approach enables simultaneous mapping of neural connections with single-synapse resolution, revealing previously unknown connectivity patterns.

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.

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.

American Cancer Society grant to fund research on urinary tract cancer therapies

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers will explore novel combination therapies to address the gap in treatment options for patients with advanced urinary tract cancers. The study aims to understand how inherited genetic alterations and tumor-acquired mutations cooperate to disrupt DNA repair and drive cancers of the urinary tract.

Monika Arora named recipient of the 2026 IADR honorary membership

Monika Arora, Principal Investigator of the Delhi site for an Implementation Research Project on National Health Research Priority, has been named recipient of the 2026 IADR Honorary Membership. She was recognized for her contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial research and her support for oral health promotion.

Researchers make big step toward safe, reversible male contraception

Researchers at Cornell University have made a breakthrough in developing a safe and reversible male contraceptive. By targeting meiosis with the small molecule inhibitor JQ1, they successfully stopped sperm production without affecting fertility or offspring health. The study shows promise for a non-hormonal, long-acting, and 100% effe...

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.

Engineering the future using nature’s design

The Texas A&M biomedical engineering department's scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course has been shown to improve student engagement and imagination competency. Students learn to use nature as a model to solve engineering problems, resulting in breakthroughs in clinical impact and innovation.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

EuroPCR 2026 - The world-leading course in interventional cardiovascular medicine: Forming generations of the interventional community through excellence in education and innovation

EuroPCR 2026 will feature 4 days of quality content, case-based learning sessions, and interactive formats. The course is designed for all levels of experience, covering topics in interventional cardiology, nursing, and research. EuroPCR aims to advance the quality of interventional practice and provide a transformative experience.

New research brings joint repair closer for millions with osteoarthritis

A team of researchers has achieved a major milestone in developing a new treatment aimed at helping the body repair damaged joints at the source. The experimental treatments have shown promising results in animal models, restoring joint tissue to near-normal levels and significantly reducing pain markers for long periods.

Ostrowski, Herrman’s NSF award funds interdisciplinary optimization

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has received a $300,000 NSF grant to develop quantum computing-based tools for two-step uncertainty optimization problems. This will enable researchers and industry engineers to quickly determine the potential benefits of quantum computing in solving complex decisions.

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.

Your neighborhood may be aging you

Researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found that people living in neighborhoods with fewer social and economic opportunities have higher levels of CDKN2A RNA, a measure of cellular aging. This suggests that structural conditions may be biologically embedded and influence aging processes over time.

Researchers predict coronary heart disease in diabetes subgroup

A new study by Lund University researchers found that genetic risk scores can predict coronary artery disease even before diabetes onset. The study identifies a group at high risk of developing both conditions, offering potential for early detection and prevention.

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.

Teaching AI to spot concrete cracks without heavy labeling

A new study showcases a self-supervised AI framework that can detect concrete cracks with strong accuracy and cross-dataset generalization, outperforming several widely used supervised deep learning models. The framework achieves this without relying heavily on large labeled datasets.

Press passes available for NUTRITION 2026 to be held July 25–28

Complimentary press passes are available for NUTRITION 2026, a flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, featuring new nutrition research and policy-relevant findings. Journalists can access a virtual newsroom with embargoed press materials before the meeting.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Phengite identified as key carrier of halogens into Earth’s deep mantle

A new study identifies phengite as a key carrier of halogens into the deep mantle, resolving a long-standing contradiction between shallow and deep halogen enrichment. Phengite transports fluorine and chlorine to depths of about 330 km, shedding light on diamond formation and Earth's chemical evolution.

Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one

A study by University of Cincinnati nursing professor Joshua Lambert found that students prefer the responses of a custom AI chatbot, but only when blinded to its source. However, when students suspected the response came from the chatbot, they rated it lower in terms of helpfulness and satisfaction.

NRL's advanced payloads soar into orbit aboard STPSat-7 mission

The NRL launched three advanced experimental payloads aboard the STPSat-7 mission, including LARADO to detect orbital debris, GOSAS for improved navigation reliability, and GARI-1C to pave the way for future defense applications. This mission marks a significant step forward in advancing US space-based capabilities.

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.

A roadmap for egocentric vision research

The survey maps egocentric vision's major tasks, including subject understanding, object understanding, environment understanding, and hybrid understanding. It identifies bottlenecks such as limited datasets and dynamic first-person video, and highlights the need for stronger data, clearer task definitions, and deeper integration.

Study identifies PHIP as a novel dependency in cancers driven by SWI/SNF mutations

Researchers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered the gene-regulatory protein PHIP as a critical vulnerability in cancers driven by broad SWI/SNF inactivation. PHIP's loss disrupts cancer growth and cooperates with SWI/SNF to activate transcription, providing evidence for therapeutic development of PHIP-inhibiting drugs.

Researchers study shifts in cancer mortality

Researchers studied cancer deaths in nearly 3,000 US counties from 1981-2019, finding urban and affluent counties experienced significant declines. However, rural areas often had lower rates of improvement, with some cities like New York City showing notable reductions in lung cancer mortality.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware

Researchers developed Sandook, a software-based system that tackles three major sources of performance-hampering variability simultaneously. The two-tier architecture optimizes task distribution for the overall pool while faster schedulers on each SSD react to urgent events.

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.

Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska

The University of Missouri is scaling up the use of virtual fencing, a cutting-edge agricultural technology that guides cattle to fresh grazing fields. With GPS-enabled collars, producers can save time and labor by eliminating physical fences, improving sustainability and profitability.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

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.

Three-dimensional microscopy reveals how tick-borne virus replicates

The study provides new insight into how the tick-borne virus replicates and matures, with detailed three-dimensional images revealing the virus's interior. The researchers also observed how a small genetic difference between variants affects maturation speeds, paving the way for future treatments against TBE.