A global study will explore structural changes in the brains of people with bipolar disorder and compare them to major depression. The project aims to develop new tools for diagnosis and treatment, leveraging unprecedented sample sizes from over 3,500 individuals with BD and 9,000 healthy controls.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 28, 2025
The European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and the European Society of Endocrinology will host the first-ever joint Congress on May 10-13, 2025. The event aims to bring together paediatric and adult endocrine specialists from across Europe and the world to collaborate and celebrate endocrinology.
The open-source AI model analyzes medical images, generates detailed reports, and answers clinical questions to streamline diagnostics and improve accuracy. BiomedGPT aims to democratize healthcare and reduce disparities amongst patients by providing easily accessible data to bolster underserved hospitals.
The Tule River Tribe is facing mounting environmental hazards such as wildfire, drought, and flooding. A new study sheds light on how a range of strategies can address these compounding hazards and achieve the community's goals to strengthen its physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental health.
SourceStanford University·JournalEnvironmental Research Health·DateJan 28, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
PeerJ has launched the Arctic Frontiers Hub to showcase cutting-edge research on the Arctic region, fostering a multidisciplinary community of scientists and stakeholders. The hub provides a dedicated platform for presubmissions and full submissions subject to peer review through PeerJ Life & Environment journal.
Botanic gardens have reached peak capacity, hindering efforts to gather plant diversity for study and protection. Despite accelerated rates of extinction risk, institutions struggle to conserve threatened plants within collections globally.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 27, 2025
Researchers developed AshPhos, a ligand that facilitates the formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds using inexpensive materials. The tool has potential applications in pharmaceuticals, nanomaterials, and degrading PFAS pollutants.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJACS Au·DateJan 27, 2025
Researchers from the University of Houston have confirmed alarming rates of subsidence in Miami's barrier islands, with 35 skyscrapers sinking up to three inches into the ground since 2016. The study used InSAR technology to detect changes in the earth's surface and found that construction-induced stresses extend beyond building footpr...
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalEarth and Space Science·DateJan 27, 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.
The project leverages super-radiance to enhance the brightness and emission rate of fluorophores, enabling high-throughput imaging and tracking of molecular processes. This could lead to breakthroughs in fields like cell biology, materials science, and nanotechnology.
The collaboration aims to develop advanced 3D mini-brain models for replicating human brain architecture, enabling researchers to explore neurological diseases and screen drug candidates. The platform offers a high-throughput screening method for rapid testing of potential drug candidates.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·TypeNews article·DateJan 27, 2025
Neuromorphic computing is poised to emerge into full-scale commercial use, driven by the need for energy-efficient solutions. The review article proposes strategies for building large-scale neuromorphic systems that can tackle complex real-world challenges.
SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio·JournalNature·DateJan 24, 2025
The AAAS + ASU Collaborative aims to elevate strategies for advancing scientific excellence and enabling a boldly inclusive scientific enterprise. The partnership includes a joint prize on transformational research with clear impacts on policy.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·DateJan 24, 2025
The EHT Collaboration unveils a new analysis of the supermassive black hole at the heart of galaxy M87, combining observations from 2017 and 2018. The study confirms the presence of a luminous ring with a shifted brightest region, indicating turbulent accretion disk dynamics.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeObservational study·DateJan 23, 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.
A new prototype developed by the University of the Basque Country assesses and rehabilitates balance problems in patients after a stroke or due to other conditions. The device makes reliable and repeatable measurements using sensors on a platform that stimulates the patient's balance.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalMechatronics·DateJan 23, 2025
The TARIPH Centre will conduct patient-centric translational research on respiratory health in collaboration with nine institutions, focusing on factors unique to Asia. The five-year programme aims to provide a clearer understanding of lung disease in Asians and develop effective national strategies for improvement.
Researchers have discovered a complex mechanism that allows bacteria to build resistance to antibiotics, involving a KorB-KorA regulatory system. This finding offers a fresh insight into long-range gene silencing in bacteria and provides a potential target for novel therapeutics.
SourceJohn Innes Centre·JournalNature Microbiology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 23, 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.
Researchers have pinpointed the location of a repeating fast radio burst (FRB) in a region associated with a 'dead' galaxy, which is no longer forming stars. The discovery raises questions about how energetic events can occur in regions without new star formation.
SourceMcGill University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJan 22, 2025
Researchers are exploring halide perovskites, a material that converts sunlight into energy efficiently. The team created distinct properties using ultra-cool methods, enabling mass production of solar cells.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalSmall·DateJan 21, 2025
A global survey of over 72,000 individuals across 68 countries found that a majority trust scientists, valuing their honesty, competence, and concern for public well-being. The study also reveals a desire for more engagement from scientists through communication and policymaking.
SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJan 21, 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.
The Global Conference on Gerophysics aims to bridge statistical mechanics, complex systems theory, and dynamical modeling with biological mechanisms of aging. The conference will bring together leading scientists to promote healthy longevity and reshape our understanding of the aging process.
A new study by researchers from the University of Waterloo and Texas Tech University found that teams with diverse expertise generate more unique proposals, but their ideas are often less useful compared to teams with shared expertise. The study used neuroimaging to measure how participants' brains responded during team collaboration.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalManagement Science·DateJan 21, 2025
CISPA has signed the Africa Charter, a joint endeavour of major higher education bodies, to address structural disadvantages faced by scientists and research institutions in Africa. The charter outlines 10 principles for structuring research collaborations to overcome existing power imbalances.
SourceCISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security·DateJan 21, 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.
The collaboration aims to drive innovation in renewable energy technologies, focusing on advancements in solar, wind, and other new and renewable energy systems. Research efforts will also study microgrid technologies, grid management solutions, and explore energy-efficient buildings and processes.
Researchers found that most parents (78%) who worried about their child's weight were open to support and nearly all (98%) accepted a referral to relevant children's services. Parents preferred individualized support and focused on being healthy rather than just weight loss.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalBMJ Paediatrics Open·TypeSurvey·DateJan 20, 2025
A European consortium has successfully diagnosed over 500 patients with unknown conditions, including rare neurological disorders and hereditary cancers. The diagnoses were made possible by extensive collaboration and reanalysis of existing genome data.
SourceRadboud University Medical Center·JournalNature Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 17, 2025
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio have won the 2025 Hill Prizes for their groundbreaking work on non-opioid painkillers and emergency airway management. The $500,000 prize funding will support the development of novel analgesics and a new design for endotracheal tubes.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio·DateJan 17, 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.
The University Hospitals fundraising campaign, Because of You, has received over $1.5 billion in community support towards its ambitious $2 billion goal. This milestone marks a significant commitment to advancing healthcare services and care for patients across the country.
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·DateJan 16, 2025
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has been awarded a $20 million grant from the US Department of Energy to develop high-performance materials for fusion energy systems. The project, IMPACT, aims to revolutionize material design and manufacturing, addressing a key challenge in making fusion energy commercially viable.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has received USGIF accreditation for its online graduate certificate and master's degree in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science. The partnership will train students to address large-scale problems using geospatial sciences, mathematical and statistical sciences, and cyberinfrastructure.
SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateJan 16, 2025
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester has launched an IFE-STAR ecosystem to develop a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. The initiative aims to accelerate fusion science and technology by building a national network of coordination and collaboration.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·TypeNews article·DateJan 16, 2025
The Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s initiative is launching a new funding opportunity to support collaborative research teams focused on understanding Parkinson’s disease heterogeneity across six focus areas. The grants will provide up to $3 million per year over three years.
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.
A multidisciplinary team led by the Wyss Institute aims to create novel anesthesia-inducing drugs that can safely induce an anesthesia-like state without compromising vital functions. The project leverages expertise from Harvard's MCB, MIT, and Tufts University to develop safe battlefield-ready anesthetics.
SourceWyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard·DateJan 15, 2025
BGI Genomics has launched a National Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Program in Brunei, utilizing HPV DNA testing for large-scale screening. The initiative aims to increase accurate and reliable early detection methods, aligning with the WHO's global strategy of cervical cancer elimination by 2030.
The University of Texas at Arlington is developing more efficient processes for sourcing rare earth elements needed to produce high-performance magnets. The project aims to make the mining of these critical materials more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.
Researchers will examine archival research, media content, and conduct interviews with series creators and experts to understand the show's influence on science education. The project aims to explore how 'The Magic School Bus' worked creatively, educationally, and financially.
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.
NRL oceanographers received a Group Achievement Award from NASA for their collaboration with S-MODE, providing real-time ocean model forecasts and glider guidance. The project successfully observed and forecasted ocean features that are too small to see from space, allowing scientists to better understand the global earth system.
Researchers are pinpointing areas of high overdose frequency to implement targeted interventions, including naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips. The study aims to reduce overdose deaths and improve access to life-saving resources in underserved communities.
A team of researchers from Florida Atlantic University, San Diego Natural History Museum, and SeaWorld San Diego collaborate to digitize a rare vaquita skeleton, providing a valuable resource for conservation efforts. The scans resulted in three terabytes of data and will be used to create replicas for public display and education.
Critical Path Institute's Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) is launching its 2025 global Request for Proposals to support academic researchers in bridging the 'valley of death' in drug development. The program aims to enable the transition of innovative therapeutics from lab to patients.
A four-year study on eating disorders in older Hispanic women, funded by the NIH, aims to reduce multimorbidity and pioneer scalable interventions. Researchers will assess the impact of binge eating disorders on mental and physical health.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio·DateJan 14, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Mayo Clinic is developing foundation models with Microsoft Research and Cerebras Systems to personalize patient care, accelerating diagnostic time and improving accuracy. These multimodal models integrate radiology images and genomic sequencing data to transform clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Tohono Oôdham Community College and the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health have partnered to provide a direct transfer pathway for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. This partnership aims to empower Indigenous public health leaders and expand educational opportunities, particular...
SourceUniversity of Arizona Health Sciences·DateJan 14, 2025
The Arc Institute is collaborating with NVIDIA to develop powerful computational models and tools for biomedical research. The partnership aims to advance the capabilities of the global biomedical research community through the use of generative AI.
Researchers will focus on novel non-plastic materials used for oyster reef restoration, evaluating their impact on surrounding marine habitats. The project aims to find solutions that bring the natural environment back after degradation from storms or human impact.
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.
The Collaborative Science Pilot Awards program aims to inspire innovative research projects across UH and Case Western Reserve. Five teams will focus on organizing an MR Fingerprinting database, developing a genetic risk aid for early keratoconus detection, analyzing Alzheimer's treatment mechanisms, treating gastrointestinal symptoms ...
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·DateJan 9, 2025
The SUSA project is a massive initiative to develop sustainable healthcare with digital health data competence. It aims to equip professionals with real-world skills needed to work effectively in today's healthcare settings through innovative degree programs and lifelong learning modules.
SourceUniversity of Oulu, Finland·TypeNews article·DateJan 9, 2025
The project creates a comprehensive U.S.-Japan flood risk data inventory and develops a two-way coupled, multi-scale, agent-based model that considers marginalized groups. Researchers will use the developed model to evaluate the impact of insurance policies on these groups.
Researchers link neuropilin2 gene to autism and seizure development, highlighting its role in regulating neural circuits. The study suggests targeting specific phases of neuronal development could lead to therapeutic interventions for individuals with autism.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 8, 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.
A multi-institutional study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has improved the accuracy of genetic testing for BRCA2 variants, enabling precise risk assessments and personalized treatment plans. The findings will aid in identifying patients who may benefit from targeted therapies such as PARP inhibitors.
Researchers in Kenya, Norway, and Denmark are collaborating on a project to develop and test an improved dietary supplement for pregnant women. The goal is to reduce incidences of low birth weight, improve maternal and child health, and enhance growth and cognitive development in children. The new supplement, MMS+, will include additio...
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·DateJan 8, 2025
The partnership aims to enhance publication and dissemination of eDNA research, increasing visibility and impact. Pensoft will support SeDNAs conferences and publish special issues in its Metabarcoding and Metagenomics journal.
Leona M. Flores, a renowned researcher with expertise in biomedical sciences, has been appointed as the new vice president of research operations at Sanford Burnham Prebys. She will oversee the successful execution of research projects and provide administrative support to advance scientific discoveries.
SourceSanford Burnham Prebys·TypeNews article·DateJan 8, 2025
Stephania Cormier and colleagues lead a Frontiers in Immunology research collaboration to explain RSV's complex interplay with host immune responses. The team identifies gaps in knowledge, hindering therapeutics and vaccines development.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournalFrontiers in Immunology·DateJan 8, 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.
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is part of a major undertaking to bring together experts from around the country to develop vision-restoring whole eye transplants. The project, valued at up to $56 million, aims to overcome technical, biological, and immunological hurdles in whole eye transplant.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·DateJan 7, 2025
A new method called Wasserstein Stability Analysis (WSA) offers fresh insights into climate change by introducing a perspective on extreme events and probability distribution shifts. The study uncovered a La Niña-like temperature shift in the equatorial eastern Pacific, which traditional methods had overlooked.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJan 7, 2025
The alliance aims to generate evidence supporting national guideline inclusion and healthcare provider adoption of Myriad's Precise MRD test. The studies will explore the test's utility in breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and gynecological cancers.
SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateJan 7, 2025
A pioneering study at Guildford's Sandfield Primary School demonstrates the benefits of protective green infrastructure in reducing particle pollution levels and traffic-related noise. The 'living school gate' installation showed a nearly one-third reduction in air pollution, as well as a 5-decibel decrease in distracting traffic noise.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateJan 7, 2025
The DASH Diet has been ranked as the best heart-healthy diet and second-best overall in US News & World Report's 2025 rankings. Developed by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, the diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while reducing saturated fat and added sugars.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateJan 6, 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.
A recent case series suggests that an extended course of Paxlovid may help some patients with long Covid experience sustained improvements in their symptoms. The study, published in Communications Medicine, found that five out of 13 patients experienced significant symptom relief after taking the antiviral drug for 15 days.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalCommunications Medicine·DateJan 6, 2025
In a Weizmann Institute experiment, groups of ants demonstrated superior problem-solving skills compared to human groups and individuals. Humans struggled to improve performance when working together, relying on individual calculation rather than collective strategy.
SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 2, 2025