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Tectonic plates 'weaker than previously thought,' say scientists

Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that tectonic plates are weaker than previously believed, thanks to laboratory experiments. The study sheds light on how plates break and form new boundaries, with implications for understanding earthquake-generating faults.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalScience Advances

Study sets new distance record for medical drone transport

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine successfully transported medical samples 160+ miles using a drone, setting a new delivery distance record. The flight maintained temperature control, ensuring the samples were viable for laboratory analysis after landing.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Pathology
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.

Top Army researcher lays out innovation priorities at Innovation Summit

Dr. Philip Perconti, ARL Director, emphasizes the importance of innovation in basic research, highlighting recent successes in micro-autonomous systems and technology. He also discusses the Laboratory's Open Campus initiative, a collaborative framework that fosters mutual reliance and interdependent research.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory

Robot learns to follow orders like Alexa

Researchers at MIT's CSAIL developed ComText, a system that allows robots to understand contextual commands, enabling them to perform complex tasks. With this technology, Baxter, a two-armed humanoid robot, achieved success in executing commands with a 90% accuracy rate.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology, CSAIL

Industry expected to advance research innovated by Army-led science consortium

The Army-led Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology (MAST) Collaborative Technology Alliance has demonstrated futuristic robotic research platforms, showcasing state-of-the-art benchmarks. The program aims to develop small autonomous robots for collaborative operation with large systems in complex environments.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory

INRS acquires new open laboratory for geothermal energy

The new lab will help researchers characterize thermal properties of rock samples and model subsurface heterogeneity for more efficient geothermal systems. Professor Jasmin Raymond's team aims to develop environments conducive to shallow and deep geothermal systems, improving their design and competitiveness.

SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS
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.

Nearly 1 in 4 hospitalized patients has diabetes

A study by researchers from the German Center for Diabetes Research found that nearly 22% of hospitalized patients in Tübingen had diabetes or prediabetes. Patients with diabetes required longer hospital stays and were at a higher risk of complications, highlighting the need for early detection and treatment.

SourceDeutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZD·JournalExperimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes

Scientists develop infection model for tickborne flaviviruses

Researchers at NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have developed a laboratory model to study tick-borne flaviviruses, including Powassan virus. The new model involves culturing organs from Ixodes scapularis ticks with flaviviruses, which can infect salivary glands and midgut.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalmBio

Research reveals 'exquisite selectivity' of neuronal wiring in the cerebral cortex

A recent study by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory reveals the intricate interactions between chandelier cells and pyramidal neurons in the cerebral cortex. The research shows that these inhibitory cells can receive information from hundreds of excitatory cells, influencing their firing patterns and local circuit activity.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalNature Neuroscience
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

New test differentiates between Lyme disease, similar illness

A new test has been developed to differentiate between Lyme disease and Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI) with an accuracy of up to 98 percent. This breakthrough offers improved early detection and diagnosis for Lyme disease, a vector-borne illness affecting the US.

SourceColorado State University·JournalScience Translational Medicine

New version of DNA editing system corrects underlying defects in RNA-based diseases

A new version of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technique has been developed to correct molecular mistakes that lead to microsatellite repeat expansion diseases. The approach eliminated 95% or more of RNA foci linked to myotonic dystrophy and other diseases in laboratory models and patient-derived cells.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCell

Innovations enhance genetic analysis of individual cells

The development of enhanced single cell genomics techniques by Bigelow Laboratory has revolutionized the study of microbes and their impact on the environment. These advancements have also led to increased accessibility and affordability for research and industrial communities.

SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalNature Communications

Merck Fellowship for Global Health and PNRI partner to advance promising antifungal

The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is partnering with Merck to develop a comprehensive plan to bring a promising antifungal agent from the laboratory to clinical practice. The compound has potential to reduce the burden of opportunistic infections in people living with HIV in developing countries.

SourcePacific Northwest Research Institute
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.

Penn Center for Precision Medicine awards $565,000 in second Accelerator grants

The Penn Center for Precision Medicine has awarded $565,000 in funding to eight research teams for their personalized medicine projects. The projects aim to improve treatment outcomes for various diseases, including idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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.

Team traces masculinization in mice to estrogen receptor in inhibitory neurons

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have identified the specific hormone receptors and brain regions responsible for masculinization in mice. The study found that estrogen receptor alpha is essential in inhibitory neurons for male sexual and aggressive behaviors to emerge, while deleting it had no impact on excitatory neurons.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalHormones and Behavior

A new era in the interpretation of human genomic variation

A new era in human genomic variation interpretation is underway, driven by the need for standardized and accurate clinical care. Data sharing has become increasingly important, with payers requiring labs that share data to be reimbursed.

SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalGenetics in Medicine

Scientists create first laboratory generation of astrophysical shock waves

Researchers generate high-energy shock waves in a laboratory setting, simulating the formation of supersonic shock waves that propel cosmic rays and particles. This breakthrough enables new studies on the acceleration of astrophysical particles and complements present remote sensing observations.

SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters
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.

Machine learning technique offers insight into plasma behavior

A new machine learning technique can help identify plasma behavior that precedes disruptions in tokamaks, allowing scientists to steer the plasma towards stability. By analyzing past experiments and predicting disruption precursors, researchers can implement a system to monitor the plasma for signs of instability.

SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalPlasma Physics and Controlled Fusion

Spontaneous system follows rules of equilibrium

A team led by Northwestern University's Erik Luijten and Steve Granick discovered a non-equilibrium system that quantitatively behaves like an equilibrium system. The finding could lead to a set of rules making it possible to predict the properties of non-equilibrium systems.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

How plants grow like human brains

Salk scientists discovered that mathematical rules governing plant growth are similar to brain cell connections. The team used 3D laser scanning to analyze plant architecture and found a Gaussian branch density function, suggesting universal rules of logic governing branching growth across biological systems.

SourceSalk Institute·JournalCurrent Biology

On the road to creating an electrodeless spacecraft propulsion engine

Scientists have successfully observed a spatial transition between two plasma states, where the magnetic field is stretched into space while maintaining thrust generation. This finding provides significant insights into overcoming the problem of detaching plasma from the MN in plasma thrusters.

SourceTohoku University·JournalPhysical Review Letters
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.

High-precision control of printed electronics

Researchers at Linköping University have successfully applied a thin layer of a ferroelectric material to control electronic nonlinearity in ion-doped conducting polymers. This breakthrough enables precise switching of transistors and color changes in displays, opening up new possibilities for applications in printed electronics.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Advances
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.

Integrated medical records can reduce disparities between blacks and whites in HIV care

A streamlined method of tracking medical records reduced racial disparities in HIV care, with blacks and Latinos showing significant improvements in viral suppression rates. The study found that integrated medical records improved use of anti-retroviral therapy and reduced gaps between whites and minorities in HIV health outcomes.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Lights out: The neural relationship between light and sleep

A specific protein called prokineticin 2 plays a critical role in setting the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness in response to light and darkness. The study found that Prok2 suppresses the awakening effect of light and the sedating effect of darkness, suggesting a new mechanism for regulating sleep behavior.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNeuron

Bug spray accumulation in the home

A recent study found that pyrethroid pesticides can persist in homes for up to a year, with 70% of one common ingredient still present in dust after a year. This persistence increases the risk of exposure for young children and household pets who spend more time on surfaces where the pesticides are present.

SourceSociety of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry·JournalEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry
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.

Living long and living well: Is it possible to do both?

Researchers at MDI Biological Laboratory studied various parameters of health in C. elegans to develop an empirical definition of old age and predict healthy lifespan. They found movement speed as a key marker for assessing the effect of anti-aging interventions.

SourceMDI Biological Laboratory

Meet the most nimble-fingered robot ever built

Researchers at UC Berkeley created a robot called DexNet 2.0 that can pick up and move unfamiliar objects with high accuracy, using deep learning to learn grasps for 6.7 million 3D shapes.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley

Stem cells yield nature's blueprint for body's vasculature

Researchers identify the developmental pathway of human vasculature and discover cell markers to distinguish between different types of vascular cells. This breakthrough provides a blueprint for engineering blood vessels in the lab for disease modeling, drug screening, and therapeutic purposes.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalCell Reports

System piggybacks on Bitcoin to prevent identity theft

Researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory have developed a new system called Catena that uses Bitcoin's security machinery to defend against online identity theft and equivocation. The system requires the download of only about 40 megabytes of data, making it suitable for smartphones.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology
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.

Camera-equipped drones preserve framing when shooting video

A team of MIT researchers created a system that allows directors to specify a shot's framing and generate control signals for a camera-equipped autonomous drone, preserving the framing as actors move. The system guarantees safe collision avoidance with obstacles.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology

A step towards understanding Zika

Researchers successfully synthesized Zika virus from a viral sequence detected in infected tissue, allowing them to induce microcephaly in pregnant mice and study its transmission by mosquitoes. This breakthrough helps advance research into the mysterious emergence of Zika virus, which causes devastating foetal brain infections.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalmSphere

New $2.7M federal grant awarded to JAX Alzheimer's researcher

JAX researcher Catherine Kaczorowski will receive a $2.7M federal grant to investigate the complex processes involved in both healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease through genomic studies. The goal is to identify genetic factors, mechanisms underlying normal aging, and potential targets for intervention against Alzheimer's.

SourceJackson Laboratory

Lab mice may not be effective models for immunology research

Wild mice have highly-activated immune systems due to exposure to infections, with more activated myeloid cells compared to laboratory mice. The study's findings emphasize the importance of considering natural variability when interpreting research results.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Communications
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

80-year-old 'viable' anthrax strain debunked using advanced genomic sequencing

A team of international researchers has found that a 80-year-old 'viable' anthrax strain was, in reality, a much younger standard laboratory strain due to contamination. Advanced genomic sequencing technology enabled precise tracking of bacterial strains used in biological warfare and terrorist attacks.

SourceAmerican Society for Microbiology·JournalmBio

Getting things done while you wait for WiFi

Researchers from MIT CSAIL create an app called WaitSuite that tests users on vocabulary words during wait times, such as WiFi connectivity and email updates. The system, called "wait-learning," helps users make the most of small moments, enabling them to focus on primary tasks and learn new words simultaneously.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology, CSAIL

Electronics to control plant growth

Scientists from Linköping University successfully applied an ion pump device to a small flowering plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, allowing them to control root growth and auxin response. This breakthrough enables localized application of hormones to study their impact on plant growth and development at tissue and cellular resolution.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Stem cells help explain varied genetics behind rare neurologic disease

Researchers grew stem cells from children with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease to understand the genetic causes of common symptoms. The study identified defects in brain cell function linked to patient genetics, suggesting distinct subgroups requiring different clinical approaches.

SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics
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.

System better allots network bandwidth, for faster page loads

Researchers from MIT's CSAIL develop a new system called Flowtune that allocates network bandwidth more fairly in data centers, reducing lag and improving page load speeds. In tests, Flowtune completed the slowest 1% of data requests nine to 11 times as rapidly as existing systems.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology

The ACMG Foundation announces first nine recipients of Shire Training Fellowship Awards

The ACMG Foundation/Shire Laboratory Geneticist Fellowship Awards and Clinical Genetics Residency Program supports the training of future medical geneticists. The program provides funding for three specialties: Clinical Genetics Residencies, Clinical Laboratory Fellowships, and Medical Biochemical Genetics Subspecialty Fellowships.

SourceAmerican College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Enabling discoveries at the frontier: The new 2017 HFSP research grants

The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded $30 million in grants to the top 3% of research applications, supporting innovative and collaborative projects globally. The 2017 HFSP Research Grants will fund cutting-edge research in various fields, including engineering, biology, and medicine.

SourceHuman Frontier Science Program
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

Study looking at natural behaviors of lab rats wins an international 3Rs prize

A study investigating laboratory rats' behavioral needs has won the 2016 International 3Rs Prize. The research, led by Drs Joanna Makowska and Daniel Weary, found that providing rats with simple and natural behaviors like burrowing and standing upright improves their welfare.

SourceNational Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)

OLYMPUS experiment sheds light on structure of protons

A seven-year experiment has confirmed that two photons are indeed exchanged during electron-proton interactions, contradicting theoretical predictions. The OLYMPUS study, led by MIT researchers, used polarized electron beams to measure the intensity of scattered electrons at different angles.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters

UKCRIC to deliver world-leading research on cities and infrastructure

UKCRIC will enable academia, industry, government and end users to collaborate on upgrading UK's infrastructure, reducing its cost and increasing resilience. The initiative will focus on developing new materials, techniques and technologies, as well as research into smart sensors and systems.

SourceEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
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.

Chiral metamaterial produces record optical shift under incremental power modulation

Researchers demonstrated a chiral metamaterial that exhibits significant spectral shift with milliwatt-level power modulation, outperforming current records by a factor of 100,000. The material's properties make it suitable for applications in data processing, sensing, and communications.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications

Using Google to map our ecosystem

Researchers used Google Street View to map street tree canopy coverage in Singapore, finding that increasing cover can reduce ground surface and air temperatures. The study's method could help urban planners prioritize tree planting and create greener environments.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalEcological Indicators

A rose to store energy

Scientists have successfully created plant-based wires and supercapacitors that can store energy, opening up new possibilities for renewable energy sources. The innovative technology enables plants to absorb conducting polymer solutions, forming functional transistors and storing electrical charge.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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.

UT mole study shows anyone can be backyard scientist

A new study by Vladimir Dinets of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville shows that broad-footed moles feed on the ground frequently during cool, wet nights with fog or rain. This nocturnal foraging behavior makes surface-active moles difficult to observe, and contradicts long-held assumptions about their fossorial lifestyle.

SourceUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville·JournalMammalia

Unlocking crop diversity by manipulating plant sex

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a key to increasing crop diversity by manipulating plant sex through the HEI10 gene. This breakthrough has significant implications for introducing novel disease resistance genes into elite crop varieties, addressing a major limitation in crop improvement.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalGenes & Development