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13-Jan-2025

New book provides big recommendations from the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Reports and Proceedings

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and other national leaders have published an online book, "Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2024 Conference Proceedings," providing promising research findings and strategies to address the leading cause of Latino death.

13-Jan-2025

Aston University and Birmingham Children’s Hospital study shows diagnosis and treatment of preschool wheeze needs improvement

Aston University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study led by Aston University’s Dr Gemma Heath and  Dr Prasad Nagakumar from Birmingham Children’s Hospital, has shown that treatment and diagnosis for preschool wheeze needs more effective evidence-based guidelines.

Journal

Archives of Disease in Childhood

13-Jan-2025

Yu & Martin adapting mixed reality training programs to real-world scenes to enhance human-AI teaming in emergency responses

George Mason University
Grant and Award Announcement

Lap Fai (Craig) Yu, Associate Professor, Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computing, and Joel Martin, Associate Professor, Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, received funding for the project: “EAGER: TaskDCL: Adapting Mixed Reality Training Programs to Real-World Scenes to enhance Human-AI Teaming in Emergency Responses.” 

Funder

National Science Foundation

13-Jan-2025

From microplastics to macro-impact: KTU expert explains plastic recycling challenges

Kaunas University of Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

“Microplastic particles are currently found almost everywhere – in water, food, fish, and even breast milk,” says Artūras Torkelis, a PhD student at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). He emphasises that proper waste management is essential for reducing these risks.

Journal

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

12-Jan-2025

Early hominin toolmaking in Ethiopia sheds light on engineering ingenuity

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study published in PLOS ONE investigates how early hominins in Ethiopia, between 1.6- 1.0 million years ago, selected rocks for toolmaking, revealing their cognitive and adaptive capabilities. The study examined the engineering properties of raw materials at the Melka Wakena site using advanced imaging and robotic experiments. The findings demonstrate that early humans made informed decisions based on factors like durability and efficiency, providing new insights into the technological behaviors of early Pleistocene toolmakers.

Journal

PLOS One

11-Jan-2025

Duke-NUS marks 20 years with transformative S$30 million in philanthropic gifts and pledges to boost next-gen medical breakthroughs

Duke-NUS Medical School
Business Announcement

Duke-NUS Medical School celebrated its 20th anniversary with a significant philanthropic milestone, securing more than S$30 million in funding that will enrich advanced medical research and education. These contributions reflect the community’s strong support for Duke-NUS’ leading role in medical innovation and education.

10-Jan-2025

CDC awards $1.25M to engineers retooling mine production and safety

University of Arizona College of Engineering
Grant and Award Announcement

Researchers in the University of Arizona College of Engineering are boosting efforts to better align technology and planning for improved safety and productivity in the mining industry.

Funder

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention