29-May-2025 Food as medicine: Going beyond basic nutrition Georgia State University At Georgia State University, researchers are studying “functional foods” like berries, nuts, and peanuts—rich in polyphenols that help prevent and manage conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Associate Professor Rafaela Feresin and her team explore how these compounds work at the molecular level to reduce inflammation and support metabolic health, while also mentoring the next generation of scientists. Journal Nutrition Research
28-May-2025 What are near-Earth asteroids made of? Researchers are about to find out Northern Arizona University Over the next three years, a pair of astronomers at NAU will analyze some 1,000 Near Earth Objects, also known as near-Earth asteroids, to gain a better picture of what materials these celestial bodies are made of. Their work could help scientists map out the solar system in greater detail—and potentially save Earth from destructive collisions. Funder NASA Headquarters
28-May-2025 New leash on life: Rice students design haptic vest for blind dogs Rice University A team of engineering students at Rice designed an innovative wearable vest that helps blind dogs safely navigate their surroundings.
28-May-2025 Paracetamol to poisoning: When medicines harm instead of heal University of South Australia Every day, nearly 100 children present to Australian emergency departments with suspected medicine poisoning. It’s a startling statistic, but a reality that could be avoided, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
28-May-2025 National Heart Centre Singapore launches region's first comprehensive cardiovascular ageing and longevity initiative SingHealth The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) today announced the launch of the Asia-Pacific region’s first comprehensive Cardiovascular Ageing and Longevity (CRANE) programme, marking a significant advancement in specialised cardiac care for older adults.
28-May-2025 The frosted elfin butterfly returns home to North Florida Florida Museum of Natural History This spring, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History successfully reared some 400 caterpillars of the rare frosted elfin butterfly. Keeping enough in the lab to ensure a healthy population for next year, they released the additional 253 caterpillars into their historic North Florida range. Funder U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Disney Conservation Fund, Florida Museum of Natural History
28-May-2025 SGH receives S$6 million grant to combat deadly autoimmune disease SingHealth A multi-centre and interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by Singapore General Hospital (SGH), has been awarded a S$5.77 million IAF-PP grant from A*STAR for a project to better diagnose and treat systemic sclerosis (SSc) - a life-threatening autoimmune disease that causes the death of one in two with the disease within four years of diagnosis.
27-May-2025 Honduran coffee shipment first to align with Europe’s upcoming deforestation rules using open-source traceability software The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture Honduran coffee farmers are rushing to comply with deforestation-free certification that the European Union will enact in mid-2026. Unfortunately, the vast majority lack the digital infrastructure to demonstrate that their coffee complies with deforestation rules. New, open-source traceability software – adapted for Honduran coffee farmers by a coalition of local, national and international organizations – allowed hundreds of farmers to export 20.7 tonnes of coffee, which experts say would comply with EUDR rules. The container with the coffee was sealed at a Honduran coffee company on May 27, 2025.
27-May-2025 Understanding your risk: Are women likelier to have thyroid cancer than men are? Mayo Clinic Globally, women are roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk. Mayo Clinic experts say that men and women alike should be aware of thyroid cancer risk.
26-May-2025 PolyU scientist develops next generation of space-qualified navigational cameras supported by Innovation and Technology Fund The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has a strong research track record in space technology, with its researchers involved in several national and international space exploration projects. A PolyU project has recently been awarded the Innovation and Technology Fund under the Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) for key space technology capability research and development with application in terrain cameras.
