18-Jun-2025 Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture Vol. 27 No. 2 Ateneo de Manila University Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture Vol. 27 No. 2 explores the healing power of philosophy through diverse perspectives—ranging from ancient Stoic and Socratic traditions to modern reflections on public space and health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue includes articles on the philosophical roots of counseling, medieval Arab efforts to calculate Earth’s circumference, and the overlooked impact of architecture on mental well-being. It also features a call for dialogue between science and religion, a special lecture on Aristotle’s views on women and Greek tragedy, and a review of Florangel Rosario Braid’s inspiring autobiography. Together, these works illuminate how philosophy can expose and ease the sources of human suffering by expanding our capacity for reflection, dialogue, and ethical action.
18-Jun-2025 NAPTUNE: nucleic acids and protein biomarkers testing via ultra-sensitive nucleases escalation National University of Singapore Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed NAPTUNE, short for Nucleic Acids and Protein biomarkers Testing via Ultra-sensitive Nucleases Escalation, a point-of-care assay that identifies trace amounts of disease-related genetic material, including nucleic acid and protein markers, in less than 45 minutes. Importantly, it accomplished this without the need for laboratory equipment or complex procedures. Journal Nature Communications
18-Jun-2025 Unmasking the ‘hidden curriculum’ University of South Australia They’re the subtle cues and behaviours that shape student success – easily picked up by local students, but often unfamiliar for those from refugee backgrounds. This Refugee Week, human rights and education experts at the University of South Australia are shining a light on the less visible challenges faced by students from refugee backgrounds: the ‘hidden curriculum’. Journal The Australian Educational Researcher
17-Jun-2025 Turning tools into teammates to boost motivation American Marketing Association Anthropomorphizing workout tools—giving them human-like qualities—boosts motivation and makes fitness goals more enjoyable and achievable. Journal Journal of Marketing
17-Jun-2025 The family of molecules that could help diagnose — and treat — breast cancer Thomas Jefferson University A new study using machine learning is the first of its kind to comprehensively characterize how proteoglycans play a role in breast cancer prognosis and tumor aggressiveness. Journal Proteoglycan Research
17-Jun-2025 Quantitative CT evaluation of extrapulmonary lesions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a narrative review National Center for Respiratory Medicine **Summary:** This review addresses the importance of quantitative computed tomography (QCT) in evaluating extrapulmonary comorbidities in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By analyzing studies from 1999 to 2024, the review highlights that COPD is frequently associated with reduced muscle mass, lower bone density, and increased coronary artery calcification, all of which worsen disease outcomes. Advanced CT and AI-based techniques improve the assessment of these comorbidities. The review concludes that QCT plays a crucial role in understanding, diagnosing, and managing extrapulmonary complications in COPD, and calls for future research to refine measurement methods and integrate advanced imaging for personalized patient care. Journal Journal of Thoracic Disease
17-Jun-2025 HKU Engineering team achieves breakthroughs in aerial manipulation with innovative aerial elephant trunk The University of Hong Kong Professor Peng Lu and his team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in aerial manipulation technology. Their innovative Aerial Elephant Trunk (AET), a novel aerial continuum manipulator, has demonstrated unparalleled capability in performing complex aerial manipulation tasks, marking a significant leap forward for the development of the low-altitude economy. Journal Nature Communications
17-Jun-2025 Reforms needed to help Pacific workers access millions in unclaimed superannuation University of South Australia Finance experts are calling on the Federal Government to make it easier for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers that come to Australia to access unclaimed superannuation once their visa expires.
17-Jun-2025 Characteristics of symptoms among outpatients following the discontinuation of the dynamic zero-COVID-19 policy in China: Insights from an online nationwide cross-sectional survey in 2022 National Center for Respiratory Medicine After the cessation of the dynamic zero-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) policy in China, a large number of people were infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) without being hospitalized, but few studies investigated the symptoms of this population. In this study, we aimed to describe the symptom characteristics of this population and to provide information for further understanding of COVID-19. Journal Journal of Thoracic Disease
16-Jun-2025 Carbon fiber recycling and reinforcement: A new approach to sustainable civil engineering Higher Education Press New research from Shenzhen University and Jinan University explores the use of carbon fiber composites in civil engineering, focusing on recycling methods and structural applications. The study, published in Engineering, highlights an integrated approach to extending the lifespan of reinforced concrete structures through impressed current cathodic protection and structural strengthening. Additionally, it presents an electrochemical recycling technique that efficiently recovers carbon fibers, maintaining their strength and functionality. These advancements offer practical solutions for sustainable construction and resource management. Journal Engineering
