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
16-Jun-2025 Linking multi‑gene and morphological data in the subclass scuticociliatia (protista, ciliophora) with establishment of the new family homalogastridae fam. Nov Compuscript Ltd https://doi.org/10.1007/s42995-024-00264-8 Announcing a new publication for Marine Life Science & Technology journal. In this research article Professor Chundi Wang from the Marine College of Shandong University, Weihai, China considers some long-standing taxonomic uncertainties and evolutionary relationships within Scuticociliatia, a diverse group of ciliates.
15-Jun-2025 NUS Medicine study finds key blood proteins which predict future cognitive decline National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine In a study that holds significance for individuals with cerebrovascular disease, scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have found proteins in the blood that predict future cognitive decline and dementia. Journal Alzheimer s & Dementia
15-Jun-2025 From pirouettes to pressure: ballet’s perfectionism problem exposed Syracuse University A new study led by Syracuse University Professor Rachael Goodwin offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the psychological toll of perfectionism in professional ballet—and its surprising parallels to elite sports. Journal Academy of Management Journal
13-Jun-2025 Optimizing local energy for economic and sustainable power supply FAR Publishing Limited This study reviews how optimization techniques can improve the economic dispatch of local energy sources, helping reduce costs, enhance grid reliability, and support renewable integration. By comparing classical and heuristic methods, it identifies strategies that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13), contributing to a more sustainable and efficient decentralized power system. Journal Energy Engineering
