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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 1-Jul-2025 16:10 ET (1-Jul-2025 20:10 GMT/UTC)

In Denmark, rural cat owners are neutering their cats and allowing them indoor access

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Cat owners in the Denmark countryside are increasingly managing their cats in the same way as urban cat owners, resulting in fewer unwanted kittens being born, according to a study published February 19, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Peter Sandøe from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS One

A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Peer-Reviewed Publication

EPFL engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innovative device offers new possibilities for environmental monitoring and ecological research.

Journal: Science Robotics

Illegal market would dampen effects of menthol cigarette ban

Cornell University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

ITHACA, N.Y. - Banning menthol cigarettes would spark a robust demand for illegal sales, likely blunting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s stated public health goal of getting people to quit smoking or transition to electronic cigarettes, Cornell University economists report in newly published research.

Journal: Health Economics

New research shows how inclusive workplaces can empower Black employees to thrive

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences

BALTIMORE, MD, February 19, 2025 – A groundbreaking study in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has revealed how workplaces can better support Black employees, ensuring they feel empowered to express their true selves. Conducted by a team of researchers from leading universities, the study highlights the transformative power of inclusive environments where authenticity and mutual understanding are valued.

Journal: Organization Science

Revolutionizing tropical disease treatment: The future of conjugating nanomaterials with drugs

Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical regions, with limited treatment options and diagnostic capabilities. These diseases are often neglected in research and policy, yet they contribute to high mortality and morbidity worldwide. Nanotechnology, particularly the conjugation of nanomaterials with drugs, presents an innovative approach to improving both the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Nanomaterials have unique properties that allow for enhanced drug delivery, reduced toxicity, and more precise targeting, making them a promising tool in the fight against NTDs.

Journal: Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology

Novel carbon-based materials to remove hazardous “forever chemicals” in water

Institute of Science Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research has emerged on the development of a novel membrane distillation system and an adsorbent (a substance that can trap chemicals on its surface) for the removal of hazardous perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Scientists from Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, utilized carbon-based materials to successfully remove PFAS from water. This innovative approach could contribute to sustainable purification technologies in the future.

New funding to support food security, economic resiliency

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Four organizations selected by American Heart Association Social Impact Funds to fill critical resource gaps, further progress toward equitable health using $2M grant from Grubhub Community Fund