25-Apr-2025 Diagnose to cure: Developing RNA-based TB testing Weill Cornell Medicine (New York, April 25, 2025) – In 2023, tuberculosis (TB) killed about 1.25 million people worldwide, more than any other infectious disease on Earth — even though it is curable. Months- or even years-long regimens of potent antibiotics can eradicate the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. And in about 88% of cases globally, treatment is successful in curing the disease. But for the remainder of patients, at least those for whom data is available, the disease re-emerges.
24-Apr-2025 Virtual reality interface design affects users both physically and mentally Texas A&M University Study finds larger, more distant virtual reality interface elements increase physical effort and mental demand, even in simple tasks. Journal Ergonomics Funder Office Ergonomics Research Committee
24-Apr-2025 UTA supports neurodivergent students at every stage University of Texas at Arlington As National Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Month conclude, and interest remains high in understanding autism, UT Arlington remains a leader in providing essential support for neurodivergent children, UT Arlington students and their families.
24-Apr-2025 Book explores experimental filmmaking in Latin America and Spain, from Super 8 to cell phones University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Spanish professor Eduardo Ledesma examined how experimental filmmakers in Latin America and Spain use alternative film formats in his new book “Expanding Cinemas.”
24-Apr-2025 Eonix sponsors ISD project with new, non-flammable e-bike battery University of Tennessee at Knoxville E-bike battery fires in New York City caused 147 injuries and six deaths in 2023. Eonix, a company specializing in nonflammable lithium-ion batteries, moved to Tennessee and partnered with the University of Tennessee to develop safer battery technology. Their project involves UT students designing a new battery management system for e-bikes.
24-Apr-2025 Do you have hypothyroidism? Expert explains diagnosis, what it means Mayo Clinic You've been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you're getting older, but there might be a chance these general symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism. Victor Bernet, M.D., an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, explains risk factors and how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
24-Apr-2025 Using a pea-sized node in the brain to potentially treat drug addiction Rockefeller University Ines Ibañez-Tallon is revealing how an understudied region of the brain plays an outsized role in opioid and nicotine dependence.
24-Apr-2025 University of Tennessee and Volkswagen drive the future of mobility through innovation hub in UT Research Park University of Tennessee at Knoxville The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Volkswagen Group of America have a longstanding partnership focused on innovation in mobility. Since 2020, their collaboration at the UT Research Park has produced over 30 research projects, 30 publications, and 12 pending patents. Together, they develop lighter vehicles, longer-lasting batteries, and sustainable materials.
23-Apr-2025 Eye on Infinity: NASA celebrates Hubble’s 35th year in orbit NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center In celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope’s 35 years in Earth orbit, NASA is releasing an assortment of compelling images recently taken by Hubble, stretching from the planet Mars to star-forming regions, and a neighboring galaxy.
23-Apr-2025 Designing long-duration toxin sensors DOE/Sandia National Laboratories Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have spent the last three years developing an ultra-low-power chemical sensor to detect sarin and other chemical warfare agents or gaseous industrial toxins, aiming to protect the public and warfighters.
