1-Jul-2025 Study evaluates pregnancy and breast milk for clues to childhood obesity Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Childhood obesity may be caused by more than poor diet and insufficient physical activity. The latest research suggests that at least some of the risk for obesity may originate in the womb, where the fetus is exposed to the mother’s metabolic state, including her blood sugar levels.
1-Jul-2025 International Respiratory Societies unite on World Bronchiectasis Day 2025 to urge global awareness and collaboration American Thoracic Society According to the 2022 Global Impact of Respiratory Disease Report, the global presence of non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis ranges from 67 to 566 per 100,000 inhabitants in Europe and North America and from 1,200 per 100,000 inhabitants in China in those aged 40 or older.
1-Jul-2025 GOSAT-GW ("IBUKI GW") successful launch and completion of critical operations phase National Institute for Environmental Studies Japanese satellite GOSAT-GW ("IBUKI GW") was successfully launched on the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50 (H-IIA F50) on June 29, 2025. The critical operations phase was completed. GOSAT-GW will move on to the initial functional verification operations phase.
1-Jul-2025 How Surrey researchers are leading the fight against plastic pollution University of Surrey There are few excuses left for polluting our environment with plastics – and the UK can lead the charge towards a more circular future, say researchers from the University of Surrey. The comments come as the Surrey team gets ready to showcase three projects tackling plastic pollution at this week’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in London (1-6 July).
1-Jul-2025 Examining the indirect effect of dementia caregiving status on mental health through coping resources University of Tennessee at Knoxville University of Tennessee assistant professor Dr. Fei Wang’s research highlights resilience as key to improving mental health among U.S. caregivers, especially for dementia patients. Perceived caregiving gains enhance well-being, suggesting interventions should foster resilience and recognize caregiving benefits. Journal Research on Aging
30-Jun-2025 Mayo Clinic researcher harnesses uniqueness of space to advance medicine on Earth Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic physician and researcher Dr. Abba Zubair’s work combines two passions — medicine and space — for the benefit of astronauts and people on Earth. His research in space is yielding discoveries in cancer, stroke, bone loss and more. In this expert alert, Dr. Zubair answers five questions about his studies in microgravity.
30-Jun-2025 TUdi project wraps up: Delivering tools and resources for sustainable soil management Pensoft Publishers As the TUdi project wraps, we look back
30-Jun-2025 Virtual reality adds empathy to dementia care George Mason University A pilot program led by George Mason social work professor Li-Mi Chen used virtual scenarios to improve training for nursing home staff
30-Jun-2025 ETRI to lead 6G LEO satellite communications development National Research Council of Science & Technology Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has been selected as the general organization for the development of a low-orbit satellite communication system based on the 6G standard of 3GPP, the government-led international standardization organization. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
30-Jun-2025 Healing in the womb: precision fetal medicine in new era|expert interview BGI Genomics For years, families facing fetal birth defects had few options, often choosing termination due to uncertainty. Today, advances in maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) and genetic sequencing enable early diagnosis and treatment before birth.
