20-Feb-2025 For push promotions, timing is everything University of Texas at Austin In new research, Duan and McCombs Professor of Marketing Vijay Mahajan offer clues for physical stores about how, when, and what types of push notifications work best to drive foot traffic. Most notably, they give guidance on location-based notifications, sent when a user is physically close to the business. Journal Quantitative Marketing and Economics
20-Feb-2025 ORNL entanglement study connects quantum essentials on new chip DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Quantum information scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory successfully demonstrated a device that combines key quantum photonic capabilities on a single chip for the first time. Journal Optica Quantum Funder DOE/US Department of Energy, U.S. National Science Foundation, Air Force Research Laboratory
20-Feb-2025 Breakthrough tool slashes opioid crisis costs by 30% and saves lives: new study reveals game-changing strategy Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences BALTIMORE, MD, February 20, 2025 – A groundbreaking new study published in the INFORMS journal Decision Analysis unveils a powerful new tool to tackle the opioid crisis, offering a pathway to slash costs by nearly 30% while saving lives. Journal Decision Analysis
20-Feb-2025 Novel method combines heart biopsy and device implantation to reduce risk of complications and support early diagnosis of heart conditions Elsevier Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is a valuable method for diagnosing a range of cardiac conditions, but there is a risk of complication due to its invasive nature. Researchers have now found a way to combine right ventricular (RV) septal EMB, exploiting the benefit of 3D curved conduction system pacing (CSP) sheaths, with subsequent cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED, devices like pacemakers or defibrillators to regulate heart rhythm) implantation, using the same sheath. Two articles in Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier, demonstrate the feasibility and safety of this novel method. Journal Heart Rhythm
19-Feb-2025 How plants cope with heat stress University of Technology Sydney Plant ecologist Associate Professor Andy Leigh's research focuses on how plants withstand heat stress, to develop strategies that enhance plant survival, promote ecosystem stability, and strengthen food security. Journal Ecology Letters Funder This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.
19-Feb-2025 Parental alcohol use linked to increased cancer risk in children, Texas A&M researchers find Texas A&M University New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has discovered that parents who chronically abuse alcohol can pass along adverse effects that increase their children’s susceptibility to cancer — especially in the liver. Journal Aging and Disease Funder W. M. Keck Foundation, NIH/National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
19-Feb-2025 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
19-Feb-2025 Examining how personality type influences symptoms of depression Association for Psychological Science Unique personality traits could be affecting how individuals manage their experience of depression. Journal Clinical Psychological Science
19-Feb-2025 Friend-enemy divided thinking ignites flames of conflict Kyushu University An interdisciplinary study led by Kyushu University combining political science and psychology shows that individuals who view the world through a "friend or foe" mindset are more likely to perceive outsiders as a threat. They tend to believe more in conspiracy theories, and hold more negative attitudes toward international relations. Researchers hope to contribute insights that lead to more effective conflict management and lasting peace. Journal SAGE Open Funder Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
19-Feb-2025 Grafted cucumbers thrive in cold: Salicylic acid to the rescue Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A new study has unveiled the molecular mechanisms that enable grafted cucumbers to withstand cold stress, offering a new pathway for enhancing crop resilience. Journal Horticulture Research
