7-Jan-2025 Americans support administrative burdens for tax-funded program integrity but also want more efficiency Texas A&M University Texas A&M University researchers asked 2,904 adults in the United States about their support for programs that required two administrative burdens: in-person interviews and submitting government-issued documents for verification purposes. They also asked for opinions about reducing these burdens by using presumptive eligibility—allowing access to services before a full application is processed—and “express lane” eligibility—verifying eligibility using information available from other government programs—for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in the United States. Journal Policy Studies Journal
7-Jan-2025 HKU engineering researchers develop revolutionary silk-based ultra-fast filtration membrane for water purification The University of Hong Kong A research team led by Professor Chuyang Tang, Chair Professor from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has developed a novel nanofiltration membrane using natural silk, which could revolutionise the process of water purification or treatment. Journal Nature Communications
7-Jan-2025 Decoding superrosids phylogeny: Penthorum chinense genome assemble reveals medicinal secrets Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A pioneering study has achieved the first-ever telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Penthorum chinense Pursh, a medicinal plant revered in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. Journal Horticulture Research
7-Jan-2025 A call for reforming the use of racial data in biomedical research Interdisciplinary Centre for Ethics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków A recent study published in Synthese by Tomasz Żuradzki and Joanna K. Malinowska challenges the default collection and reliance on ethno-racial data in biomedical research. The authors argue that current practices often lack scientific or ethical justification and may perpetuate inaccuracies and stereotypes. They propose an alternative framework emphasizing hypothesis-driven research and transparent justification for population stratification Journal Synthese Funder H2020 European Research Council, Narodowe Centrum Nauki
7-Jan-2025 Gibberellins: The hidden regulators of tomato ripeness Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A pivotal study has unveiled the critical influence of gibberellins (GAs) in tomato ripening, a process long attributed primarily to ethylene. Journal Horticulture Research
7-Jan-2025 Beyond 5G, accelerating the world of ultra-high-speed optical data transmission Kyushu University Kyushu University researchers have successfully developed a new ferroelectric optical modulator that can exhibited modulation of up to 170 Gbps—an operating 10 times higher than existing devices—and a transmission rate of more than 300 Gbps. This modulator was made thanks to a new method the team developed that allowed them to grow thin films of ferroelectric crystals on silicon substrates. Journal Communications Materials Funder Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Science and Technology Agency, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
7-Jan-2025 Using virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan The technology enhances an already existing treatment that improves limb recovery in stroke survivors Journal Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
7-Jan-2025 Neutrophils: The double-edged swords in cancer's battleground China Anti-Cancer Association A pioneering study has uncovered the complex and dual roles of neutrophils in cancer development, demonstrating their remarkable ability to both stimulate and suppress tumor growth. Journal Cancer Biology & Medicine
7-Jan-2025 Study reveals the fabrics most vulnerable to fungal attack during shipping - and the culprits Applied Microbiology International A new study published in Sustainable Microbiology could help consumer goods manufacturers to predict the likelihood of mold growth during shipping, enabling them to make informed decisions and mitigate economic losses. Journal Sustainable Microbiology
7-Jan-2025 Sunlight's power: Predicting global lake pollution reduction through photochemistry Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, MEE A new study explores how natural photochemical reactions can help degrade emerging contaminants in freshwater systems, specifically focusing on clofibric acid and diclofenac. Journal Eco-Environment & Health
