Curated News: Staff Picks

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A new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimates that thousands of lives could have been saved during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic if convalescent plasma had been used more broadly, particularly in outpatients at high risk for severe disease and in hospitalized patients during their first few days of admission.

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A new study led by investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has demonstrated a new, non-invasive imaging technique can accurately detect clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer.

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Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this “sweating” function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.

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David Nagib, an organic chemist and a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The Ohio State University, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.

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Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers have developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric. The composite material operates in the infrared spectrum and consists of a polymer covered with copper islands.

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Dr. Dave Rackstraw, a senior scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is transforming science education using smartphones.

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Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the study of near-death experiences (NDEs).

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Reporters are invited to this live event on Obesity Management and Kidney Health. Experts from the American Society of Nephrology will take questions on the inaugural Kidney Health Guidance on managing obesity in kidney disease patients

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Dr. Robert Ferl, a molecular biologist and professor at the University of Florida, discusses his work on understanding how organisms, particularly plants, adapt to extreme environments, including space. He highlights his recent spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, where he conducted experiments to study the effects of space travel on plants.

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Dr. Samantha Keppler from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, discusses her research on the impact of generative AI in education. She explores how teachers have adopted AI tools like ChatGPT over the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on their use outside the classroom for tasks such as lesson planning and seeking advice.

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A study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reveals significant disparities across the country in the use of immunotherapy for patients with advanced kidney and bladder cancers.

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George Berci, MD, led an improbable and monumental life. As a young man, he survived the Holocaust and went on to become an internationally renowned surgical pioneer who developed many of the minimally invasive tools and techniques that are used in operating rooms and procedure suites around the world today.

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The spectacular entry of a meteorite into Earth’s atmosphere over South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province on Sunday 25 August has unleashed a chain of events that would not be out of place in a Hollywood movie script.

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Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularly haptic robots, assist surgeons by guiding them during the surgery to make precise cuts on the bones.

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Teachers, students, and their parents are navigating sensitive subjects such as phone bans, political polarization, and debates over curriculum and teaching methods. Binghamton University experts will discuss the controversies looming over our schools in a live Q&A with media covering the issues.

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Prof. Dr. Kumkom Pornprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, and Mr. Kunchit Jitratan, Director of Chulalongkorn University’s Office of Art and Culture, received the host flag for the 20th ASEAN and 10th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum in 2025, along with representatives from 4 other universities, namely Mahidol University, Chiang Mai University, Burapha University, and Prince of Songkla University, in the closing ceremony of the 19th ASEAN and 9th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum 2024 on June 27, 2024, at University Brunei Darussalam, Brunei.

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Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a significant discovery about how the gut microbiome interacts with cells to cause cardiovascular disease.

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A multi-institutional team of researchers developed a stand-alone box model to predict aqueous and cloud chemistry of biomass-burning phenols based on laboratory measurements.