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Science3 Sep 2025

Transparent Reporting of Observational Studies Emulating a Target Trial—The TARGET statement

About The Study: Application of the Transparent Reporting of Observational Studies Emulating a Target Trial (TARGET) guideline recommendations aims to improve reporting transparency and peer review and help researchers, clinicians, and other readers interpret and apply the results. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, James H. McAuley, PhD, email james.mcauley@unsw.edu.au. Embed this link to provide your readers free access to the full-text article This link will be live at the embargo time https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.13350?guestAccessKey=6ad54c92-efdb-4815-8df4-2ed119c048a7&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=090325 # ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

Nonregistration, discontinuation, and nonpublication of randomized trials

About The Study: Findings from this systematic review indicated that nonregistration, premature discontinuation due to poor recruitment, and nonpublication of randomized clinical trial (RCT) results remained major challenges, especially for non–industry-sponsored trials. To mitigate these challenges, requirements enforced by funders and ethics committees also taking into account legal obligations should be considered and empirically evaluated. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Matthias Briel, MD, PhD, email matthias.briel@usb.ch. Embed this link to provide your readers free access to the full-text article This ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

Here we glow: New organic liquid provides efficient phosphorescence

Osaka, Japan – The nostalgic “glow-in-the-dark” stars that twinkle on the ceilings of childhood bedrooms operate on a phenomenon called phosphorescence. Here, a material absorbs energy and later releases it in the form of light. However, recent demand for softer, phosphorescent materials has presented researchers with a unique challenge, as producing organic liquids with efficient phosphorescence at room temperature is considered difficult. Now, researchers at The University of Osaka have attempted to tackle this problem by producing an organic liquid that phosphoresces in the ambient environment. ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

Do state bans on flavored e-cigarettes inadvertently increase traditional cigarette use?

A study in Health Economics reveals that comprehensive state bans on flavored e-cigarettes may reduce vaping among young adults, but they can also lead to increased use of traditional cigarettes. Using information from national datasets and advanced statistical methods, researchers found evidence that young adults 18–24 years of age decrease their use of e-cigarettes by about 2–3 percentage points after state bans, while increasing traditional cigarette use by a similar amount. Because cigarettes are more dangerous to health than e-cigarettes, there appears to be a net negative effect on health for this age group. For youth ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

Do sports teams provide less injury protection for players with temporary contracts?

Research in Economic Inquiry reveals that Major League Baseball teams appear to manage player injuries differently depending on contract status, with players on temporary contracts missing significantly fewer games due to injury. This suggests that teams may invest less in the long-term health of non-permanent players. For the study, investigators analyzed 2009–2017 data, with 4,125 observations for 1,184 unique players, so that the average player had available data for approximately 3.5 years. The findings raise ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

Happy music could help you recover from motion sickness

Scientists studying ways of improving motion sickness have found that playing different types of music may help people recover more effectively. Using a specially calibrated driving simulator, they induced car sickness in participants and then played different types of music while they tried to recover. Soft and joyful music produced the best recovery effects, while sad music was less effective than doing nothing at all. “Motion sickness significantly impairs the travel experience for many individuals, and existing pharmacological interventions often carry side-effects such as drowsiness,” explained Dr Qizong Yue of Southwest University, China, corresponding author ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

Hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy may increase risk of stroke

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sept 3, 2025) – Given the seriousness and increased frequency of strokes, many studies have been conducted to assess the relationship between hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy and the risk of stroke with varying results. A new study suggests women having a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy have higher risks of stroke compared with those who did not have surgery. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. Stroke is the third dominant cause of death and the fourth dominant cause of disability around the world, representing a significant public health challenge. Therefore, ongoing prevention ...

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Science3 Sep 2025

3D-printed bone scaffolds unlock superelasticity and tunable performance

Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityU HK) have developed novel artificial bone scaffolds with a high deformation recovery capability of 6% –7%, compared to 2% – 4% for natural bone and less than 1% for conventional metallic scaffolds. Additionally, these scaffolds allow for flexible adjustments of properties like strength, modulus, and permeability to meet specific implantation site requirements. Reported in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, this work provides valuable insights into developing high-performance artificial bone scaffolds and ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

New research shows changing winters will hit northern lakes the hardest

Duluth, MN - In the world’s cold and snowy regions, shorter and warmer winters are one of the most conspicuous consequences of climate change. For freshwater lakes, this means later freezing, earlier thawing, and thinner ice. A new study, published in Ecology Letters, shows that the ecological impacts of these winter changes may be most dramatic in high-latitude lakes. “The ecology of ice-covered lakes is a bit of a black box for lake scientists,” said Ted Ozersky, a University of Minnesota Duluth biologist who led the research. “For a long time, we assumed that nothing interesting happened under the ice, so few studies looked at what goes on in ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

A tomato line that’s ripe for the picking

Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and their university partners are helping U.S. tomato growers fight a devastating crop disease. Researchers found that a tomato line developed 30 years ago is showing good resistance to the emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), a virus that has the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage to the tomato industry in the United States and worldwide. ToBRFV infects tomato, pepper, and similar crops by distorting leaves and discoloring fruit, resulting in yield loss. The virus is seed-borne and overcomes the resistance genes in current commercial cultivars. It can easily spread when healthy ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

Why small business owners are more likely to be right wing

Small business owners are more likely to identify with and vote for right-wing parties, a new study in the British Journal of Political Science, published by Cambridge University Press reveals. The research suggests it is the experience of being a small business owner that leads people to adopt conservative views on government regulation. The study, which analysed the political leanings of small business owners in the United States, also found that current business owners, but not past owners ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

2024 Outstanding Article Award winner selected (published in MRE volume 39 [2024])

Marine Resource Economics (MRE) is pleased to present the 2024 Outstanding Article Award to Y. Allen Chen and Alan C. Haynie for their article “Size-Targeting in the Bering Sea Pollock Catcher/Processor Fishery with Heterogeneous Incentives.” Researchers Chen and Haynie (2024) conduct a novel analysis of the heterogeneous incentives to target different sizes of pollock in the U.S. Bering Sea fishery. By coupling empirical models of fishing revenue with a clustering approach, they group vessels by how strongly their ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

Scientists tune in to the surf’s hidden signals

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Along the coast, waves break with a familiar sound. The gentle swash of the surf on the seashore can lull us to sleep, while the pounding of storm surge warns us to seek shelter. Yet these are but a sample of the sounds that come from the coast. Most of the acoustic energy from the surf is far too low in frequency for us to hear, traveling through the air as infrasound and through the ground as seismic waves. Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have recently characterized these low-frequency signals to track breaking ocean waves. In a study published in Geophysical Journal International, they were able to identify the acoustic and seismic signatures ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

New ACS study: Late-stage incidence rates continue to increase rapidly as mortality declines slow

ATLANTA, September 2, 2025 — Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released Prostate Cancer Statistics, 2025, a report on current prostate cancer occurrence and outcomes in the United States. According to the study, prostate cancer incidence rates have reversed from a decline of 6.4% per year during 2007 through 2014 to an increase of 3.0% annually during 2014 through 2021, with the steepest increase (4.6%-4.8% per year) for advanced-stage diagnoses. Simultaneously, mortality declines slowed from 3%-4% per year during the 1990s and 2000s to 0.6% per year over the past decade. ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

Diana Schendel named Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research

New York, NY — The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diana Schendel of Drexel University as the new Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research, the society’s flagship scientific journal. Dr. Schendel will assume the role beginning January 1, 2026. A renowned epidemiologist and global leader in autism research, Dr. Schendel brings more than 20 years of experience in the field. Her work has significantly advanced understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, and public health implications of autism spectrum disorder. She currently serves as Professor and Leader ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

How Donald Trump’s criminal prosecution affected public opinion

A survey exploring how rhetoric about the criminal prosecution of political leaders affects public attitudes finds that Donald Trump’s prosecution ahead of the 2024 Republican presidential primaries had strikingly limited effects on reducing public support for Trump—but caused backlash against legal officials. More than 75 former presidents and prime ministers have faced criminal prosecution worldwide since 2000. To investigate what effect these prosecutions might have on public opinion, Daniel B. Markovits and Andrew O’Donohue ...

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Science2 Sep 2025

SeoulTech scientists develop ultra-lightweight memory manager that transforms embedded system performance

Embedded systems such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices and single-board computers possess limited memory and processing power, necessitating the effective management of these constraints. This makes Linux—a flexible and cost-effective platform—promising for embedded systems. Indeed, Linux-based operating systems, including Ubuntu Core, Raspberry Pi OS, BalenaOS, and OpenWrt, are commonly used for a wide variety of embedded devices. However, ptmalloc—its default memory allocator—is often unable to satisfy the needs of all applications. ...

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Science1 Sep 2025

England’s forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach

University of Cambridge media release England’s forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 19:01 (US ET) ON MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 / 00:01AM (UK TIME) ON TUESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2025 A groundbreaking new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn’t better known and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book’s author, Professor David Woodman, is campaigning for greater public recognition ...

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Science1 Sep 2025

Safety of factor XI inhibition with abelacimab in atrial fibrillation by kidney function

About The Study: In this secondary analysis of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 randomized clinical trial, abelacimab consistently reduced the risk of bleeding relative to rivaroxaban irrespective of kidney function. These findings suggest that abelacimab may offer a particularly favorable safety profile among those with chronic kidney disease; however, larger studies are necessary to characterize the efficacy of abelacimab for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Siddharth M. Patel, MD, MPH, email spatel@bwh.harvard.edu. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For ...

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Science1 Sep 2025

Helicobacter pylori screening after acute myocardial infarction

About The Study: Among unselected patients with acute myocardial infarction, routine H pylori screening did not significantly reduce the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Robin Hofmann, MD, PhD, email robin.hofmann@ki.se. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support. Embed this link to provide your readers ...

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Science31 Aug 2025

Long-term anticoagulation discontinuation after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

About The Study: Among patients without documented atrial arrhythmia recurrence after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, discontinuing oral anticoagulant therapy resulted in a lower risk for the composite outcome of stroke, systemic embolism, and major bleeding vs continuing direct oral anticoagulant therapy. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Boyoung Joung, MD, email cby6908@yuhs.ac. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and ...

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Science30 Aug 2025

Clonal hematopoiesis and risk of new-onset myocarditis and pericarditis

About The Study: In this study, clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) was a strong risk factor for myocarditis and pericarditis among middle-aged adults. Targeting CHIP and its downstream pathways may represent a strategy for preventing or treating pericarditis and myocarditis. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Michael C. Honigberg, MD, MPP, email mhonigberg@mgh.harvard.edu. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions ...

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Science29 Aug 2025

Research on stigma says to just ‘shake it off’

The stereotypical employee may be at a desk in front of a computer screen working a nine-to-five, but for many employees, the work day is filled with manual labor, hazardous environments and late-night shifts. Your local garbage collector, for example, is someone with a job that society might consider “dirty,” both literally and socially. Scott Dust, PhD, professor in the management department at the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, worked with doctoral candidates Sodiq Babatunde and Ben Fagan to analyze the impact of stress and ...

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Science29 Aug 2025

Millions of women rely on contraceptives, but new Rice study shows they may do more than just prevent pregnancy

Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most often to prevent pregnancy but also to manage conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and irregular cycles. And as many women will attest, these drugs can affect more than the body. Mood changes, weight fluctuations and emotional ups and downs are common stories women ...

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Science29 Aug 2025

Hot days make for icy weather, Philippine study finds

The Philippines, like other tropical countries, is known more for its balmy climate than for hailstorms. But a new Philippine study—the first of its kind—has found that the country’s hottest days are, in fact, more likely to produce hail. Hailstorms are so few and far between in the Philippines that, even in an age of pervasive social media updates, they are still met with amazement and astonishment. “Most people are surprised when hail happens because it is relatively rare in the Philippines,” ...

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