Pollution control
Investigations at the University of Washington have brought to light new insights into climate change projections and mitigation efforts. According to the research, despite the Paris Agreement's aim to limit greenhouse gas emissions, economic growth has offset mitigation efforts, leading to a decline in carbon intensity but an
Adults
Research from the University of Michigan has highlighted the complexity of nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis use among US adolescents and adults aged 12-34 years. The study, conducted with financial support from NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI), analyzed data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Wave 7 (2022-2023) to
Cancer prevention
A new study published in Tobacco Control has revealed a significant association between cannabis use and progression to regular tobacco use among US youth and young adults. According to the research, among US youths aged 12-17 years who used cannabis, 32.7% progressed to regular tobacco use in 2021, an
Privacy
FrankieOne, a leading provider of identity and compliance orchestration platforms, has partnered with MATTR, a digital trust technology company, to make standards-backed verifiable digital credentials available within its platform. This partnership embeds MATTR's digital trust technology into FrankieOne's identity orchestration platform, enabling organisations to verify customers
Technical institutes
Researchers from Tianjin University of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of neuromorphic computing, developing a low-power memristor that can be used for energy-efficient image information sensing, processing, and protection. The memristor, which is a type of device that can store and process information, is essential for
Algorithms
Research conducted at Shenyang Jianzhu University has led to the development of a new algorithm, SDS-YOLOv8, designed to improve the detection of small-target pollutants on UAV-based building facades. The algorithm's core features include a spatial pyramid pooling structure to enhance feature representation, DySample to adaptively adjust sampling points,
Artificial neural networks
Researchers from Jiangsu University have developed a novel model, BiRNN-SA, for detecting malicious network traffic with unprecedented accuracy. This deep learning model integrates Bidirectional Recurrent Neural Networks (BiRNNs) with a Self-Attention (SA) mechanism to address the growing complexity of cyber threats. The model has been evaluated on four benchmark datasets,
Machine learning
According to a patent filed on February 13, 2024, and published online on October 14, 2025, a system has been developed to optimize reference file management for artificial intelligence (AI) models. The system's primary goal is to improve the performance and efficiency of AI models by efficiently storing
Immunotherapy
A new review published in The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences highlights the potential of nanotechnology in transforming skin cancer treatment. Researchers from Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, led by Ching-Yun Hsu, have summarized the recent advances in nanocarrier-based approaches for skin cancer therapy. The study emphasizes the
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the critical window for immune system development and the prevention of cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) in early life. The study analyzed 106 fecal samples from maternal-infant pairs, including
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Scientists at Ningbo University in the People's Republic of China have discovered that low-molecular-weight bovine lactoferrin hydrolysates (bLFH-L) can help alleviate symptoms of colitis, a chronic inflammation of the colon. According to a new study published in the journal Food Bioscience, bLFH-L exhibited significant in vitro antioxidant capacity
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Researchers at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University have conducted a study evaluating the potential of phycocyanin extract from Spirulina platensis as a multifunctional therapeutic agent. The investigation aimed to assess its effects on various health parameters, including diabetes, oxidative stress, cancer, and microbial infections. The study revealed that the extract
