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REVOLUTIONARY IMPLANT BRINGS SIGHT TO THE VISION IMPAIRED
REVOLUTIONARY IMPLANT BRINGS SIGHT TO THE VISION IMPAIRED
Nov. 9th, 2025 - By Vianna N., Angela D., Laylene C., & Aiden U. / JMA-1
Blind individuals around the world that are affected by a common eye condition can now have their vision restored with innovative solar-powered implants created recently by student engineers.
Researchers at UCL created a groundbreaking solar-powered eye implant for people who gradually lost their eyesight while growing up due to a particular eye condition called dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Guided by Daniel Palanker, Jose-alain Sahal, and other engineers, the clinical trial took place in several European hospitals.
This research was conducted on October 23, 2025 and introduced the PRIMA implant, capable of working with augmented-reality glasses to restore people’s vision. This significant innovation has the solar powered eye implant representing the first successful device that proficiently restored the ability to read through an eye that had lost vision.
Sheila Irvine was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration. Before she received the implants, she described it as having two “black discs in her eyes.” Sheila emphasized that she was an avid bookworm before the condition gradually took over and she wanted her pastime back. She mentioned that during the operation, there was no immediate pain and she was aware of what was going on. After the surgery, Sheila now expresses that “It’s made a big difference. Reading takes you into another world. I’m definitely more optimistic now.”
SOURCE: scitechdaily.com
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SCIENTISTS SAVE CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS ALLERGIES.
SCIENTISTS SAVE CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS ALLERGIES.
Nov. 9th, 2025 - By Jude A., Christina L., Justine W. & Macy Y. / JMA1
Recent studies prevent allergies in babies..
On October 20 2025, a study conducted by researchers explained that feeding your 4 month old child common food allergens can positively prevent people from developing food allergies. After this study was confirmed, people all around America started trying this theory.
In the United States, from 2015, until October 20, 2025 doctors learned that peanut allergies amongst young children have been rapidly dropping. Scientists have discovered that feeding young children peanut items early tends to benefit them in the future. For instance, based on many studies, they found that the average amount of peanut allergies among children has decreased by greater than 27%, and this number continues to decline.
One specific doctor named David Hill, and his team of colleagues from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, led a study in October focusing on allergies. They looked at people's health records to identify diagnoses in young children. From these observations they learned that the decline in children’s allergies is due to an organized public health effort, which resulted in an estimated 40,000 kids successfully avoiding and ending food allergies.
On January 17, 2017 Harvard Health Publishing posted an article on child & teen health that talked about the guidelines in place for preventing peanut allergies in babies and young children, looking to change the traditional mindset of pediatricians and parents, who thought peanut products shouldn’t be given until the child was a bit older. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia also has an article targeting the truth of peanut allergies in children posted on April 9, 2018. One of their allergists and researchers, Dr. David Hill, announced that he can proudly say there are less kids with food allergy today than there would’ve been before they implemented the medical practice.
SOURCE: CNN.com
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A Winning wildlife photo
A Winning wildlife photo
NOV 9th, 2025 - By Tiffany L., Kylie S., Emely A., & Andrew M.. / JMA-3
On October 16 2025, a very unique picture was picture taken by technology. This special photo actually helped the photographer win an international award.
Qingrong Yang went to Yundang lake in China just to take pictures using technology. He entered his photos in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards for 2025. This is a yearly contest run by the Natural History Museum in London. Qingrong’s photos won the prize for best photograph of Bird Behavior.
This yearly contest is presented to show amazing pictures people have taken using technology. There are several categories of awards given out each year.
SOURCE: newsforkids.net
Quantum Breakthrough Supercharges Computer Speeds
Quantum Breakthrough Supercharges Computer Speeds
NOV 9th, 2025 - By Adrian N., Hermen L., Siman T., & Kelly L. / JMA-2
Recently, researchers at Auburn University released findings of a quantum electron breakthrough allowing precise control over electrons, with potential development of quantum computing and catalysis.
The Auburn research team at the Auburn University department of physics, developed a new material that allows precise control over free electrons. Earlier types of electrides were unstable and hard to produce, but the Auburn researchers overcame these challenges. This new class of materials offers a solution to the long-standing challenge of controlling free electrons in electrodes.
Quantum breakthroughs have been discovered dating back to the 1900s when Max Planck proposed a quantum theory, to October 6 2025, where Harvard physicists unveiled the first continuously operating quantum computer.
Quantum technology could make electronics 1,000 times faster with advanced AI features which learn and adapt like the human brain. DR. Konstatin Klyuki, Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering at Auburn stated, “we’re talking about technologies that could change the way we compute and the way we manufacture.”
Quantum technology is not just for computers; it can design new materials which can lead to medicine and more robust cybersecurity. Quantum computers can simulate molecular interaction with a high degree of precision, accelerating the development of new drug treatments. They can significantly speed up and improve machine learning and lead to better AI systems. According to Dr. Evangelos Miliordos, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Auburn, “by learning how to control these free electrons, we can design materials that do things nature never intended.
SOURCE: scitechdaily.com
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Mysteries Of The Axolotl Could Benefit Humanity
Mysteries Of The Axolotl Could Benefit Humanity
May 27th, 2025 - By Adriel V., Thomas L, & Richard V. / J7
Recently, scientists discovered new aspects of regeneration in the form of Axolotls. Could this lead to a new frontier in science?
MEXICO CITY - On May 21, 2025, a study was published in the journal Nature. The article was about how axolotls use a positional code to regenerate their limbs. This breakthrough was made possible by the efforts of Elly Tanaka and her team, using genetic manipulation and cell tracing tools.
These discoveries could prove to be very beneficial to humanity in the future. They may help inspire technologies in regrowth which could help people recover from injuries and wounds.
In the article “Hand2: Positional Code that Allows Axolotls to Regrow Limbs" presented In the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Tanaka states that "this finding fuels optimism that, by using Hand2 expression along with other insights from the axolotl model, we may eventually be able to regrow limbs in mammals." She adds, "Such advances hold promise for the field of regenerative medicine."
Elly Tanaka says, "These same genes are also present in humans, and the fact that the axolotl reuses this circuit during adult life to regenerate a limb is exciting. It suggests that, if similar memory exists in human limbs, scientists may one day be able to target them to unlock new regenerative capabilities."
SOURCE: Phys.org
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WORLD-ALTERING DISCOVERY: BREAKING DOWN PLASTICS
WORLD-ALTERING DISCOVERY: BREAKING DOWN PLASTICS
FEB 26th, 2025 - By Mikayla D., Vianna N., & Amy P. / J7
SWITZERLAND - Scientists discover a new technique for dissolving plastic into its original atoms using light and a chemical on Thursday. This discovery could change our current pollution problem.
Using ultraviolet light, scientists and researchers in Switzerland have found a way to break down plastics faster than they would naturally. According to an article by Hyun Suk Wang and colleagues, “Plexiglass and similar violet light in dichlorobenzene solvent can break down their original monomers.” As of February 20, 2025, they’re still looking into this accidentally discovered process to explain how it works so well. This new method to recycle plastics could possibly change the pollution problem we have right now.
In August of last year, University of Wisconsin-Madison students found new ways to recycle new plastics, similar to the method employed by Hyun Suk Wang and his colleagues. In order to produce pyrolysis oil, the engineers employed a variety of heating techniques. This substance can be used as factory heat and furnace fuel, but also assists in the breaking down of plastics, according to the researchers.
SOURCE: scitechdaily.com
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CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE ASH HARMING OCEAN WILDLIFE
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE ASH HARMING OCEAN WILDLIFE
FEB 28th, 2025 / Colin G. & Steven L. / JMA2
The ash from the California wildfires could potentially affect the ocean wildlife. As the wildfires in California burned, southwesterly winds sent ash into the ocean. Satellite imagery showed the ash traveling up to 100 miles offshore. There are multiple concerns about the wildlife in the ocean being affected by the ash and how we could be affected if it got into our food source.
JMA2-IP1_Cal_Fires.mp4This short video, created by the authors, pressents the story in a visual format.
The group called the California Cooperative Fisheries Investigations took a sample of the ocean water and it was filled with a mixture of anchovy eggs and ash. January is peak anchovy spawning season and the fires happened in late January. The ash not only affects anchovies, but it can also affect all the other ocean wildlife in the future if the ash sinks deep enough. This could affect our future seafood supply.
The California wildfires were devastating fires that burned relentlessly for days on end. Along with the fires, came ash containing toxic chemicals. Because the fires burned in places that haven’t been renovated for many years, toxic materials like asbestos were released. The winds were also making the fires worse and made the ash fly into the ocean, with negative results.
SOURCE: nbcsandiego.com
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