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UT Health San Antonio announces $6.5 million gift to strengthen pediatric health workforce through new Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program

The program aims to support future pediatric-focused professionals in dentistry, medicine and nursing through competitive scholarships and training. With the gift, UT Health San Antonio will expand access to high-quality care for children and families in Bexar County.

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland’s smoking ban, study shows

Since Scotland's landmark smoke-free legislation in 2006, second-hand smoke exposure has decreased significantly, with a 95.7% reduction in salivary cotinine levels among non-smokers between 1998 and 2024. Despite this progress, many workers still face risk of exposure, particularly in outdoor hospitality settings.

SourceUniversity of Stirling·JournalTobacco Induced Diseases·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 26, 2026

Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for Disabled women, new study finds

A new UK study suggests that home testing kits could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities among physically Disabled women. Over 50% of the surveyed women prefer self-testing over traditional clinic visits due to barriers such as discomfort and embarrassment. The proposed scheme will offer DIY test kits to under-screened o...

SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalJournal of Medical Screening·TypeSurvey·DateMar 26, 2026

IOP Publishing celebrates outstanding peer reviewers

The IOP Publishing Outstanding Reviewer Awards recognize researchers who deliver exceptional peer review reports, showcasing the essential contribution of reviewers to published research quality. The awards honor over 3,500 reviewers from 74 countries, with notable recognition for lower middle-income country contributors.

New model for the complex earthquake patterns of the Phlegraean Fields near Naples

A recent study combines two modelling approaches to capture the seismicity associated with land uplift and earthquake swarms in the Phlegraean Fields. The model explains long-term trends in earthquake activity by combining changes in stress within the Earth's crust with friction behaviour of geological faults.

SourceGFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 26, 2026

Targeting histone modifications in colorectal cancer: therapeutic potential of epigenetic modifiers on acetylation, methylation and phosphorylation

Epigenetic modifiers targeting histone acetylation, methylation, and phosphorylation show significant preclinical promise in CRC. Combination strategies and novel degraders offer pathways to overcome resistance, including PROTACs targeting KDM3A/B that eliminate cancer stem cells via Wnt/β-catenin inhibition.

SourceXia & He Publishing Inc.·JournalGene Expression·DateMar 26, 2026

Insights from past cold and warm periods: Larger interannual temperature variability over China

Research reveals increased interannual temperature variability over China, with greater summer variability during the Last Interglacial and stronger winter variability during the Last Glacial Maximum. This study provides a critical long-term perspective for understanding future changes in extreme temperature events.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateMar 26, 2026

Copper overload kills cancer cells

Researchers developed a copper complex that selectively induces cuproptosis in cancer cells, killing them without harming healthy tissue. The method is 100 times more effective than existing platinum derivatives and can target treatment-resistant cancer cells.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2026

AI agent accelerates catalyst discovery for sustainable fuel development

Researchers used AI to identify key characteristics of catalysts and guide their designs, discovering a universal design principle for copper-based single-atom alloy catalysts. The approach uses machine learning to predict catalyst performance and inspire generalizable design principles.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateMar 26, 2026

New lithium-ion battery design could power longer-lasting electric vehicles and portable devices

Researchers developed a novel lithium-ion battery anode that stores more than 3500 milliampere-hours per gram, outperforming current graphite-based batteries. The new design, VISiCNT, features a vertically integrated silicon-carbon nanotube structure that maintains performance and stability over hundreds of charge cycles.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalACS Applied Energy Materials·DateMar 26, 2026

Four NYU faculty named AAAS Fellows

NYU faculty Eray Aydil, André Fenton, Anirban Maitra, and Liina Pylkkänen recognized for their groundbreaking work in materials synthesis, neuroscience, cancer research, and language processing. The American Association for the Advancement of Science has selected 449 members as AAAS Fellows this year.

One pot process to convert sugarcane waste to jet fuel

A joint project between The University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has led to the development of an eco-friendly process to convert sugarcane waste into biofuel. PhD candidate Ms Neethu Joshikumar successfully tested a one-pot method using deep eutectic solvent, reducing electricity and time requirements.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalBiofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2026

Drexel researchers discover liquids have a breaking point

Drexel researchers have found that, given the right strain rate, simple liquids can fracture like solid objects. This discovery suggests that viscosity plays a more significant role in the mechanical properties of liquids than previously thought, potentially leading to new possibilities for manipulating liquids in various applications.

SourceDrexel University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2026

Experimental evidence shows how photons spread across multiple paths in an interferometer

Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a new experimental method to demonstrate the physical delocalization of individual photons in an interferometer. The study challenges traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics and has significant implications for high-tech sensors and our understanding of reality.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalNew Journal of Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2026

Can AI learn to read ancient pottery the way an archaeologist does?

A new deep learning model classifies Japanese Sue ware from 3D scans with high accuracy, using three-dimensional point clouds directly. The model achieved an overall accuracy of 93.2%, performing almost perfectly on visually distinct categories, while focusing on regions that may correspond to expert archaeologists' considerations.

SourceNagoya University·JournalJournal of Archaeological Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 26, 2026

KAIST researchers unveil technical principles behind antibacterial graphene toothbrushes with 10 million units sold​

A KAIST research team identified the mechanism by which Graphene Oxide exhibits powerful antibacterial effects against bacteria while remaining harmless to human cells. The technology has been applied to consumer products, including a graphene antibacterial toothbrush that has sold over 10 million units.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 26, 2026