Science News Archive 2026
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HKU launches school of innovation to reimagine talent development for Hong Kong’s innovation future
Ion channels inside cells were manipulating the cytoskeleton
Graphene aerogel‑based flexible pressure sensor for physiological signal detection and human–machine interaction
Tranexamic acid prevents severe bleeding in caesarean births
Refugees reveal hidden trauma of life in the UK
New drug approval pathway benefits industry over patients, argues expert
Review shows that obesity drugs and obesity surgery lead to a higher proportion of fat-free mass loss than diet and exercise interventions
Semaglutide effective for severe obesity even in young people who have been treatment resistant for many years, finds randomised controlled trial
The 28th European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) hosts the largest gathering of endocrine specialists in Europe
Study shows that people who gain the most weight are at more than double the risk of certain cancers
Study suggests muscle mass preserved after obesity drug treatment
How understanding art history can help doctors treat obesity – and why “GLP-1 face” will likely feature in future artwork
The liver’s immune cells might be the key to curing hepatitis B
Higher BMI is associated with more financial problems, loneliness, and stress
Hmeidat, Hubbard named outstanding manufacturing engineers
Global hypertension study finds fight against high blood pressure falling short
Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes
Low-performing organisations more likely to look outside for knowledge, study shows
A faster, smarter ground station for crowded skies
April research news from the Ecological Society of America
Reducing fear is critical for improving trust in law enforcement, MSU study finds
Austrian trailblazer receives top award for women in computing
The dam dilemma: How to build dams to best protect community, environment
Researchers document PFAS in Great Lakes rain and snow
Even at low concentrations in the air, particulate matter increases hospitalizations for kidney disease
Red meat: Evolution’s double-edged sword
How does pregnancy affect myasthenia gravis?
UMass Chan scientists develop gene editing technology capable of rewriting entire chapters of the genome
Alzheimer's therapeutic breakthroughs may be financially inaccessible, warns Trinity College Dublin
New method to carry out long term climate simulations at fraction of cost
Simon Fraser University launches $20M fund with InBC to invest in spin-off ventures
New McMaster-made drug candidate shows promise as a brain cancer treatment
SETI Institute to honor Dr. Matthew Tiscareno with 2026 Carl Sagan Center Director’s Award
When the Schuylkill swallowed the city: Lessons from Hurricane Ida’s historic flood
Study validates accuracy of depression screening for people with chronic pain
Study unveils precise way to rewire brain circuits to boost resilience to stress
Researchers document rice plants trapping and killing fall armyworm caterpillars
To create change, new leaders should read the room
Simulating the future of medicine: How virtual clinical trials could transform drug development
Precision DNA editing targets root cause of severe childhood epilepsy in preclinical study
Wearable polygraph detects hidden stress
Illinois study: Can designer biochar pellets help manage phosphorus in agricultural fields?
More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier
Stephanie Plaza-Torres named 2026–2027 GSA-USGS Congressional Science Fellow as program marks 40 years
New study explores how to improve diagnosis of a frequently missed heart condition
Hereditary epilepsy successfully treated in mouse model
Genetic link between cannabis use and psychosis could help to identify those most at risk
UC Irvine researchers invent a wearable sweat sensor for long-term health monitoring
The life story of the critically endangered Rice's whale, estimated to have just 50 remaining adults, is evidenced in new analysis of the hormones it stores in its baleen throughout its life
Comparing AI anatomy segmentation models when ground truth is missing
The first domesticated horses: 6,000 years of a complex story
Prehistoric Danish people continued to eat fish and hunt even after the rise of agriculture
Researchers challenge ‘propagation of medical equipment graveyards’ in Global South to help prosthetics patients
From molecules to meaning: A search engine for the chemistry of life
How water fleas detect their predators
Slower winds help grasslands enhance carbon gain while saving water
Mayo Clinic researchers identify molecule linked to treatment-resistant inflammatory bowel disease
Neanderthal dentists used stone drills to treat cavities nearly 60,000 years ago
BU researchers awarded $2.9M to investigate brain mechanisms that drive alcohol use disorder
Researchers aim to understand how chronic alcohol exposure changes the brain's stress circuitry, with potential breakthroughs in treating AUD. Advanced neuroscience approaches will be used to examine PACAP's role in excessive drinking, anxiety-like behaviors, and pain sensitivity.