Science News Archive 2026

Psychedelic substances: Who can they help – and who might they harm?

Hasanuddin University study outlines protocol for a community-driven approach to prevent adolescent female suicide

ICI Academic | Targeting "Real Issues": Professor Ke Zheng launches new book series on building an education powerhouse

Tuberculosis risk: promising approaches for screening and prediction

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Low-cost color sensor device enables rapid detection of ovarian cancer biomarkers

Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health

Quantum metallurgy: Electron crystals deform and melt

BMFTR awards millions in funding for fusion research – Dr. Yannik Zobus of GSI/FAIR secures a young investigators group

The ‘nostalgia effect’: Scientists produce less disruptive work as they age

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

How bacteria 'Chat' their way to carbon-neutral water treatment

Brano Therapeutics raises US$6.8 million to advance new heart failure therapies

New Nature Scientific Reports study challenges the inevitability of cognitive decline and proves brain gain is possible at any age

Rice University students turn classroom project into publishable breakthrough in aerospace composites

Needle-free flu vaccine aims to boost children’s immunity

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

DNA errors found to help tumors survive

Researchers show a new, sustainable, way to remove toxic chemicals in water

Toxic mercury exposure might harm the body’s metabolism, study finds

Simon Fraser University and Thompson Rivers University enhance inter-province collaboration

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

KAIST unveils ‘complexity paradox’: Multimetallic nanoparticles grow more uniform as components increase

Missing information can misinform

New ultrasonic needle yields samples 2–3 times larger, potentially reshaping cancer diagnostics

[Research Article] A tool for crop phenology metrics analysis from big Earth observation data

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Scientists discover how gut bacteria toxin invades colon cells to trigger cancer

When nerve cells form new connections: approach to treating spinal cord injuries developed

A Clearer Signal for MEMS Gyroscopes

Study projects plant extinction rates through 2100

Toward startup-friendly smart cities

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Trees improve health — but not for everyone, MSU study finds

New UH tool measures whether lactating mothers’ psychological needs are being met

ECNU scholars make national top list: Prof. Cui Yunhuo and Prof. Lei Hao Named Elsevier's 2025 Highly Cited Researchers in Education

How soil bacteria help plants defend themselves against disease

Ultrahigh-energy cosmic messengers may carry ultraheavy secrets

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Trafficked pangolin DNA reveals hotspots of illegal wildlife trade

Forest fuel treatments not only reduce wildfire risk, but are cost-effective

Do higher gas prices lead to increased usage of electric cars?

Nutrition and body image program supports healthier behaviors in women undergoing substance use treatment

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Boyce Thompson Institute names Dr. Natalie Hoffmann inaugural Jane Silverthorne Postdoctoral Fellow

Leukemia stem cells cause treatments to fail – Findings open new avenues to overcome resistance

ECNU study in top journal resolves "seductive detail" debate in multimedia learning

New predictive approaches forecast extinction risk for plants in a changing climate

What a devastating earthquake revealed about future quake risk

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Digital archive reveals how NIH built the field of genomics

How researcher age influences likelihood of disruptive innovation in science

Sharper brains switch to a ‘not what you know, but who you know’ mindset online and on social media, study shows

Cooling without pumps: New measurement data for modular reactors

Forest fuel treatments reduce wildfire spread, prevent $2.8 billion in damage

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Stanford researchers combine five metals to build a better nanocrystal

Asst Prof Gianmarco Mengaldo appointed to AI Advisory Group at World Meteorological Organization

Long-term dynamic virological response patterns and clinical outcomes in hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis

Genomic insights unlocked: adaptive divergence of Capsella bursa-pastoris across altitudinal gradients

A new type of microneedles with light- and temperature-dependent transdermal delivery properties

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

The merits and pitfalls of metaphor use in science communication

1,5-anhydroglucitol aggravates acute liver failure via the PPARα signaling pathway

Planning for hydrogen under geopolitical uncertainty

Muon g-2 collaboration with strong contribution from Mainz wins Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Research shows soil temperature modulated millet agriculture in Neolithic East Asia

Brexit did not just shake Britain - it sent financial shockwaves across Europe

Strong graphene bulk composites with high thermal conductivity

National study examines genetic testing to inform follow-up care for cancer survivors

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Preserving the neurovascular bundle during radical robotic prostatectomy: Tips and tricks