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Science News for August 2, 2026


Wireless and Communication Letters – a new international journal for engineering research and innovation launched by Bentham Science

The new journal, Wireless and Communication Letters, is an international platform for high-quality research in wireless communications, networking, and communication engineering. It publishes original letters, full-length research articles, and comprehensive reviews on the latest scientific and technological advances.

Flexible bioelectronics armed to the teeth

Researchers developed a flexible, battery-free hydrogel bioelectronic patch that wirelessly monitors periodontal inflammation and delivers localized miRNA therapy. The system successfully distinguished MMP-9 levels between healthy volunteers and patients with periodontal disease.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 2, 2026

British Risso’s dolphins belong to single population

Research on British Risso's dolphins reveals they form a single genetic entity, separate from those in the Azores and Mediterranean. The study suggests these dolphins have been isolated for some time, but further research is needed to determine their boundaries.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom·DateAug 2, 2026

Plant species with similar VOC profiles respond better to defense signals from their neighbors

A new study reveals that plants with similar volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles can detect and respond to defense signals from neighboring plants more effectively. This finding offers a potential roadmap for designing more pest-resilient agricultural systems by strategically pairing plant species based on their VOC profiles.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 2, 2026

KAIST develops AI that generates feasible plans for delivery, production, and workforce scheduling

A research team at KAIST has developed RL-SPH, a reinforcement-learning-based method that can independently generate feasible solutions satisfying all constraints. The technique achieved a 100% feasibility rate across five benchmarks, reducing the primal gap by an average of 28.6 times and improving search efficiency.

A new study reveals how the brain helps protect fertility from heat-induced damage

A new study reveals that the brain plays a crucial role in protecting fertility during heat stress by sending signals to reproductive cells. Researchers discovered an unexpected communication system between the brain and germline cells, showing how animals adjust reproduction when conditions become unfavorable.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 2, 2026

Heavy drinking amplifies the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity attributed to adverse childhood experiences in middle-aged and older Chinese adults

A study found that heavy drinking amplifies the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity attributed to adverse childhood experiences in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Individuals with high ACE exposure who engaged in heavy drinking had substantially higher risk compared to those who did not drink heavily.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalMedScience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 2, 2026