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Science News for January 11, 2026


Chongqing Medical University team: dual-branch graph attention network enables personalized prediction of ECT efficacy in adolescent depression

A team from Chongqing Medical University developed a model that integrates sMRI and fMRI data to predict treatment responders, achieving high accuracy rates. The dual-branch graph attention network (DBGAN) captures coordinated brain changes linked to emotion regulation and memory processing.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalMeta-Radiology·TypeImaging analysis·DateJan 11, 2026

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome triggers migraines in majority of patients

A new study from Murdoch University found that 66% of participants with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) experienced migraines that started or worsened after CRPS onset. This research highlights the connection between CRPS and migraine, suggesting a possible common cause for both conditions.

SourceMurdoch University·JournalCephalalgia·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Tiny sensor could transform head injury detection

A tiny sensor developed by KAUST researchers can detect hazardous head impacts with 360-degree accuracy, distinguishing minor bumps from severe blows. The device's innovative design allows it to operate without power or routine upkeep, paving the way for next-generation wearable safety systems.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 11, 2026

Taming heat: a novel theory enables unprecedented control of heat conduction

Researchers developed a novel theory that enables precise control of heat conduction in materials with asymmetric microstructures. This innovation has potential applications in energy harvesting and protecting heat-sensitive electronics.

SourceTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 11, 2026

DGIST achieves the world’s highest efficiency with the development of a perovskite-based self-powered betavoltaic battery

The research team led by DGIST Professor Su-Il In developed a high-performance next-generation betavoltaic battery with an energy conversion efficiency of 10.79%. This is a significant improvement over the previously reported highest efficiency for perovskite-based betavoltaic batteries.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalCarbon Energy·DateJan 11, 2026
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.

Energy efficiency and social justice: assessing the social risks of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

A new study assesses the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive through a social justice lens, highlighting how renovation policies can widen existing social inequalities. The Composite Building and Social Vulnerability Index reveals markedly different levels of vulnerability across EU countries.

SourceELSP·JournalAdvanced Manufacturing·TypeContent analysis·DateJan 11, 2026

Label attention meets deep learning: a novel model for ICD-11 automatic classification of Chinese EMRs

A novel deep learning model, LA-TextCNN-BiLSTM, has been developed to improve the accuracy of automatic disease classification using ICD-11 for Chinese Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). The model achieved an 83.86% accuracy rate and demonstrated robust performance in multi-label classification.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalInformatics and Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 11, 2026

Enhanced stability and linearly polarized emission from CsPbI3 perovskite nanoplatelets through A-site cation engineering

Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability of CsPbI3 perovskite nanoplatelets by incorporating formamidinium, which improves bulk thermodynamic stability and surface ligand binding. This approach leads to highly oriented superlattices with improved linear polarization of light emitted.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 11, 2026

Microplastics detected in rural woodland

Researchers detected up to 500 microscopic plastic particles per square meter per day in a rural woodland area, almost twice as much as in an urban location. The study reveals that trees and vegetation capture airborne microplastic particles from the atmosphere.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalEnvironmental Pollution·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2026

Protecting older male athletes’ heart health

Veteran male athletes over 50 are more likely to experience abnormal heart rhythms during training if they have scarring in their hearts. Exercise itself is not the cause, but can act as a trigger for dangerous heart rhythms in those with underlying heart issues.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalEuropean Journal of Preventive Cardiology·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2026
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.

KAIST proposes AI-driven strategy to solve long-standing mystery of gene function

A research team at KAIST has proposed an AI-driven approach to solve the long-standing mystery of gene function. The team suggests combining computational biology with experimental biology to discover gene functions, leveraging tools like AlphaFold and generative AI.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Microbiology·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 11, 2026