Science News Archive May 2026

Climate warming causes bleaching in key Arctic lichen, study finds

Why is almost everyone right-handed? The answer may lie in how we learned to walk

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.

Grape consumption linked to changes in gene expression and improved skin health

New targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy induces remission in pancreatic cancer model

Scientists chart path toward materials that could transform computing

Experimental drug shows promise for some patients with advanced prostate cancer

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine ahead-of-print tip sheet: May 15, 2026

SKKU research team develops experimentally validated AI model to predict the virulence of tomato yellow leaf curl virus

Genomic analysis predicts guide dog success

When cells reveal their inner workings

New review outlines how today’s medicines can shrink—and stabilize—dangerous artery plaques

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.

Rebuilding brain–spinal communication: brain–computer interfaces open new paths for spinal cord injury recovery

Stretchy implants could stick to arteries to treat high blood pressure

Neuronal hyperacitivity triggers severe autoimmune brain disorder

Is “yo‑yo dieting” really harmful? New analysis challenges long‑standing assumptions about weight cycling

Making ‘light’ work of computing

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.

Scientists identify hidden accelerant in Antarctic ice loss

Nature may benefit psychological well-being of disadvantaged children more than others

Traditional dengue alerts are missing the mark as Vietnam's climate shifts—researchers propose a one health solution

New report charts path for climate-disease preparedness

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.

FSU researchers develop method to expand winter weather forecasting capabilities from weeks to months

Patrolling males and waiting females — observing reproductive behavior of black sea bream in the wild

CityUHK pioneers safer aqueous zinc-based batteries

Predictive rules enabling high precision Boltzmann luminescent nanothermometry

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.

Follow-up funding for two Collaborative Research Centres at the University of Cologne

Four startups nurtured in Okinawa move to the next stage

Warming climate favors shallower cyclones, challenging current risk assessments

Deciphering global perspectives on AI and educational leadership

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.

Bacteria may hold a cancer treatment clue

Honey-like heat flow: A new heat transport regime discovered in ultrathin semiconductors

New reactor design produces renewable methane from carbon dioxide

Reversible glue technology goes electric

Recent COVID-19 vaccination and risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

The most chemically primitive galaxy in the early universe: clues to the mysterious origins of ultra-faint dwarfs

Additives emerge as critical frontier in plastic recycling research

Using atomic clocks to reveal the quantum properties of time

New ultrasonic framework improves dynamic oil film thickness measurement in rolling bearings

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Neu5Gc-associated serum immunoglobulin G glycosylation as a diagnostic biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma

Genetic risk and lifestyle jointly influence upper gastrointestinal cancer risk in a Chinese endoscopy-screened cohort

A multi-omics and machine learning framework identifies plasma SBDS as a causal biomarker and therapeutic target in primary sclerosing cholangitis

Single dose of psilocybin provided rapid relief from depression in new study

Armed conflict and penetrating traumatic brain injury in children in the Gaza Strip

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.

New scenarios needed to address climate crisis

Short-term and late-term effects of psilocybin on symptoms in major depression

Precision anti-aging strategies aim to target harmful senescent cells while preserving beneficial ones

UTMB researchers identify enzyme that prevents chromosome breaks during DNA copying

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Customizable drinks could provide essential nutrients during space missions

Recognizing and managing IEC-HS: A life-threatening complication of CAR-T therapy

A novel deep learning architecture for multi-source data fusion

How 'gentle power' leads to successful environmental conservation

Chinese Neurosurgical Journal study shows heat-based therapy alters epilepsy brain networks

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.

Hanyang University researchers identify 2.5 nanometers as the minimum effective coating thickness for longer-lasting solid-state EV batteries

Study reveals why breast cancer becomes more deadly with age

Climate change costs lives by breaking down social connection

Breakthrough could reshape RNA editing with world's first DNA-guided CRISPR

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Coal pollution is cutting solar power output, study finds

Research traces American wildlife values to European colonization

61 new beetle species reveal how little we still know about biodiversity

When La Niña lingers

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

3D printing bones: Researchers develop ceramic implants that mimic natural bone