Science News Archive May 2026

Visualizing cerebrospinal fluid microdynamic changes following mild traumatic brain injury

Synergistic heterojunction breakthrough: Scientists develop high-efficiency catalyst for green hydrogen production

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Dual-site functional orchestration enables synergistic anodic modulation and cathodic mooring for durable zinc–iodine batteries

Ligand‑wise stripping dictates metal ensemble catalysts for selective oxidation of biomass‑derived 5‑hydroxymethylfurfural

New review highlights electrolyte design strategies to stabilize lithium metal battery interfaces

Brain imaging reveals migraine headache subtypes, Stanford Medicine researchers find

This anti-CRISPR stops the protein assembly line in bacteria

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation

Earliest signs of neurodegeneration in Down syndrome detected shortly after birth

Cash transfers in the perinatal period and investigations of infant maltreatment

Prisoners in England at 41-67 times greater risk of avoidable healthcare harms than general public

Higher dietary soy and legume intake linked to lower high blood pressure risk

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.

Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery

Pilot whales shout louder to be heard over noise pollution

New study finds Rx kids associated with significant reductions in infant maltreatment investigations

New Durham University study reveals how parenting styles shape babies’ willingness to help others

Nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed medical papers have fake citations, a Columbia Nursing AI-assisted audit finds

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.

AI language models struggle with basic hospital data tasks, study finds

Postpartum diabetes care falls short as many women skip essential A1C testing

National study seeks to improve sleep in the ICU

TCT 2026 Master Operator Award to be presented to Rebecca T. Hahn, MD

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.

One fifth of flowering plant evolutionary history is at risk of extinction

Predicting the carbon cost of land-use change in Bangladesh’s Chittagong hill tracts

Lithium may help curb impulsive decisions tied to suicide risk, study finds

24-hour rest-activity rhythms linked to rate of biological aging

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.

Engineered biochar could offer a greener path to carbon dioxide capture

New material approach could lead to lower-power devices

Wildfire smoke risks understudied, review paper warns

Inspired by the brain, researchers build smarter, more efficient computer hardware

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Biologist contributes to study reshaping complexity of aging

Mouse study suggests high-fat diets during pregnancy worsen severe gi illness in preterm babies

A targeted ‘off switch’ in the egg cell speeds up the breeding process

Beer and cannabis could share ‘sex switch’, UCD-lead study find

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

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.

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

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

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

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

GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

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

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.

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

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

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

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

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

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.

A Clearer Signal for MEMS Gyroscopes

Study projects plant extinction rates through 2100

Toward startup-friendly smart cities