Matthew R. Callstrom, MD, Ph.D., has been elected as the next president and CEO of Mayo Clinic, succeeding Gianrico Farrugia. Callstrom brings 25 years of experience to the role, with a deep understanding of Mayo Clinic's values and mission.
SUNY Chancellor King announces a $5 million investment in agritech research to support four SUNY campuses in expanding research, education, and training opportunities in agriculture technology. The investment aims to prepare the highly skilled workforce of the future and strengthen New York State's agriculture industry.
A new study published in Energy & Environment Nexus reveals that solar photovoltaic technology is the most cost-effective renewable energy option for water pumping across six representative locations in Nigeria. The research also offers a detailed assessment of wind conditions across 37 locations, helping guide future renewable energy ...
This book provides a structured approach to evaluating AI trustworthiness in finance, considering explainability, causality, and bias indication. It advances a multidimensional notion of trustworthiness, requiring concrete operational mechanisms beyond high-level principles.
Researchers measured atomic vibrations that carry heat and sound waves, connecting them to a quantum property called spin, which can characterize subatomic particles' built-in magnetism. The study found that quantum spins and vibrations had a stronger correlation below -180 F, when electrons' spin was organized.
New research from UCLA suggests that novelty plays a role in binding scent to experience, especially as we age. Older adults who encountered the scent during the first learning phase performed better than those who encountered it during the second. The findings suggest that scent may be a more effective tool for supporting memory when ...
A study found that climate anxiety motivates some teens to make personal changes and join collective efforts, but also triggers eco-paralysis when combined with climate contempt. Effective communication strategies, including traditional news media and interpersonal conversations, can inspire youth climate action.
Researchers introduced a framework for evaluating AI tools in psychological assessment, finding that AI models can score well on accuracy measures while missing key signs of mental health concerns. The study recommends a more rigorous testing process to ensure valid psychological assessments.
A University of California, Davis, study compares five datasets to estimate nitrogen surplus in California's Central Valley, revealing wide ranges of uncertainty. This discrepancy could reshape priority areas for groundwater protections, and growers worldwide can utilize these estimates for guidance.
A study found that ranavirus is the cause of mass amphibian mortality in a Brazilian pond, resulting in an 83% decline in monkey frog reproduction. The disease worsens during dry periods due to low air humidity, posing a significant threat to wild South American populations.
A new study found that lake trout tend to seek water around 2°C in winter, with warmer temperatures found in shallower lakes and colder temperatures in deeper lakes. This pattern can be used to predict winter habitat for the iconic Canadian fish.
Pennington Biomedical researchers will present scientific findings and participate in expert discussions at ObesityWeek 2026, highlighting advances in obesity science and treatment. The institution will also contribute to educational and early-career programming.
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Columbia University have used high-speed optical brain imaging to uncover a previously unknown map within the mouse secondary motor cortex, revealing distinct regions associated with different parts of the body. The discovery offers new insights into how the brain organizes and co...
Researchers found that common ADHD accommodations, such as extended time and frequent breaks, do not significantly improve students' classroom behavior or academic performance. In contrast, behavioral interventions and stimulant medication have been shown to improve classroom outcomes.
A new national report reveals declines in student performance across all Canadian provinces and territories, with grade inflation masking the extent of pandemic learning loss. The report highlights the need for evidence-based support for disadvantaged students and tracks achievement consistently over time to track student learning loss.
Endometrial cancer rates have increased substantially among Native American and Hispanic women, diagnosed at younger ages, with significant disparities in healthcare access. Research highlights the need for increased awareness, earlier detection, and targeted interventions to address these disparities and reduce cancer-related deaths.
Researchers at UCLA Health have shown that boosting the activity of a healthy gene copy can offset the effects of a mutation linked to autism. The approach, using a modified form of CRISPR, targets enhancers to control gene expression, offering a new direction for treating autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
New research suggests that mountain growth spurts played a key role in sparking complex life on Earth. The study found that the development of tall mountains provided nutrients, such as phosphorus, which are essential for life, and enabled photosynthesis to raise atmospheric oxygen levels.
Scientists discovered a DNA regulatory region that controls DACH1 gene activity, leading to more complex primate brain development. The study reveals that evolution can modify genetic instructions without creating new genes.
Scientists at Mount Sinai Hospital have mapped the complete structure of the AASS enzyme, revealing how its activity can be controlled. The findings provide a new avenue for developing treatments for glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1), a rare genetic disorder that causes toxic substances to accumulate in the body.
An analysis of 586 mother-child pairs found six prenatal and 42 childhood exposures associated with multiple health outcomes, including cardiometabolic health and respiratory issues. The study identifies a set of
The study provides an atlas of associations between early-life environmental exposures and health, highlighting factors like tobacco smoke, indoor air pollution, and dietary quality. Many associations were observed in early childhood and remained visible years later, suggesting that early environmental conditions may leave durable heal...
Researchers pinpoint Azores archipelago as origin of New England seamount chain, a 3D thermomechanical numerical experiments study suggests. The study also indicates that the plume produced the Corner Rise Seamounts chain on the North American Plate and the Great Meteor seamounts on the African Plate.
Research at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center found that ketogenic diets high in long-chain saturated fatty acids can increase inflammation through mitochondrial stress and immune cell activation. The study, published in Science Advances, suggests that different types of fatty acids may have varying effects on the body.
ISTA PhD students Riccardo Cadei, Jiale Chen, and Nikita Kalinin have been awarded Google PhD Fellowships for their groundbreaking AI research. Cadei and Chen will receive up to $120,000 in funding to explore cause-and-effect relationships and develop more efficient large language models, respectively.
The NTU-Canaan Green Intelligent Compute Collaboration aims to develop energy-aware algorithms and privacy-preserving edge systems for AI applications. The four-year initiative addresses the growing demand for computing resources and the need for sustainable computing systems.
A research team developed an ethanol gas sensor using a high-entropy oxide combining indium, tin, iron, zinc, and tungsten, achieving a 12.6-fold higher response than a low-entropy oxide. The sensor demonstrated faster response and recovery times, and its long-term stability was maintained even under high humidity.
The SCMM Industry Day 2026 event brought together industry, research, and public stakeholders to discuss sustainable composite materials and their industrial deployment. Seven technologies developed with industrial partners were presented, addressing challenges in automotive, aerospace, space, and transport.
Researchers developed an approach to accurately model quantum dissipation in strongly-coupled cavity systems, identifying the
Researchers have identified two bacterial species that promote intestinal inflammation in IBD patients, and developed a method to selectively target them. The study found that targeting these bacteria with specific compounds may provide a more effective and safer treatment option for IBD patients.
A breakthrough in chemistry has increased the energy capacity of water-based batteries, addressing their limited practical use. The new design enables iodine to transfer four electrons, increasing energy storage capacity and improving safety and sustainability.
The SELINA partners gathered in Riga, Latvia, for the 8th Workshop, discussing the project's latest results, Demonstration Projects, and practical application of SELINA's outputs. Partners shared experiences and results from the Demonstration Projects, reflecting on approaches and lessons learned.
This book explores intelligent algorithmic systems for healthcare decision-making, resource optimization, and data security. It covers various algorithms and approaches for efficient healthcare systems, including adaptive algorithms, predictive modeling, and blockchain-based security.
This book explores the convergence of computing, science, and engineering through emerging technologies, including deep learning, AI, and blockchain. It highlights practical applications across multiple disciplines, such as healthcare, education, and transportation.
New research reveals that nitrogen addition to soil initially stimulates soil respiration rates but eventually leads to their suppression. The study found that the rate of nitrogen addition did not significantly change the pace of decline, but an increase in nitrogen inputs produced stronger overall suppression.
Researchers developed miniature solar panels to control cell alignment in 3D-printed biological tissue. By adjusting solar cell layout and intensity, they achieved desired shapes and correlated cell alignment with patterning.
The authors propose materials world models to maintain a persistent representation of material states, histories, and observations. The models connect AI algorithms, multiscale computation, and physical experimentation to ensure scientific continuity across material evolution and evidence interpretation.
Researchers create 'planimal' cells by fusing algal cells with mammalian cells, retaining 16.3 million base pairs of algal DNA over 155 generations. The cells' ability to stably pass on foreign genetic material has implications for understanding evolution and genetic transfer across species boundaries.
A study identified PTEN as a direct target of the plant toxin DHP, implicating it in toxin-driven changes to the pulmonary arteries. The findings suggest that the toxin promotes arterial thickening through two mechanisms: activated platelets and PTEN protein modifications.
Scientists from Durham University captured underwater landslides as they happened in the natural environment for the first time, revealing how these hidden events can move large amounts of sediment across the sea floor. The research, carried out at the Homathko Delta in British Columbia, Canada, provides the first direct evidence of a ...
Researchers at Rutgers Health have discovered a molecule produced by good gut bacteria that rapidly heals the intestinal lining, protecting against severe inflammatory diseases. The breakthrough molecule, called N-MNA, has the potential to treat inflammatory bowel disease and other chronic gut disorders in humans by activating a coenzy...
A study published in Targetome found that blocking an enzyme called protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2) speeds the breakdown of a leukemia growth protein, c-MYC. Reducing PTPN2 levels slowed leukemia cell growth and increased programmed cell death in laboratory experiments.
New research in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging has led to breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Multispectral optoacoustic tomography detects blood flow problems before reconstructive surgery, while FAPI PET imaging assesses liver fibrosis in people with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Heatwaves are causing strain on European power grids, leading to supply bottlenecks and potential grid failures in France, Spain, and Italy. Germany and the UK are more resilient, but risk increasing failures as heatwaves intensify.
The Society for Neuroscience has received a record number of donations to the TPDA Awards, a prestigious recognition for outstanding research in neuroscience. These donations will support innovative research projects at Neuroscience 2026, furthering our understanding of the brain and nervous system.
Researchers will investigate how energy constraints shape neural computation, from molecules to circuits to behavior. The study aims to provide the first quantification of energy costs of computation across spatial scales, revealing how the brain optimizes computation within its energy budget.
A team of PSU researchers aims to develop evaluation tools for AI's response to students' mathematical reasoning, focusing on feedback quality and relevance. The two-year project will use real math tasks and data visualization reasoning to test AI models' ability to recognize and respond to student thinking.
Researchers at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center have made significant breakthroughs in cancer treatment, including a promising new therapy for patients with specific EGFR-mutated lung cancer. Additionally, a study published in Science has provided new insights into the cell environment surrounding early breast cancers, shedding light on wh...
Researchers discovered a body map in the brain's secondary motor cortex, which coordinates complex movements, such as arm and hand movements. This finding could help scientists better understand movement disorders and build more advanced robots.
Researchers have developed high-performance terahertz all-dielectric metasurface devices with broadband operation, low loss, high efficiency, and excellent reproducibility. The devices were fabricated using a novel fabrication strategy that overcomes traditional challenges such as sidewall tilting and etching depth errors.
A mid-term assessment of China's 10-year Yangtze fishing ban reveals broad ecological signals, including increased fish body length and species richness. However, recovery is uneven and challenges such as habitat fragmentation and climate extremes remain unresolved.
Researchers propose a novel method that patches visual capabilities of large multimodal models by collaborating with smaller, task-specific models. This approach enables LMMs to achieve higher accuracy and efficiency in visual tasks, particularly in fine-grained visual perception.
A study in Ethiopia's Upper Blue Nile Basin explores the relationship between farmer perceptions and scientific assessments of soil acidity. Farmers identified yield reduction and stunted crop growth as key indicators of soil acidity, and their subjective classifications were significantly correlated with laboratory-measured soil pH.
Insilico Medicine will attend London Investor Conferences and Dubai Future Week, highlighting its AI-driven drug discovery and longevity efforts. The company's CEO, Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, and President, Dr. Alex Aliper, will deliver keynote speeches and participate in panel discussions on cutting-edge AI biotech trends.
Researchers found 94.54% of nature reserve areas brightening significantly, with wetland reserves showing the highest light pollution. Conservation efforts are eroding due to increasing human activities, threatening nocturnal species.
A study of over 1,000 adults found that NAD levels in whole blood do not decline with age in healthy individuals, but are lower in those with cardiovascular disease. The research challenges the assumption that declining NAD levels are a natural feature of human aging.
Researchers at ICFO have found that chromium protects ruthenium from excessive oxidation, forming a perfect couple for stabilizing catalysts during water electrolysis. This discovery enables the creation of more efficient and durable catalysts, supporting the long-term goal of producing clean hydrogen.
Researchers developed a novel catalyst design by embedding platinum nanoparticles in a metal-organic framework, preventing sintering and enhancing CO₂-to-methanol conversion. The optimized catalyst achieved a CO₂ conversion of 10.6% and a methanol production rate of 0.22 gMeOH·gcat⁻¹·h⁻¹.
A study found that having an older AI-estimated heart age compared to actual age is associated with worse cardiovascular and dementia-related death outcomes. The research used deep learning AI models to estimate heart age from ultrasound images and analyzed data from a community-based cohort of 568 adults. The results showed a signific...
Researchers propose a paradigm shift to break the trade-off between high ionic conductivity and mechanical strength in solid polymer electrolytes. They redefine decoupled ion transport as a fundamental change in the rate-limiting step of ion motion, allowing for independent Li+ hopping through local pathways. The authors outline key me...
Researchers propose a 'central dogma of aging' framework that explains how genomic instability, telomere attrition, and metabolic imbalances interact to drive aging. The model suggests that interventions targeting multiple layers of the network are more effective than single-target approaches.
A new study links the updated Planetary Health Diet to a lower risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in over 100,000 UK adults. Participants with the highest adherence to the diet had roughly one-third lower risk of developing the condition, with lower liver fat and fibroinflammation also observed.
A Shanghai Jiao Tong University research team has developed a tandem catalytic system for direct methane-to-methanol conversion under mild conditions. The system achieves a high CH₃OH yield rate of 14.38 mmol/(g cat ·h) with 100% liquid-phase selectivity, overcoming the challenge of methane's strong C–H bond.
Scientists at Hokkaido University investigate alpha-gallium oxide for its potential in power electronic devices. They found that adding germanium improves electron movement while maintaining thermal conductivity. This research provides a foundation for designing more efficient devices.
Researchers from the National Institute of Informatics have accepted three papers at FOCS 2026, including a paper on the Four Color Theorem that received the Best Paper Award. The proof presents a novel approach to the theorem, revealing reducible configurations and enabling near-linear time coloring. This breakthrough has significant ...
MaizeGP is a graph-based platform that integrates 48 maize genomes to explore structural variation and genetic diversity. The platform provides a broader view of genetic diversity and allows researchers to compare genomic regions and view structural variation alongside gene, transposable-element, and accessible-chromatin tracks.
A study using EEG recorded brain activity in dogs while they watched audiovisual clips of their owners displaying different emotions, revealing larger brain responses to conflicting cues. The findings suggest dogs may be sensitive to incongruent emotional cues, potentially reflecting increased attention or expectancy-violation processes.
The final results of the PECATI trial demonstrate encouraging long-term survival outcomes with the combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab in patients with previously treated advanced B3-thymoma and thymic carcinoma. The study found a median progression-free survival of 22.1 months and a median overall survival of 40.2 months.
A hybrid approach of intraarterial and intravenous peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) delivers three times more radiation to liver metastases, resulting in 67% partial response rate at three months and 87% at six months. The treatment enhances tumor control without added major toxicity.
The report highlights 10 technologies with the greatest potential to reduce pressure on the planet and make power supply more reliable. These include calcined-clay limestone cement, virtual power plants, and thermal energy storage, which can store energy in sand and brick.
A telemedicine-based management programme improved quality of life and self-care in patients with heart failure, with clinically relevant improvements in health status and symptoms. The programme demonstrated high patient satisfaction and adherence to daily habits, such as medication intake and physical activity.
Researchers explore how spatial arrangement of inhibitory connections shapes brain criticality, finding that distance and transmission delays play crucial roles. Networks with longer inhibitory connections tend to become more supercritical, while shorter-range connections allow for more stable states.
Researchers successfully created polarized radical pairs in metal–organic frameworks, a porous material, to enable quantum sensing and improve chemical sensing methods. This achievement could lead to more sensitive and accurate detection of chemical triggers, such as odors.
China has more prevalent cases of pancreatic cancer (103,000 vs. 66,000), but lower age-standardized rates, compared to the US. The US has higher age-standardized rates of incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), attributed to high fasting plasma glucose being the leading risk factor
Researchers developed machine-learning models to predict mortality in patients after a type of heart attack, known as STEMI. The models, called PERISCOPE, outperformed existing scores in predicting in-hospital and six-month mortality rates.
Researchers found that waves of cerebrospinal fluid, which clear waste from the brain during sleep, are significantly reduced in older adults. This impairment is linked to decreased slow brain waves during deep sleep and is not solely due to reduced sleep duration.
A unique UAE wetland has become a haven for juvenile green turtles, which spend over 80% of their time there, finding food and shelter. The study highlights the importance of protecting this ecosystem, which connects to the sea via natural mangrove channels, ensuring the turtles' survival.