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How virtual reality can transform behavioral science and enhance reproducibility

Researchers outline a future vision for VR research that prioritizes open science practices and technological accessibility. The Openverse protocol addresses interoperability, procedural standardization, and data sharing to improve VR study quality and address the reproducibility crisis.

SourceUniversity of California - Merced·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026

Data-driven approach quickly screens for durable, efficient catalysts

Researchers from Tohoku University and East China University of Science and Technology developed a data-driven approach to quickly screen for durable and efficient catalysts. By analyzing experimental data and scientific theories, they identified promising candidates that outperformed commercial RuO2 catalysts.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJun 16, 2026

Integrative experiment design reveals hidden patterns in decades-old social science research

MIT Sloan researchers demonstrate a new approach to designing social science experiments by applying integrative experiment design to a longstanding question about punishment in public goods games. The study reveals how punishment's effect on collective welfare can swing from substantially harmful to substantially helpful, depending on...

SourceMIT Sloan School of Management·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2026

Farm robot autonomously navigates, harvests among raised beds

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed an autonomous driving algorithm for robots to navigate raised cultivation beds, utilizing lidar point cloud data. The system enables precise movement and accuracy in both virtual and actual environments, promising to expand tasks beyond harvesting to monitoring and pruning.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalComputers and Electronics in Agriculture·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2025

New AI tool set to speed quest for advanced superconductors

A new study published in Newton uses artificial intelligence to identify complex quantum phases in materials, significantly speeding up research into quantum materials. The breakthrough applies machine-learning techniques to detect clear spectral signals, allowing for a fast and accurate snapshot of phase transitions.

SourceEmory University·JournalNewton·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 10, 2025

The 43rd Barcelona BioMed Conference explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence to transform biomedical research

The conference gathered international researchers to discuss AI's role in drug discovery and development, including generative AI strategies for designing chemical compounds. The speakers emphasized the significance of personalized medicine, where therapies will be tailored to each patient's unique molecular profile.

The secret behind pedestrian crossings – and why some spiral into chaos

Researchers discovered that pedestrians form neat lanes in crossing roads only until people start veering off at extreme angles, after which the flow becomes disordered. The team's theory predicts that critical angle of 13 degrees marks the point where crowds collapse from order to disorder.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 24, 2025

Unveiling the potential of Japanese bird banding data for avian movement research

Researchers highlight the underuse of Japanese bird banding data in avian movement research, revealing gaps in our understanding of East Asian migratory birds. The study proposes improving data accessibility and integrating traditional methods with modern tracking technologies to advance conservation efforts.

SourceForestry and Forest Products Research Institute·JournalORNITHOLOGICAL SCIENCE·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 19, 2025

Efficient development of drugs with fewer mice

Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a technology to test 25 antibodies simultaneously in a single mouse, greatly reducing the number of laboratory animals required. The method uses protein fragments as barcodes for analysis, allowing for high-quality preclinical data on multiple antibody candidates.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 18, 2025

Pacific island water security requires new approach

Experts at Flinders University are calling for a new approach to water security on Pacific islands, where rising sea levels threaten local water supplies. Infiltration galleries, which extract fresh groundwater from shallow depths, may provide a solution, but more research is needed on their optimal design and performance.

SourceFlinders University·JournalJournal of Hydrology·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 14, 2025

Pusan National University researchers developed an advanced AI model for accelerating therapeutic gene target discovery

The new AI model leverages hypergraphs to quickly and accurately identify therapeutic gene targets for diseases. HIT outperformed existing models in all tested metrics, demonstrating its accuracy in classifying therapeutic gene targets with great precision.

SourcePusan National University·JournalBriefings in Bioinformatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 5, 2025

Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?

New analysis of spacecraft observations and laboratory techniques reveals that Mars's red colour is better matched by ferrihydrite, an iron oxide containing water. This discovery transforms our understanding of why Mars is red and suggests that the planet rusted earlier than previously thought.

SourceEuropean Space Agency·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 25, 2025

Geo3DTouch: Getting in touch with the data

Researchers at the University of Konstanz have developed tactile learning materials that allow students to explore mathematical concepts and scientific data using touch. The project, Geo3DTouch, aims to create inclusive access to education for people with sight impairments by providing 3D printed prototypes and detailed instructions.

Revolutionizing dental surgery with AI

Dental implant surgeries require optimal mechanical stress levels for successful bone healing and long-term implant success. Researchers are developing a hybrid biomechanical model using machine learning to provide precise, patient-specific predictions of mechanical stress.

In the hunt for new and better enzymes, AI steps to the fore

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a computational workflow that can design thousands of new enzymes, predict their behavior, and test their performance across multiple chemical reactions using machine learning. This breakthrough accelerates the process of creating new enzymes, which can enhance perfumes, clean laundry, ...

SourceStanford University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 22, 2025

X-ray data-enhanced computational method can determine crystal structures of multiphase materials

Researchers develop a computational method to determine the crystal structures of multiphase materials directly from powder X-ray diffraction patterns. This approach can analyze existing experimental data that was previously difficult to decipher, leading to potential discoveries of new material phases.

SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 5, 2024

13th ITER International School (IIS2024) gives professional training for 200 young scientists and engineers of the world, to advance nuclear fusion research on the road to commercial reactor

The 13th ITER International School (IIS2024) brings together 200 young researchers and engineers to advance nuclear fusion research. The school's theme is 'Magnetic fusion diagnostics and data science,' focusing on measurement and analysis for achieving fusion energy demonstration in the ITER project.

Researchers develop approach to accurately predict pneumonia outcomes

A team of researchers from Northwestern University has developed a novel machine-learning approach to accurately predict pneumonia outcomes by analyzing electronic health records. The study identifies five distinct clinical states in pneumonia, three of which are strongly associated with disease outcomes and two that can help physician...

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 29, 2024

Quantum experiments and high-performance computing: new methods enable complex calculations to be completed extremely quickly

Scientists at Paderborn University used high-performance computing to analyse a quantum photonics experiment, performing calculations in just minutes. The findings have significant implications for characterising photonic quantum computer hardware and will shape the future of quantum research.

SourceUniversität Paderborn·JournalQuantum Science and Technology·DateOct 24, 2024