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When Earth's Magnetic Field Took Its Time Flipping
2026-02-07

When Earth's Magnetic Field Took Its Time Flipping

A University of Utah geoscientist, teamed with paleomagnetists from Japan and France, extracted sediment cores off Newfoundland that revealed a geomagnetic pole reversal that dragged on for 70,000 years--far longer than previously known.

How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into "Sharkansas," a Shark Fossil Hotspot
2026-02-07

How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into "Sharkansas," a Shark Fossil Hotspot

Along an Arkansas river, scientists discovered remarkably preserved shark fossils -- and now they know why these ancient skeletons survived when most do not.

Looking For Advanced Aliens? Search For Exoplanets With Large Coal Deposits
2026-02-07

Looking For Advanced Aliens? Search For Exoplanets With Large Coal Deposits

The combustible sedimentary rock, better known as coal, was not only crucial to the onset of advanced technology here on earth, but it should also be key to the development of advanced E.T.s residing on any given exoearth.

Polarstern heads to the Weddell Sea to probe Antarctica's sharp sea ice drop
2026-02-07

Polarstern heads to the Weddell Sea to probe Antarctica's sharp sea ice drop

With the departure of the research vessel Polarstern from Punta Arenas (Chile) scheduled for this weekend, the "Summer Weddell Sea Outflow Study" (SWOS) international expedition will commence. Up to early April, a multidisciplinary international research team will investigate the northwestern region of the Weddell Sea—an area of central importance for the global climate and ocean system, but one that can only be explored on site by research icebreakers such as Polarstern due to challenging sea ice conditions.

Physicists Discover How Electron Interactions Shape Materials Important for Quantum Computing
2026-02-07

Physicists Discover How Electron Interactions Shape Materials Important for Quantum Computing

Researchers at West Virginia University and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have discovered that by adjusting the ratio of elements in a recently discovered material called "iron telluride selenide," they can switch "exotic" quantum states on and off in materials that are critical for building quantum computers.

Buchanan High School Students March to Willow Station in Anti-ICE Protest
2026-02-07

Buchanan High School Students March to Willow Station in Anti-ICE Protest

A group of Buchanan High School Students marched two miles to Willow Station in protest of the recent immigration crack-down and fatal shootings of protestors in Minneapolis — joining in the many recent student-led protests across Fresno County. An estimated 100 students, armed with pickets, met after school at the Buchanan library and began marching [...]The post Buchanan High School Students March to Willow Station in Anti-ICE Protest appeared first on GV Wire.

Smaller, Smarter, Speedier, Stacked: Engineering Next-Gen Computing
2026-02-07

Smaller, Smarter, Speedier, Stacked: Engineering Next-Gen Computing

At Georgia Tech, engineers are finding new ways to shrink transistors, make systems more efficient, and design better computers to power technologies not yet imagined.

2026-02-07

Fermi pauses construction at Project Matador site near Amarillo

The cofounder said the first phase was finished at "Fermi speed," so they paused "because we didn’t want to risk getting a speeding ticket."

2026-02-07

Two SFU faculty appointed to the Order of Canada - Simon Fraser University

Two SFU faculty appointed to the Order of Canada Simon Fraser University

Georgia Tech Researchers Commercialize New Technology for Faster Water and Environmental Monitoring- Skopii
2026-02-07

Georgia Tech Researchers Commercialize New Technology for Faster Water and Environmental Monitoring- Skopii

Through the startup Skopii, Georgia Tech researchers are translating lab-developed imaging and AI technology into a market-ready platform for faster, more accessible microbial monitoring.

Georgia Tech Computing Hosts Venture Capital Summit to Push Research Beyond the Lab
2026-02-07

Georgia Tech Computing Hosts Venture Capital Summit to Push Research Beyond the Lab

The College of Computing is working to connect student and faculty entrepreneurs with early-development startup support.

Yuanzhi Tang Named Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute
2026-02-07

Yuanzhi Tang Named Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute

Georgia Tech has appointed Yuanzhi Tang as executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute (SEI), effective Feb. 1.

The Danny Moses Show: The truth about short selling, AI hype and meme stocks
2026-02-07

The Danny Moses Show: The truth about short selling, AI hype and meme stocks

On this episode of The Danny Moses Show, Danny explains how short selling works, why it provides liquidity and what really happened during the meme-stock frenzy involving GameStop and AMC.

When the interaction between fungi and bacteria becomes a dangerous alliance
2026-02-06

When the interaction between fungi and bacteria becomes a dangerous alliance

Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth. However, an international research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) in Jena has now been able to show that the yeast Candida albicans and the bacterium Enterococcus faecalis form a dangerous alliance under certain conditions: Instead of fighting each other, they can amplify their impact and cause significantly more severe cell damage together than alone.

Dow Crosses 50K Mark for the First Time
2026-02-06

Dow Crosses 50K Mark for the First Time

The stock market roared back on Friday as the Dow broke 50,000 for the first time in its history, per the AP . The milestone came late in the afternoon. The Dow was up more than 1,100 points, or 2.2%. The S&P 500 was up 1.7% and...

11 new researchers become Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows
2026-02-06

11 new researchers become Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows

The new cohort will investigate the use of AI to advance exploration in science, technology and engineering.

Internet Sleuths Just Found Something About Elon Musk Getting a Massage in the Epstein Files
2026-02-06

Internet Sleuths Just Found Something About Elon Musk Getting a Massage in the Epstein Files

How's he going to explain this one?The post Internet Sleuths Just Found Something About Elon Musk Getting a Massage in the Epstein Files appeared first on Futurism.

Lamont Outlines Plan To Provide Universal Free Breakfast, Expand Free Lunch To CT Students
2026-02-06

Lamont Outlines Plan To Provide Universal Free Breakfast, Expand Free Lunch To CT Students

The FY2027 budget proposal that Lamont presented to the Connecticut General Assembly at the opening of the legislative session on Wednesday includes $12 million in funding to provide free breakfast to all of the state’s K-12 public school students, and also includes $500,000 to eliminate all fees for those who qualify for reduced-price lunches.

The only U.S. particle collider shuts down – so a new one may rise
2026-02-06

The only U.S. particle collider shuts down – so a new one may rise

The famed collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory has ended operations, but if all goes to plan, a new collider will rise from its ashes.

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?
2026-02-06

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?

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Synchronised volcanic eruptions on Io hint at a spongy interior
2026-02-06

Synchronised volcanic eruptions on Io hint at a spongy interior

Five volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io erupted simultaneously, spewing a mind-boggling amount of lava onto the surface and giving us clues to what may lie underneath

Tracking the labor market and jobs | Brookings
2026-02-06

Tracking the labor market and jobs | Brookings

This data interactive allows users to explore trends in labor force participation, employment, and unemployment, among other key indicators.

Why the Ancients Ate These Bizarre Foods — and Why We Don't Anymore
2026-02-06

Why the Ancients Ate These Bizarre Foods — and Why We Don't Anymore

Learn how culture, survival, and science created some of history's strangest meals.

Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares
2026-02-06

Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares

Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic observation gives a direct look into the brutal physics of these stellar events.

Rare natural compound from teak tree shows promise for treating diabetes and lipid disorders
2026-02-06

Rare natural compound from teak tree shows promise for treating diabetes and lipid disorders

In a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology on January 29, researchers from the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences identified a rare natural compound derived from the Teak tree (Tectona grandis) which works in two distinct ways to combat diabetes and lipid disorders.

Seas to Rise Around the World — but Not in Greenland
2026-02-06

Seas to Rise Around the World — but Not in Greenland

As the planet warms, seas will rise around the world — but not in Greenland, where they are projected to fall by several feet, according to a new study.

Gut physiology, not host species, dictates microbiome diversity: Study
2026-02-06

Gut physiology, not host species, dictates microbiome diversity: Study

A large-scale population metagenomic study has shed new light on the spatial heterogeneity of viral communities across the gastrointestinal tracts of ruminants, which are closely linked to human history. The team, led by Prof. Tan Zhiliang from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, demonstrates that the gastrointestinal tract region, rather than ruminant species, is the primary factor that distinguishes viral communities. Their findings were published in the Journal of Advanced Research on January 6.

Binghamton University Researcher to Lead $2.5 Million Project to Create Better Avian Flu Vaccine
2026-02-06

Binghamton University Researcher to Lead $2.5 Million Project to Create Better Avian Flu Vaccine

A new program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is investing $100 million in projects aimed at combating highly pathogenic avian influenza. As part of this national effort, Binghamton University has been awarded $2.5 million to develop a next-generation avian flu vaccine designed to be easier to manufacture, store and transport than current options.

2026-02-06

Harrington: Where has the excitement about space exploration gone? - Burlington Gazette

Harrington: Where has the excitement about space exploration gone? Burlington GazetteHow NASA plans to stay on the moon this time MSNNASA’s Rivalry/Not-Rivalry With China’s Space Agency Takes Off IEEE Spectrum

Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’
2026-02-06

Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’

New research adds evidence to a common thesis offered after the end of the Cold War that globalization was making physical distance economically obsolete.

2026-02-06

Studying bird brains not as dumb as it may sound - The Lethbridge Herald

Studying bird brains not as dumb as it may sound The Lethbridge Herald

A Standout Solvent for Today's Biorefineries
2026-02-06

A Standout Solvent for Today's Biorefineries

Certain microbes make it easier to break down plant biomass into products using fermentation. Researchers analyzed the performance of distillable amine-based solvents on different types of feedstocks and found that butylamine had the best performance.

Argonne celebrates successful completion of the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade
2026-02-06

Argonne celebrates successful completion of the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade

With its final approval granted, the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade Project is now complete, and the upgraded APS is now the brightest synchrotron light source in the world.

The controversy behind SNF Agora fellow Johnnie Moore
2026-02-06

The controversy behind SNF Agora fellow Johnnie Moore

As part of the visiting fellowship program at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora, successful applicants across the ideological spectrum receive funding to pursue research projects alongside Hopkins faculty and students. Since the reveal of this academic year's fellows, Johnnie Moore, a 2025-26 SNF Agora visiting fellow, has faced backlash due to his professional background.BackgroundMoore is an evangelical who was part of a coalition of Christian leaders who visited the White House and attended policy briefings as part of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign's evangelical advisory board. Moore served twice on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom under both the Trump and Biden administrations and sits on the board of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Notably, as a supporter of Israel, Moore has endorsed President Trump's proposal of removing all Gazans from the Strip. In June 2025, Moore was appointed the Executive Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Before March 2025, the United Nations (UN) oversaw the distribution of food handouts from hundreds of locations, close to residential areas. However, the Israeli government shifted the mechanism of distribution in May, when private contractors under the GHF formed new militarized distribution sites in distinct locations, often requiring Palestinians to walk for miles in dangerous areas to obtain food. According to the UN, Israeli soldiers have killed many along these routes, while Gaza's civilians are severely malnourished and many go days without sustenance. As of August 2025, the UN found that 994 civilians have been killed in the vicinity of GHF sites. More than 170 aid organizations have condemned the GHF, while the Humanitarian Rights Watch declared that the GHF's actions violate humanitarian neutrality. In June, an unnamed Israeli official revealed that the Israeli government donated hundreds of millions of shekels to the GHF. The Israeli government maintains that it has not funded the organization. Multiple international experts have stated in response to allegations of Israeli government financial control of the GHF that an occupying power is unable to administer impartial aid under the principles of impartiality and equality. While the GHF claimed that there have been no civilian fatalities in or around their aid sites, the Gaza Health Ministry reported hundreds of deaths near the GHF distribution centers in a roughly one-month span from late July through late June. Anthony Aguilar, a former Green Beret who worked under a security firm contracted by Gaza, shared with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen that, after disputing an order from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) member to use violence against children attempting to get aid, his immediate supervisor told him to "never say no to the client," later explaining that the client was the IDF, rather than the GHF. Issues like these have raised more questions about the GHF's independence.Moore has repeatedly cited the looting of previous aid efforts by Hamas affiliates, along with the issues in efficacy and safety of UN food distributions, including claims that armed individuals sit atop UN trucks and the UN refused to move 950 truckloads of food until GHF intervention. As of July 31, the GHF stated that they had distributed nearly 100 million meals in Gaza. Moore has said his reason for taking on the GHF directorship was to simply help feed people. Since November 2025, the GHF has suspended operations, and Moore has stepped down from his role.University community responseThroughout the fall semester, some students have passionately advocated against Moore's presence on campus, citing the GHF's impact on Gazans during Moore's tenure. While some calls for Moore's removal have intensified, JHU College Republicans questioned whether this movement would result in the suppression of other political views. In an email to The News-Letter, JHU College Republicans viewed protests against Moore's fellowship as harmful to free expression."This latest attempt to cancel a fellow is yet another example of intolerant campus leftists attempting to exert a veto over those with whom they disagree. It is harmful to free speech and detrimental to our university's liberal arts mission," a representative wrote. "Have these pro-Palestinian activists ever considered dialogue or debate as a means to express their resentment? Why do they presume themselves uniquely entitled above others who engage, listen and respectfully challenge ideas they disagree with?"In late September, the Hopkins Justice Collective (HJC) began circulating a petition to terminate Moore's fellowship due to his affiliation with the GHF. On Oct. 29, the petition was updated to reflect how GHF has suspended operations; however, the petition continues to demand fellowship termination due to "murders committed under his leadership.""As the former GHF director, Johnnie Moore bears direct responsibility for these atrocities in Gaza," the petition reads. "He is not welcome at our university in any capacity. We, the undersigned, demand that the SNF Agora Institute and Johns Hopkins University take accountability and immediately revoke Moore's fellowship."On Instagram, HJC posted that the GHF has replaced 400 former aid distribution points with four highly militarized locations, describing the aid centers as "death traps.""Gaza is under siege. Israel has maintained an aid blockade for months. Palestinians starve as famine looms," the HJC post wrote. "The GHF, led by Johnnie Moore, aids in Israel's genocide of Palestinians by targeting people seeking food."One student in International Relations who chooses to remain anonymous disagreed with HJC's perspective and said that the University should not restrict outside voices in an interview with The News-Letter."Moore spent five months leading and representing an organization widely condemned by the international humanitarian community and complicit in food distributions which were at best lethally incompetent and at worst murderously orchestrated," they said. "However, Moore should not be expelled from campus. He should not be a glorified figure, but his voice must be allowed in the conversation, the same as any other's."On Sept. 23, Senator Zaynab Mirza presented the petition to a Student Government Association (SGA) meeting alongside an overview of the GHF and its relevance to SGA. Mirza sought to invite the SNF Agora Director, Dr. Hahrie Han, to an SGA meeting to discuss Moore's appointment with students.Mirza shared her presentation with The News-Letter. The presentation included statistics on the GHF, including condemnation of its actions by the U.N. and various humanitarian organizations.Additionally, Mirza highlighted the University's role in promoting public health and human rights, stating that Moore's fellowship contradicts these values due to a lack of impartiality in the delivery of aid. The presentation stated that over 45 students and affiliates had contacted Han with concerns about Moore, though none had received responses.In an interview with The News-Letter, Mirza elaborated on SGA's role in this issue, emphasizing a goal for faculty to maintain an open communication with students."If 45 students are emailing someone and they're not receiving a response back, that's an issue. Whether it's three people or 100 students, faculty should have a transparent and open relationship, and for someone not to reply is a lack of accountability," Mirza said. "SGA should care because we pride ourselves on accountability, bridging gaps and serving as a liaison between faculty and students. I think this is the perfect opportunity to care."Mirza further stated that she sought to understand the reasoning behind Moore's fellowship. She emphasized that her stance against Moore derives from his role in the GHF rather than his ideological background."The way SNF Agora chooses its Visiting Fellows is not as transparent as people would imagine it is. [...] I want to know what was the thought process behind [his appointment]," Mirza said. "To appoint someone who is so far right on the spectrum where it's borderline extremism [is not] civil dialogue. [...] We are dealing with someone who is liable and legally complicit in war crimes, [and] I think that's a completely different scale."On Oct. 15, before Han attended a formal SGA meeting, about 20 medical students from the School of Medicine assembled and protested outside of the SNF Agora Democracy and Freedom Festival in Mason Hall, calling for Han to remove Moore's fellowship.In an interview with The News-Letter, a spokesperson outlined the rationale of the group's protest, citing doctors' accounts of gunshot casualties after GHF sites opened and UN-reported deaths in the thousands due to GHF's collaboration with the Israeli Defense Forces."We don't think that Johnnie Moore should have any place or any money from Hopkins. We're here demanding that Hahrie Han take accountability for her actions and for the institute that is supposed to promote freedom and democracy, [and for her] to revoke that fellowship and stand behind her words," the spokesperson said. "We should not be allowing war criminals and people who promote targeted and orchestrated killings of civilians. [This is not about] free speech, [it's about] humanity."The medical students reported to The News-Letter that the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) began to take photos of students' faces once they assembled outside. The students were not allowed to wear masks. In an interview with The News-Letter, a protest attendee elaborated on their experience with the JHPD."I just want to note that the presence of armed JHPD should never be the response to a free expression of our First Amendment rights," a protest attendee stated. "For example, intimidation of free speech is something that scholars like Hahrie Han would know chills free speech. So the fact that there is a greater than one-to-one ratio of police to student protesters who are not disruptive, who are just expressing beliefs in not only a peaceful but a silent manner, [shows] what this university is afraid of, which is student expression, despite the fact that they profess otherwise."On Nov. 11, Han attended the weekly public SGA meeting, where student protestors demonstrated outside the room. During the meeting, Han stated she was unable to provide a comment on specific cases but noted that Moore has not been affiliated with the GHF for some time. When asked why she hadn't responded to student emails advocating against Moore's presence on campus, Han explained that the emails had been lost in her spam folder, and she had not seen them. Outside the meeting, protestors convened in keffiyehs, handed out flyers calling for Moore's fellowship to be revoked and held signs that read "Let us in" outside of the clear back wall. Once the meeting ended, the protest turned into a disturbance, which was shut down by SGA executives. Protestors accused SGA of censoring the meeting and Han of ignoring student voices.In an interview with The News-Letter, junior Eli Lesher, an attendee of the event, shared his experience communicating with Han. Lesher reached out to Hahrie Han in the first week of September following his study abroad experience in Jordan, where he interviewed doctors who worked in Gaza. According to Lesher, he emailed Han six times to get a meeting scheduled in mid-November; however, after he clarified his opinion over email and asked a question in the SGA meeting, Han canceled the meeting."She said something along the lines of: I don't feel we need to discuss this further at this time. If I feel that a conversation with you will add value -she didn't say value - I'll reach out," Lesher stated. "Answering four questions at an SGA meeting was not like a good way to actually have any sense of what she believes or whether this is something that the university is seriously considering."Lesher added how Han's refusal to discourse makes him question the institute's values."'I've never seen a faculty member go to such lengths to avoid speaking with the student, especially because Professor Han's scholarship centers around dialogue across differences. And, from what I know, Professor Han hasn't really been responsive to any of the student concerns in any format that they've been delivered to her. It's making me really question if the Agora Institute is genuinely interested in dialogue," Lesher stated. Lesher interviewed 17 doctors from his research in Jordan who expanded on how the GHF's distribution sites affected their work. He recalled how the doctors stated that many medical personnel were denied entry into Gaza only a few hours before they were supposed to enter. Medical officials who were allowed to enter faced severe restrictions on the food and supplies they could bring, which severely affected their on-site capabilities. Lesher shared a quote from a doctor, obtained for his research."It's not medicine that we're practicing there, it's patchwork. It was extremely heartbreaking, because even the physicians over there, one of them just started crying. He's like, my patients deserve better," the doctor stated to Lesher. "This is not okay. These are premature babies that are born at no fault of their own, other than there is a war happening now, and a lot of the moms are stressed or bleeding and have complications, and we have no way of knowing what's going on. We had several babies die. I had four babies die in a matter of 24 hours at one point, because the infection was spreading -we didn't have soap to wash our hands."Lesher focused on how the GHF does not reflect a humanitarian model due to its increased risk for mass casualty events during its operation. As such, Lesher supported and signed the petition, stating he aimed to avoid legitimizing Moore's work in the GHF.In an interview with The News-Letter, an anonymous undergraduate student involved with Speak Out Socialists further emphasized the fellowship's role in justifying the GHF's action. "SNF Agora's commitment to the sanctity of dialogue denies that reality often does not 'end where another person's body begins' - that the GHF's militarization of humanitarian aid under Johnnie Moore's leadership resulted in the killings of over one thousand Palestinians and the starvation of countless more. Whether or not it is intentional, Agora's steadfast refusal to re-evaluate his appointment services to legitimize his involvements beyond the institute," the affiliate stated.In an email to The News-Letter, the University, on behalf of the SNF Agora Institute, responded to the petition circulation and calls of student protestors against Moore. The spokesperson stated that SNF Agora fellows are selected through an application process where candidates submit a proposal for a fellowship project aiming to support democratic practices. Fellows for the 2025-26 year were chosen in March-April and were judged based on alignment with the SNF Agora mission of opening discourse on a range of issues.The University spokesperson highlighted the goal of SNF Agora to encourage engagement with complex issues in the campus's intellectual sphere."Consistent with JHU's statements of principles on institutional restraint and academic freedom, neither the university nor the SNF Agora Institute comments on current events or external organizations; we instead encourage and foster dialogue, debate, and productive engagement with complex issues in the university community," they wrote.As of now, there is no resolution. Groups within the student body continue to protest, while SNF Agora has stated no intention to review Moore's position as a fellow.

2026-02-06

From Cytoplasm to Nucleus: a New Workflow to Improve Gene Therapy Odds

Gene therapy holds the promise of preventing and curing disease; however, to be effective, the new gene must make it into a cell's nucleus--a difficult task. UC San Diego Professor of Biochemistry Neal Devaraj's lab has unveiled a new method that greatly increases the efficacy of gene delivery while minimizing harmful side effects to the cell.

Uber must pay $8.5 million in rape case involving a driver, potentially opening way for thousands of cases
2026-02-06

Uber must pay $8.5 million in rape case involving a driver, potentially opening way for thousands of cases

A federal jury in Arizona on Thursday found that Uber must pay out $8.5 million to a plaintiff who alleged a driver working for the company raped her in 2023.

2026-02-06

Vancouverites capture epic northern lights. And you might spot the dancing lights again - North Shore News

Vancouverites capture epic northern lights. And you might spot the dancing lights again North Shore NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

2026-02-06

First-of-its-kind Universal Clearance Establishes Maximum Regulatory Access to the Bezier Parametric Curve Spinal Rod System for Patients and Surgeons

The Bezier Parametric Curve Rod System from Spinal Resources, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance for compatibility with any cleared pedicle screw set available on the US market, regardless of manufacturer.

NSF Grant Opens New AI Research Opportunities
2026-02-06

NSF Grant Opens New AI Research Opportunities

Two Cornell College professors are part of a team that has received a highly competitive supplemental funding award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the role of AI in research.

Sniffing out cow burps with an electronic nose
2026-02-06

Sniffing out cow burps with an electronic nose

A bovine wearable brings lab-style methane monitoring to the farm, helping scientists test ways to cut livestock emissions of a formidable greenhouse gas.

Google Cloud Survey: Life Sciences Leaders Find ROI in Agentic AI
2026-02-06

Google Cloud Survey: Life Sciences Leaders Find ROI in Agentic AI

Google Cloud’s report, The ROI of AI in Healthcare and Life Sciences, found “productivity and research” to be only the second most frequent purpose for using AI agents at 39% of executives surveyed. Marketing led the list of purposes with 41% of execs surveyed, tied for the top percentage with tech support.The post Google Cloud Survey: Life Sciences Leaders Find ROI in Agentic AI appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Into the neutrino fog: The ghosts haunting our search for dark matter
2026-02-06

Into the neutrino fog: The ghosts haunting our search for dark matter

Ciaran O'Hare scribbles symbols using colored markers across his whiteboard like he's trying to solve a crime—or perhaps planning one. He bounces around the edges of the board, slowly filling it with sharp angles and curling letters. I watch on, and when he senses I'm losing track, he pauses intermittently, allowing my brain to catch up. Ciaran speaks with an easy to understand British inflection, but the language on the whiteboard might as well be hieroglyphics.

Study: Why Nobel Prize-level materials have yet to reach industry
2026-02-06

Study: Why Nobel Prize-level materials have yet to reach industry

Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, polluted water, and increasingly strict environmental regulations are driving the search for materials that can efficiently trap pollutants at the molecular level. For more than two decades, this challenge has drawn scientific attention to metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)—highly advanced porous materials widely regarded as one of the most promising tools for tackling climate change and environmental pollution.

New Research Creates Blueprint for Designing T Cells to Kill
2026-02-06

New Research Creates Blueprint for Designing T Cells to Kill

A multi-institutional study led by researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered new genetic rules that determine how powerful immune cells--known as CD8 killer T cells--choose between becoming long-lasting, protective defenders or slipping into exhausted, dysfunctional states. The findings reveal new strategies for sustaining immune memory while preserving the ability to fight cancer and infections, with broad implications for immunotherapy and infectious disease research.

2026-02-06

Into the neutrino fog: The ghosts haunting our search for dark matter - Phys.org

Into the neutrino fog: The ghosts haunting our search for dark matter Phys.orgDoes dark matter actually exist? New theory says it could be gravity behaving strangely Space

Power of Tiny Molecular 'Flycatcher' Surprises Through Disorder
2026-02-06

Power of Tiny Molecular 'Flycatcher' Surprises Through Disorder

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that disorder--not rigid structure--can be a powerful design principle in biology. Researchers at Arizona State University show that QCR6, a tiny and highly disordered protein found in mitochondrial respiratory supercomplexes, boosts cellular energy production by guiding electron carriers to where they are needed most. Long considered structurally elusive and functionally mysterious, QCR6 uses its flexible, acidic tail to act like a molecular "flycatcher," electrostatically attracting and shepherding electron-shuttling proteins toward reaction centers. Using advanced computational modeling informed by cryo-EM data, the team demonstrates that this guided-diffusion mechanism lowers energy barriers for electron transfer and can increase ATP production--and cellular growth--by up to 30%. The findings, published in Nature Communications, challenge the assumption that biological efficiency depends on structural order and suggest that functio

Decoding the Shadows: Vehicle Recognition Software Uncovers Unusual Traffic Behavior
2026-02-06

Decoding the Shadows: Vehicle Recognition Software Uncovers Unusual Traffic Behavior

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a deep learning algorithm that analyzes drone, camera and sensor data to reveal unusual vehicle patterns that may indicate illicit activity, including the movement of nuclear materials.

Diplomatic shift and elections see Armenia battle Russian disinformation
2026-02-06

Diplomatic shift and elections see Armenia battle Russian disinformation

Armenia is facing an intensifying wave of disinformation and hybrid attacks from abroad ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for June, officials have said, with media experts pointing the finger at Russia. The warnings come as Yerevan tries to reorientate its foreign policy away from Moscow towards the West, while also seeking to mend relations with [...]The post Diplomatic shift and elections see Armenia battle Russian disinformation appeared first on Digital Journal.

2026-02-06

How a fossil discovery forever changed paleontology in BC - PentictonNow

How a fossil discovery forever changed paleontology in BC PentictonNow

New zinc–air battery offers power density of 310 mW, stable performance for 1,100 hours
2026-02-06

New zinc–air battery offers power density of 310 mW, stable performance for 1,100 hours

The study offers a versatile strategy for advancing zinc–air batteries toward real-world applications, including grid-scale energy storage, wearable electronics, and solar-assisted power systems.

MIT professor designs 2026 Winter Olympics torch
2026-02-06

MIT professor designs 2026 Winter Olympics torch

Officially named ‘Essential,’ the torch was designed by Carlo Ratti and weighs only 2.5 pounds.The post MIT professor designs 2026 Winter Olympics torch appeared first on Popular Science.

2026-02-05

Research cuts at Agriculture Canada unlikely to be reversed

The huge cuts to ag research at Agriculture Canada are being widely panned by farm organizations, but there seems to be little hope of the government reversing its decision.

2026-02-05

‘The beacons were lit!’ A system to detect and map merging black holes

Using gravitational wave measurements, an international team has identified two black hole binary candidates — named, in part, after locales in “The Lord of the Rings.”

The Tech Policy Toolkit | Data Tools for Economic Statecraft and National Security
2026-02-05

The Tech Policy Toolkit | Data Tools for Economic Statecraft and National Security

Technology policy now sits at the center of economic and national security decision-making. Policymakers need tools that translate abstract strategy into concrete analysis and action. The sources below function as applied tools for technology policy and economic statecraft. Analysts use them to scope authorities, assess leverage, track outcomes, and inform real-world policy choices. CSET Core Tool Stack. The Center for ... Read moreThe post The Tech Policy Toolkit | Data Tools for Economic Statecraft and National Security appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.

T-Cell Programming Transcription Factors Unveiled by Atlas Discovery
2026-02-05

T-Cell Programming Transcription Factors Unveiled by Atlas Discovery

A new study establishes a predictive framework for reprogramming T cells to sustain immune memory while preserving their ability to fight cancer and infections, offering broad implications for cancer immunotherapy and infectious disease research. The post T-Cell Programming Transcription Factors Unveiled by Atlas Discovery appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Microbial system to convert CO2 into eco-friendly butanol
2026-02-05

Microbial system to convert CO2 into eco-friendly butanol

With increasing urgency to address climate change, converting greenhouse gases into valuable resources has become a key focus of sustainable innovation. Microbial conversion offers a sustainable solution, as microbes naturally consume CO2, producing useful compounds with minimal energy and without relying on expensive catalysts.

LimbLab: A tool to visualize embryonic development in 3D
2026-02-05

LimbLab: A tool to visualize embryonic development in 3D

Studying the shape of tissues and organs is critical to understanding how they are formed. Embryonic development happens in three dimensions, but many studies are limited by the use of two-dimensional approaches and images to describe three-dimensional processes. To overcome this challenge, researchers at EMBL Barcelona have created LimbLab—an open-source pipeline made for three-dimensional visualization and analysis of growing limb buds.

3D architecture of genome enables cells to remember their past
2026-02-05

3D architecture of genome enables cells to remember their past

A French research team led by CNRS scientists has discovered that cells are able to retain a memory of a previous perturbation within the 3D structure of their genome, independently of their DNA sequence. When they are exposed to a transient stimulus that induces changes in the proteins that compact DNA—thereby altering chromosome architecture—cells retain this modified architecture even after the initial cellular conditions have been restored. Moreover, this cellular memory is amplified if the cells are exposed to the same stress again. These findings were published in Nature Genetics on February 4.

Controlling magnetism to unlock better hydrogen storage alloys
2026-02-05

Controlling magnetism to unlock better hydrogen storage alloys

Hydrogen is expected to play a central role in future clean energy systems, but storing it efficiently and safely remains one of the biggest challenges to its widespread adoption. Solid-state hydrogen storage, in which hydrogen is absorbed into metals, is considered a promising alternative to high-pressure tanks. However, many hydrogen-storage alloys face a fundamental trade-off between storage capacity and material stability.

Spain, Portugal face floods and chaos after deadly new storm
2026-02-05

Spain, Portugal face floods and chaos after deadly new storm

Spanish rescuers on Thursday desperately searched for a woman missing after a new storm hit the Iberian peninsula while Portugal warned of a heightened flood risk after several months' worth of rain fell in a few hours.

2026-02-05

The Most Impactful AI Is The Technology You Will Never Chat With - Forbes

The Most Impactful AI Is The Technology You Will Never Chat With ForbesRegulatory grammar in human promoters uncovered by MPRA-based deep learning NatureAI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA BBCAdvancing regulatory variant effect prediction with AlphaGenome NatureDeepMind's New AI Can Read a Million DNA Letters at Once—and Actually Understand Them Gizmodo

First human aging reversal trial begins
2026-02-05

First human aging reversal trial begins

A new FDA-approved clinical trial explores whether cellular reprogramming can restore damaged eye cells and reshape longevity science.

University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Discover That Vaginal Bacteria Don't Always Behave the Same Way
2026-02-05

University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Discover That Vaginal Bacteria Don't Always Behave the Same Way

For decades, gynecological tests have relied on a simplified view of the vaginal microbiome, categorizing bacteria as either "good" or "bad." New research from University of Maryland School of Medicine scientists challenges that assumption, revealing that bacteria of the same species can behave in fundamentally different ways, with important implications for women's health.

Lexaria Announces Positive Final Results From Human Pilot Study #5
2026-02-05

Lexaria Announces Positive Final Results From Human Pilot Study #5

Company Further Examining the Pursuit of the World's First Oral Liraglutide Product

Musk’s Celestial Gambit: Inside the Race to Build Earth’s First Orbital AI Supercomputer
2026-02-05

Musk’s Celestial Gambit: Inside the Race to Build Earth’s First Orbital AI Supercomputer

Elon Musk's xAI explores building Earth's first orbital AI data center, leveraging space's unlimited solar power and natural cooling to overcome terrestrial energy constraints. The ambitious proposal could fundamentally alter AI development economics while raising profound questions about space governance and environmental impact.

Gentle implant can illuminate, listen and deliver medication to the brain
2026-02-05

Gentle implant can illuminate, listen and deliver medication to the brain

A new type of brain implant may have implications for both brain research and future treatments of neurological diseases such as epilepsy. Researchers from DTU, the University of Copenhagen, University College London, and other institutions have developed a long, needle-thin brain electrode with channels—a so-called microfluidic Axialtrode (mAxialtrode), named for its ability to distribute functional interfaces along the length of the implant, enabling both neural signal recording and precisely targeted medication delivery across different brain regions. The research results have been published in Advanced Science.

Researchers Develop New Metric to Monitor Lung Health, Chronic Conditions
2026-02-05

Researchers Develop New Metric to Monitor Lung Health, Chronic Conditions

img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=/images/uploads/2026/02/04/698396d4e4ac9_PressReleaseUNCHealthLead4.pngwidth=100height=150" alt="Newswise image" /Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma before symptoms start.

Delving into the expansion of the universe: Why dark energy isn’t the whole story
2026-02-05

Delving into the expansion of the universe: Why dark energy isn’t the whole story

Scientists predict the expansion of the universe using Finsler gravity and highlight the limits of using just one model By EMILIA ROSE — [email protected] Where is the center of the universe? If we go back 13.8 billion years — over three times Earth’s age — current theories predict the universe existed as an infinitesimally small [...]

U of A president named to US science advisory committee
2026-02-05

U of A president named to US science advisory committee

University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will provide independent advice on challenges probably including fusion energy, a UA initiative.

Undergraduate physics conference to take place at UC Davis on Feb. 7
2026-02-05

Undergraduate physics conference to take place at UC Davis on Feb. 7

UC Davis undergraduate students organize a local physics conference in lieu of annual Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities event By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA— [email protected] In response to an unforeseen cancellation of the annual American Physical Society Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (APS CU*iP) at UC Davis, undergraduate students at the [...]

Western profs power advancements in cancer research, treatment
2026-02-05

Western profs power advancements in cancer research, treatment

Innovations in imaging, targeted treatments and cancer preventionThe post Western profs power advancements in cancer research, treatment appeared first on Western News.

New Study Identifies Critical Gaps and Future-Proofing Strategies for Talent Acquisition in 2026
2026-02-05

New Study Identifies Critical Gaps and Future-Proofing Strategies for Talent Acquisition in 2026

A new study from Accurate and The HR Research Institute draws from multiple research reports developed throughout 2025 to provide a holistic view of the 2026 hiring landscape.

The Big Questions: Mary Bishai on Mining for Neutrinos
2026-02-05

The Big Questions: Mary Bishai on Mining for Neutrinos

Scientists recognized by the Department of Energy Office of Science Distinguished Scientists Fellows Award are pursuing answers to science's biggest questions. Mary Bishai is a senior physicist at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory.

‘Transformative’ tech: How AI is plugging in to doctor’s offices and emergency rooms
2026-02-05

‘Transformative’ tech: How AI is plugging in to doctor’s offices and emergency rooms

An extra set of eyes on radiology scans, double-checking for signs of prostate cancer. A green light telling surgeons when it’s safe to operate on trauma patients. A reminder system that finds and flags test results that need to be...

Sounding Out Animal Reactions to the 2024 Eclipse
2026-02-05

Sounding Out Animal Reactions to the 2024 Eclipse

No natural phenomenon provides a rarer chance to study the secrets of the animal world than a total solar eclipse.

2026-02-05

Mirna Sequencing And Assay Market Grows At 5.8% CAGR Through 2033: Persistence Market Research

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global miRNA sequencing and assay market is projected to expand from US$ 384.6 million in 2026 to US$ 631.8 million by 2033, at a compound annual growth ...

2026-02-05

Powder Bed Fusion Market To Reach US$8.5 Bn By 2033, Reports Persistence Market Research

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The powder bed fusion market is gaining strong momentum as manufacturers across industries increasingly adopt advanced additive manufacturing technologies ...

2026-02-05

New Research Examines Trust As An Operating System In High-Performing Organizations

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- A newly released research paper, The Trust Operating System, examines how high-performing organizations are rethinking trust-not as a cultural value, but as ...

2026-02-05

Soy Granules Market Value To Reach US$4.0 Bn By 2033 Driven By Rising Plant Protein Demand

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global soy granules market is poised for robust expansion over the forecast period, supported by increasing demand for plant-based protein, rising ...

2026-02-05

Ontogenetic Market Set To Witness Significant Growth By 2026-2033 Judges Scientific Plc, Thorlabs Inc

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The Global Business Landscape is being reshaped by rapid innovation, rising investment and shifting regional dynamics - and at the heart of this ...

Joint USask-City of Saskatoon research explores changing housing landscape
2026-02-04

Joint USask-City of Saskatoon research explores changing housing landscape

Dr. Scott Bell (PhD) has lived in Saskatoon for more than 25 years.

Q&A: Changing our society through AI smart air conditioning technology
2026-02-04

Q&A: Changing our society through AI smart air conditioning technology

Empirical research is being carried out for revolutionary air conditioning technology that will contribute to solving environmental issues. At the forefront of these endeavors is Nagahiro Tsuyoshi, project professor and director of the Center for Smarttech System Co-creation in the Carbon Neutral Promotion Headquarters.

Until new methods are fully validated, we still must consider animal testing
2026-02-04

Until new methods are fully validated, we still must consider animal testing

'According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s May 2025 report on the state of organ-on-a-chip technology, New Approach Methods (or NAMs) are playing an increasingly important role in drug development, but they lack established benchmarks,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

US lab uses lasers, heat to map neptunium for producing deep-space nuclear fuel
2026-02-04

US lab uses lasers, heat to map neptunium for producing deep-space nuclear fuel

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are studying neptunium, a rare radioactive element.

Three Cornellians named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China
2026-02-04

Three Cornellians named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China

A Cornell student and two alumni have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year and will spend it in a master’s program in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University.

Film about Afghan girls’ robotics club, panel set for Feb. 11
2026-02-04

Film about Afghan girls’ robotics club, panel set for Feb. 11

Cornell Cinema will present a screening of the documentary “Rule Breakers,” chronicling the founding of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.

CFC replacements behind vast quantities of global 'forever chemical' pollution, research reveals
2026-02-04

CFC replacements behind vast quantities of global 'forever chemical' pollution, research reveals

Chemicals brought in to help protect our ozone layer have had the unintended consequences of spreading vast quantities of a potentially toxic "forever chemical" around the globe, a new study shows. Atmospheric scientists, led by researchers at Lancaster University, have for the first time calculated that CFC replacement chemicals and anesthetics are behind around a third of a million metric tons (335,500) of a persistent forever chemical called trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) being deposited from the atmosphere across Earth's surface between the years 2000 and 2022.

WATCH: Robot dog deployed on slopes of Mount Etna
2026-02-04

WATCH: Robot dog deployed on slopes of Mount Etna

Researchers hope the robot will be able to detect gas emissions that could help predict eruptions.

CERo Therapeutics to Present Late-Breaking Oral Poster Session Highlighting Interim Phase 1 ...
2026-02-04

CERo Therapeutics to Present Late-Breaking Oral Poster Session Highlighting Interim Phase 1 ...

Poster to be presented at Tandem Meeting of the American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) on February 5, 2026

University of Cincinnati Pioneers 'Brain Cancer-On-A-Chip' – Groundbreaking Wafer Technology to Weaponize Immune System Against Tumors
2026-02-04

University of Cincinnati Pioneers 'Brain Cancer-On-A-Chip' – Groundbreaking Wafer Technology to Weaponize Immune System Against Tumors

The University of Cincinnati team is testing a glioblastoma-on-a-chip for immunotherapy using a wafer technology to fight brain cancer.

Company that ‘resurrected’ dire wolf announces frozen biovault for endangered species | CNN
2026-02-04

Company that ‘resurrected’ dire wolf announces frozen biovault for endangered species | CNN

Colossal Biosciences aims to freeze millions of animal samples in the hope of saving endangered species, or one day resurrecting them.

China Provides Glimpse of Colossal Orbital Aircraft Carrier
2026-02-04

China Provides Glimpse of Colossal Orbital Aircraft Carrier

It could "outclass pretty much everyone."The post China Provides Glimpse of Colossal Orbital Aircraft Carrier appeared first on Futurism.

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
2026-02-04

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)

Government to unlock advanced nuclear through new funding framework to power economy
2026-02-04

Government to unlock advanced nuclear through new funding framework to power economy

The UK government is planning to speed up the development of pioneering new nuclear technologies in order to grow the economy through clean energy.

2026-02-04

‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)

US to rapidly design fusion stellarators using AI, could test configurations in seconds
2026-02-04

US to rapidly design fusion stellarators using AI, could test configurations in seconds

Known as StellFoundry, the new project focuses on replacing lengthy calculations in the fusion stellarator design process with types of digital models, or surrogates, that provide rough calculation estimates.

Closing the research-practice gap
2026-02-04

Closing the research-practice gap

WashU researchers urge institutions to reward implementation science that demonstrates benefit, improves health, reduces inequities and justifies research investment.The post Closing the research-practice gap appeared first on The Source.

MiNK Therapeutics Presents New Data of allo-iNKT Cell Therapy as a Potential Disease-Modifying ...
2026-02-04

MiNK Therapeutics Presents New Data of allo-iNKT Cell Therapy as a Potential Disease-Modifying ...

Human lung tissue analyses identify iNKT cell depletion as a mechanistic feature of advanced IPFFindings extend MiNK’s iNKT platform into chronic fibrotic lung disease and support immune restoration strategies in IPF, a large unmet-need market

Authority, Automation, and the New Fog of War
2026-02-04

Authority, Automation, and the New Fog of War

Andrew Liptak’s Deficiency Agent and Candace Rondeaux’s The Algorithmic Fog of War, featured in Future Tense Fiction by the ASU Center for Science and the Imagination and Issues in Science and Technology, a joint endeavor between Arizona State University and the National Academy of Sciences, converge on a central problem confronting modern conflict. They explore how decision-making authority shifts when humans rely on opaque, ... Read moreThe post Authority, Automation, and the New Fog of War appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.

BC Cancer clinical trial shows promise with radiation treatments reduced by more than 90%
2026-02-04

BC Cancer clinical trial shows promise with radiation treatments reduced by more than 90%

A clinical trial at BC Cancer Victoria using artificial intelligence (AI) is reducing the number of radiation treatments to some patients with prostate cancer by more than 90 per cent." data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WEB-HERRERA-2026-02-03_01175.jpg?fit=300%2C169&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cheknews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WEB-HERRERA-2026-02-03_01175.jpg?fit=780%2C439&quality=89&ssl=1" />A clinical trial at BC Cancer Victoria using artificial intelligence (AI) is reducing the number of radiation treatments to some patients with prostate cancer by more than 90 per cent.The post BC Cancer clinical trial shows promise with radiation treatments reduced by more than 90% appeared first on CHEK.