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Behind-the-scenes look at Artemis II astronauts' training for flight around the moon
2026-01-29

Behind-the-scenes look at Artemis II astronauts' training for flight around the moon

NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.

Pinterest Cuts 15% of Staff to Double Down on AI
2026-01-29

Pinterest Cuts 15% of Staff to Double Down on AI

Pinterest is shrinking its workforce and office footprint as it leans harder into artificial intelligence. The San Francisco-based social media platform said in an SEC filing Tuesday that it will cut up to 15% of its staff and reduce office space, while shifting money and headcount toward "AI-focused roles" and...

Feds Take 'Wrecking Ball' to Nuclear Safety Rules
2026-01-29

Feds Take 'Wrecking Ball' to Nuclear Safety Rules

The Trump administration has quietly rewritten nuclear safety rules as it races to jump-start a new generation of reactors—and it hasn't told the public what changed. Documents obtained by NPR show the Department of Energy has overhauled more than a dozen internal orders that govern everything from radiation limits...

2026-01-29

Full Snow Moon To Be Visible Over Stanley This Weekend - winnipegsun.com

Full Snow Moon To Be Visible Over Stanley This Weekend winnipegsun.comEyes to the sky! February's Full Snow Moon shines this weekend theweathernetwork.com

Indigenous trees might be the secret to climate resilient dairy farming in Benin, says this new study
2026-01-29

Indigenous trees might be the secret to climate resilient dairy farming in Benin, says this new study

In the drylands of Benin, West Africa, livestock farming is under growing pressure. These vast, hot landscapes cover roughly 70% of the country's land area. Their sparse pastures and scattered trees sustain around six million grazing animals, including 2.5 million cattle, one million sheep and 2.4 million goats which walk with herders over long distances in search of food and water.

California's iconic Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against climate change; can it survive?
2026-01-29

California's iconic Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against climate change; can it survive?

California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur. The famed coastal road had been closed for more than three years after two major landslides buried the two-lane highway, and it took unprecedented engineering might and precarious debris removal to once again connect northern Big Sur with its southern neighbors.

Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop
2026-01-29

Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop

As “AI slop” floods the internet, efforts are mounting to stem an online deluge of shoddy images and videos made using increasingly advanced tech tools. Easily accessible generative artificial intelligence tools, such as Google’s Veo and OpenAI’s Sora, enable the creation of realistic imagery using just a few descriptive words. Images of cats painting, celebrities [...]The post Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop appeared first on Digital Journal.

As US tensions churn, new generation of protest singers meet the moment
2026-01-29

As US tensions churn, new generation of protest singers meet the moment

American singer-songwriters are taking up the protest torch like their forebears Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez, releasing tracks featuring searing criticism of Donald Trump and homage to Minneapolis residents killed this month by federal immigration agents. Eighty years after folk icon Guthrie scrawled “This Machine Kills Fascists” on his guitar, his musical heirs [...]The post As US tensions churn, new generation of protest singers meet the moment appeared first on Digital Journal.

2026-01-29

Dermal Fillers Market To Reach US$12.63Bn By 2032 Persistence Market Research

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global dermal fillers market is experiencing robust growth, with its size projected to rise from US$ 6.61 billion in 2025 to US$ 12.63 billion by 2032. ...

2026-01-29

Liquid Filling Machines Market To Expand At 6.5% CAGR Through 2033 Persistence Market Research

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The global liquid filling machines market is witnessing steady expansion as manufacturers across industries increasingly adopt automated packaging solutions ...

Air pollution crosses borders, and so must the policies aimed at tackling it
2026-01-29

Air pollution crosses borders, and so must the policies aimed at tackling it

Parts of India, including the capital Delhi, were once again covered in thick smog recently as toxic pollution from industry and crop-burning engulfed the region. Even though India's National Clean Air Program has advanced clean air action, air pollution remains a reoccurring problem.

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 11,000th Starlink satellite to date on Thursday
2026-01-29

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 11,000th Starlink satellite to date on Thursday

SpaceX currently has more than 9,500 Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit. Liftoff of the Starlink 17-19 mission from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 8:42 a.m. PST (11:42 a.m. EST / 1642 UTC).

2026-01-29

Press Registration Opens for ACS Spring 2026

Press registration is now open for the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). ACS Spring 2026 will be held in Atlanta, on March 22-26; in parallel, the ACS Spring Digital Meeting will take place.

2026-01-29

New study reveals how the human pelvis evolved for upright walking - The Brighter Side of News

New study reveals how the human pelvis evolved for upright walking The Brighter Side of News

NASA Telescopes Spot Surprisingly Mature Cluster in Early Universe
2026-01-29

NASA Telescopes Spot Surprisingly Mature Cluster in Early Universe

A new discovery captures the cosmic moment when a galaxy cluster - among the largest structures in the universe - started to assemble only about a billion years after the big bang, one or two billion years earlier than previously thought.

2026-01-29

Resolver Publishes New Report On Hybrid Online Threat Targeting Children Globally

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Resolver has published a new public-interest research report examining a highly complex and persistent ecosystem of online harm, commonly referred to as ...

NASA Detects Most Powerful Eruption Ever on Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io
2026-01-29

NASA Detects Most Powerful Eruption Ever on Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io

The volcanic hot spot is larger than Lake Superior, spewing eruptions six times the total energy of all of the world's power plants.

Nona Biosciences Co-founds Innovative Alliance for Translational Medicine in Immunological Diseases, Advancing a New IIT-Driven Ecosystem
2026-01-29

Nona Biosciences Co-founds Innovative Alliance for Translational Medicine in Immunological Diseases, Advancing a New IIT-Driven Ecosystem

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, as a core co-founder and co-organizer, Nona Biosciences participated in the launch of the "Innovative Alliance for Translational Medicine in Immunological Diseases" (the "Alliance") and attended its inauguration ceremony. The Alliance brings...

2026-01-28

A Creature of the Sea Found the Secret to Immortality—and Humans Might Be Able to Steal It - Yahoo News Canada

A Creature of the Sea Found the Secret to Immortality—and Humans Might Be Able to Steal It Yahoo News Canada

A New Vision for Lymphatic Imaging
2026-01-28

A New Vision for Lymphatic Imaging

Pengfei Song is part of a team led by the University of Alberta, which has received an ARPA-H award to create high-resolution, 3D ultrasound for lymphedema imaging.The post A New Vision for Lymphatic Imaging appeared first on Duke Pratt School of Engineering.

Algorithms in the Dust: The High-Stakes Digitization of Paleontology
2026-01-28

Algorithms in the Dust: The High-Stakes Digitization of Paleontology

Paleontology is undergoing a digital revolution as researchers deploy Deep Convolutional Neural Networks to identify dinosaur footprints with unprecedented accuracy. This deep dive explores how AI is standardizing taxonomy, reducing excavation costs, and decoding eroded trackways, fundamentally shifting the field from subjective interpretation to data-driven science.

Airtable's Superagent maintains full execution visibility to solve multi-agent context problem
2026-01-28

Airtable's Superagent maintains full execution visibility to solve multi-agent context problem

Airtable is applying its data-first design philosophy to AI agents with the debut of Superagent on Tuesday. It's a standalone research agent that deploys teams of specialized AI agents working in parallel to complete research tasks.The technical innovation lies in how Superagent's orchestrator maintains context. Earlier agent systems used simple model routing where an intermediary filtered information between models. Airtable's orchestrator maintains full visibility over the entire execution journey: the initial plan, execution steps and sub-agent results. This creates what co-founder Howie Liu calls "a coherent journey" where the orchestrator made all decisions along the way."It ultimately comes down to how you leverage the model's self-reflective capability," Liu told VentureBeat. Liu co-founded Airtable more than a dozen years ago with a cloud-based relational database at its core.Airtable built its business on a singular bet: Software should adapt to how people work, not the other way around. That philosophy powered growth to over 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, using its platform to build custom applications fitted to their workflows.The superagent technology is an evolution of capabilities originally developed by DeepSky (formerly known as Gradient), which Airtable acquired in October 2025.From structured data to free-form agentsLiu frames Airtable and Superagent as complementary form factors that together address different enterprise needs. Airtable provides the structured foundation, and the superagent handles unstructured research tasks."We obviously started with a data layer. It's in the name Airtable: It's a table of data," Liu said.The platform evolved as scaffolding around that core database with workflow capabilities, automations, and interfaces that scale to thousands of users. "I think Superagent is a very complementary form factor, which is very unstructured," Liu said. "These agents are, by nature, very free form."The decision to build free-form capabilities reflects industry learnings about using increasingly capable models. Liu said that as the models have gotten smarter, the best way to use them is to have fewer restrictions on how they run.How Superagent's multi-agent system worksWhen a user submits a query, the orchestrator creates a visible plan that breaks complex research into parallel workstreams. So, for example if you're researching a company for investment, it'll break that up into different parts of that task, like research the team, research the funding history, research the competitive landscape. Each workstream gets delegated to a specialized agent that executes independently. These agents work in parallel, their work coordinated by the system, each contributing its piece to the whole.While Airtable describes Superagent as a multi-agent system, it relies on a central orchestrator that plans, dispatches, and monitors subtasks — a more controlled model than fully autonomous agents.Airtable's orchestrator maintains full visibility over the entire execution journey: the initial plan, execution steps and sub-agent results. This creates what Liu calls "a coherent journey" where the orchestrator made all decisions along the way. The sub-agent approach aggregates cleaned results without polluting the main orchestrator's context. Superagent uses multiple frontier models for different sub-tasks, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.This solves two problems: It manages context windows by aggregating cleaned results without pollution, and it enables adaptation during execution."Maybe it tried doing a research task in a certain way that didn't work out, couldn't find the right information, and then it decided to try something else," Liu said. "It knows that it tried the first thing and it didn't work. So it won't make the same mistake again."Why data semantics determine agent performanceFrom a builder perspective, Liu argues that agent performance depends more on data structure quality than model selection or prompt engineering. He based this on Airtable's experience building an internal data analysis tool to figure out what works.The internal tool experiment revealed that data preparation consumed more effort than agent configuration."We found that the hardest part to get right was not actually the agent harness, but most of the special sauce had more to do with massaging the data semantics," Liu said. "Agents really benefit from good data semantics."The data preparation work focused on three areas: restructuring data so agents could find the right tables and fields, clarifying what those fields represent, and ensuring agents could use them reliably in queries and analysis. What enterprises need to knowFor organizations evaluating multi-agent systems or building custom implementations, Liu's experience points to several technical priorities.Data architecture precedes agent deployment. The internal experiment demonstrated that enterprises should expect data preparation to consume more resources than agent configuration. Organizations with unstructured data or poor schema documentation will struggle with agent reliability and accuracy regardless of model sophistication.Context management is critical. Simply stitching different LLMs together to create an agentic workflow isn't enough. There needs to be a proper context orchestrator that can maintain state and information with a view of the whole workflow.Relational databases matter. Relational database architecture provides cleaner semantics for agent navigation than document stores or unstructured repositories. Organizations standardizing on NoSQL for performance reasons should consider maintaining relational views or schemas for agent consumption.Orchestration requires planning capabilities. Just like a relational database has a query planner to optimize results, agentic workflows need an orchestration layer that plans and manages outcomes."So the punchline and the short version is that a lot of it comes down to having a really good planning and execution orchestration layer for the agent, and being able to fully leverage the models for what they're good at," Liu said.

Four AI Tools Enhance Psychiatry Clinical Practice
2026-01-28

Four AI Tools Enhance Psychiatry Clinical Practice

Arjun Nagendran, PhD, and Scott Compton, PhD, researchers at Lurie Children's, have implemented four AI models that target critical gaps in mental health care by reducing clinician burden, and improving patient access and safety, while supporting personalized care and evidence-based innovation.

Scientist Loses Years of Work After Tweaking ChatGPT Settings
2026-01-28

Scientist Loses Years of Work After Tweaking ChatGPT Settings

A German plant scientist says two years of academic work vanished in an instant after he clicked the wrong setting in ChatGPT. Let this be a lesson to you all: don’t treat ChatGPT like it’s your desktop PC hard drive. Writing in Nature, Marcel Bucher, a professor at the University of Cologne, spills a lot [...]The post Scientist Loses Years of Work After Tweaking ChatGPT Settings appeared first on VICE.

How to put drug leads forgotten in the freezer back to work
2026-01-28

How to put drug leads forgotten in the freezer back to work

Open science advocates create a guide to sharing medicinal molecule collections

Advancing Radiation Safety Standards Across Asia
2026-01-28

Advancing Radiation Safety Standards Across Asia

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has successfully exported its proprietary radioactivity measurement standard to Thailand. This milestone marks a significant step in establishing South Korea's metrology technology as a benchmark for radiation safety management across the Asia-Pacific region.

Scottish records is topic of Lorain County genealogical society meeting
2026-01-28

Scottish records is topic of Lorain County genealogical society meeting

Stephen Wendt, will present “Explore Scottish History and Geography and Online Sites in the Pursuit of Scottish Records” at a virtual meeting of the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Using a case-study approach, the program will highlight numerous examples that participants may be [...]

Intermittent black hole jets are like a 'cosmic volcano'
2026-01-28

Intermittent black hole jets are like a 'cosmic volcano'

When astronomers look out into the cosmos, they see supermassive black holes (SMBH) in two different states. In one state, they're dormant. They're actively accreting only a tiny amount of matter and emit only faint, weak radiation. In the other, they're more actively accreting matter and emitting extremely powerful radiation. These are normally called active galactic nuclei (AGN).

2026-01-28

Multimodal Innovation In The U.S. Podiatric Space: Addressing Ligamentous Defects

(MENAFN - PR Newswire)HOUSTON and PENSACOLA, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Foot and Ankle, led by foot and ankle specialist Robert Parker, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, in collaboration with ...

A New Way to Track Skin Health
2026-01-28

A New Way to Track Skin Health

The Breakdown: New RI software works with a handheld imaging tool to map skin texture in 3D. The software turns subtle skin surface changes into measurable data. This research could help clinicians track skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, monitor treatment and evaluate skincare product effectiveness. * * * Work from Carnegie Mellon University may [...]The post A New Way to Track Skin Health appeared first on Robotics Institute Carnegie Mellon University.

America's 250th lights up Washington Monument | Space photo of the day for Jan. 28, 2026
2026-01-28

America's 250th lights up Washington Monument | Space photo of the day for Jan. 28, 2026

A 250th anniversary only comes once in a lifetime.

NASA testing advances space nuclear propulsion capabilities
2026-01-28

NASA testing advances space nuclear propulsion capabilities

Nuclear propulsion and power technologies could unlock new frontiers in missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond. NASA has reached an important milestone advancing nuclear propulsion that could benefit future deep space missions by completing a cold-flow test campaign of the first flight reactor engineering development unit since the 1960s.

Feb. 6: Dr. Dani Rodrik on ‘The Future of Globalization and the World Economy’
2026-01-28

Feb. 6: Dr. Dani Rodrik on ‘The Future of Globalization and the World Economy’

Join Dr. Dani Rodrik, Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy and co-director of the Reimagining the Economy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School, for a lecture on the future of globalization and the world economy on Friday, February 6, 2026.

2026-01-28

Integrated Photonic Quantum Computing Advances Millimeter-Scale Devices with Thousands of Components - Quantum Zeitgeist

Integrated Photonic Quantum Computing Advances Millimeter-Scale Devices with Thousands of Components Quantum ZeitgeistThinking on different wavelengths: New approach to circuit design introduces next-level quantum computing Phys.orgNew light-based platform sets the stage for future quantum supercomputers Phys.org

Real Dyson spheres? How alien megastructures might survive in space, study explores
2026-01-28

Real Dyson spheres? How alien megastructures might survive in space, study explores

By examining the potential existence of Dyson spheres, a University of Glasgow scientist aims to guide the search for alien life.

Probing the jet base of M87's supermassive black hole
2026-01-28

Probing the jet base of M87's supermassive black hole

Some galaxies eject powerful streams of charged particles—jets—from their centers into space. The prominent jet of Messier 87 (M87) in the constellation Virgo is visible over distances of 3,000 light-years and can be observed over the full electromagnetic spectrum. It is powered by the central engine, the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy with a mass of around 6 billion times that of our sun. The exact location around the black hole where the jets originate is still unknown.

'Goldilocks size' rhodium clusters advance reusable heterogeneous catalysts for hydroformylation
2026-01-28

'Goldilocks size' rhodium clusters advance reusable heterogeneous catalysts for hydroformylation

Recent research has demonstrated that a rhodium (Rh) cluster of an optimal, intermediate size—neither too small nor too large—exhibits the highest catalytic activity in hydroformylation reactions. Similar to the concept of finding the "just right" balance, the study identifies this so-called "Goldilocks size" as crucial for maximizing catalyst efficiency. The study is published in the journal ACS Catalysis and was featured as the cover story.

Why was it so cold this past December?
2026-01-28

Why was it so cold this past December?

A temperature inversion is the culprit for the recent weather conditions By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — [email protected] The Central Valley is known for its Mediterranean climate of cold, wet winters and dry, hot summers. Recently, the temperature of the Central Valley hit its most significant low in over 30 years. Professor Paul Ullrich leads the [...]

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon. Here's why that's a scientific goldmine
2026-01-28

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon. Here's why that's a scientific goldmine

There's a bright side to every situation. In 2032, the moon itself might have a particularly bright side if it is blasted by a 60-meter-wide asteroid. The chances of such an event are still relatively small (only around 4%) but are non-negligible. And scientists are starting to prepare both for the bad (massive risks to satellites and huge meteors raining down on a large portion of the planet) and the good (a once-in-a-lifetime chance to study the geology, seismology, and chemical makeup of our nearest neighbor). A new paper from Yifan He of Tsinghua University and co-authors, posted to the arXiv preprint server, looks at the bright side of all of the potential interesting science we can do if a collision does, indeed, happen.

ECB’s Cipollone warns geopolitical risks could weigh on euro-area growth
2026-01-28

ECB’s Cipollone warns geopolitical risks could weigh on euro-area growth

ECB’s Cipollone says Europe’s economic resilience is holding, but geopolitical risks threaten growth and strengthen the case for financial autonomy.Summary:ECB sees geopolitical risks reinforcing case for European payments autonomyEuro-area economy remains resilient, with data potentially beating forecastsInvestment strength supports growth without undermining price stabilityPersistent geopolitical uncertainty risks weighing on investmentECB policy focused solely on euro-area inflation outlookPiero Cipollone said rising geopolitical tensions are reinforcing the case for greater European autonomy in payments and financial infrastructure, while also posing growing risks to the inflation and growth outlook in the euro area.Cipollone argued that the increasing use of economic and technological tools as instruments of geopolitical pressure has exposed vulnerabilities in Europe’s financial architecture. Against that backdrop, he said the European Central Bank’s push to develop a digital euro and strengthen domestically controlled payment systems is becoming more strategically important. Europe, he noted, still lacks a cross-border payments champion capable of matching the scale of dominant U.S. providers, leaving the region exposed to external dependencies.Turning to the macroeconomic outlook, Cipollone said the euro-area economy has so far demonstrated notable resilience, with upcoming data likely to exceed earlier forecasts. He attributed recent upward revisions in growth expectations largely to stronger investment, highlighting that higher investment not only supports near-term demand but also expands productive capacity, allowing faster growth without necessarily generating inflationary pressure.However, Cipollone cautioned that the outlook is becoming more uncertain as geopolitical risks intensify. Persistent uncertainty, he warned, could weigh on business confidence and delay or deter investment decisions. Over time, that would undermine growth momentum and feed through to inflation dynamics, ultimately affecting the real economy.On monetary policy, Cipollone stressed that the ECB remains firmly focused on its mandate of price stability in the euro area. Developments abroad, including political pressure on other central banks, are only relevant insofar as they influence euro-area inflation and growth conditions. The ECB, he said, continues to set interest rates with the objective of returning inflation to its 2% target over the medium term.Overall, Cipollone’s remarks underline a dual challenge for policymakers: preserving monetary stability amid an uncertain global environment while reducing Europe’s exposure to geopolitical shocks through greater financial and payments sovereignty.---Piero Cipollone is a member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board, the body responsible for steering monetary policy and overseeing the ECB’s ongoing operations. In that capacity, he participates in monetary policy deliberations alongside the ECB President and other board members, and contributes to shaping the institution’s strategic priorities — including price stability, financial infrastructure initiatives like the digital euro, and assessments of economic conditions across the euro area. His public remarks often reflect the ECB’s policy framework and risk assessments on inflation, growth and structural challenges facing the euro-area economy. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Lab-Grown Organoids Reveal How Glioblastoma Outsmarts Treatment
2026-01-28

Lab-Grown Organoids Reveal How Glioblastoma Outsmarts Treatment

UCLA scientists have developed advanced miniature 3D tumor organoid models that make it possible to study glioblastoma tumors in a setting that closely mirrors the human brain, shedding light on how the aggressive cancer interacts with surrounding brain cells and the immune system to become more invasive and resistant to therapy.

2026-01-28

Researchers Advance Understanding of Female Sexual Anatomy to Improve Pelvic Cancer Radiotherapy

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with other leading institutions across the country, have published an innovative study that provides radiation oncologists with practical guidance to identify and protect female sexual organs during pelvic cancer treatment.

2026-01-28

New Scientific Statement Guides Clinicians on How to Integrate Digital Health Tools into Heart Failure Care

A new scientific statement provides clinicians with practical guidance on how to integrate digital health tools into everyday heart failure care - moving beyond isolated devices toward coordinated, team-based, and actionable systems of care. hea

Montreal microbiologist turns lab work into viral art on Instagram
2026-01-28

Montreal microbiologist turns lab work into viral art on Instagram

Chloé Savard documents the secret life of microbes from a small lab inside her home, sharing magnified images that reveal a world invisible to the naked eye.

Magnetic Superhighways Discovered in a Starburst Galaxy's Winds
2026-01-28

Magnetic Superhighways Discovered in a Starburst Galaxy's Winds

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), an international team of astronomers has mapped a magnetic highway driving a powerful galactic wind into the nearby galaxy merger of Arp 220, revealing for the first time that its fast, molecular outflows are strongly magnetized and likely helping to drive metals, dust, and cosmic rays into the space around the galaxy.

NASA's Artemis II crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo
2026-01-28

NASA's Artemis II crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo

When Apollo 13 looped around the moon in April 1970, more than 40 million people around the world watched the United States recover from a potential catastrophe. An oxygen tank explosion turned a planned landing into an urgent exercise in problem-solving, and the three astronauts on board used the moon's gravity to sling themselves safely home. It was a moment of extraordinary human drama, and a revealing geopolitical one.

Engineering and the quest for peace: Experts challenge profession to move beyond weapons and defense
2026-01-28

Engineering and the quest for peace: Experts challenge profession to move beyond weapons and defense

Engineering can create weapons systems or systems for defense and well-being. But can engineering create peace? In a Perspective, Guru Madhavan and colleagues propose an expansive mode of engineering practice that seeks to reduce conflict. The work is published in PNAS Nexus.

Argonne Plays ​"Bad Guy" to Test Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor Concepts
2026-01-28

Argonne Plays ​"Bad Guy" to Test Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor Concepts

Next-gen nuclear reactor designs that rely on passive safety systems will have endured close scrutiny by scientific experts from national laboratories like Argonne.

Scientists grow specialized nerve cells that degenerate in ALS and are damaged in spinal cord injury
2026-01-28

Scientists grow specialized nerve cells that degenerate in ALS and are damaged in spinal cord injury

Researchers have developed a way to grow a highly specialized subset of brain nerve cells that are involved in motor neuron disease and damaged in spinal injuries. Their study, published today in eLife, presents fundamental findings on the directed differentiation of a rare population of special brain progenitors—also known as adult or parent stem cells—into corticospinal-like neurons. The editors note that the work provides compelling data demonstrating the success of this new approach.

Antibody-producing immune cells can help shape cancer immunotherapy
2026-01-28

Antibody-producing immune cells can help shape cancer immunotherapy

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an important immune response that helps explain why some cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy while others do not.

Tapping the Engines of Cellular Electrochemistry and Forces of Evolution
2026-01-28

Tapping the Engines of Cellular Electrochemistry and Forces of Evolution

In a paper published recently in Nature Materials, a team of researchers from WashU demonstrate how these constantly shifting clumps of protein material can generate electricity, delivering a new framework for engineering biomaterials that could power bioelectrochemical devices. Such devices could be used in a range of ways, from fighting infection to cleaning up pollutants.

Steam generators installed at unit 3 of world’s largest nuclear power base in China
2026-01-28

Steam generators installed at unit 3 of world’s largest nuclear power base in China

China installs the final steam generator at Zhangzhou Unit 3, advancing construction of its six-reactor Hualong One nuclear power complex.

TikTok's new terms of service spark backlash, but experts say they're an industry standard
2026-01-28

TikTok's new terms of service spark backlash, but experts say they're an industry standard

Some TikTok users are concerned over how the platform may gather information on gender identity, racial background, medical history, sexual orientation or immigration status.

Chicago's Brookfield Zoo leads effort to protect polar bears as Trump opens Arctic refuge to oil drilling
2026-01-28

Chicago's Brookfield Zoo leads effort to protect polar bears as Trump opens Arctic refuge to oil drilling

Shortly after her arrival last fall, Amelia Gray met Hudson, and the pair hit it off immediately. They touched their noses together in greeting and chuffed—a soft, breathy, snorting sound that signals affection or reassurance. Amelia Gray rolled on her back, gently pawing at her counterpart. Later that same day, they played in the pool together.

Brain enzyme shapes branched sugar chains linked to nerve health
2026-01-28

Brain enzyme shapes branched sugar chains linked to nerve health

Gifu University scientists have uncovered how a brain-specific enzyme reshapes protein-linked sugar chains to facilitate the formation of complex glycans essential for normal brain function. These insights could inform future research into glycan-related brain disorders and open new avenues for therapeutic investigation.

2026-01-28

Just over a week to go as Artemis II launch window opens Feb. 6 with Canadian astronaut aboard. - play1037.ca

Just over a week to go as Artemis II launch window opens Feb. 6 with Canadian astronaut aboard. play1037.caWATCH — See you soon, moon! Artemis II rocket is getting ready | videoclip | Kids News CBCNASA Moves Steps Closer to Artemis II Fueling Test Ahead of Launch NASA (.gov)NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly CNNArtemis 2 astronauts enter quarantine ahead of historic NASA moon launch Space

AI model accelerates defect-based material design
2026-01-27

AI model accelerates defect-based material design

Across the physical world, many intricate structures form via symmetry breaking. When a system with inherent symmetry transitions into an ordered state, it can form stable imperfections known as topological defects. Such defects are found everywhere, from the large-scale structure of the universe to everyday materials, making them a powerful way to study how order emerges in complex systems.

From Pluto to Ceres: A dwarf planet word search
2026-01-27

From Pluto to Ceres: A dwarf planet word search

Hunt for the names of mysterious dwarf planets, most of which orbit on the fringes of our solar system

How a Microbe Tunnels Its Way Through an Insect Gut—It’s Weirder Than You Think
2026-01-27

How a Microbe Tunnels Its Way Through an Insect Gut—It’s Weirder Than You Think

Some microbes can squeeze through tight spaces by wrapping themselves in their flagellum—the tail-like structure they use to move. Also, how adorable are those little guys?

1 Person in Critical Condition After Border Patrol Shooting
2026-01-27

1 Person in Critical Condition After Border Patrol Shooting

One person was critically injured Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the US- Mexico border, authorities in Arizona said. The Pima County Sheriff's Department said it was working with the FBI and US Customs and Border Protection in response to the shooting in Arivaca, Arizona, a community...

How to watch the 2026 Doomsday Clock announcement live
2026-01-27

How to watch the 2026 Doomsday Clock announcement live

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will determine if the "Doomsday Clock" needs to be adjusted at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 27.

The Reynolds Foundation Invests in Democracy Initiatives at the Brooks School
2026-01-27

The Reynolds Foundation Invests in Democracy Initiatives at the Brooks School

The Reynolds Foundation has committed an additional $2.1M to support democracy-focused initiatives at Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. This most recent investment includes renewed support for the School’s Center on Global Democracy as well as an expanded commitment to the Reynolds Leadership Scholarships.

Scientists uncover how sunlight repairs solar cells after ultraviolet damage
2026-01-27

Scientists uncover how sunlight repairs solar cells after ultraviolet damage

Researchers in Australia have created a laser-based test to observe UV degradation and recovery in silicon solar cells.

Antimony Chalcogenides’ Radiation Edge: UToledo’s Push for Resilient Space Solar Power
2026-01-27

Antimony Chalcogenides’ Radiation Edge: UToledo’s Push for Resilient Space Solar Power

University of Toledo researchers demonstrate antimony chalcogenide solar cells' superior proton radiation tolerance over III-V rivals, paving the way for affordable, lightweight space power amid Air Force funding.

Doctor Says What Border Patrol Agents Did After Shooting Alex Pretti Was Sickening
2026-01-27

Doctor Says What Border Patrol Agents Did After Shooting Alex Pretti Was Sickening

"I do not feel safe in my city."The post Doctor Says What Border Patrol Agents Did After Shooting Alex Pretti Was Sickening appeared first on Futurism.

Florida State University chosen as awardee for Golden Dome for America projects
2026-01-27

Florida State University chosen as awardee for Golden Dome for America projects

Florida State University is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative [...]The post Florida State University chosen as awardee for Golden Dome for America projects appeared first on Florida State University News.

Debut Unveils Biotech Active Delivering In-Office Skin Tightening Results in Topical Skincare
2026-01-27

Debut Unveils Biotech Active Delivering In-Office Skin Tightening Results in Topical Skincare

Powered by AI, skin genomics and biotechnology, Debut developed DermCeutical EDLTM, the first-ever topical ingredient clinically proven to tighten and firm skin for a visibly lifted appearance. SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Debut, the biotech beauty leader, today announced the...

MasterControl Launches AI-Powered SOP Analyzer to Transform Compliance Management for Life Sciences Manufacturers
2026-01-27

MasterControl Launches AI-Powered SOP Analyzer to Transform Compliance Management for Life Sciences Manufacturers

New Tool Analyzes Standard Operating Procedures Against Regulatory Requirements, Reducing Update Time from Days to Hours

Spider silk-making organs evolved due to a 400-million-year-old genetic oops
2026-01-27

Spider silk-making organs evolved due to a 400-million-year-old genetic oops

An ancient ancestor of spiders and relatives doubled its genome about 400 million years ago, setting the stage for the evolution of spinnerets.

Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026
2026-01-27

Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026

The views of the setting sun are just as spectacular from space as they are on Earth.

The HWO Must Be Picometer Perfect To Observe Earth 2.0
2026-01-27

The HWO Must Be Picometer Perfect To Observe Earth 2.0

Lately we’ve been reporting about a series of studies on the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), NASA’s flagship telescope mission for the 2040s. These studies have looked at the type of data they need to collect, and what the types of worlds they would expect to find would look like. Another one has been released in pre-print form on arXiv from the newly formed HWO Technology Maturation Project Office, which details the technology maturation needed for this powerful observatory and the “trade space” it will need to explore to be able to complete its stated mission.

2026-01-27

The HWO Must Be Picometer Perfect To Observe Earth 2.0 - Universe Today

The HWO Must Be Picometer Perfect To Observe Earth 2.0 Universe TodaySearching for 'green oceans' and 'purple Earths' Phys.orgNASA’s Next Telescope Could Spot Alien Life By Its Color, Even Purple Planets The Daily Galaxy

Myriad Advances MRD Commercialization Timeline, Bolstered by New Study Data
2026-01-27

Myriad Advances MRD Commercialization Timeline, Bolstered by New Study Data

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced a commercialization roadmap for its Precise MRDTM (molecular residual disease) assay and highlighted compelling data...

Immersive VR training creates safer operating rooms
2026-01-27

Immersive VR training creates safer operating rooms

A Carolina-affiliated startup uses realistic virtual reality scenarios to improve teamwork, curb burnout and keep patients safer.

Science shows various psychiatric disorders might have same cause
2026-01-27

Science shows various psychiatric disorders might have same cause

A new study of psychiatric and genetic records could lead to changes in treatment for millions of psychiatric patients

What is the universe made of? Experts weigh in on the mysterious force that shapes our cosmic history
2026-01-27

What is the universe made of? Experts weigh in on the mysterious force that shapes our cosmic history

As the Dark Energy Survey (DES) releases its final results, we caught up with two physicists who've been involved in the project from its early days. In this Q&A, Josh Frieman, DES co-founder and associate laboratory director for fundamental physics at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, and Risa Wechsler, director of the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology, discuss what the decade-long effort taught us and how it prepares us for the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 10-year mission to explore some of the universe's biggest mysteries.

'Unique' AI-powered headset can predict epilepsy seizures
2026-01-27

'Unique' AI-powered headset can predict epilepsy seizures

A “unique” AI-powered headset that can predict epileptic seizures minutes before they occur has been developed by scientists in Scotland.

Deep-learning algorithms enhance mutation detection in cancer and RNA sequencing
2026-01-27

Deep-learning algorithms enhance mutation detection in cancer and RNA sequencing

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed two innovative deep-learning algorithms, ClairS-TO and Clair3-RNA, that significantly advance genetic mutation detection in cancer diagnostics and RNA-based genomic studies.

Argonne's Upgraded X-Ray Source Being Linked with Nation's Top Supercomputers to Handle Increased Data Flow
2026-01-27

Argonne's Upgraded X-Ray Source Being Linked with Nation's Top Supercomputers to Handle Increased Data Flow

Argonne is integrating its Advanced Photon Source with DOE supercomputers like Polaris, Frontier and Perlmutter to enable real-time data analysis during X-ray experiments. This effort will accelerate discovery across diverse fields.

Q&A: Saw Wai Hla on Imaging and Manipulating Materials at the Atomic Scale
2026-01-27

Q&A: Saw Wai Hla on Imaging and Manipulating Materials at the Atomic Scale

Argonne National Laboratory Physicist Saw Wai Hla talks about his groundbreaking research and its relevance to rare earth elements, which are essential to computers, satellites and many other technologies.

UCLA AI tool captures 80% of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s cases
2026-01-27

UCLA AI tool captures 80% of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s cases

UCLA researchers have found a way to use artificial intelligence to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease based solely on an individual’s medical history. UCLA neurologist Dr. Timothy Chang says an early diagnosis is important for many reasons. “There’s new therapies that can be prescribed if you have early Alzheimer’s disease now,” he said, “so that’s another main interest of why we want to identify patients as early as possible.” Check out today’s mentions of UCLA in the world’s media.

The Vertebrate Genome Laboratory at the Rockefeller University Receives Support From Google.org for AI Science Research
2026-01-27

The Vertebrate Genome Laboratory at the Rockefeller University Receives Support From Google.org for AI Science Research

The initiative will harness AI to accelerate scaling up high-quality genomes across Earth's biodiversity.

2026-01-27

A Fresh Start For 2026: How Creative Biolabs' Tools Are Returning To The Bench

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- With the new year just beginning and research teams returning from a brief holiday pause, laboratories are easing back into their familiar rhythm.Across ...

Clinical Ambitions: 10x Expands Beyond Research with Trio of Collaborations
2026-01-27

Clinical Ambitions: 10x Expands Beyond Research with Trio of Collaborations

With a trio of partnership announcements this month, 10x Genomics has signaled it is looking beyond its traditional focus on research tools for academic, government, and industry customers, by expanding into clinical diagnostics through collaborations with top-tier institutions aimed at generating scientific evidence intended to develop the clinical potential of the company’s single-cell and spatial biology technologies.The post Clinical Ambitions: 10x Expands Beyond Research with Trio of Collaborations appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
2026-01-27

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. The lower National Assembly adopted the text by a vote of 130 to 21 in a lengthy overnight session from Monday to Tuesday. It [...]The post French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s appeared first on Digital Journal.

eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements
2026-01-27

eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements NIH has implemented Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Su...

Trump administration approves plan backed by Newsom to build largest California reservoir in 50 years
2026-01-27

Trump administration approves plan backed by Newsom to build largest California reservoir in 50 years

On Jan. 23, the Trump administration gave its approval for plans to build Sites Reservoir, a vast 13-mile-long off-stream lake north of Sacramento that would provide water to 500,000 acres of Central Valley farmland and 24 million people, including residents of Santa Clara County, parts of the East Bay and Los Angeles.

The many faces of monster galaxies
2026-01-27

The many faces of monster galaxies

Some galaxies in the early universe were absolute powerhouses, churning out stars at rates that would dwarf the Milky Way's modest stellar production. These "monster galaxies," buried deep in dust between 10 and 12 billion years ago, are thought to be the ancestors of today's giant elliptical galaxies. But what drove them to grow so violently has remained frustratingly unclear.

Ignis mission timelapses: Earth and moon views from the International Space Station
2026-01-27

Ignis mission timelapses: Earth and moon views from the International Space Station

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski captured these stunning timelapse videos during his 20-day stay aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4, known as Ignis. Filmed from the Cupola—the Space Station's iconic seven-windowed observation module—the footage showcases breathtaking views of Earth and the moon from orbit.

TikTok's New US Owner Sorry After Massive Outage
2026-01-27

TikTok's New US Owner Sorry After Massive Outage

TikTok's new US caretaker is starting its tenure with an apology, the BBC reports. After a messy weekend for the app, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC said it was working to fix widespread outages linked to what it called a power failure at a US data center. More than 600,...

Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India
2026-01-27

Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time in over five decades, coal-fired electricity generation has dropped in both China and India, the world’s two largest consumers of coal. This historic shift, outlined in new research from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and published by Carbon Brief, may [...]The post Clean energy surge leads to historic coal decline in China and India first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

NASA Set to Launch First Manned Moon Rocket in 50 Years: What to Know
2026-01-27

NASA Set to Launch First Manned Moon Rocket in 50 Years: What to Know

10 days, 4 astronauts, 700,000 pounds of liquid oxygen: Everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

2026-01-27

Immusoft's ISP-002 receives US FDA Rare Pediatric Disease designation in mucopolysaccharidosis type II

27 January 2026 - Immusoft of CA, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing engineered B cell therapies, announced on Monday that it has received Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designation from ...

2026-01-27

Spine Innovation's LOGIC Titanium Implant System receives US FDA 510(k) market approval

27 January 2026 - Spine Innovation LLC, a US-based medical device startup that develops novel interbody fusion implants, announced on Monday that it has received FDA 510(k) approval to market the LOGI...

Canada: Acute Care EHR & Digital Health 2026-What's Changing Now in Adoption, Implementation, Selection and Satisfaction - Black Book Research
2026-01-26

Canada: Acute Care EHR & Digital Health 2026-What's Changing Now in Adoption, Implementation, Selection and Satisfaction - Black Book Research

New, Canada-wide evidence from a late-2025 pulse survey of 648 acute care stakeholders-plus a 2026-2030 buyer roadmap on interoperability-as-a-procurement-gate, data sovereignty, and tightening renewal terms.

2026-01-26

Scientists Found a Creature That’s Breaking the Rules of Reproduction - Yahoo News Canada

Scientists Found a Creature That’s Breaking the Rules of Reproduction Yahoo News CanadaWalking sharks break the rules of reproduction ScienceDaily

A Flying Eye That Doesn't Mind the Heat
2026-01-26

A Flying Eye That Doesn't Mind the Heat

The FireDrone is designed to deliver real-time data from high-risk areas that are too dangerous for humans and conventional drones. Developed at Empa and continued as a spin-off, the new generation of drones combines heat-resistant materials with practical robotics - for firefighting operations and industrial inspections involving extreme temperatures.

2026-01-26

"It Sounds Like A Long Shot": Why Scientists Hope To Rescue A Zombie Tree - IFLScience

"It Sounds Like A Long Shot": Why Scientists Hope To Rescue A Zombie Tree IFLScienceScientists are desperately trying to resurrect Australia’s ‘zombie tree’ BBC Wildlife MagazineScientists In Desperate Race to Bring ‘Zombie Tree’ Back to Life Newsweek

Inside CMU’s Push to Transform Treatment for Cancer, Organ Failure and Chronic Disease
2026-01-26

Inside CMU’s Push to Transform Treatment for Cancer, Organ Failure and Chronic Disease

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are revolutionizing medical care for diseases that impact millions of Americans and the treatments they develop could alleviate major public health challenges.

Google to Pay Over Claims Voice Assistant Eavesdropped
2026-01-26

Google to Pay Over Claims Voice Assistant Eavesdropped

Google has agreed to pay $68 million to resolve claims that its voice assistant was a snoop. The deal stems from a lawsuit alleging that the assistant improperly recorded private conversations and then shared the info with advertisers, reports CNBC . The assistant is designed to activate when it hears prompts...