Science News

February 8, 2026

NTU Singapore researchers develop a method to extract useful proteins from beer-brewing leftovers

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have created a method that extracts over 80 per cent of the...

Schematic view of transcriptome meta-analysis

Genetic underpinnings of environmental stress identified in model plant

Plants can be temperamental. Even weeds along the side of highways or pushing their way up in the cracks of...

New Model of How Environmental Toxicants May Trigger Parkinson's Disease

On World Parkinson’s Day, a new theory emerges on the disease’s origins and spread

The nose or the gut? For the past two decades, the scientific community has debated the wellspring of the toxic...

New project explores warfare in animal societies

A major new research project will investigate how and why groups of animals from the same species fight one another.Credit:...

Can we crack the code of cartilage?

In our aging society, healing joint problems is becoming increasingly important. To do this, cartilage damage must become repairable. But...

Synthesized material for all-solid-state sodium batteries

Discovery brings all-solid-state sodium batteries closer to practical use

The pursuit of greener energy also requires efficient rechargeable batteries to store that energy. While lithium-ion batteries are currently the...

Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimize impacts of fishing

Octopuses have been around for hundreds of millions of years, but did you know that most only live for a...

Major strides forward: MizzouForward makes new $5 million investment in student success initiatives

In 2021, the University of Missouri launched MizzouForward, the boldest investment in the university’s 185-year history. The goals of the...

Geraniol attenuates oxidative stress and cognitive impairment in mouse aging model

“Our data demonstrated, for the first time, the antioxidant activity of geraniol and its function to attenuate brain hippocampus injury...

Laura Clark, University of Tennessee Extension

UT Extension specialist chosen to help support national immunization program

A University of Tennessee Extension specialist has been selected to assist land-grant university teams implementing grants through the Extension Collaboration...

FAPESP seeks to increase research collaboration with the US Midwest

A delegation of more than 20 researchers from universities and research institutions in the state of São Paulo (Brazil) is...

Mixed diets balance nutrition and carbon footprint

What we eat can impact our health as well as the environment. Many studies have looked at the impacts of...

Internationally renowned science leader to give Aston University’s annual distinguished lecture

A world-renowned scientist and research leader will be presenting the 2024 Aston University’s annual distinguished lecture. Professor Mashelkar is a...

The spatial and social correlates of neighborhood morphology: Evidence from building footprints in five U.S. metropolitan areas

US building footprints could help identify neighborhood sociodemographic traits

An analysis of building footprints in major US metropolitan areas identifies five different neighborhood types that vary in footprint size,...

Does wealth equate to happiness? an 11-year panel data analysis exploring socio-economic indicators and social media metrics

Economic wealth may be linked with happiness in China – if inequality is low

A country’s economic prosperity is linked with improved well-being in its residents, according to a study published April 10, 2024...

New quantum material promises over 190% quantum efficiency in solar cells