22-Jun-2026 Ink-based thermoelectric technology could be solution for replacing problematic refrigerants University of Notre Dame A recent study by University of Notre Dame researchers describes a promising alternative for next-generation cooling using thermoelectric technology, which has no moving parts ad no gaseous refrigerants, allowing for zero leaks. Journal Materials Horizons Funder U.S. Department of Energy
22-Jun-2026 Single-atom Pt anchored In2O3 nanorods for sensitive acetone detection using early fire warning Tsinghua University Press A team of gas sensors led by Ronghan Wei from Zhengzhou University in Zhengzhou, China, synthesized In2O3 with oxygen vacancies (In2O3-L) and anchored Pt single atoms, enabling real-time detection of low-concentration acetone. The In2O3-L-Pt sensor demonstrated a 5-fold improvement in response to 20 ppm acetone at 220 °C compared to In2O3, exhibiting rapid response/recovery times (2/30 s), ultra-low theoretical detection limits, excellent selectivity, and outstanding long-term stability. Journal Nano Research
22-Jun-2026 From opaque to accountable: How X-SHIELD Is rewriting the rules of explainable AI Maximum Academic Press Artificial intelligence systems are becoming increasingly powerful—but also harder to understand. Journal Machine Intelligence Research
22-Jun-2026 From opaque to accountable: How X-SHIELD Is rewriting the rules of explainable AI Maximum Academic Press Artificial intelligence systems are becoming increasingly powerful—but also harder to understand. Journal Machine Intelligence Research
18-Jun-2026 Study: What could happen when you describe your past relationship story? SWPS University Breaking up with a loved one is often a painful life experience, one that is difficult to recover from. Researchers from SWPS University, however, suggest that a simple step can help. Writing down the story of a past relationship increases the effectiveness of thinking about the past and future in close relationships. It is also associated with a better understanding of the causes of relationship breakdown, they write in the prestigious journal PLOS One. Journal PLOS One Funder Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland
18-Jun-2026 KRISS develops saltwater-processed graphene sensor for ultrafast harmful gas detection at room temperature National Research Council of Science & Technology The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Dr. Lee Ho Seong) has successfully developed a chlorinated graphene (Cl-Gr) gas sensor that uses readily available saltwater to rapidly detect and recover from harmful gases at room temperature. Because the sensor can operate without a separate heating element, it significantly improves the prospects for practical gas sensors in compact devices, where their use has long been limited by power consumption and heat generation. Journal Journal of Materials Chemistry A Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
17-Jun-2026 New wearable glove uses heat to help people feel their data Adelaide University Adelaide University researchers have developed an innovative wearable glove that uses heat, touch and physical objects to transform data into a sensory experience.
17-Jun-2026 NASA-backed study reveals key to teamwork under pressure Michigan State University A NASA-backed MSU study identifies collective attention as key to teamwork under communication delays, improving performance in space missions, military and healthcare. Journal Personnel Psychology
17-Jun-2026 White roofs and urban parks reduce heat in cities, but do not offset extreme global warming Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona The implementation of reflective white roofs and new urban parks can significantly reduce temperatures in cities and decrease population vulnerability to heat waves, although these measures are not sufficient to counteract the projected increase of more than 6 °C by 2100. This is demonstrated by a recent study led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), Spain. Journal Urban Climate
