Beds, sofas and armchairs are everywhere – but what happens to their mattresses and upholstery at the end of their life is usually problematic. Recycling is often uneconomical or technically impossible, so most foams are incinerated. Researchers at Bielefeld University led by chemist Dr Kubilay Ceyhan want to change that. They have developed recyclable foams and are now preparing to bring the technology from the lab to the market with the support of a 1.5-million-euro grant from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s EXIST Research Transfer programme.

Since the early days of January through December, the research scientists, faculty, staff and leadership of Pennington Biomedical Research Center helped make this year one of the most impactful in the Center’s near 40-year history. From its 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Pennington Biomedical is working on cutting-edge research to fight chronic disease, along with sharing its insights and influence on a global stage and fostering new collaborations to advance both the Center and the field of metabolic health.

A research team led by Senior Researcher Chanyong Park, Principal Researcher Dongkyu Lee, and Postdoctoral Researcher Changha Woo at the Department of Diagnostic Sensors, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM, President Seog-Hyeon Ryu)—under the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST, Chairman Young-Shik Kim)—has developed a rapid, fully automated, field-deployable integrated system for foodborne pathogen diagnostics. The system integrates food matrix dissociation, nucleic acid pre-treatment, and molecular diagnostics into a single platform, automatically performing the entire workflow—from pathogen separation and nucleic acid purification to amplification and detection—within one device.

The Arctic is warming at nearly four times the rate of the rest of the planet, altering Indigenous ways of life in the far north. 

UC San Diego engineering professor Andrew Kahng is part of several major national initiatives that together are transforming how future engineers learn to design and build computer chips. His work is helping UC San Diego become a driving force in the nation’s growing semiconductor innovation ecosystem.

As people age, the brain undergoes multiple changes, increasing the vulnerability to neurological diseases. Early detection of neurological diseases is critical for effective treatment. In a recent study, researchers from China demonstrated that machine learning algorithms integrating imaging, genetic, and clinical data can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and prediction, enabling timely interventions and better patient outcomes. This approach may transform clinical practice by improving precision, speed, and interpretability in assessing complex brain disorders.

A new study exploring the secretive lives of feral and free-roaming cats in Wales could shed light on wildcats’ return to the country. 

The Idaho National Laboratory has changed the world for more than 75 years through work in nuclear energy, national security and other innovative technologies. From early nuclear reactor demonstrations to establishing tomorrow’s robust electrical grid, here are 10 of the most impactful INL achievements that benefit our nation and the world:

The 2025 Army-Navy college football game kicks off Dec. 13 in Baltimore, Maryland, continuing one of America’s most storied rivalries.

First played in 1890, Army-Navy has endured through wars, peace and generations of cadets and midshipmen. Army-Navy stands apart as more than game — it’s a national tradition that honors service and sacrifice. Every player on the field has taken an oath to defend the nation with their lives. Its traditions embody duty, discipline and respect between rivals who serve the same nation.

A 2024 review by Sau, Orimo, and co-workers reveals universal design principles for fast ion conductors by organizing materials according to their structural frameworks rather than chemical composition. This approach identifies key features—3D interstitial networks, polarizable lattices, cooperative ion motion—that enable solid electrolytes to achieve liquid-like ionic conductivities, advancing all-solid-state battery development.