6-May-2026 Two million eggs and growing: Inside KAUST’s coral spawning program King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) KAUST scientists have successfully expanded coral spawning beyond its natural window by recreating environmental cues in controlled systems. This achievement, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, allows for repeated access to coral gametes and larvae, supporting reef research and restoration efforts. The program, utilizing advanced facilities and a dedicated team, aims to improve larval settlement and juvenile survival rates while expanding the number of Red Sea species studied.
5-May-2026 JMIR Medical Informatics invites submissions on language accessibility, equity, and translation technologies for medicine and public health JMIR Publications JMIR Publications invites submissions on “Language Accessibility, Equity, and Translation Technologies for Medicine and Public Health” in its open access journal JMIR Medical Informatics.
5-May-2026 Can AI finally bring order to biology’s data deluge? King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) How a "Super Transformer" model could unify genomics, imaging and cellular data — and help biologists see the whole. Journal Nature Methods
5-May-2026 The scientist designing a tailored attack on glioblastoma University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences At UCLA, Dr. Nathanson leads a translational brain tumor program that aims to better understand the unique biology of each glioblastoma and exploit those differences to design more precise therapies.
4-May-2026 Irina Mihailova appointed as Professor of International Business at the University of Eastern Finland University of Eastern Finland Irina Mihailova has been appointed Professor of International Business at the University of Eastern Finland.
4-May-2026 From the groundwater up Kansas State University Kansas State University researchers are taking a closer look at how groundwater quality could shape the future of agriculture in south-central Kansas.
4-May-2026 May the force be measured: Chemists prepare force sensors for International Space Station mission Emory University Individual cells behave differently at microgravity. Scientists are exploring why using technology that can detect mechanical forces as fleeting as the blink of an eye and as faint as piconewtons — about one billionth the weight of a paperclip. Funder Center for the Advancement of Science in Space
4-May-2026 Igniting the spark Salk Institute How do innovative scientists get their ideas off the ground? This feature explores the ways philanthropy can help fill the growing gap between what federal funding provides and what scientists need. Salk's Innovation and Collaboration Grant program is our unique solution to this urgent problem, and helps us bring risky but rewarding science to life.
4-May-2026 Ask a scientist: What soil and fertilizer should I use at home? Salk Institute Salk plant biologist Lena Mueller shares quick-tips on how to keep your plants healthy at home, leveraging her expertise in soil microbiomes and symbiotic arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
3-May-2026 Singapore’s largest parenting intervention study on sensitive caregiving to recruit 624 families National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine The LOVING (Learning about Our behaviour is Valuable for Increasing Nurturing relationships and health Growth) study will commence Singapore’s largest, parenting-focused, three-arm randomised controlled trial (RCT) involving 624 families with young children from median- to lower-income households. The study focuses on enhancing parental sensitivity, which is a key factor linked to children’s behavioural regulation and social and cognitive development.
