30-Mar-2026 Searching for the cause of ALS, researchers look to metabolism within cells Les Turner ALS Foundation One distinct hallmark of ALS is the dysfunction of a tiny protein called TDP-43. At the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, a trio of researchers formed a unique hypothesis: What if the mitochondria—the powerhouses of a cell—were the triggers of this defect?
30-Mar-2026 Tick talk: UK researcher targets Lyme disease with 2 grants University of Kentucky Brian Stevenson, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics and the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Entomology, is leading two separate but related studies aimed at fighting Lyme disease by turning the bacteria’s own internal systems against itself. Funder Global Lyme Alliance
30-Mar-2026 Harnessing the power of spin: Pioneering innovation through cutting-edge physics Kyushu University From smartphones to supercomputers, almost all our daily electronics run on the flow of "electron charge." But did you know? Electrons have another interesting property called "spin." In this feature, we sit down with Associate Professor Yamashita, a young researcher exploring this mysterious "electron spin" to create next-generation, ultra-high-performance devices. Join us as we dive into the world of Spintronics—the future of technology—and hear his inspiring message for the students who will lead the way!
30-Mar-2026 Smartwatch-like device could help detect plastic particles in the human body Estonian Research Council Nano- and microplastics are increasingly detected in the human body. However, their detection remains challenging, often relying on invasive techniques and specialized equipment. Researchers at the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Tartu are developing a device that can measure plastic in human body. Funder Estonian Research Council
30-Mar-2026 Sea Aggies triumph in search and rescue challenge Texas A&M University The Sea Aggies developed a self-contained, portable device to detect and decode an emergency radio signal from the Orion spacecraft — enabling recovery teams to locate the spacecraft — using a search and rescue satellite-aided tracking communication signal that is part of the Cospas-Sarsat program.
30-Mar-2026 How to improve mental health safety on social media – not just for young people Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan A toolkit based on research about social media's impact on young minds can help people of any age improve safety online by changing built-in settings on multiple platforms Funder University of Michigan
30-Mar-2026 Cambridge scientist says new sustainable protein plan could transform UK national security Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge New Protein Strategy Could Fortify UK Against Warfare, Trade Disruption, and Climate Shocks.
30-Mar-2026 DC trip leaves lasting impact on UTA veterans University of Texas at Arlington Taking part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery is something Marine Corps veteran George Maltez will never forget. “When you go to war, you don’t know if you’ll come back, and no one wants to be forgotten,” said Maltez, who served 10 years in the Marines and is now pursuing an accounting degree at The University of Texas at Arlington. “It’s a great concept to know they’re always remembered and honored.”
30-Mar-2026 Prof. Kenji Doya receives 9th Tateishi Special Prize Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University Professor Kenji Doya of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has been selected as the recipient of the 9th Tateishi Special Prize, presented by the Tateishi Science and Technology Foundation.
30-Mar-2026 Prof. Tadashi Yamamoto receives the 25th Prince Hitachi Prize for Comparative Oncology Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University Professor Tadashi Yamamoto, head of the Cell Signal Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), has been selected as the recipient of the 25th Prince Hitachi Prize for Comparative Oncology.
