6-Jan-2026 The sequel paradox: research shows less innovation sells more tickets — but only at first Binghamton University On a recent episode of The Aha! Moment presented by Binghamton University, Binghamton University Professor Subimal Chatterjee discusses how and why studios strategically time their sequels, and shares the surprising truth about how sequels perform at the box office compared to critical reviews. Journal Journal of Marketing
6-Jan-2026 Live ideas: New teutolab for Social Sciences launches Bielefeld University Bielefeld University is establishing a new extracurricular learning space with the teutolab for social sciences. Combining politics, economics and sociology, it invites young people to critically explore everyday life, social conflicts and future challenges. Researchers at the university are developing new ways to empower young people in times of growing uncertainty and political polarisation.
6-Jan-2026 Behind the scores: Rethinking Shanghai education through institutions, practices, and dialogues ECNU Review of Education Shanghai's students consistently excel in international assessments, drawing worldwide attention. This special collection of ECNU Review of Education brings together a range of empirical studies and international perspectives to unpack the evolving narrative of Shanghai education
6-Jan-2026 ETRI develops AI-powered intelligent 6G radio access technology that significantly enhances wireless communication performance National Research Council of Science & Technology Korea’s research community has reached an important milestone on the path toward next-generation mobile communications with the development of a technology platform that brings the 6G era closer. Researchers expect that AI-Native mobile networks, in which artificial intelligence autonomously controls and optimizes the communication system, could achieve transmission efficiencies up to 10 times higher than those of 5G. ETRI announced that it has completed the development of AI-based wireless access technology (AI-RAN), a core foundational technology for the 6G era, and has achieved significant results in paving the way for the AI-based next-generation mobile communication era. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
5-Jan-2026 Psychiatric treatment no guarantee of a return to work Norwegian University of Science and Technology Mental health problems are keeping an increasing number of Norwegians out of the employment market. Treatment alone is often not enough to get people back to work. Some groups are at greater risk of being away from work for a long time – or even permanently. Journal BMC Health Services Research
5-Jan-2026 How storm surges could impact coastal workplaces Norwegian University of Science and Technology Businesses along the Norwegian coastline are becoming increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and flooding. Researchers have now created digital maps that show who is most at risk. Journal Environmental Research Letters
5-Jan-2026 Dr. Yue Liao’s tips for healthier habits in 2026 University of Texas at Arlington Exercising more and losing weight are consistently among the most common New Year’s resolutions. But University of Texas at Arlington experts say the real key to better health isn’t about hitting a magic number on the scale—or even logging 10,000 steps a day. Instead, it’s about focusing on achievable personalized goals that improve overall well-being.
5-Jan-2026 Why the Amazon’s ability to make its own rain matters more than ever University of British Columbia Okanagan campus In the field, UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Magali Nehemy traces how a forest built to recycle rain is running on thinner margins Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
5-Jan-2026 ETRI begins development of a 100B-scale large foundation model National Research Council of Science & Technology ETRI, South Korea’s leading government-funded research institute, is establishing itself as a key research entity for securing nation’s artificial intelligence sovereignty. ETRI announced that it was selected as one of five national research teams as part of the NC AI Consortium in the independent AI foundation model development project, promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, and began full-scale AI research in August. This selection is particularly significant as it solidifies ETRI’s status as a national research institute and secures its representation in the research community. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
5-Jan-2026 Ferroelectric materials boost data storage potential DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used specialized tools to study materials at the atomic scale and analyze defects at the materials’ surface. Results of their research help to better understand these materials used for advance electronics, enabling innovative data storage and computation methods. Journal ACS Nano
