2-Jun-2026 Computed tomography findings of pulmonary lymphoma in a dog and two cats Osaka Metropolitan University In a case series, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research group assessed CT findings of pulmonary lymphoma in a dog and two cats. Journal Veterinary Medicine and Science
2-Jun-2026 Mapping a key switch in strawberry ripening Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has mapped how a key ripening regulator helps strawberries develop the color, softness, sweetness, and aroma that define fruit quality. Journal Horticulture Research
2-Jun-2026 Beyond GPX4 inhibition: Unraveling the lethal mechanism of class III ferroptosis inducers Science Exploration Press A new review article by Alby Joseph and Scott Dixon at Stanford University examines one of the most debated questions in ferroptosis research: how class III ferroptosis inducers trigger cell death and whether their lethal effects arise solely from GPX4 inhibition or involve broader mechanisms. Meeting Iron, Reactive Oxygen Species & Ferroptosis in Life, Death & Disease
2-Jun-2026 The surprising reason small companies get better reviews American Marketing Association Larger companies receive lower online ratings than smaller businesses—not because of product quality, but because consumers feel less empathy toward them. Journal Journal of Marketing
1-Jun-2026 Nanoparticles boost delivery of lung cancer drugs 30-fold Adelaide University Lung cancer remains one of the world’s deadliest cancers, yet despite decades of effort to develop new drugs, many fail because they don’t stay in the body long enough to be effective or because they damage healthy organs. Journal Journal of Controlled Release Funder Tour de Cure, Cancer Council South Australia
1-Jun-2026 The macroeconomics of automation Osaka Metropolitan University An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team developed a transparent framework that connects task-level technological change to macroeconomic outcomes, revealing that automation is best understood as an equilibrium, economy-wide phenomenon rather than a collection of technology-specific indicators. Journal Journal of Economic Growth
1-Jun-2026 Smarter matchmaking—not just equal skill—could keep millions more gamers playing, study finds Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences A study published in Management Science finds that the industry’s standard approach of matching video game players against opponents with similar skill levels is not necessarily the most effective way to keep people engaged. Instead, researchers show that more sophisticated matchmaking systems—ones that account for how players respond to recent wins, losses and competitive experiences over time—can significantly increase player retention. Journal Management Science
1-Jun-2026 How Chinese cabbage fights downy mildew Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Downy mildew is a persistent threat to Brassica vegetable production, but the molecular triggers that help plants resist this disease have remained difficult to define. Journal Horticulture Research
1-Jun-2026 RNA splicing pathway boosts grapevine salt tolerance Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has uncovered a hidden RNA-based mechanism that helps grapevines cope with salt stress, a growing challenge for fruit production in saline soils. Journal Horticulture Research
1-Jun-2026 Genes behind better grapes Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A new genomic study has opened a clearer path toward breeding grapes with more predictable fruit quality, especially in regions where cold, disease pressure, and short growing seasons limit traditional wine grape production. Journal Horticulture Research
