Egyptian mummy remains from the Semmelweis Museum of Medical History were examined at Semmelweis University using a next-generation CT scanner equipped with a photon-counting detector. The scans produced an unprecedented level of detail, allowing researchers to study the internal structure of the remains and gain new insights into their preservation and possible health conditions.

Two early career researchers at the University of Bath (UK) have been awarded funding as part of the Academy of Sciences Springboard programme.

When health risks become visible in black and white, perspectives often shift. A study from Umeå University shows that when ultrasound images of atherosclerosis in subjects’ carotid arteries, combined with a motivational dialogue, they are more likely to be motivated to improve their lifestyle habits and take preventive medication.

Northwestern University psychologist Andrea Russell sees older adults with early cognitive impairment riddled with anxiety. Some worry a missed word or forgotten appointment could signal Alzheimer’s disease. Others fear making a mistake in public. Some are too afraid to ask their doctor. Witnessing that uncertainty, and the stigma surrounding dementia, inspired Russell to spearhead a new Northwestern Medicine survey that found a vast majority of older adults would be willing to take a biomarker blood test to assess their Alzheimer’s risk.

Chinese researchers report that academic burnout can push adolescents towards excessive online gaming. Using a large-scale cross-sectional survey, the researchers assessed the associations among academic burnout, internet gaming, depressive symptoms, and attentional bias. They found that academic burnout can lead to depression and negative thinking, which, in turn, leads to further dependency on internet gaming. The study also emphasized the importance of improved curriculum and stress reduction programs to support the mental well-being of adolescents.

A new study co-led by an Oregon Health & Science University researcher describes a breakthrough in microscopy tools that could dramatically expand how cancer biology labs study the inner workings of living cells.

This first systematic review on Quality by Design (QbD) in nanocosmetics analyzed 52 original articles, identifying particle size (94.2%), polydispersity index (76.9%), and zeta potential (75%) as the most frequent Critical Quality Attributes. Surfactant concentration or type (46.1%) dominates Critical Material Attributes, while sonication time (15.4%) is the leading Critical Process Parameter. Design of Experiments is widely used, but advanced process controls such as Process Analytical Technology, continuous manufacturing, and real-time release testing remain underexplored. Systematic QbD application can bridge lab-to-industrial gaps, enabling safer and more effective nanocosmetic products.