Researchers and students now have a new AI-native workspace, with the launch of Digital Science's Papers AI – where they'll never have to re-explain their work every time they turn to AI for assistance.

As part of the plans to build a fusion reactor in Germany, the Federal Government is establishing new research hubs. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will play a significant role in this effort: KIT researchers are developing key technologies for the fuel cycle, high-performance materials, and essential reactor components. By contributing its broad expertise, KIT helps turn fusion technology into a practical reality and plays a leading role in advancing it from fundamental research to real-world application.

Many threatened or understudied oak tree species are at risk of extinction in Southeast and East Asia, where more than half of their native range is subject to sharply increasing human pressure. Should these species of oak disappear from the wild, most of them do not have a single backup in a managed botanical collection anywhere in the world.

Those are among the findings in the first comprehensive Conservation Gap Analysis of Select Native Asian Oaks, conducted by scientists at The Morton Arboretum alongside collaborators in the region. Oaks are a crucial species that anchor entire ecosystems—supplying food and shelter for humans and wildlife alike—and by addressing vast disparities in data about these at-risk trees, this report informs the most practical next steps for conserving them.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is again raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers in fields ranging from precision health and advanced computing to nuclear energy and sustainable materials. These preeminent hires, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and the nation, showcase UT’s bold commitment to attracting top-tier faculty and solidify its standing as a premier institution for groundbreaking innovation and discovery.