26-Mar-2026 Pioneering system for predicting droughts Universitat Politècnica de València Researchers at the Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (IIAMA) at the Universitat Politècnica de València have developed an advanced system for seasonal forecasting of meteorological droughts that enables these events to be predicted up to six months in advance, providing a key tool for water management and early warning in semi-arid regions, such as the Júcar river basin. Funder FPU) contract of the Ministry of Universities (FPU20/0749), PROMETEO program, PROMETEO/2021/074 - WATER4CAST, Horizon Europe program; SOS-WATER project GA no 101059264
26-Mar-2026 Advancing value management to ensure 'value for money' in large and complex construction projects Civil Engineering Sciences Large and complex construction projects (LCCPs) require substantial investments and often encounter significant challenges, such as cost overruns, time delays, and conflicting stakeholder interests. A new study reviews 165 peer-reviewed publications to propose a modernized value management framework tailored for LCCPs, paving the way for improved stakeholder collaboration and technological integration. Journal Civil Engineering Sciences Funder Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
26-Mar-2026 Study reveals: Thumrait and Marmul are the most suitable areas for investment in green hydrogen in Oman Sultan Qaboos University As the world rapidly shifts towards renewable energy, the Sultanate of Oman is positioning itself as a key regional player, pursuing ambitious wind and green hydrogen projects. It benefits from its strategic location and unique desert climate which serves as an open natural laboratory for developing energy solutions in arid environments. Journal The Journal of Engineering Research [TJER]
26-Mar-2026 Graz University of Technology researchers strengthen wood with needle and thread Graz University of Technology Strategically placed nylon seams can compensate for the weaknesses of wooden laminates. The process significantly increases the load-bearing capacity and opens up new possibilities in vehicle, sports equipment and timber construction. Funder Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft Meeting 20th NAFEMS World Congress, NWC 2025
25-Mar-2026 Study finds dust-resilient perovskite solar cells could cut manufacturing costs and expand green energy worldwide Swansea University New research has shown that perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are remarkably resilient to dust during production, challenging the industry belief that high-performance solar technology must be manufactured in sterile and expensive "cleanrooms”. Journal Communications Materials Funder STRIP5 Prosperity Partnership, SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Programme Grant ATIP, Advanced Imaging of Materials (AIM) facility at Swansea University
25-Mar-2026 Study: Artificial intelligence model reads cardiac MRI scans with near expert accuracy University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA — A Penn Medicine–led team has developed a first‑of‑its‑kind artificial intelligence system that interprets cardiac MRI scans with performance approaching expert clinicians. Trained on more than 300,000 MRI video clips from roughly 20,000 patients, the model can assess heart function and diagnose dozens of diseases using only non‑contrast imaging. The work was published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering. Journal Nature Biomedical Engineering
24-Mar-2026 Innovative electro-filtration process achieves efficient wastewater treatment Higher Education Press Discover a groundbreaking wastewater treatment method that uses electro-filtration to remove harmful pollutants with remarkable efficiency. Learn how scientists have developed a novel membrane technology that simultaneously tackles nitrogen and carbon contaminants, offering a sustainable solution for cleaner water. Journal Engineering
24-Mar-2026 Vision-language models revolutionize mobile robot navigation in smart manufacturing Higher Education Press Discover how cutting-edge vision-language models are transforming mobile robot navigation in smart manufacturing. Learn about a new system that enables robots to understand natural human language and navigate complex, unstructured environments with unprecedented accuracy and adaptability. Journal Engineering
