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6-May-2026

Recent advancements in the tribovoltaic effect for human motion energy harvesting and wearable self-powered sensing

KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a review, researchers summarize tribovoltaic nanogenerators for harvesting human motion energy. These systems not only produce stable direct-current electricity with high power density but also enable self-powered sensing for real-time motion and physiological monitoring. Advanced materials, interface engineering, and textile designs further enhance flexibility, durability, and performance for wearable applications.

Journal: Wearable Electronics
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Beijing Natural Science Foundation, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) project Renew4EHS

6-May-2026

How tetracycline molecules shape their own capture on biochar

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team has uncovered why some tetracycline antibiotics are trapped by biochar faster and more effectively than others: the difference lies in their molecular structure.

6-May-2026

New USF study tests whether AI can reliably predict immune responses

University of South Florida
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to help scientists accelerate drug discovery and search for new treatments. But for AI tools to work effectively, researchers need to know whether they can be validated and applied in real-world situations. A team at the University of South Florida is taking a step in that direction by merging AI and immunology in ways that could enhance oncology treatment and the development of new drugs and vaccines.

Journal: Nature Machine Intelligence

6-May-2026

From e-waste to energy storage: Recycled phone batteries and lignin power a high-performance sodium-ion anode

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team has developed a sodium-ion battery anode material by co-recycling spent mobile phone batteries and industrial lignin, turning two problematic waste streams into a functional composite with strong sodium storage performance.

6-May-2026

Prof. Dafna Kariv of Reichman University’s Adelson School of Entrepreneurship Wins European Union Innovation Award for AI System Simulating Entrepreneur–Investor Interactions

Reichman University
Grant and Award Announcement

Congratulations to Prof. Dafna Kariv, Head of the Entrepreneurship–Business Administration track at the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship at Reichman University, on being awarded the Inspiration Award in the ETF New Learning Award 2026 competition, presented by the European Training Foundation (ETF), an agency of the European Commission, to groundbreaking initiatives in teaching and learning.

6-May-2026