Brain cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. In this review, researchers explore how nuclear receptors (NRs) influence brain tumor growth, invasion, and treatment resistance. The article details specific roles of different NRs and discusses how targeting them with drugs could improve therapy. These findings offer a promising direction for developing more precise, effective treatments against this highly aggressive and treatment-resistant cancer type.

A team led by Prof Simon Lux (University of Münster and Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production, Germany) has analysed the future energy demand associated with the EU's goal of strengthening local battery supply chains in Europe. According to their projections, Europe will have to generate significant amounts of energy for local battery cell production.

If AI’s intrinsic risks are real, governmental regulation and ethical frameworks are unlikely to contain them. Drawing on social theory, it highlights myths about the state’s capacity, global enforcement challenges, rapid technological decentralization, and the ambiguity of moral norms. The author presents a skeptical view that “meaning well” does not ensure effective outcomes, cautioning against overreliance on governments and ethics to mitigate advanced AI risks.

Vertical farming offers a much-needed opportunity to secure food production in the face of climate change, but can it truly deliver a sustainable alternative to field-grown crops? A new study led by the University of Surrey has found that while vertical farms dramatically increase lettuce yields and use far less water, the carbon footprint still exceeds traditional lettuce farming – raising important questions about how the UK can balance food security with environmental responsibility.