Nanotechnology is emerging as a transformative force in cancer research, but the future of precision oncology will not be defined by drug delivery alone. 

Nuclear Engineering Assistant Professor Kondapa Naidu Bobba at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has been selected to receive the 2026 Young Investigator Award, which is jointly supported by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) to advance important prostate cancer research among early-career physicians and scientists.

As autonomous technologies expand across commercial and defense applications, a major challenge remains: while individual machines can operate intelligently, they often struggle to work together effectively as a network. To address this gap, FAU researchers have received a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop advanced autonomous systems capable of sensing, learning and making coordinated decisions together in real time within complex, contested environments.

The effects of the Iran war on the oil market have brought renewed attention to the EU’s plans for domestic production of fossil-free aviation fuels. But EU rules for synthetic aviation fuels risk steering development towards production pathways that are both more expensive and more energy-intensive than necessary – making it harder to meet climate targets. This is shown in a recent study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, that has analysed different methods for producing synthetic methanol.

Stevia is a widely used sweetener, but why do some stevia varieties taste cleaner and more sugar-like than others? Recent research conducted at the University of Toyama shows that stevia’s sweetness is genetically linked to variations in specific glycosyltransferase genes and their cell-specific activity in leaves. By combining genetic analysis with cell-level imaging, the team uncovered how stevia produces its high-value sweet compounds, opening the door to better-tasting natural sweeteners for foods and beverages.

Backed by an $11.3-million federal grant, Canadian scientists led by teams at UdeM and the University of British Columbia are helping design the ANDES instrument for the European Extremely Large Telescope. 

Basilar trunk artery aneurysms are a rare and serious type of brain aneurysm with limited treatment data. A study finds that most patients can be successfully treated using minimally invasive procedures, with nearly nine in ten achieving good recovery. Based on one of the largest single-center analyses to date, this study highlights the effectiveness of modern endovascular techniques while pointing to higher risks in larger aneurysms, emphasizing the need for careful patient selection and follow-up.