6-Oct-2026 What’s changing in Medicaid and what can you do? Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan An overview of Medicaid eligibility changes taking effect in October 2026 and January 2027 in Michigan and beyond
6-Oct-2026 Catalytic confessions and a quest for Matt Damon: PodCAT puts science on mic Rice University PodCAT, hosted by researchers from Rice University, the University of Rochester and Penn State University, is a podcast devoted to the science of catalysis, academic careers and the surprisingly personal stories of the researchers themselves.
6-Oct-2026 UCLA researchers build community to advance organoid research University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences As organoids become an increasingly important tool for studying human biology and disease, UCLA researchers are working across disciplines to expand how these three-dimensional laboratory models can be used to answer complex questions about cancer, immune function and other areas of health.
5-Oct-2026 Special Report: Researchers say AI can help protect the grid from AI-driven attacks Iowa State University Cybersecurity experts co-edited a technical magazine's special issue devoted to cybersecurity of the power grid. The special issue's theme: Use AI security tools against AI attack tools.
5-Oct-2026 SwRI, UT San Antonio collaborate to better understand solid rocket propellants Southwest Research Institute SAN ANTONIO — October 5, 2026 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) are collaborating to better understand how solid propellant burns, with the goal of improving current chemical kinetics models to enhance solid rocket motor (SRM) efficiency and performance. The research could support local resource utilization for future missions to Mars and beyond.
5-Oct-2026 OUS soccer team’s use of generative AI in sports and team management Okayama University of Science Okayama University of Science soccer players are using Google Gemini as a “thinking partner” to reflect on their performance, identify challenges, and improve team operations. What began as a faculty-led generative AI seminar has expanded into student-led learning and the use of AI across activities ranging from data analysis and training to public relations and community engagement.
2-Oct-2026 Brazil at the ballot box: A nation—and region—at a crossroads University of Michigan This Sunday, about 160 million Brazilians will head to the polls to elect a president, state governors, two-thirds of the Senate, federal and state deputies and, in the Federal District, district deputies.
2-Oct-2026 PolyU neurorehabilitation scientist named one of 75 noteworthy physiotherapists worldwide The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to world-class research and innovation in healthcare and rehabilitation sciences. Prof. Marco Pang, Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, Chair Professor of Neurorehabilitation and Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, has been named one of World Physiotherapy’s 75 noteworthy physiotherapists worldwide.
2-Oct-2026 Pihl, Splitter named SAE International Fellows DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Two transportation researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Josh Pihl and Derek Splitter, have been named SAE International Fellows, an honor recognizing individuals of exceptional distinction for outstanding and sustained accomplishments in mobility or related engineering.
2-Oct-2026 What democracy can learn from religion Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Does democracy need religion – and does religion need democracy? What do dignity, solidarity or responsibility have to do with faith? A new model project at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is looking for answers from the Jewish, Christian and Islamic perspectives. The project does not only address researchers, however: Secondary school students will also have the opportunity to have their say.
