At the University of Missouri, breakthrough discoveries are powered by cutting-edge tools, expert support and collaborative spaces.

Across campus, Mizzou’s advanced technology core facilities bring shared access to advanced technologies that help researchers quickly move ideas from concept to impact. These spaces allow scientists to tackle pressing challenges, develop better treatments, strengthen agriculture and drive the state’s economy forward.

AI analysis of facial features finds demographic differences, not mathematical ratios, shape perceptions of beauty, highlighting bias in training data.

What is data? How is it created? What does it consist of? Can it be objective? These are theoretical questions that interest Professor Miriah Meyer, who is originally from the US but now works in Sweden. But as AI development accelerates, she also wants to contribute practical knowledge that enables us, as humans, to shape a better future.

The new HiWHyV project will establish Sweden's first large-scale hydrogen valley, covering renewable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use at a commercial scale and in real-life conditions across Sweden.  

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 28, 2026) — Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage — in the form of lithium-ion batteries.

Espaitec continues to promote technology and competitiveness among businesses, strengthening its position as a leading technology hub, fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge transfer in the society of the province of Castellón.

The Science and Technology Park of the Universitat Jaume I makes a annual monitoring of companies linked to Espaitec through a series of indicators, which detail data related to billing, investment in R&D&I, employability, knowledge transfer and collaboration between university and company, among other aspects.

A total of 557 people carry out their professional activity in the companies located in the Park, being 396 men and 161 womenAmong them, 166 workers carry out skilled employment tasks directly related to research, development and innovation, representing 29,8%.

Regarding the integration of university talent, in 2025 companies linked to Espaitec hosted 101 students for curricular internships. As for the hiring of graduates from Universitat Jaume I, a total of 57 graduates joined the companies in the Park.

A new genomic approach is helping improve crop resilience.

From a reusable surgical stapler designed for low-resource hospitals to an AI-powered tool that helps mothers detect neonatal jaundice early, student innovators from across the globe gathered at Rice University’s BioScience Research Collaborative to tackle some of the world’s most urgent health challenges. The 16th annual Rice360 Undergraduate Global Health Technologies Design Competition, held April 24, brought together 22 teams from seven countries to present low-cost, scalable solutions aimed at improving care in resource-limited settings

Dr. Hanim Ecem Diktas, a postdoctoral researcher in Pennington Biomedical’s Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory, has been named the Center’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow for 2025. Nominated by Dr. Corby Martin and Dr. John Apolzan, Dr. Diktas has quickly distinguished herself through a strong record of scholarly achievement, including 11 peer-reviewed publications, 22 abstracts and poster presentations, and service as a peer reviewer for five scientific journals.

Her research focuses on understanding children’s eating behaviors in real-world settings and leveraging innovative, technology-based tools to support healthier outcomes for families. In the following Q&A, Dr. Diktas shares insights into her academic journey, her current work and her advice for those pursuing a career in research.