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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 15-Jun-2026 13:15 ET (15-Jun-2026 17:15 GMT/UTC)
At Mizzou’s influenza center, researchers are developing better flu treatments
University of Missouri-ColumbiaSterilizing surgical implants with neutrons could reduce infections
University of Missouri-ColumbiaIf a surgical implant becomes infected, the consequences can be devastating — and traditional antibiotics often fail to fully eliminate the infection. But researchers at the University of Missouri believe a targeted beam of neutrons could hold the key to treating infections that form on implants such as heart stents, pacemakers, defibrillators, or knee and hip replacements.
Earth Day Spotlight: Florida International University showcases world-leading ocean science — from unique undersea lab to global shark conservation
Florida International UniversityStudents train scientists in detecting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
University of CincinnatiGeosciences faculty and students at the University of Cincinnati trained scientists on the latest tools to study sources of drinking water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Groundwater Forum.
How innovation is shaping the future of transplant care
Mayo ClinicWho bears the blame when AI gets it wrong? UVA expert warns of a future where humans become "perpetual scapegoats"
University of Virginia School of Data ScienceCities and countries warming fast, new climate stripes show
University of ReadingSwansea University and UK Sports Institute launch PhD to enhance data-informed performance in elite sport
Swansea UniversitySwansea University has launched a new collaborative PhD project with the UK Sports Institute (UKSI), the UK’s leading provider of science, medicine, technology and engineering services to Olympic and Paralympic sports.
Giving voice to silent artifacts for future generations: The Yayoi Period and World War II
Kyushu UniversityFukuoka has long served as the gateway to Japan. A researcher conducts archaeological surveys in two distinct time periods: ancient bronze production dating to approximately 2,000 years ago and World War II-era sites. Professor Yoshinori Tajiri of Kyushu University brings together digital tools and interdisciplinary insights to examine what relics can reveal about long-term historical change.