9-Jul-2025 Crying isn’t the only clue: USF researchers are using AI to detect silent pain in newborns University of South Florida Funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers from USF Health and the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing are working with Tampa General Hospital to improve the comfort of newborns through real-time pain detection — utilizing technology and algorithms that have been in the making for nearly a decade. Funder NIH/National Institutes of Health
9-Jul-2025 Working together against desertification – NamTip project strengthens knowledge transfer in Namibia University of Potsdam How can desertification be tackled effectively? And how can scientific findings be translated into practical action on the ground? These questions were at the heart of the German-Namibian research project NamTip, which explored the causes of ecological tipping points and strategies to prevent land degradation in Namibia – one of the driest countries on Earth. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, NamTip has now concluded its work with local partners in Namibia. To mark the end of the project, project lead Prof. Dr. Anja Linstädter and her team from the University of Potsdam, together with university president Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., travelled to Namibia. Their visit included a winter school for students, stakeholder workshops, and a public closing event.
9-Jul-2025 How quantum light is shaping tomorrow’s technologies De Gruyter As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum 2025, the frontier of light-matter interaction is undergoing a revolution. These advances are poised to transform technology, from medical imaging to ultra-secure communications and global data networks. Join us as we explore the latest special issue of Nanophotonics, dedicated to the emerging science and applications of quantum light. Journal Nanophotonics
9-Jul-2025 Physics meets fashion: A bioluminescent dress Universiteit van Amsterdam A very special look was presented earlier this week by fashion designer Iris van Herpen at the Paris Haute Couture Week. The garment: a bioluminescent dress, created from 125 million living algae. Biodesigner Chris Bellamy collaborated with researchers Nico Schramma and Mazi Jalaal from the University of Amsterdam to bring this one-of-a-kind look to life.
9-Jul-2025 Western states forge alliance with nation’s nuclear lab on advanced energy development DOE/Idaho National Laboratory The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is the hub of collaboration among Western states to advance nuclear energy. This effort, anchored in legislative frameworks, strategic investments, collaborations and partnerships, is positioning the region as a leader in nuclear innovation.
9-Jul-2025 How to read a poem to a spider University of Cincinnati When she set about to explore the world of fables, writer Kaori Nagai found an unusual ally in a research biologist at the University of Cincinnati.
8-Jul-2025 Sharpening the view of hidden heart risks University of Pittsburgh A University of Pittsburgh research team led by Dr. Kang Kim has received a $2.8 million NIH grant to develop super-resolution intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) technology that can visualize the tiny vessels surrounding arteries, called the vasa vasorum. These vessels play a key role in the development of vulnerable plaques that can lead to heart attacks. By combining advanced ultrasound sensors, microbubble contrast agents, and novel signal processing, the team aims to detect plaque vulnerability earlier and more accurately—potentially transforming how cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and prevented. Funder NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
8-Jul-2025 ETRI receives global recognition for its AI technology for recognizing unstructured outdoor environments National Research Council of Science & Technology Korean researchers won second place at the Semantic Segmentation International Challenge at ICRA 2025, the world’s most prestigious robotics conference. This raises expectations for the researchers’ performance in the field of future robot eyes that see through images. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
8-Jul-2025 New theory on dense gases and liquids could help carbon capture Norwegian University of Science and Technology The transport of dense gases and liquids is becoming increasingly relevant in relation to carbon capture. New research is helping us understand more about how this can be done most efficiently. Journal The Journal of Chemical Physics
8-Jul-2025 People in the Nordic region are more satisfied than other EU citizens with big city life Norwegian University of Science and Technology Are you young, female, well-educated, in a job, and live in a big city in a rich EU country? If you answer yes to all these questions, you’re probably among people who are most satisfied with your life. Journal Center for Migration Studies
