14-Jul-2026 Why do some people struggle to recover from depression? Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW Depression is more than just feeling sad. Many people with depression experience sleep problems and difficulties with concentration, planning or remembering, sometimes even after treatment. These symptoms make it harder to resume everyday life. In addition, depression treatments are often less effective for these individuals, or their depression returns more quickly. Yet we still do not fully understand why sleep problems and cognitive difficulties are so closely linked, or why some people with depression experience these problems much more severely than others.
14-Jul-2026 Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport? Penn State During the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, there’s been plenty of drama both on and off the pitch. In the following Q&A, John Nauright, dean of University College at Penn State and expert on international sport, discussed the increasing commodification, politicization and commercialization of global sport and how that has impacted this year’s World Cup.
13-Jul-2026 AI can observe child behaviour, but reading the signs takes a human expert Singapore University of Technology and Design Researchers at SUTD show that AI can reliably identify behavioural cues in parent–child interactions, but interpreting what they mean remains a task for human experts.
13-Jul-2026 Weather it together: Farmers speaking up about mental health Adelaide University Rain or shine, Aussie farmers and farming communities have always looked out for one another. But when it comes to their own mental health, asking for help hasn’t always come easy. Now, a new video series from Adelaide University’s ifarmwell team is reducing stigma around help-seeking and reminding rural communities that reaching out for support is a sign of strength.
13-Jul-2026 Korea University Guro Hospital surpasses 6,000 robotic surgeries and 3,000 single-port procedures Korea University College of Medicine Korea University Guro Hospital has recorded more than 6,000 robotic surgeries and 3,000 single-port (SP) robotic procedures, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of its robotic surgery program. In 2025 alone, the total number of robotic surgeries increased by 32.5% compared to the previous year. Notably, the hospital reached 5,000 cumulative cases in May 2025 and surpassed 6,000 within just eight months, demonstrating a steep upward trajectory.
13-Jul-2026 Not sure what perovskites are and why they are important? A new resource reveals how physics is shaping our society and solving our greatest challenges Taylor & Francis Group Physicists are increasingly making the headlines and a new resource aims to help us all better understand how their work is contributing to human progress; from MRI scanners and food safety to efficient solar panels and communication technology. Philosophicalmagazine.com is a free website, created by the team behind one of the world’s oldest research journals, which uses interviews, explainers and news reports to bring the latest research to life.
13-Jul-2026 What to know about the rise in cyclosporiasis cases University of California - Riverside Brandon Brown, a public health epidemiologist and professor of medicine in the UC Riverside School of Medicine, contracted cyclosporiasis in 2018. He reflects on that experience in a Q&A.
13-Jul-2026 Researchers targeting drought-tolerance traits in crops Colorado State University Drought is a persistent issue in agriculture, so Colorado State University continually works to identify and develop drought-tolerance traits in crops to ensure farmers can remain competitive and provide food for people and livestock. Funder Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
13-Jul-2026 Texas A&M researchers to examine Big Thicket National Preserve economic value Texas A&M AgriLife Communications The National Parks Conservation Association has awarded researchers in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences a grant to study the economic opportunities associated with Big Thicket National Preserve in Southeast Texas. The six-month study aims to help policymakers, conservation organizations, community leaders and regional planners better understand the preserve’s role as both a natural resource and an economic asset.
13-Jul-2026 Sleep disorders don’t just exhaust you. A new Florida International University study shows they change your brain Florida International University Researchers from Florida International University are studying how disrupted sleep can contribute to slower responses, impaired decision-making and an increased risk of mistakes and accidents. Journal Scientific Reports Funder Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
