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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 8-Jan-2026 06:11 ET (8-Jan-2026 11:11 GMT/UTC)
Optical magnetometer measures magnetic field direction for the first time
Graz University of Technology- Funder
- Austrian Science Fund
Deepfake whales could be key conservation tool
Duke UniversityResearch aims to prevent lung damage in babies and toddlers with severe flu, RSV
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChildren under 2 years of age are at highest risk for getting critically ill from the flu or RSV and requiring intensive care. Currently, doctors can only provide breathing support for severe flu or RSV infection, since no medications exist to speed up recovery or prevent excessive damage to the lungs. With her lab research funded by the National Institutes of Health, Bria Coates, MD, from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, is determined to discover how to interrupt the process of injury to the lungs and promote cell repair, so patients can avoid long term consequences from lung damage.
Professor uses immersive technology to push the limits of teaching
Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University Associate Professor Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo utilizes immersive technology and artificial intelligence to create virtual hands-on learning experiences that enhance student engagement and skill development.
Super-recognizers
Norwegian University of Science and Technology- Journal
- Applied Cognitive Psychology
You handle your child’s allergies and asthma at home: Who’s in charge at school?
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyIs the return to office leaving women behind?
University of California - San DiegoResearchers help develop sensor to detect PTSD
University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleTAIGR: Testing the limits of AI on the power grid
DOE/Idaho National LaboratoryArtificial intelligence (AI) is becoming widely adopted across multiple industries, including the critical field of grid operations. The integration of AI into grid systems promises enhanced efficiency and reliability, but it also brings a host of new challenges.