Feature Stories
Updates every hour. Last Updated: 26-Oct-2026 13:17 ET (26-Oct-2026 17:17 GMT/UTC)
22-Jun-2026
Rules for nuclear couples
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville are investigating short-range proton-neutron pairings inside atomic nuclei. By studying how these “nuclear couples” behave, Assistant Professor Dien Nguyen aims to clarify how nuclei are organized and how they decay, helping physicists better understand the forces and structures underlying matter.
- Journal
- Nature
22-Jun-2026
Expert Q&A: Federal cannabis rescheduling 101
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gears up for this month’s administrative hearing on the fate of federal marijuana legalization, a UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute expert explains how two pieces of legislation may impact marijuana research, sales, transport, and consumption in Nevada and beyond.
19-Jun-2026
Underwater robots that are always on call
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
More than 70 per cent of the Earth is covered by oceans. An increasing amount of critical infrastructure is being installed on the seabed. Sabotage and accidents increase the need for inspection and monitoring. These measures are currently very expensive, but the hope is that they can soon be carried out by robots that are permanently stationed on the seabed.
19-Jun-2026
Landmark encyclopedia documents environmental justice issues worldwide
Yale University
Yale School of the Environment Professor Dorceta Taylor led a four-year effort to produce the first comprehensive reference work on environmental justice issues across 26 countries and six continents.
19-Jun-2026
STDCT 2.0 signs MOU with Eaton to validate tropicalized data center power architectures
National University of Singapore College of Design and EngineeringThis renewed partnership with STDCT 2.0 hosted at NUS CDE aims to advance integrated power solutions for sustainable, AI-ready tropical data centres.
18-Jun-2026
Ichthyology meets ‘Through the Looking Glass,’ in pen and ink
University of California - Santa Barbara
So, you want to learn about fish. And you’ve heard that UC Santa Barbara’s Milton Love is one of the foremost ichthyologists on the West Coast, known for mixing his exhaustive knowledge on rock fishes with a pinch of irreverent humor. You pick up his new book, “Gonzo Ichthyology,” as an edifying summer read.
18-Jun-2026
Protein & Peptide Letters achieves JCR Q3 with 2025 impact factor of 2.5
FAR Publishing Limited
Following the release of the 2025 Journal Citation Reports on June 17, 2026, Protein & Peptide Letters (PPL) reports a current Impact Factor of 2.5, reaffirming its stable position as a dependable communication platform in the field of protein and peptide science.
- Journal
- Protein & Peptide Letters
18-Jun-2026
Current Pharmaceutical analysis advances to Q2 with 2025 Impact Factor of 3.6
FAR Publishing Limited
Following the release of the 2025 Journal Citation Reports on June 17, 2026, Current Pharmaceutical Analysis (CPA) has achieved a significant milestone, with its Impact Factor rising to 3.6. This accomplishment reflects a marked enhancement in the journal's scholarly impact and international recognition within the pharmaceutical sciences.
- Journal
- Current Pharmaceutical Analysis
18-Jun-2026
Current Molecular Pharmacology earns dual Q1 rankings with 2025 impact factor of 7.2
FAR Publishing Limited
Following the release of the 2025 Journal Citation Reports on June 17, 2026, Current Molecular Pharmacology (CMP) has achieved a notable milestone with its Impact Factor rising to 7.2. This marks a significant enhancement in the journal's scholarly impact and global recognition.
- Journal
- Current Molecular Pharmacology