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16-Apr-2025

Surrey researchers developing surveillance training resources to safeguard Europe’s drinking water

New training resources to improve the safety of small drinking water systems that are essential to the daily lives of billions worldwide are being developed by scientists from the University of Surrey.

16-Apr-2025

Novel study at Brown shows how late-life health traces back to what happened in the womb

Brown University

It makes sense that a viral infection during a pregnancy might negatively affect the fetus — but scientists now know that some effects of an adverse event during pregnancy may not be revealed for decades. On a more empowering note, scientists have found that low stress in pregnancy, consistent parenting in a child’s early years and quality preschool experiences reduce the risk of heart disease and mental illness in adulthood.

Those particular insights on how early life impacts future health, and many more, were made possible because of the New England Family Study, a one-of-a-kind research project launched in 1959 and continuing today.

Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health

15-Apr-2025

Autonomous drone from Delft University of Technology defeats human champions in historic racing first

Delft University of Technology

A team of scientists and students from Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) has taken first place at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi - an international race that pushes the limits of physical artificial intelligence, challenging teams to fly fully autonomous drones using only a single camera. The TU Delft drone competed against 13 autonomous drones and even human drone racing champions, using innovative methods to train deep neural networks for high-performance control. The gained knowledge on highly-efficient robust AI will contribute to many robotics applications, from self-driving cars to humanoid robots.

15-Apr-2025

No. 1 cognitive psychologist receives double honors

University of California - Irvine

Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Loftus and her study on AI recognized

15-Apr-2025

Asthma symptoms are complicated, especially when triggered by allergies

American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

? May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time when allergists want you to know a few facts about how allergies and asthma are related, and how you can better control your asthma symptoms.

15-Apr-2025

Innovation at work: Iowa State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem helps two energy startups set their paths

Iowa State University

Two teams of campus-affiliated entrepreneurs, in partnership with programs such as the ISU Startup Factory, are turning their ideas into startup companies producing energy.

15-Apr-2025

Science Tokyo to adopt Institute-wide vision-driven integrated research framework

Institute of Science Tokyo

Science Tokyo will introduce a new vision-driven integrated research framework across the Institute in April 2025 to create enhanced societal impact across various key areas. Driving the model forward are newly established Visionary Initiatives (VIs) — international, multi-sectoral hubs that strive to solve critical societal issues based on “visions for the future.” These VIs will significantly transform Science Tokyo’s current research framework, which is vertically divided by disciplinary fields such as the medical and dental sciences, science and engineering, informatics, and the liberal arts, into a cross-disciplinary approach.

15-Apr-2025

The human gaze meets the machine gaze as NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts explores AI in art conservation

New York University

Joan Kee, director of NYU's Institute of Fine Arts, discusses AI-aided research and art conservation techniques--a field that is as subjective as it is scientific. In recent years, AI has helped to restore damaged paintings, recover details from artifacts that the human eye cannot detect, and trace the history of valuable artworks.

14-Apr-2025

Researchers warn of neurological condition impacting Australian magpies

Murdoch University

Researchers have set out to find the cause of a paralysis syndrome affecting magpies across Perth and the Southwest.

14-Apr-2025

Texas A&M astronomers recap observational opportunities realized through dark energy survey

Texas A&M University

Dr. Darren DePoy and Dr. Jennifer Marshall reflect on career inspiration and the latest result from one of the projects they’ve been involved in since arriving at Texas A&M University nearly two decades ago.