3-Jun-2026 The ISSCR celebrates Martin Pera for transformative leadership and lasting contributions to Stem Cell Reports as he steps down from the journal’s editorial team International Society for Stem Cell Research The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and Stem Cell Reports are celebrating the remarkable contributions of Martin Pera as he concludes his long tenure with the journal following years of leadership that helped shape Stem Cell Reports into a leading voice in stem cell science and regenerative medicine. Dr. Pera served as the journal’s second Editor-in-Chief beginning in 2018, succeeding Christine Mummery, and led the journal for six years during a period of significant growth and evolution for both the field and the publication. Under his leadership, Stem Cell Reports expanded its scientific reach, strengthened its commitment to rigor and reproducibility, and elevated the visibility of researchers and emerging voices across the stem cell community.
3-Jun-2026 Swansea research helps power world-first hydrogen aero engine breakthrough Swansea University Researchers from Swansea University are celebrating their role in a major aviation milestone, following the successful completion of a four‑year, international programme led by Rolls‑Royce and easyJet to demonstrate hydrogen as a viable aviation fuel. Funder UK Research and Innovation
3-Jun-2026 Energy storage systems to make Europe’s energy supply independent Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Energy from renewable sources needs efficient storage systems to stabilize power grids, make industrial processes more flexible, and guarantee security of supply. The European StoRIES research project, conducted by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in collaboration with partners from science and industry, has been an important step towards enhancing the development, provision, and integration of energy storage systems. This in turn is going to make Europe’s energy supply more resilient and independent.
3-Jun-2026 Underground acoustic signals reveal hidden tunnels DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Once a tunnel is constructed, it can be difficult to locate from the surface. Traditionally, researchers have used sensing technologies such as seismic surveys, ground-penetrating radar, and electrical resistivity, but these methods can be limited, especially in clay-rich soils or complex subsurface environments. ORNL scientists have demonstrated a new method to reveal hidden underground structures using acoustic signals generated below ground. Funder ORNL SEED
3-Jun-2026 National Heart Centre Singapore introduces new approaches to detect "hidden" heart disease in older adults SingHealth Under its CRANE programme, the National Heart Centre Singapore expands diagnostic capabilities to identify "hidden" heart conditions that disproportionately affect older adults, women and people with diabetes. New functional angiography and advanced cardiac imaging address conditions that affect more than 1 in 5 angina patients yet often go undiagnosed.
3-Jun-2026 Cooking plastics into oil Universiteit van Amsterdam The Catalysis Engineering Group at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has developed a new robust process for the recycling of mixed plastics waste. A newly developed pilot plant aims to demonstrate how this can be transformed into valuable resources, supporting the transition towards a circular economy. The pilot plant will be put to the test in Spain, processing real municipal plastics waste.
3-Jun-2026 Patience with purpose: new UVic president offers inspiring vision University of Victoria Dr. Rhonda McEwen, a respected academic leader and globally recognized researcher, will become the next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria in Canada.
3-Jun-2026 Faster chemical reactions made faster by tiny droplets Purdue University Purdue researchers have developed a novel mass spectrometry system that uses tiny, fast-moving droplets to dramatically speed up chemical reactions without heat or catalysts. This platform enables rapid analysis and synthesis using minimal sample preparation, accelerating important discoveries, such as life-saving drugs, while reducing resource use. Journal Journal of the American Chemical Society
2-Jun-2026 How better climate data supports smarter environmental decisions Penn State Ken Davis, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and his research group are helping scientists, communities and policymakers better understand urban heat, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality. In this Q&A, Davis discussed how his group's work could shape climate and environmental decisions at local, regional and national scales.
2-Jun-2026 University of Illinois System, Hebrew University launch fifth round of joint R&D teams The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Joint research and innovation seed grants provide $200,000 to interdisciplinary teams The University of Illinois System and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently awarded a total of $200,000 to four new interdisciplinary research teams that will drive innovations and advance collaboration between the universities. The projects are the fifth round of a joint research and innovation seed grant program that began in 2019.
