12-Mar-2026 Beyond left and right: Socio-cultural determinants of parenting leave policy in advanced democracies Osaka Metropolitan University An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher examined the political determinants of parenting leave policy across 21 OECD countries from 1970 to 2021, revealing that socio-cultural rather than socio-economic positions drive parenting leave expansion. Journal Journal of European Social Policy
12-Mar-2026 New charging strategy integrates Electric Vehicles into the power grid without risking overloads Universidad Politécnica Salesiana A new study introduces a coordinated charging scheme for electric vehicles that prevents power grid overloading. By classifying vehicles (cars, trucks, and buses) and utilizing real-time pricing, researchers identified a more efficient way to install distributed generation units. This approach significantly reduces power loss and increases monetary benefits compared to traditional methods. Journal IET Generation Transmission & Distribution
12-Mar-2026 Rethinking distance in massive networks Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar A 25-year graph algorithm gap for the All Pairs Shortest Paths (APSP) problem has been narrowed by Dr Manoj Gupta, an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar. Previous methods provided distance estimates that were no worse than twice the actual distance (2-approximation) and worked effectively only for distant points. The new method, however, offers a reliable 2-approximation guarantee for the APSP problem while handling considerably closer spots with the same efficiency. This advance helps make large-scale network analysis faster and more practical across many real-world systems.
12-Mar-2026 Tiny marine organisms stressed by warmer Arctic waters Norwegian University of Science and Technology As ocean temperatures continue to rise, one of the smallest but most important organisms may be starting to struggle.
11-Mar-2026 Cuscutae Semen ameliorates mepanipyrim-induced visual impairment in zebrafish via the phototransduction pathway with identification of potential active constituents Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd. In the paper published on Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine (STCM), the authors firstly demonstrated that Cuscutae Semen (CS) ameliorated mepanipyrim-induced visual impairment in zebrafish by modulating the phototransduction pathway. It integrated transcriptomics, behavioral assays, and histopathology to reveal CS's restorative effects on retinal structure and function. Notably, chlorogenic acid was identified as a key bioactive constituent. The research provided scientific validation for the traditional use of CS in eye health and offered a novel therapeutic strategy for visual disorders, highlighting the potential of zebrafish models in natural product pharmacology. Journal Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine
11-Mar-2026 Study finds biochar alone cannot offset carbon emissions in China’s Guangdong province Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals that while biochar technology can play a meaningful role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it cannot by itself achieve carbon neutrality in one of China’s most economically developed regions. Journal Carbon Research
11-Mar-2026 New target for enhancing anti-angiogenic therapy in colorectal cancer Higher Education Press Discover how scientists are revolutionizing colorectal cancer treatment by targeting a key protein linked to tumor growth and blood vessel formation. Learn about the groundbreaking research that could enhance the effectiveness of existing therapies and offer new hope for patients fighting this deadly disease. Journal Engineering
11-Mar-2026 AI-optimized decision-making in energy systems: a new approach to integrating machine learning and mathematical programming Higher Education Press Discover how a new AI system is revolutionizing energy management by merging machine learning and mathematical programming. This innovative approach not only boosts prediction accuracy but also enhances decision-making quality, offering significant improvements in efficiency and performance for complex energy systems. Learn how this breakthrough could transform the future of sustainable energy. Journal Engineering
11-Mar-2026 New study explores why consumers stick with the familiar or try something new Illinois Institute of Technology A new study co-authored by an Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) researcher explores the decision-making strategies behind when people choose to stay with what they know and when they decide to try something new. The research sheds light on how individuals balance short-term rewards with the potential benefits of exploring unfamiliar options, with implications for understanding consumer behavior, technology adoption, and innovation more broadly. Journal Experimental Economics
11-Mar-2026 Novel phase-change thermal diode boosts passive energy savings in buildings Higher Education Press Looking for smarter ways to cut building energy use? A new phase-change thermal diode, developed by Chinese researchers, brings passive energy savings to dynamic building envelopes. With optimized hydrophobic surfaces and vacuum settings, it boosts unidirectional heat transfer, slashing cooling energy consumption by 11.83%–21.36% across China’s climate zones. Simple to manufacture and highly adaptable, this innovation bridges materials and building science—worth exploring for greener buildings! Journal Engineering
