23-Oct-2025 Bilingual teenagers in Montreal exhibit writing skills on par with their French unilingual peers’, new research shows McGill University McGill researchers who examined the writing skills of teenagers in Montreal found that the performance in French of English-French bilinguals was similar to that of near-monolingual francophones. Bilinguals were defined as teens raised in anglophone or bilingual (English-French) households and who had had significant exposure to French through attending French-language school. Further, the English writing skills of the bilingual participants were found to be on par with their French writing skills. Funder Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
23-Oct-2025 Lack of childcare access limits Michigan’s labor force Michigan State University A lack of childcare access in Michigan has been found to dramatically inhibit labor participation, especially for women, single parents and young families. Researchers found that when families live further from a licensed childcare provider in Michigan, they are significantly less likely to participate in the workforce. Journal Social Sciences
23-Oct-2025 New ketone-based phase change absorbents for efficient CO₂ capture and low-energy regeneration Higher Education Press Discover a game-changing approach to carbon capture! Researchers have developed a new solid–liquid phase change absorbent system that efficiently captures CO₂ from air and industrial emissions, with low-energy regeneration. Learn how this innovative technology could revolutionize efforts to combat climate change and achieve carbon neutrality. Journal Engineering
23-Oct-2025 Restoring somatotopic sensory feedback in lower limb amputees through noninvasive nerve stimulation Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd A research paper by scientists at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma presented a noninvasive nerve stimulation method to restoring somatotopic sensory feedback in lower limb amputees. The research paper, published on Apr. 29, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems. Journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems
23-Oct-2025 Urban disaster resilience: A new framework for quantifying and enhancing city preparedness Higher Education Press Discover how cities can better withstand and recover from natural disasters. A new study in Engineering presents a new framework to quantify urban disaster resilience, offering key insights for policymakers to develop effective mitigation strategies. Learn more about the innovative approach that could transform urban preparedness. Journal Engineering
23-Oct-2025 Acoustic inspired brain-to-sentence decoder for logosyllabic language Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd A research paper by scientists at Westlake University presented an acoustic inspired brain-to-sentence decoder for logosyllabic language. The research paper, published on Apr. 29, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems. Journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems
23-Oct-2025 Fall-applied residuals repel resistant Italian ryegrass Cambridge University Press A recently published Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) research article indicates that fall-applied residual herbicides are among the best available options to use for glyphosate-resistant (GR) Italian ryegrass control. The article is among several newly published articles found online in the WSSA Weed Technology journal. Journal Weed Technology
23-Oct-2025 Real-time nonlinear wavefront shaping with silicon metasurface driven by genetic algorithm Higher Education Press Scientists have developed a new way to control light using a silicon metasurface and a genetic algorithm. This method allows real-time shaping of light patterns without needing multiple complex setups. It could improve optical technologies for imaging, computing, and more. Journal Engineering
23-Oct-2025 Editorial for the special issue on laser micro/nano-manufacturing Higher Education Press Discover the latest advancements in laser micro/nano-manufacturing! This special issue explores cutting-edge techniques and applications that are reshaping precision manufacturing. From nanofabrication in electronics to innovative metasurfaces and quantum optics, these methods offer unmatched precision and versatility. Learn how they are driving innovation in various industries and unlocking new possibilities for advanced components and devices. Journal Engineering
23-Oct-2025 Medicinal plant stem cells: A promising frontier in genomics era Higher Education Press Discover the hidden potential of medicinal plant stem cells! These powerful cells offer sustainable solutions for everything from anti-aging skincare to life-saving pharmaceuticals. Learn how cutting-edge research is unlocking their secrets and transforming industries in our latest report. Journal Engineering
