The team constructed a hierarchical “herb–compound–target–disease” network that aligns with the holistic philosophy of TCM. This paradigm upgrades TCM intervention from single‑target modulation to network target regulation, scientifically interpreting the molecular logic of the “monarch‑minister‑assistant‑guide” compatibility principle and syndrome differentiation. It builds a foundational bridge between classical TCM theory and modern molecular biology.

Procrastination is on the rise, partly because of digital distractions and modern work, a new book warns. Working out which types of procrastinators we are is crucial to overcoming a problem that harms our finances, health and relationships.

Acupuncture to the ear may help to lessen pain from migraines and their impact on daily life, according to new research presented on Friday at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026. A randomised clinical trial of the treatment, called auriculotherapy, found that migraines were less painful immediately after the treatment and 30 days later, compared with the pain experienced before treatment. The impact of migraines on daily life also improved.

A team of researchers developed a radically gentler way to monitor baibies in the neonatal unit: a featherlight, silk-based sticker, smaller than a coin, that quietly reads four critical health signals at once just by changing color.

Rice straw is often returned directly to fields to improve soil health, but in highly saline-sodic soils, where salt, alkalinity, and poor structure slow decomposition, that strategy may not work fast enough. A new study published in Biochar reports that converting rice straw into biochar before returning it to the field can offer a more effective route for sustainable rice production in salt-affected regions.

A new study published in Biochar shows that combining green manure with biochar can help farmers reduce nitrogen fertilizer use while improving soil health, water retention, carbon storage, nutrient supply, and microbial activity.

By the time farmers see curling leaves or stunted growth in their fields, their crops may already have spent days under stress. A new innovation in plant “wearable” sensors aims to catch those distress signals earlier—before the plant visibly suffers, allowing farmers to respond and help their crops thrive.

A national coalition of pharmaceutical companies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and clinical research leaders has launched the fifth cohort of the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program's Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP). This summer, 80 medical students at 18 research institutions are receiving immersive training and mentorship designed to prepare the next generation of physician-scientists to conduct community-centered clinical research and improve participation in clinical trials. The initiative, established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation and supported by industry and nonprofit partners, highlights a growing cross-sector commitment to strengthening the future clinical research workforce and expanding access to medical innovation.