Five well-publicized polar geoengineering ideas are highly unlikely to help the polar regions and could harm ecosystems, communities, international relations, and our chances of reaching net zero by 2050. 

Using nanoparticles shaped like bottlebrushes, MIT chemists can deliver a large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells, which could reduce the side effects of treatment.

By the end of this year, five new scholars will take up professorships at Goethe University’s Center for Critical Computational Studies, strengthening its expertise in ecology, socioeconomics, digital studies, educational sciences, and legal philosophy.

Rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are leading to profound changes in research and development as well as in society and everyday life. Machines now analyse huge amounts of data, and assist with image and text creation, medical diagnoses, and decision-making processes. This year’s Annual Assembly of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina focuses on the opportunities and risks associated with these developments. In Halle (Saale)/Germany on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September, international experts will discuss the progress that artificial intelligence has made, the ways in which various AI applications are revolutionising research, and the resulting challenges facing society.

Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light during the day, could significantly improve sleep for people living with dementia, according to a study led by the University of Surrey. 

Electric cars are indispensable for climate-friendly mobility. They are most effective when e-vehicles are shared and charged intelligently. Real-time information on electricity prices and CO₂ emissions is crucial for this. This is demonstrated by a study based on extensive car-sharing usage data conducted by researchers at Empa and the University of Geneva.