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1-Feb-2026

Researchers develop more reliable platform to test antibody medicines

Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An international research consortium, led by scientists at VIB and UGent, has developed a new platform that could change how antibody medicines are tested and brought to patients. The work, published in Science Immunology, highlights problems during conventional antibody drug testing and introduces a next-generation mouse model that makes it possible to predict the effects of antibody drugs in humans more accurately.

Journal: Science Immunology
Funder: VLAIO, ERC, FWO

1-Feb-2026

Hebrew University congratulates professor Benjamin Weiss on winning the Israel Prize

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Grant and Award Announcement

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to congratulate Prof. Benjamin Weiss of the Einstein Institute for Mathematics on being awarded the Israel Prize in the field of mathematics, computer science, and computer engineering research.

31-Jan-2026

Novel radiation therapy QA method: Monte Carlo simulation meets deep learning for fast, accurate epid transmission dose generation

Nuclear Science and Techniques
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by Professor Fu Jin has developed an innovative method integrating Monte Carlo (MC) simulations with deep learning-based denoising technology to rapidly and accurately generate high-quality EPID transmission dose (TD) data. This breakthrough significantly enhances the efficiency of patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA), supporting the advancement of online adaptive radiation therapy (ART) in clinical practice.

Journal: Nuclear Science and Techniques

30-Jan-2026

New AI tool helps doctors treat cancer patients after heart attack

University of Leicester
Peer-Reviewed Publication

University researchers have pioneered a new tool to determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients using Artificial Intelligence.

Journal: The Lancet

30-Jan-2026

Waste neem seeds become high-performance heat batteries for clean energy storage

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

As renewable energy expands worldwide, one challenge remains stubbornly unresolved: how to store heat efficiently and sustainably when the sun is not shining or demand fluctuates. A new study shows that agricultural waste, specifically discarded neem seeds, can be transformed into a powerful and environmentally friendly thermal energy storage material.

Journal: Biochar

30-Jan-2026

Focusing and defocusing light without a lens

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Harvard researchers have experimentally shown that a beam of light can repeatedly focus and defocus itself in free space without a lens, confirming a 1960s theoretical prediction called the Montgomery effect.

Journal: Optica

30-Jan-2026

Secondhand vape plumes could form lung-damaging radicals

American Chemical Society
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Electronic cigarettes — or vapes — can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health risks of breathing in this secondhand or passive vapor aren’t fully understood. So, researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology conducted a preliminary study on lingering vape plumes in indoor environments. They found that aged vapor contained fine particles with several metals and highly reactive compounds, which together produce radicals that might damage lung tissue if inhaled.

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology

30-Jan-2026

University of Ottawa launches medical hub to accelerate AI-driven health breakthroughs

University of Ottawa
Business Announcement

The Ottawa Medical Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (OMARI) will empower responsible medical AI advances to strengthen healthcare systems and improve patient care; OMARI will raise awareness about the power of commercialization and next-gen innovation.

30-Jan-2026

Can desert sand be used to build houses and roads?

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The globe may be running out of sand suitable for concrete. Researchers are therefore testing a possible solution for using desert sand as a material.

Journal: Journal of Building Engineering