Mississippi State University and its Agricultural Autonomy Institute this week are hosting the 4th Annual AI in Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference, bringing together national leaders in artificial intelligence, or AI, and agriculture to showcase groundbreaking advancements and their practical applications in the field.

SAN ANTONIO — April 2, 2025 — Chemical engineers at Southwest Research Institute produced gram quantities of graphene and other carbonaceous materials by bubbling carbon dioxide through a bed of liquefied alkali earth metals. Graphene, a carbon allotrope, is used for everything from biomedical devices to sensors and electronics. The internally funded project advances the lab-scale conversion of CO₂ into graphene which, like diamonds, another form of carbon, is both valuable and useful for a variety of applications.

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Researchers at the University of Nebraska have patented  an innovative, portable treatment device, called the pTACS Somatosensory Biomedical Device, that could significantly reduce mortality and disability caused by strokes.  The device uses micro pulses of air to stimulate the brain and increase blood flow in the cerebral cortex, thus saving brain cells from death. The researchers envision their device being installed in emergency rooms, rehabilitation centers and even ambulances to start treatment when every second counts.  

Because plastic is so commonly used, finding new ways to manage and recycle plastic waste is becoming ever more important. Plastic waste pyrolysis is one technology that could help address this issue.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to promoting global well-being through interdisciplinary research across various fields. Prof. JIN Ling Nathanael, Assistant Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at PolyU, has been awarded the 40 Under 40 Recognition Program by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) for his contributions to advancing the fields of environmental science.

A microbial electrochemical technology capable of recovering 90-95% of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey.  

In a recent study supported by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and the Army Research Institute, University of Notre Dame psychologist Matthew Robison documented a phenomenon in eye movement — or “oculomotor dynamics” — that links a steady, focused gaze with superior levels of performance.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem marks its centennial as a pioneering academic institution that has significantly shaped Israel’s intellectual, scientific, and cultural landscape. Founded by visionaries like Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann, the university has been a hub for groundbreaking research, producing leaders in various fields and fostering global academic collaborations. It continues to excel in innovation, diversity, and industry partnerships, reinforcing its commitment to education, scientific advancement, and societal impact as it embarks on its second century.he