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10-Nov-2025
Thanks to the work of UIC researchers, five Vietnam War MIAs come home
University of Illinois Chicago
Center for the Recovery and Identification of the Missing helps recover servicemen missing in Laos.
10-Nov-2025
The reticular revolution: UChicago chemists move from discovery to design with metal-organic frameworks
University of Chicago
Following the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizing the monumental impact of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), the spotlight has officially shifted to mastering the rational design and engineering of these revolutionary materials. The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry is answering this call, leading the effort to custom-build materials atom by atom, fundamentally defining the future of the New Energy Economy.
10-Nov-2025
Fraser Estuary pilot uses river sediment to fight rising seas
University of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia-based experiment to restore tidal wetlands and protect coastal communities has successfully completed another phase.
10-Nov-2025
Mayo Clinic researchers use AI and genetics to identify early signs of a rare, life-threatening heart condition
Mayo Clinic
At Mayo Clinic, cardiologists are uncovering the earliest signs of a genetic heart condition that often strikes without warning. Their work shows that early detection, and even prevention, may be possible long before symptoms appear.
10-Nov-2025
Food after a flood
University of Texas at AustinA new dataset that found key factors affecting post-Harvey retail and charitable food supply was awarded a 2025 NHERI DesignSafe Dataset Award.
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- Journal of the American Planning Association
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- U.S. National Science Foundation
7-Nov-2025
Online map reveals link between deforestation and rises in tropical temperatures
University of Leeds
Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
7-Nov-2025
Biomaterials reduce the chance of medical implant failure
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Technology created by a startup supported by FAPESP accelerates patient recovery and improves biological integration.
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- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
7-Nov-2025
From choppers to community: A veteran’s new mission
University of Texas at ArlingtonShamarah Tezeno has always been driven to serve.
She served her country, spending six years in the Army as an avionics mechanic working primarily on Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. Now, she is pursuing a mission to serve her community as a social worker.
7-Nov-2025
Rice brings together leading researchers to accelerate next-generation microelectronics
Rice University
The Rice Advanced Materials Institute (RAMI) hosted a signature workshop centered on advanced microelectronics and photonics materials.