Feature Stories
Updates every hour. Last Updated: 1-Apr-2026 07:16 ET (1-Apr-2026 11:16 GMT/UTC)
Moulds and mycotoxins: invisible hazards in food
BfR Federal Institute for Risk AssessmentA global public good: the quiet science sustaining the world’s food supply
CGIARAs climate change and declining public investment strain global food systems, institutions like CIMMYT play a critical role in sustaining agriculture worldwide
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- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Ministry of Agriculture Mexico
Alice Gast: A Unifying Force
Fannie and John Hertz FoundationLearn about the extraordinary career and life of Hertz Fellow Alice Gast.
Setting sail to a region in rapid transition
Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine ResearchWith the departure of the research vessel Polarstern from Punta Arenas (Chile) scheduled for this weekend, the "Summer Weddell Sea Outflow Study" (SWOS) international expedition will commence. Up to early April, a multidisciplinary international research team will investigate the northwestern region of the Weddell Sea – an area of central importance for the global climate and ocean system, but one that can only be explored on site by research icebreakers such as the Polarstern due to challenging sea ice conditions.
Norway’s Sami population posed an enigma for the occupying Nazis
Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyChallenging California’s water ‘scarcity’ narrative
University of California - IrvineINU researchers present roadmap of ultra-thin crystalline silicon-based bioelectronics
Incheon National UniversityUltra-thin crystalline silicon is an exciting material for next-generation bioelectronics, transforming rigid silicon into flexible nanomembranes while preserving superior electrical performance and CMOS compatibility. A new review paper systematically explores its manufacturing roadmap—from high-temperature on-wafer processes like oxidation and doping, through transfer printing techniques, to diverse applications including wearable health monitors, electrophysiological sensors, personalized neuromodulation, bio-integrated prosthetics, and bioresorbable implants that dissolve post-use.
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- International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
What you should know about your heart
University of California - RiversideHeart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and February’s designation as American Heart Month serves as an annual reminder of the importance of heart health. In a Q&A, Dr. Ramy Sadek, a board-certified cardiologist with UCR Health, discusses how lifestyle changes, appropriate medical screening, and managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol can reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.
How two engineering students built a robot to inspect India’s ageing power lines
Indian Institute of Technology GandhinagarIndia’s vast network of overhead power lines presents a persistent challenge for inspection and maintenance, with current methods proving either unsafe or prohibitively expensive. Two undergraduate students from IITGN’s Mechanical Engineering Department are addressing this gap by developing a wire-crawling robot that can autonomously traverse high-voltage power lines for inspection. What began as a classroom assignment for Nikhil Kumar Lal and Manas Kalal has evolved into a tangible prototype, whose thoughtful mechanical design is addressing large-scale infrastructure needs.