22-Apr-2026 Focusing in on human health research at annual space meeting Ohio State University Long-duration spaceflight can chip away at an astronaut’s health, prompting scientists to find new ways to make living in space easier on the body.
22-Apr-2026 VENUS instrument at ORNL delivers first neutron imaging results for users DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory The Versatile Neutron Imaging Instrument (VENUS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Spallation Neutron Source has officially opened to users, demonstrating major advances in fast, high‑precision 3D neutron imaging. Early experiments led by Stuart Miller and Dayakar Penumadu validated a new dual‑camera system and transparent scintillator technology that boosts detection efficiency by 10–100× and sharply improves spatial resolution. Their results mark a milestone for neutron imaging, enabling clearer insights into materials—from composites to complex engineered systems—and underscoring VENUS’s role as a next‑generation tool for researchers across science and engineering.
22-Apr-2026 PolyU and CLP Power co-develop smart “Generator Inspection Robot”, spearheading innovative solutions through academia-industry synergy to drive research translation and talent development The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) have jointly developed a smart “Generator Inspection Robot”. By integrating robotics with fibre-optic sensing technology for generator inspections, the project overcomes traditional manual inspection limitations, significantly enhancing the efficiency of inspections and operational safety. The project won a Gold Medal and a special prize—Best International Invention & Innovation, from the National Research Council of Thailand—at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. This international recognition testifies to the achievements of PolyU and CLP Power in fostering industry-academia-research collaboration, injecting momentum into Hong Kong’s development in innovative technology and research talent.
22-Apr-2026 How the brain’s ‘choreographers’ respond to inflammation Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW By growing cells in a lab, Steven Sloan, new group leader at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, has uncovered a new function in the brain’s support cells (astrocytes). “These findings give us hope”.
22-Apr-2026 Combining white roofs, parks, and agriculture reduces urban heat by more than 1.2 °C Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Mitigating heat waves and pollution in urban areas does not depend on applying a single green solution. Instead, it is necessary to strategically combine infrastructures such as urban parks and peri-urban agriculture with construction measures like white roofs, according to a research conducted by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), Spain.
22-Apr-2026 Kaisa Huhta appointed as Professor of Energy Law at the University of Eastern Finland University of Eastern Finland Kaisa Huhta has been appointed Professor of Energy Law at the University of Eastern Finland.
22-Apr-2026 “Toward a carbon-free future!” KIMM establishes foundation for international joint research in carbon-free energy with DLR National Research Council of Science & Technology The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM, President Seog-Hyeon Ryu) has expanded international joint research in carbon-free energy technologies and reliability engineering through cooperation with leading research institutions in Germany, a global powerhouse in manufacturing technology, while strengthening its global research collaboration network across Europe and laying the foundation for future cooperation in advanced machinery technologies. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
22-Apr-2026 At Mizzou’s influenza center, researchers are developing better flu treatments University of Missouri-Columbia The University of Missouri is at the forefront of fighting the flu, one of the most common contagious respiratory illnesses that hits workplaces, schools and homes every winter.
22-Apr-2026 Sterilizing surgical implants with neutrons could reduce infections University of Missouri-Columbia If a surgical implant becomes infected, the consequences can be devastating — and traditional antibiotics often fail to fully eliminate the infection. But researchers at the University of Missouri believe a targeted beam of neutrons could hold the key to treating infections that form on implants such as heart stents, pacemakers, defibrillators, or knee and hip replacements.
22-Apr-2026 Earth Day Spotlight: Florida International University showcases world-leading ocean science — from unique undersea lab to global shark conservation Florida International University Florida International University has built a long-running, multi-faculty commitment to ocean science, spanning research, policy impact, conservation technology, public engagement and unique infrastructure like its underwater lab in the Florida Keys.
