28-Jan-2026 A curiosity-driven journey toward understanding brain folding Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Over a decade of research at Harvard has produced a unified, physics-based framework for brain development that links genes to geometry, setting the stage for future studies on how folding patterns might contribute to neurological disease. Journal eLife
28-Jan-2026 Advancing radiation safety standards across Asia National Research Council of Science & Technology The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has successfully exported its proprietary radioactivity measurement standard to Thailand. This milestone marks a significant step in establishing South Korea’s metrology technology as a benchmark for radiation safety management across the Asia-Pacific region. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
28-Jan-2026 Lifesaving care at UTHealth Houston allows 7-year-old to contribute to finding a cure for rare genetic condition University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Seven years after being diagnosed with Leigh syndrome, Asher Times is defying the odds — walking, talking, eating, and attending school in a mainstream classroom — thanks to the specialized care he’s received from Mary Kay Koenig, MD, director of the Center for the Treatment of Pediatric Neurologic and Neurodegenerative Disease at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
28-Jan-2026 Scientists tackle cattle methane by targeting microbes in a cow’s stomach University of British Columbia UBC scientist Leluo Guan is leading research that targets microbes in a cow’s stomach to reduce methane emissions—turning wasted feed into savings for farmers while helping slow climate change.
28-Jan-2026 SURF launches John Bahcall Colloquium with inaugural lecture by Neta Bahcall South Dakota Science and Technology Authority The Institute for Underground Science at SURF is launching the John Bahcall Colloquium, a monthly series of scientific lectures to build intellectual community while delving into the wide range of disciplines being researched at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).
28-Jan-2026 Major milestone achieved for measuring methane and feed intake from free-grazing pastoral cattle in East Africa CGIAR For the first time in East Africa, ILRI’s Mazingira Centre has directly measured methane emissions and feed intake from free-grazing cattle under real rangeland conditions. The breakthrough provides Africa-specific data to improve livestock emission estimates, test mitigation options, and support more productive, climate-smart pastoral systems. Funder Bezos Family Foundation, BiomEdit, Ballmer Group, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
28-Jan-2026 KRICT–Canaph–Oscotec advance OCT-598 into clinic, setting a model for public–private drug development National Research Council of Science & Technology Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), in collaboration with Canaph Therapeutics, and with clinical development led by Oscotec Inc., announced that the novel anticancer drug candidate OCT-598 (a dual EP2/EP4 inhibitor) has successfully entered the clinical development phase, marking a major milestone in Korea’s public–private drug development collaboration model. Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
27-Jan-2026 Discovery to protection – diminutive Bloomfield River cod an ‘ancient survivor’ facing modern threats Griffith University Researchers journey to remote Tropical Far North Queensland to study Australia’s rarest and most geographically isolated freshwater fish.
27-Jan-2026 Microalgae-based bioinput can reduce dependence on agricultural fertilizers Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo A partnership is transforming tilapia and beer production waste into an innovative bioinput. This initiative promises to reduce Brazil’s dependence on fertilizer imports, lower costs for farmers, and promote a circular economy in rural areas. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
27-Jan-2026 UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center The new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers, and exploring emerging genetic treatments for early-onset and other dementias.
