11-May-2026 Could cultured chocolate unlock the next food revolution? University of California - Davis Researchers at UC Davis are working with a Sacramento based food-tech company, California Cultured, to keep chocolate affordable and sustainable by growing everyone’s favorite treat directly from plant cells. Funder BioMADE
11-May-2026 Q&A: Is AI democratizing global health or reinforcing old inequities? Penn State AI is transforming global health and infectious disease science, bringing new opportunities but could also exacerbate existing disparities, according to Matt Ferrari, professor of biology. In this Q&A, Ferrari spoke about the promises and pitfalls of AI and large language models in infectious disease modeling, and how intentional collaboration could reshape the future of infectious disease science.
11-May-2026 UT Arlington nurse educator on the profession’s future University of Texas at Arlington As National Nurses Week (May 6–12) and International Nurses Day (Tuesday, May 12) are recognized, UT Arlington nursing professor Veronica King spoke about the state of the profession and the importance of supporting the next generation of nurses.
11-May-2026 The FORSAID project releases video demonstrations of innovative technologies for forest pest management Pensoft Publishers The EU-funded FORSAID project has released demonstration videos that place the spotlight on two technologies developed and tested as part of the initiative to innovate the early detection and monitoring of select regulated forest pest species. Funder European Research Executive Agency
11-May-2026 Frontier breakthroughs in RIPK1 kinase-regulated cell fate | Master Forum Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center On the afternoon of May 4, the online academic event Master Forum was successfully held, co-organized by the Clinical Neuroscience Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the Editorial Office of LabMed Discovery (LMD). The lecture focused on “Kinase RIPK1 and Cell Fate Determination”, with Professor Zhang Tao as the invited speaker. The event was chaired by Zhang Chencheng, and was attended by Lu Yong, Wang Erliang and experts from multiple departments of Ruijin Hospital. Journal LabMed Discovery
11-May-2026 A chip off the old block National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering A single transistor can mimic the neural and synaptic behaviours of the human brain, bringing biologically inspired computing closer to reality.
11-May-2026 NUS launches project to advance near-zero emissions ammonia marine engines National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering Industry–academia collaboration to be based at CDE targets decarbonisation of the global shipping industry through new ammonia-fuelled engine concept.
11-May-2026 First atom probe tomography facility in SE Asia opens at NUS National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering First atom probe tomography facility in SE Asia opens at NUS
11-May-2026 NUS researchers advance sustainable 3D concrete printing for the construction industry National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering In collaboration with Woh Hup and supported by BCA and NAMIC, NUS researchers are pushing the frontiers of 3D concrete printing, by incorporating the technology into on-site construction, reducing labour and materials while meeting structural demands
11-May-2026 Vitriform3D and ORNL give glass a second life through 3D printing DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Glass bottles tossed in the trash are finding new life thanks to a collaboration between the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Vitriform3D, an advanced manufacturing company. Together, they found a way to turn old glass into new products using 3D printing.
