IITGN researchers have used machine learning to develop a framework that can support the development of tailored rigid pavements in a climate-resilient and region-specific manner in India and the world. The team identified five microzones in the Indian state of Gujarat, showing that its rigid pavements experience different thermal behaviours, challenging the one-size-fits-all approach used in concrete road design. The proposed framework is a smarter approach that could make roads more durable and reduce maintenance costs. 

During the MDPI Toronto Summit 2026, held on 9–10 July 2026, Stefan Tochev, CEO of MDPI, addressed an audience of over 30 leading voices in scholarly publishing, including Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, distinguished researchers, and institutional representatives from across North America. In this conversation, Stefan reflects on the evolving landscape of academic publishing, the growing role of Open Access, the importance of research integrity and transparency, and how publishers can strengthen meaningful collaborations with researchers and institutions to advance the future of scholarly communication.

Why do storybook donkeys know about earthquakes? Only one way to learn the answer; this August join The Science Storyteller Iris van Zelst at the Edinburgh Fringe on a journey of scientific curiosity! From the pages of the well-known children’s classic ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ by A. A. Milne, to the mysteries of earthquakes deep beneath our feet, this debut science theatre show will explore how powerful forces shape our world in some surprising ways, with fun songs along the way!

A research team led by Dr. Chang-Dae Park, Principal Researcher at the Research Institute of Carbon-neutral Energy Machinery of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM, President Seog-Hyeon Ryu), developed the Industrial Thermal Energy Optimization Platform (iTOP) and the Solar Heat Pump Industrial Process Thermal Energy System (SoHProtes), and successfully completed an industrial field demonstration. The research team also installed a 300 kW system at a food processing plant in Gimpo, where it has been operated for more than one and a half years to verify its field applicability.

Doctoral student Soumee Guha uses the type of artificial intelligence that creates new images from training data to help build better AI medical imaging assistance.

Children’s well-being takes center stage at UC Irvine forum

The University of Texas at Arlington’s School of Social Work has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading social work research programs, according to updated metrics from Academic Analytics.