14-Jul-2026 Bears, eagles, and humans, oh my: How human-wildlife interactions impact forest nutrient cycles US Forest Service - Research and Development For keystone predators in Alaska’s forests, their reality is an acoustic soundscape where everything from falling trees, other animal noises, and of course, the sounds of humans, have important impacts on their behavior. USDA FS PNW researchers found that animals were twice as likely to flee from sounds from off-highway vehicles and almost ten times more likely to flee from the sound of humans talking when compared to the control sites. Journal Current Biology
14-Jul-2026 A patent to protect machinery and artworks from earthquakes and vibrations Politecnico di Milano An innovative device for non-structural elements, developed within the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering of Politecnico di Milano together with Soleco Engineering
14-Jul-2026 A radical shift more than a century ago transformed European views on homosexuality Norwegian University of Science and Technology The turn of the 20th century has been referred to as the homosexual breakthrough in Europe. A recent study has analyzed literary texts in which Norwegian nature plays an important role in conveying this perspective.
14-Jul-2026 Professor Young-Woo Chang of Korea University Ansan Hospital achieves milestone of 1,000 robotic surgeries, leading advances in next-generation single-port thyroid cancer surgery Korea University College of Medicine Professor Young-Woo Chang of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery at Korea University Ansan Hospital achieved a major personal milestone, surpassing 1,000 robotic surgeries as of December 29, 2025. He performed more than 280 procedures that year alone. His surgical portfolio includes thyroid cancer, adrenal tumors, and parathyroid tumors, with over 850 cases specifically dedicated to robotic thyroid cancer surgery.
14-Jul-2026 Researchers from Incheon National University develop a new approach to unlock hidden genetic potential in microbes Incheon National University Engineering microbes to synthesize medicines, fuels, and valuable chemicals often involves searching for beneficial genetic changes hidden among thousands of genes. A new platform developed by scientists in Korea aims to simplify this challenge by rapidly identifying genetic targets that can enhance microbial performance. By integrating multiple genome-engineering and screening technologies into a single workflow, the approach could accelerate the development of sustainable microbial factories for producing pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, biofuels, flavors, and other bio-based products. Journal Trends in Biotechnology
14-Jul-2026 Why do some people struggle to recover from depression? Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW Depression is more than just feeling sad. Many people with depression experience sleep problems and difficulties with concentration, planning or remembering, sometimes even after treatment. These symptoms make it harder to resume everyday life. In addition, depression treatments are often less effective for these individuals, or their depression returns more quickly. Yet we still do not fully understand why sleep problems and cognitive difficulties are so closely linked, or why some people with depression experience these problems much more severely than others.
14-Jul-2026 Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport? Penn State During the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, there’s been plenty of drama both on and off the pitch. In the following Q&A, John Nauright, dean of University College at Penn State and expert on international sport, discussed the increasing commodification, politicization and commercialization of global sport and how that has impacted this year’s World Cup.
13-Jul-2026 AI can observe child behaviour, but reading the signs takes a human expert Singapore University of Technology and Design Researchers at SUTD show that AI can reliably identify behavioural cues in parent–child interactions, but interpreting what they mean remains a task for human experts.
13-Jul-2026 Weather it together: Farmers speaking up about mental health Adelaide University Rain or shine, Aussie farmers and farming communities have always looked out for one another. But when it comes to their own mental health, asking for help hasn’t always come easy. Now, a new video series from Adelaide University’s ifarmwell team is reducing stigma around help-seeking and reminding rural communities that reaching out for support is a sign of strength.
13-Jul-2026 Korea University Guro Hospital surpasses 6,000 robotic surgeries and 3,000 single-port procedures Korea University College of Medicine Korea University Guro Hospital has recorded more than 6,000 robotic surgeries and 3,000 single-port (SP) robotic procedures, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of its robotic surgery program. In 2025 alone, the total number of robotic surgeries increased by 32.5% compared to the previous year. Notably, the hospital reached 5,000 cumulative cases in May 2025 and surpassed 6,000 within just eight months, demonstrating a steep upward trajectory.
