11-May-2026 Scientists embed GO-wrapped TiO2 in dental restorative composites for dental caries treatment KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Researchers have fabricated GO-wrapped TiO2 (GOx@TiO2) hybrid particles at room temperature by an electrostatic self-assembly process. The construction of GO0.005@TiO2 and the bimodal 1G59B filler as bimodal inorganic fillers is a new approach for achieving high-strength dental composites. Journal Advanced Nanocomposites Funder National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China
11-May-2026 Electronic structure tailored covalent organic frameworks for synergistic adsorptive–photocatalytic gold recovery from complex electronic waste Research Scientists have developed a promising material that enables efficient recovery of gold resources from discarded electronic devices. Funder Innovation Fund for Scientific and Technological Personnel of Hainan Province, specific research fund of the Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province, National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China
11-May-2026 Body-compatible electrode developed: Rigid on insertion, soft once inside Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) POSTECH researchers develop a bio-implant with virtually no immune response at the cellular and tissue level. Journal Advanced Materials
11-May-2026 How short-form videos may aid teaching small engine maintenance University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Small engine maintenance and repair is a topic many agricultural educators are expected to teach. Yet, it remains one of the least emphasized subjects at the post-secondary level. Researchers with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas set out to examine instructional strategies to enhance learning quality in small-engine coursework with short-form video self-reflection.
11-May-2026 Bringing together the tools to harness the potential of microbial diversity King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Combining approaches to better discover and cultivate microbial taxa could generate novel microbes for industrial and agricultural applications. Journal The ISME Journal
11-May-2026 Soil science reimagined: from farmland to the final frontier Maximum Academic Press Soil science is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from its traditional focus on agriculture to a multidimensional discipline addressing some of the most urgent challenges of our time. Journal Pedosphere
11-May-2026 Research led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Yan Wang advances sustainable solutions for end-of-life battery waste Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a new strategy to transform low-value battery waste into a next-generation cathode material with higher energy density and strong long-term performance. This offers a promising new pathway for more sustainable and economically viable battery recycling. Journal Chem Circularity
11-May-2026 Brain veins research reveals risk of brain damage in premature babies Vrije Universiteit Brussel Why do some premature babies suffer brain damage and others not? A new study led by paediatrician and neonatologist Dr Fleur Camfferman (VUB/UZ Brussel) takes us closer to the answer. By examining not the supply but the flow of blood to the brain, doctors can see much more quickly which babies need extra protection. This discovery opens the way to a treatment tailored precisely to the needs of the smallest patient. Journal American Journal of Neuroradiology
11-May-2026 New study reveals optimal conditions for sustainable culture of lobster larvae Sultan Qaboos University Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University identified the best water conditions for improving the survival of scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) larvae, a major challenge in lobster aquaculture. The study found that larvae survived longest — up to 15 days — in cooler water (24°C) with moderate salinity (33 ppt), while warmer and saltier conditions caused rapid mortality. The findings provide practical guidance for hatcheries and could help support sustainable lobster farming while reducing pressure on wild stocks.
11-May-2026 Auxin primes floral nectar production by driving pre-secretory starch buildup in Platycodon grandiflorus Maximum Academic Press A research team has uncovered how auxin helps prepare floral nectaries for later nectar release in Platycodon grandiflorus, showing that external auxin treatment triggers strong starch buildup in pre-secretory cells and is linked to higher nectar sugar output after flowers open.
