6-Aug-2026 A mathematical theory drives the control of robots, aircraft, and microscopic devices Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral Over the past two decades, a powerful but highly specialized branch of control engineering—known as Negative Imaginary (NI) systems theory has quietly evolved into a key tool for stabilizing complex, vibration-prone systems, from flexible structures to advanced robotics. Journal International Journal of Systems Science
6-Aug-2026 Study points to new target for treating aggressive brain cancer Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Glioblastoma remains one of the deadliest cancers, with limited treatment advances and tumors that often resist radiation and chemotherapy. New research from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute points to SET as a potential target for making glioblastoma cells more vulnerable to treatment. Journal Cancer Letters Funder Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
6-Aug-2026 Risk-guided care reshapes childhood neuroblastoma treatment Zhejiang University Neuroblastoma remains one of the most unpredictable childhood cancers, ranging from tumors that regress without treatment to aggressive disease that resists intensive therapy. Journal World Journal of Pediatric Surgery
6-Aug-2026 Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of SOF/VEL treatment and pre-treatment of TAF in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus/hepatitis C virus coinfection Xia & He Publishing Inc. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are among the leading causes of chronic liver diseases worldwide. Through the same transmission routes, HBV/HCV coinfection is widespread and aggravates liver damage. In this study, we aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) and the pre-treatment of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) on HBV reactivation in HBV/HCV coinfected patients. Journal Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology
6-Aug-2026 Canada’s gender wealth gap persists, but remains poorly measured Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS In Canada, wealth inequality between women and men remains largely invisible because it is difficult to measure. Most data are collected at the household level, obscuring disparities between individuals within couples. Research led by Maude Pugliese, Professor at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and Canada Research Chair in Family Financial Experiences and Wealth Inequality, sheds new light on these disparities by providing the first-ever estimate of individual wealth among Canadians. Journal Canadian Studies in Population Funder Canada Research Chairs
6-Aug-2026 AI gives tomorrow's wireless networks a clearer voice Queen Mary University of London Queen Mary University of London researchers develop intelligent communications system that dramatically improves data transmission when bandwidth is limited.
5-Aug-2026 Contact lenses: High awareness, limited safe-use knowledge Higher Education Press This cross-sectional study, published in Eye & ENT Research, investigated the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding contact lens (CL) use among students at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana. A total of 236 participants were enrolled via convenience sampling. The results revealed a striking mismatch: while nearly all students were aware of contact lenses, only a small proportion possessed adequate knowledge of standard care and usage, and the overall CL wearing rate was very low. Educational level was significantly associated with contact lens acceptability. Journal Eye & ENT Research
5-Aug-2026 Fabrication of high and medium entropy transition metal alloy submicrometer particles by subnanosecond laser ablation in water Osaka Metropolitan University Osaka Metropolitan University researchers fabricated FeCoNi, CrFeCoNi, and CrMnFeCoNi submicrometer particles via laser ablation in liquid using subnanosecond laser pulses at 355, 532, and 1064 nm in water. Journal Journal of Alloys and Compounds
5-Aug-2026 Cooler synthesis helps plastic-recycling catalysts last longer Maximum Academic Press A research team has developed hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite catalysts whose pore structure and acidity can be adjusted through a simple one-pot synthesis, enabling longer-lasting conversion of plastic waste into gasoline-range liquids and valuable aromatic chemicals. Journal Sustainable Carbon Materials
5-Aug-2026 Smart trap study points to more precise codling moth management Michigan State University Researchers found that automated camera traps detected codling moth activity earlier than conventional monitoring, offering a more precise way to track pest movement in apple orchards. Journal Crop Protection
