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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 18-May-2026 23:15 ET (19-May-2026 03:15 GMT/UTC)

Smart AI gives electric vehicle batteries 23 per cent longer life – without increasing the charging time

Chalmers University of Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Fast charging shortens the life of vehicle batteries, but is necessary on longer journeys with electric vehicles. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have now developed a new AI method that adapts fast charging to the health of the battery. Their study shows that battery life can be increased by almost 23 per cent without extending the charging time. All that is required is an update of the vehicle’s software.

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
Funder: European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships, Swedish Research Council, Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education

Loss of the X chromosome is associated with reduced chance of natural pregnancy

Osaka Metropolitan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research group investigated the association between infertility and loss of the X chromosome (LOX) in women.

Journal: Reproductive BioMedicine Online
Funder: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research B, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan Health Research Promotion Bureau, Japanese Circulation Society, Takeda Science Foundation, Astellas Foundation for Research on Metabolic Disorders, READYFOR, Inc Crowdfunding

1 in 3 women unaware surgery can fix pelvic prolapse, survey finds

Orlando Health
Reports and Proceedings

A new survey from Orlando Health reveals a significant public health gap: millions of women are living with debilitating pelvic organ prolapse because they mistakenly believe it is an untreatable consequence of aging or childbirth. While up to half of all women will experience some degree of prolapse in their lifetime, one in three do not realize that permanent surgical solutions exist.

More than two million Australian middle-aged men drinking at risky levels

Flinders University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The first national in-depth study to examine alcohol use among Australian middle-aged men has found more than two million are drinking at levels that put their health at risk of harm.

Journal: Drug and Alcohol Review
Funder: Flinders University, Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Novel vision-language model to support diagnosis using computed tomography scans

Meijo University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Lung cancer diagnosis relies heavily on interpreting complex computed tomography (CT) images, where accuracy can vary depending on physician’s experience. A new study introduces an artificial intelligence model that generates detailed, question-driven findings from chest CT scans instead of simple classifications. By combining structured medical data with visual question answering model, the approach enables interactive and interpretable diagnostic support. This method could improve consistency in reporting, assist clinical decision-making, and enhance training for medical professionals.

Journal: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

Kumamoto University Professor Emeritus Eiichi Araki awarded Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon for landmark discoveries in diabetes research

Kumamoto University
Grant and Award Announcement

Professor Emeritus Eiichi Araki of Kumamoto University has been awarded the prestigious Japanese Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (Shiju Hosho) in the Spring 2026 Conferment for his extraordinary contributions to academic and scientific development. A pioneer in the field of Diabetology, Professor Araki is recognized for his transformative research into insulin signaling and the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetes, work that has significantly advanced the global understanding of the disease.

Engaging with arts linked to slower pace of ageing

University College London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Regularly taking part in arts activities such as reading, listening to music or visiting a gallery or museum may slow the pace of biological ageing, suggests a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers.

Journal: Innovation in Aging

Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss

University of California - Riverside
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A University of California, Riverside preclinical study is shedding light on a long-observed but poorly understood phenomenon: chronic cannabis users tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, despite the drug’s well-known tendency to increase appetite.

Journal: The Journal of Physiology
Funder: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program

Data hidden in tuberculosis screening tests sheds light on patients’ overall mortality

University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists have long known that the immune system plays a key role in aging. As people age, they have weaker responses to vaccination, greater risks of infection and higher levels of inflammation. A new study led by UCLA Health researchers used results of a routine clinical lab test to measure not only immune responsiveness but also how it links directly to a patient’s long-term mortality.

Journal: GeroScience

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