28-May-2026 Success in youth top sport requires individual approach Vrije Universiteit Brussel How do you create the top athletes of the future? A large-scale study by researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel SPLISS research group shows that there is no ready-made recipe. The road to the podium is non-linear and requires a holistic approach in which fun, health and the environment are central. Journal Journal of Sports Sciences
26-May-2026 Sexism and misogyny worsening in Australian schools Adelaide University From lurid innuendos to verbal abuse and physical assault, female teachers are bearing the brunt of a new wave of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools according to research from Adelaide University. Journal Gender and Education
22-May-2026 Using AI and big data to reduce global illegal trade in plants South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new study outlines a comprehensive framework leveraging AI and big data to combat illegal plant trade, addressing global biodiversity threats with technological innovation. Journal Biological Diversity Funder Guangdong Province Basic and Applied Basic Research Project
18-May-2026 Five early warning signs of research misconduct Chalmers University of Technology Research misconduct may leave traces in the text itself, not only in how the research is conducted, suggests a new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. By analysing scientific articles later retracted for misconduct, the researchers identified five recurring rhetorical “warning signs” that can indicate when a study is designed to appear credible despite unreliable foundations. Journal Accountability in Research
15-May-2026 Nanjing Botanical Garden: 70+ years of pioneering plant conservation and resource development in China South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences This comprehensive study details Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-sen’s remarkable achievements in plant germplasm collection, endangered species protection, and industrial resource development, providing valuable insights for China’s emerging national botanical garden system. Journal Biological Diversity
8-May-2026 New CHEST research statement identifies critical gaps in the science guiding e-cigarette regulation American College of Chest Physicians A research statement, “Critical Gaps in the Scientific Basis for Electronic Cigarette Regulation," developed by the CHEST Tobacco and Vaping Workgroup, was published in the May issue of the journal CHEST. Journal CHEST Journal
7-May-2026 Climate-driven extreme fire danger cannot be prevented by carbon neutrality alone Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) POSTECH Professor Seung-Ki Min’s Research Team Compares Future Extreme Fire Weather Under ‘Net-Zero’ vs. ‘Net-Negative’ Emission Scenarios. Journal Science Advances
2-May-2026 China forges world‑leading national park system to safeguard critical ecosystems and global biodiversity South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new commentary outlines China’s ambitious national park strategy, which balances strict ecological protection, public welfare, and sustainable development to conserve key ecosystems and prioritize global biodiversity goals. Journal Biological Diversity
29-Apr-2026 ‘Lab-on-a-drone’ tests remote farm waterways for nitrate levels Iowa State University Iowa State researchers have developed a "lab-on-a-drone" that can fly to remote, marshy areas of farm fields and collect real-time measurements of nitrates. The resulting maps of nutrient concentrations could provide "an evaluation critical for both economic and environmental sustainability," according to the researchers. Journal ACS Sensors Funder National Institute of Food and Agriculture
