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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 5-Apr-2026 16:15 ET (5-Apr-2026 20:15 GMT/UTC)

Alliance trial aims to improve outcomes for chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Business Announcement

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched a new clinical trial for adults who need first-line therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The study (Alliance A042302) will explore whether combining two targeted medicines, zanubrutinib and sonrotoclax, can effectively send cancer into remission, allowing patients to discontinue treatment until there is evidence the cancer has recurred.

Funder: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Foundation

To attempt world record, researchers will use their finding that prep phase is most vital to accurate three-point shooting

University of Kansas
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the University of Kansas' Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory have published a study that used markerless motion capture technology to analyze the shooting form of basketball players attempting three point shots. Results showed the most proficient shooters had significant flexibility in their hips, knees and ankles in the prep phase of shooting and that release point was not as important to accuracy as often thought. Those findings will help fuel a future attempt at the world record for most consecutive made three-pointers.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Vision sensing for intelligent driving: technical challenges and innovative solutions

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Discover how vision sensing technology is revolutionizing intelligent driving. A new study explores the challenges and innovative solutions for improving automotive vision systems, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. Learn about groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future of autonomous vehicles.

Journal: Engineering

Dongguk University researchers develop breakthrough material for powering next-generation smart devices

Dongguk University Evaluation and Audit Team
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bifunctional integration of indoor organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and photodetectors (OPDs) is paramount for next-generation optoelectronic systems with cutting-edge applications. Recently, researchers from Dongguk University have developed benzene-phosphonic acid as a novel hole transport layer material that facilitates bifunctionally driven organic photonic conversion devices enabled by minimalistic synthesis-based interfacial energetic alignment. This work can revolutionize self-powered smart sensors and wearable devices.

Journal: Advanced Materials

Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to poorer bone health, study finds

Tulane University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The study found that every 3.7 extra servings of ultra-processed foods eaten per day increased the risk of hip fracture increased by 10.5%. While servings differ among food types, an example of this would be a frozen dinner entree, a cookie and a soda.

Journal: British Journal Of Nutrition
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China, Shenzhen Science and Technology Program, Boston Obesity Nutrition Research Center, United States–Israel Binational Science Foundation Grant, American Heart Association Scientist Development Award

Researchers capture thermal fluctuations in polymer segments for the first time

Kyushu University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Polymer-based adhesives are essential for bonding lightweight materials used in transportation; however, how individual polymer chains behave at solid interfaces has remained unclear. In a recent study, researchers from Japan used atomic force microscopy to directly visualize the motions of individual segments in isolated polymer chains adsorbed on a solid surface. Their findings reveal new dynamics that challenge conventional assumptions of how polymers interact with surfaces, paving the way to innovative molecular design strategies.

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
Funder: Japan Science and Technology Agency

New ‘vacuum ultraviolet’ laser may improve nanotechnology, power nuclear clocks

University of Colorado at Boulder
Reports and Proceedings

A new kind of laser could pave the way for practical nuclear clocks—devices that measure time with incredible precision by measuring the "ticking" of thorium atoms.

Meeting: Global Physics Summit 2026