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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 2-Apr-2026 16:15 ET (2-Apr-2026 20:15 GMT/UTC)

Subway systems are uncomfortably hot — and worsening

Northwestern University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

First study to use crowdsourced comments to assess effects of heat underground. Researchers collected comments from X and Google Reviews published between 2008 and 2024. Study focused on subway systems in Boston, New York and London. As above-ground temperatures rise, below-ground thermal complaints increase. Knowing when people are uncomfortable could inform targeted interventions.

Journal: Nature Cities

How AI is integrated into clinical workflow lowers medical liability perception

Penn State
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the field and practice of medicine, including legal liability. A new study found that the perception of physician liability is influenced by the way in which AI is integrated into a clinician’s workflow and the number of times a radiologist reviews a case when AI is involved.

Fish scales, a revolutionary solution for regenerating the human cornea

University of Granada

Scientists from the Tissue Engineering Group at the University of Granada (UGR) and the ibs.GRANADA Biomedical Research Institute are developing an artificial cornea based on scales, which is already showing promising results in laboratory and animal tests

Journal: Materials & Design

HKU Engineering and CETIC Foundation host “MeckUp Quest 2026” AI Robotics competition 19 elite youth teams harness innovation to address post-typhoon disaster scenarios

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

Amid the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events driven by climate change, strengthening disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery systems has become a global priority. Against this backdrop, the Department of Mechanical Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), in co-organisation with CETIC Foundation, hosted the grand finale of MeckUp Quest 2026 - an AI Robotics Challenge at HKU’s Hui Pun Hing Lecture Hall.

HKU develops “AI-powered metalens” to break ultrasound barriers and enhance diagnosis precision

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

A research team led by Professor Nicholas X. Fang from the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed a world-leading innovation known as “SonoMeta”. This artificial intelligence (AI)-powered MetaLens effectively addresses a longstanding challenge in the medical field, bringing revolutionary advancements in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and emergency care.

HKU partners with three leading tech companies to explore new pathways in embodied intelligence innovation

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has formed a groundbreaking collaboration with three major technology companies, marking a significant step towards bridging the gap between theoretical artificial intelligence (AI) research and practical robotic applications. The strategic partnership, formalised on February 28, 2026, at HKU's Zhangjiang Base, brings together Unitree Robotics, Noitom Robotics, and BrainCo to accelerate the development of embodied intelligence technologies.

HKU marine scientists reveal giant clam feeding strategy could determine their future survival

The University of Hong Kong

A research team from the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) and the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has helped address this question by developing an innovative mathematical model that allows conservationists to easily assess feeding strategies of different giant clam species. This knowledge can help conservationists to predict the future vulnerability of different giant clam species and identify those in need of timely protection.

Journal: Communications Biology