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10-Mar-2026

University of Houston physicists break superconductivity temperature record

University of Houston
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from the Texas Center for Superconductivity (TcSUH) and the department of physics at the University of Houston have broken the temperature record for superconductivity at ambient pressure — a breakthrough that could eventually lead to more efficient ways to generate, transmit and store energy.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

10-Mar-2026

Innovative fiber-based strain sensors for wearable electronics

Higher Education Press

Discover a groundbreaking leap in smart tech: a new flexible sensor that blends silver and polyurethane for dual superpowers—ultra-sensitive detection or rock-solid stability. Developed via innovative wet spinning and metal deposition, it captures tiny movements for health trackers while staying reliable in smart clothes. Plus, it heats up, fights bacteria and blocks electromagnetic waves. This game-changing fiber is set to revolutionize wearables, making next-gen health and daily tech smarter than ever.

Journal: Engineering

10-Mar-2026

From chatbots to assembly lines: the impact of AI on workplace safety

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research conducted by the UOC explored how AI tools are being used in productive settings

Journal: Encyclopedia

10-Mar-2026

Massive-scale spatial multiplexing with 3D-printed photonic lanterns achieved by researchers

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have developed a microscopic 3D-printed optical device that can efficiently combine light from dozens of small semiconductor lasers into a single multimode optical fiber with very low loss. The team demonstrated photonic lanterns that multiplex 7, 19, and 37 multimode VCSEL lasers directly into a fiber while preserving brightness and easing alignment constraints. By enabling scalable incoherent beam combining of many multimode lasers, the technology could simplify and improve high-power laser systems, optical communications, and other photonic applications where efficiently delivering large optical power through fibers is critical.

Journal: Nature Communications

10-Mar-2026

Efficient structural analysis with deep learning: a new approach for civil engineering

Higher Education Press

Discover how researchers are revolutionizing civil engineering with a new deep learning model that can analyze complex structural systems faster and more accurately than ever before. Learn about the innovative approach that could transform digital twin technology and enhance the safety of our buildings and infrastructure.

Journal: Engineering

10-Mar-2026

UAlbany, Rutgers researchers develop early-warning model to predict toxic social media storms

University at Albany, SUNY
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the University at Albany and Rutgers University have developed an early-warning framework that can predict harmful social media interactions before they erupt, paving the way for interventions that can minimize harm and make platforms safer for users.

10-Mar-2026

Press program now available for the world's largest physics meeting

American Physical Society
Meeting Announcement

Check out the press program for the American Physical Society’s Global Physics Summit today. The conference will be held in Denver and online everywhere March 15-20.

Meeting: Global Physics Summit 2026