Science news
Recent stories from university newsrooms, The Conversation, CORDIS, observatories and ScienceDaily, each sorted into the fields, countries and institutions it is about, and each linked to the original publisher. Narrow them below by subject, country, institution, source, words or period. A signed-in reader can follow any filtered view and be told when a new story matches it.
9,534 stories stored from the last six months.
-
Badger Caregiving Clinic helps to address caregiving crisis (opens the original)
More than 1 million people in Wisconsin provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. A new pilot program led by UW–Madison researchers aims to offer them training and support at no cost.
-
Where in the world is the best snow? (opens the original)
Snow scientist Steven Fassnacht explains what makes snow fluffy, the difference between machine-made and natural snow, and Colorado’s snow outlook this year.
-
Slice of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001 (opens the original)
Description This slice of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth, was used to determine the age of the rock. Reflected light images like these serve as a scientist’s road map, helping them find minerals of interest to analyze by different instruments. Figure A is the same image with
-
Breakthrough in non-invasive liver testing (opens the original)
Two international studies show non-invasive tests can accurately diagnose and measure liver disease severity, reducing the need for biopsy.
-
Dartmouth Convenes Landmark 'AI at 70' Conference (opens the original)
Leading figures in artificial intelligence weigh in on how to center human judgment.
-
UNM Hibben Center hosts guest lecturer from Northwestern University (opens the original)
The Hibben Center for Archaeological Research will host Katherine Amato, Ph.D. Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. (also available on Zoom). She will present her talk, “Evolutionary Perspectives on Fermented Food Consumption,” as part of the Anthropology Colloquia Series. To this day, it remains unclear when, and why, humans…
-
UCLA engineers launch pilot project to turn campus waste into hydrogen fuel (opens the original)
The collaboration with climate tech company Mote will help advance the university’s sustainability goals.
-
From Switzerland to South Korea to explore innovation (opens the original)
Exploring an international innovation ecosystem, exchanging ideas with entrepreneurs and researchers, and developing new perspectives on turning an idea into a business venture: these were the opportunities offered by Founders' B.A.B. (Build Across Borders), a new pilot programme launched by the Science and…
-
As the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Increases, Slovenians Are Becoming Increasingly Concerned (opens the original)
A study on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) among adult internet users in Slovenia, conducted by researchers at the Faculty of Social Sciences UL, shows that as the use of this technology rapidly expands, concerns are also growing about the future development of artificial intelligence (AI), its…
-
Tourist rentals: a look at Ticino's valleys from Lugano (opens the original)
Do short-term tourist rentals threaten Lugano's housing market, or do they offer an opportunity to better use properties that would otherwise remain vacant? This question was discussed during RSI's radio programme SEIDISERA, following the presentation of the City of Lugano's annual analysis of the property market.
-
Research for Impact, Impact for Research: local companies meet USI students (opens the original)
On Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the "Research for Impact, Impact for Research" workshop, organised as part of the Positive Impact Research Market (PIRM) initiative, will give USI students a practical opportunity to connect with companies and organisations working in innovation and sustainability. During the event…
-
Fisher to retire in 2027 as vice president for research; nomination process for interim role announced (opens the original)
Ellen Fisher, who has served as vice president for research and economic development at The University of New Mexico since 2021, will be retiring from her role in the spring semester of 2027. Nominations for the interim role, including self-nominations, are now being accepted through Nov. 20. Provost and Executive…
-
The patient who could not die (opens the original)
Associate Professor of Medicine Erika Ramsdale ’21 (MS) discusses what AI can—and can’t—teach doctors about connection.
-
Four National University Competitions for Students (opens the original)
As part of the implementation of the annual programme of scientific, cultural and sporting activities for the 2026–2027 academic year, the Directorate of Student Life, in coordination with the National Office of University Services, announces the organization of four (04) national university competitions with…
-
45 years beneath the surface: Peter Harrison and the race to give coral reefs a future (opens the original)
In 1981, a group of young marine scientists surfaced from a night dive on the Great Barrier Reef after witnessing something that would change our understanding of coral reefs. Forty-five years later, one of the original team members, Southern Cross University Distinguished Professor Peter Harrison, is still following…
-
Halloween Aboard the International Space Station (opens the original)
Although no ghouls, goblins, or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory still like to get in the Halloween spirit. Whether individually or as an entire crew, they dress up in sometimes spooky, sometimes scary, but always creative costumes, often designed from materials available aboard the
-
California’s billionaire tax battle heats up as paid influencers target voters on social media — and more UCLA media (opens the original)
The Los Angeles Times spoke with UCLA information studies professor Ramesh Srinivasan about the growing role of paid social media influencers in California’s contentious Proposition 40 billionaire tax campaign. Srinivasan warned that personalized social media feeds, AI and targeted political messaging can expose…
-
UH Mānoa Athletics generates $753M in economic impact over four years, study finds (opens the original)
The analysis also estimated that athletics-related economic activity supported approximately 1,242 jobs in Hawaiʻi in fiscal year 2025. The post UH Mānoa Athletics generates $753M in economic impact over four years, study finds first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
-
UIS Rector Participates in Launch of ICETEX’s ‘Tu Talento Hace el Milagro’ Education Financing Initiative (opens the original)
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), represented by its rector, Hernán Porras Díaz, participated in the launch of ‘Tu Talento Hace el Milagro’ 2027-1, an educational financing initiative led by the Colombian Institute of Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad (ICETEX). Through this initiative…
-
UH launches systemwide AI survey for students, faculty and staff (opens the original)
Survey findings will help inform future UH training, policies and access to AI technology. The post UH launches systemwide AI survey for students, faculty and staff first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
Read: The Conversation, CORDIS, ESO, NASA, ScienceDaily and the newsroom feeds of 753 institutions. Last read: today. Each story's date is its publisher's. Where the news comes from, and what each source allows.