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Trump administration shelves Cyclospora research despite record outbreak
Two of three research programs on the parasite Cyclospora at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been defunded, and the third is losing its scientists. The move occurs amidst a record-breaking nationwide outbreak of the pathogen.
31 August 2026
Raindrops can cause car corrosion via electrical charge, study finds
New research reveals that raindrops can carry electrical charges that damage protective coatings, contributing to corrosion on cars and other surfaces.
31 August 2026
Oligonucleotide CDMO Market to Reach $11.14 Billion by 2031
The global market for oligonucleotide contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) is projected to reach $11.14 billion by 2031. This represents a significant increase from $3.88 billion in 2026.
31 August 2026
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Begins Mission to Study Universe
NASA's $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched Sunday from Florida. The observatory aims to investigate the mysterious forces driving the universe.
31 August 2026
Biotech Startup Investment Steady Amid AI Funding Surge
Biotech startup funding remained stable between $36 billion and $40 billion globally, even as AI funding dominated venture capital. 2026 investment is on track to stay within this range.
31 August 2026
Nevada Organic Phosphate reports low heavy metal assays from drill hole MM26-10
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has released new assay results from its Murdock Mountain project. The company reported low heavy metal concentrations from drill hole MM26-10.
31 August 2026
AAX Biotech and Daiichi Sankyo Advance Collaboration
Swedish biotech firm AAX Biotech AB and Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo have moved into a new phase of their collaboration following an evaluation of AAX's Opti-mAb® technology.
31 August 2026
President Trump Interrupted NASA Press Conference via Phone Call
President Trump interrupted a NASA press conference via a phone call to congratulate the team on a successful space telescope launch.
30 August 2026
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched to study dark matter and dark energy
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully launched. It will now undertake a three-month journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2).
30 August 2026
BAE Systems-built instruments launch on NASA's Roman Space Telescope
BAE Systems has supplied scientific instruments for NASA's new Roman Space Telescope, which successfully launched on August 30, 2026. The company previously supported Hubble and Webb telescopes.
30 August 2026
China Uses Satellite Remote Sensing for Gyirong Landslide Monitoring
China's Ministry of Emergency Management is employing satellite remote sensing to monitor and analyze landslides and debris flows in Gyirong County.
29 August 2026
Evonik Expands Lipid-Based Drug Manufacturing with New Facility in Vancouver
Evonik has opened a new GMP-compliant manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Canada, to meet growing demand for lipid-based nanoparticle development and clinical trial drug production.
28 August 2026
Trump Orders Establishment of a National Space Academy
President Trump has signed an executive order to establish a new commission for the creation of the first U.S. National Space Academy. The academy will fall under NASA's jurisdiction.
28 August 2026
Social and Emotional Learning Market to Reach $18.46 Billion by 2032
The Social and Emotional Learning market is projected to grow from $6.02 billion in 2026 to $18.46 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 20.5%.
28 August 2026
Glacial Collapse Triggers Devastating Floods on China-Nepal Border
A glacial collapse in Nepal has caused massive flash floods along the China-Nepal border, resulting in hundreds of deaths and over a thousand missing. Rescue efforts are underway.
28 August 2026
Oxford Academics Honored with Royal Society Awards
Four University of Oxford academics have received Royal Society Awards for 2026, recognizing significant contributions in physics, energy, biomedical science, and materials research.
28 August 2026
Research Platform Expands Access to Over 20,000 Immune Reagents
The Immunological Toolbox, a research platform providing access to information on over 20,000 immune reagents, has been relaunched on a new website. It supports veterinary immunology research worldwide.
28 August 2026
El Niño intensity reaches highest levels in 1,000 years
A new study published in Science reveals that El Niño events over the past 40 years have intensified by 36% compared to the preceding millennium, reaching unprecedented strength.
28 August 2026
Rare Cannabinoid Company Releases Guide to Endocannabinoid System
Hawaii-based Rare Cannabinoid Company has launched a new educational resource detailing the endocannabinoid system and the interactions of various cannabinoids, including CBD, THC, and CBG.
28 August 2026
Evonik expands lipid-based drug delivery capabilities with new GMP manufacturing facility in Vancouver
Evonik has opened a new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility in Vancouver, Canada, for the development and manufacturing of lipid-based drugs. The facility addresses growing demand in lipid nanoparticle technology.
27 August 2026
Astronaut Training T-38 Jets Receive New Livery
NASA has unveiled a new paint scheme for one of its T-38 astronaut training jets, marking the first update in decades. The redesign celebrates the Artemis program's return-to-the-Moon initiative.
27 August 2026
Narayanan Parameswaran Appointed Research Executive Vice President at Rosalind Franklin University
Rosalind Franklin University (RFU) has named Narayanan Parameswaran as its next Executive Vice President for Research. He will assume the role effective December 2, 2026.
27 August 2026
Dr. Lulu Merle Johnson Bronze Statue to Rise in Iowa
A 7-foot bronze statue honoring Dr. Lulu Merle Johnson, the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa, will be erected.
27 August 2026
Swiss Citizens Buried Underpants to Study Soil Health
One thousand Swiss citizens participated in a citizen science project by burying their cotton underpants for two months. The results map soil health and its importance for agriculture.
27 August 2026
Partial Lunar Eclipse to Overshadow August Sturgeon Moon
The August "Sturgeon" full moon will coincide with a nearly total lunar eclipse. The event is set to be visible across most of the Americas, Western Europe, and West Africa.
27 August 2026
Auburn University Researchers Develop No-Tie Dice
Researchers at Auburn University have developed a set of five 60-sided dice designed to eliminate ties when determining the first player in games. The decade-long project has culminated in a sculpture at the university's new STEM + Agricultural Sciences Complex.
27 August 2026
Friends of Science Society: Quebec's decarbonization plan costly and unlikely
A new report from the Friends of Science Society states that Quebec's plan to reduce carbon emissions is expensive and unlikely to succeed. The report suggests Canada should "recarbonize" for national security.
27 August 2026
Indian Startups Explore Drug Manufacturing in Space
Indian spacetech startups are developing technologies for manufacturing drugs and advanced materials in microgravity. However, they face significant hurdles, including high launch costs.
27 August 2026
Biosidus Expands Biological Manufacturing Capacity
Argentinian biotechnology firm Biosidus has expanded its biological product manufacturing capacity to enhance its global supply capabilities.
27 August 2026
Investors Offered Chance to Lead Lawsuit Against Park Ha Biological Technology
Rosen Law Firm is notifying investors of an opportunity to participate in a securities class action lawsuit concerning Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. The suit targets securities purchased between December 27, 2024, and July 8, 2025.
27 August 2026
SpaceTech Firm InspeCity Raises ₹100 Crore for Four Missions
Indian space technology startup InspeCity has secured ₹100 crore (approx. $10.4 million) in pre-Series A funding. The capital will be used to finance four in-orbit space missions over the next 18 months.
27 August 2026
Xiaomi Foundation Allocates 10 Million Yuan for Disaster Relief
The Xiaomi Foundation has committed 10 million yuan (approximately $1.4 million USD) in disaster relief funds to support emergency aid and reconstruction efforts in the Zizhong area of Tibet following a significant landslide.
26 August 2026
Ampera and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Announce Strategic Alliance for Advanced Nuclear Fuel
Ampera and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have formed a strategic collaboration to develop advanced nuclear fission fuel. The project aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of nuclear energy.
26 August 2026
Study Links 122 Companies to Half of Western US Water Loss
A new study attributes approximately half of the water loss in the Western United States to just 122 oil and cement companies. Researchers found that reduced snowpack and streamflows due to climate change are significantly impacted by these corporations' emissions.
26 August 2026
Ampera and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Partner on Advanced Nuclear Fuel Development
Ampera and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced nuclear fuels. The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of nuclear energy.
26 August 2026
Ampera and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to Develop Next-Generation Nuclear Fuels
Ampera announced a strategic partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to develop new nuclear fuels. The collaboration aims to enhance fuel efficiency and safety.
26 August 2026
Institute Apologizes for Warning Magnitude Deviation, Denies False Alarm
The Chengdu High-Tech Disaster Reduction Institute (ITP) has apologized for a significant deviation in its initial magnitude estimate for a recent earthquake but defended its system against false alarms and its use of a shared network.
26 August 2026
Researchers Get Two Genetic Codes to Work Simultaneously
Scientists have developed a novel method to operate two distinct genetic codes concurrently without altering a cell's fundamental code. This approach could accelerate synthetic biology research.
26 August 2026
Piramal Pharma Reduces Emissions by 22.6%, Increases Renewable Energy Use to 41%
Piramal Pharma Limited has achieved a 22.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, marking a company milestone. The company also reported an increase in renewable energy usage to 41%.
26 August 2026
Interlune Simulates Lunar Conditions for Hardware Testing
Interlune has developed a new capability to simulate lunar conditions on Earth, allowing for more efficient testing of moon-bound hardware.
26 August 2026
Seattle Company Attempts to Simulate 15,000 Years of Solar Wind in Four Hours
A Seattle-based company is undertaking a project to simulate the effects of 15,000 years of solar wind on the Moon's surface within a four-hour timeframe.
26 August 2026
Workplace Lunch Choices Significantly Impact Climate Footprint, Study Finds
Research from the University of Copenhagen reveals that few Danish workplaces are ready to increase plant-based lunch options, despite significant climate benefits.
26 August 2026
America's Car Museum Opens Exhibition on Racing Legend Charlie Wiggins
America's Car Museum is launching a world premiere exhibition, "Gold & Glory," focusing on the nearly lost achievements of American racing legend Charlie Wiggins and his custom-built Wiggins Special race car.
26 August 2026
Indian Space Startups Pursue Microgravity for Drug Discovery and Manufacturing
Indian startups are exploring the potential of microgravity for drug discovery and manufacturing in space. The aim is to leverage off-world conditions for the development of unique pharmaceutical products.
26 August 2026
Nevada Organic Phosphate Announces Encouraging Assay Results From Murdock Mountain
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. reports encouraging assay results from hole MM26‑10 at its Murdock Mountain project. The company is engaged in exploring organic sedimentary phosphate.
26 August 2026
New Satellite Method Measures Beach Tides with Meter-Scale Accuracy
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich and the University of Oxford have developed a new satellite-based method to measure tidal water levels at beaches with approximately 100-meter resolution.
26 August 2026Rajasthan High Court flags AI impact on children’s learning, orders digital literacy & screen time curbs
The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the impact of artificial intelligence on children's learning and ordered the central and state governments to submit action plans for digital literacy and screen time limits.
26 August 2026
Lumito AB:s TO10 options trading to commence August 28, 2026
Lumito AB's TO10 options will begin trading on August 28, 2026, with the last trading day set for January 14, 2027. The options were issued in connection with the company's unit issue.
26 August 2026
SpaceX Plans World's Largest Rocket Launch Site in Louisiana with $100 Billion Investment
SpaceX has unveiled plans for a massive spaceport in Louisiana, with an estimated investment of $100 billion. The facility is intended for thousands of annual Starship rocket launches.
25 August 2026
Researchers Find Widespread Image Manipulation in Commercial Antibody Marketing
A Northwestern University postdoc has uncovered extensive image manipulation in marketing materials for over 17,000 commercial antibodies. The altered images, used to demonstrate antibody performance, include fabricated results and removed background noise.
25 August 2026
Ludient Integrates AI Skin Intelligence into Sunscreen
Ludient has launched the Day Glow Sun Serum, a new sunscreen that utilizes AI-driven skin analysis and extensive global skin data to enhance its formulation.
25 August 2026
PI Launches P-733 XYZ Stage for High-Resolution Imaging
Physik Instrumente (PI) has introduced the P-733 XYZ stage, a precision positioning system designed for applications requiring angstrom-level resolution.
25 August 2026
Empa Young Scientist Fellowship Supports Research Into Nanoscale Fractures in Thin-Film Electronics
Empa researcher Vivek Devulapalli has received a two-year Empa Young Scientist Fellowship for the MOSAIC project. The project investigates how nanometer-thin multilayer metal oxide films crack, delaminate, and deform at the atomic scale.
25 August 2026
Geothermal Energy Gains Momentum After Major IPO
Geothermal energy company Fervo Energy's recent IPO raised $2.2 billion, marking the largest clean energy listing to date. The company is set to open its first utility-scale next-generation geothermal plant in Utah.
25 August 2026
Keymed Biosciences Announces First Half 2026 Results and Business Updates
Keymed Biosciences reported its first half 2026 results on August 19, 2026, with total revenues reaching RMB 617 million. The company also provided updates on its business and development pipeline.
25 August 2026
Sogang University Opens Tuition-Free STEM Graduate Program in Seoul
Sogang University in Seoul has launched a new program offering full tuition waivers for international graduate students in STEM fields. The initiative also provides additional support for research and language studies.
24 August 2026
Bonguard Naturals' Nixodine-S™ Study Suggests Potential Nicotine Alternative
Bonguard Naturals announced results from a preclinical study of its Nixodine-S™ compound. The compound appears to preserve nicotine-like activity while demonstrating more favorable cytotoxicity results.
24 August 2026
Collecting Mummified Remains Carries Health Risks
Collecting mummified human and animal remains carries significant health risks due to toxic preservation substances and potential microbial growth, according to a paper in the International Journal of Cultural Property.
24 August 2026
Study Resolves Monsoon Puzzle, Warns of Risks to Fisheries
University of Sussex climate scientists contributed to research solving a long-standing paradox in the South Asian monsoon. The findings suggest rising temperatures in Southern Africa could weaken Arabian Sea upwelling, posing risks to regional fisheries.
24 August 2026
Researchers trap light energy with nanoscale moiré patterns
Physicists at the University of Twente have demonstrated how nanoscale moiré patterns can trap light energy. The findings may lead to new optical devices.
24 August 2026