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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC chairman gives ₦100m grant to A’Ibom varsity for research

The APC chairman has announced a ₦100 million grant for Akwa Ibom State University to support research initiatives.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Male Neanderthals mated more with female Homo sapiens, study indicates

A new study indicates that most interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans involved male Neanderthals mating with female Homo sapiens.

Feb 26 • 20:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The inheritance mass reveals: Women preferred Neanderthals

Research suggests that between two and three percent of modern human DNA is inherited from Neanderthals, primarily from interactions where Neanderthal men mated with Homo sapiens women.

Feb 26 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Trained defenses attack the 'castle' of solid tumors: CAR-T therapies find weaknesses in the kidney, ovary, and pancreas

Recent advances in CAR-T therapy show potential for effectively targeting solid tumors in organs such as the kidney, ovary, and pancreas, addressing a significant challenge in cancer treatment.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Museum in a Power Plant in Brazil

A new architectural project aims to create a museum and public recreation center focused on education and research, located at the Henry Borden hydroelectric plant in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG moves to boost research financing for enterprise development

The Nigerian Federal Government is enhancing research financing to boost commercialization and enterprise development, according to Minister Dr. Kingsley Udeh.

Feb 26 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ministry of Science requests the dismissal of the manager of the CNIO after 'an alleged case of harassment'

Spain's Ministry of Science has requested the dismissal of José Manuel Bernabé, manager of the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), following allegations of harassment against former secretary general Laura Muñoz.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Census 2025: Amazonas registers 178 thousand enrollments in early childhood education

Amazonas registered 178,941 enrollments in early childhood education for 2025, predominantly in public schools, as reported by the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research.

Feb 26 • 15:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

February Public Officials' Asset Disclosure: Lee Han-joo's 7.6 billion Asset Leads Current Officials

Lee Han-joo, chair of the Economic and Social Research Committee, reported assets worth 7.6 billion won, making him the wealthiest among current officials in the February asset disclosure.

Feb 26 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Research on new medications, such as polylaminin, must follow strict international rules

The development of new medications, including polylaminin, requires adherence to strict international guidelines, particularly in clinical trials that involve control groups to assess efficacy and safety.

Feb 26 • 14:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rikard Hjorth Warlenius: Why Swedish Researchers Are Forced to Engage in Wasted Work

Rikard Hjorth Warlenius argues that the current research funding system in Sweden leads to substantial wasted efforts by researchers and advocates for direct funding to universities.

Feb 26 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Food scientists at the Estonian University of Life Sciences acquired a device that imitates the human intestine

Estonian University of Life Sciences has obtained a unique laboratory device that simulates the human intestines to study the effect of food on the microbiome without human testing.

Feb 26 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: The Crucial Role of Academic Research and the Necessary Ongoing Dialogue

The article discusses the dual nature of artificial intelligence in journalism and the role of academic research in Greece.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Scientists Excited: Mysterious Ingredient Hidden in Rye Bread Makes it Even Healthier

Scientists believe that rye bread, a beloved staple on our dining tables, contains a mysterious ingredient that enhances its health benefits.

Feb 26 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kantar Emor Becomes Emor

Kantar Emor will now operate under the brand name Emor following a recent ownership change and brand refresh.

Feb 26 • 13:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others

The Nigerian government is encouraging universities and institutions to commercialize research to boost innovation and economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Most Read Press Publications Named Last Year

Last year, the most read press publications in Latvia included the weekly magazine 'Ieva,' the weekly magazine 'Privātā Dzīve,' and the Latvian Russian-language newspaper 'MK Latvija,' according to research from Kantar.

Feb 26 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

System that generates electricity using marine bacteria developed at Unesp; understand

A research project at São Paulo State University (Unesp) has developed an experimental system that generates electricity using the photosynthesis of marine bacteria.

Feb 26 • 11:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Scientists have discovered a recipe for longevity. One ingredient is key

New research indicates that bitter chocolate, particularly its component theobromine, can slow biological aging.

Feb 26 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The founder of Gotham testifies in the National Court for the attack that caused Grifols to collapse

Daniel Yu, founder of Gotham City Research LLC, is being questioned in Spain's National Court regarding allegations that his firm published misleading information about Grifols, leading to a decline in its stock price.

Feb 26 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New contactless card rule in March 2026 'date set'

A new rule changing the cap on contactless card payments in the UK will be implemented from March 2026, allowing banks to set higher limits if they choose.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Will artificial intelligence in universities lead to a return to oral exams? A discussion about LU's research

A study conducted by the University of Latvia explores how students and teachers are integrating artificial intelligence into their academic processes.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Help for Balding from a 'Miracle Substance' – Can Restore Hair in Just Three Weeks

A new promising remedy for baldness may allow hair to regrow in just three weeks using natural fatty acids found in the human body.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A special epigenetic shield protects the brains of super-elders from memory loss

Recent research indicates that the brains of 'super-elders' produce new neurons more effectively than their peers, potentially offering new perspectives on combating dementia.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Barefoot Walking Path Safe? Busan Health and Environment Research Institute Conducts Comprehensive Survey on Heavy Metals

Busan is conducting a comprehensive survey of 61 barefoot walking paths to assess heavy metal contamination and ensure public safety.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Female Reindeer Antlers are 'Lunchboxes'? "They Probably Ate Them for Mineral Intake After Giving Birth"

Recent research suggests that female reindeer may consume their own shed antlers post-birth to replenish essential minerals needed for nursing.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A bee that was believed to be extinct since 1904 reappears in New York

In a remarkable discovery, an ecologist found a species of bee thought to be extinct since 1904 in a research orchard in New York.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH ⟩ See how much Estonians actually spend on sports

According to a pan-European household budget survey, Estonians spend 1.4% of their household budget on sports-related goods and services, slightly above the EU average.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea National Sport University holds a report meeting for training professionals in sports AI

Korea National Sport University held a report meeting on the achievements of its AI-based international smart coaching project, involving various universities' AI research teams.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Invisible movement may determine the durability of dental fillings

A study from the University of Tartu reveals that molecular movement continues in dental fillings after they harden, potentially affecting their longevity.

Feb 26 • 07:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens live show with 'shocking' news

Kate Garraway revealed alarming research about the negative impact of social media on teenagers during the live broadcast of Good Morning Britain.

Feb 26 • 07:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors Seek 6 Months in Prison for Incheon University Professor for Breaking into Colleague's Research Lab

A professor at Incheon University is facing a six-month prison sentence for repeatedly breaking into a colleague's research lab, according to prosecutors.

Feb 26 • 05:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Better with a private office, open solution, or shared office? Several studies point in the same direction.

The article discusses the impact of different office designs on workplace environment and employee satisfaction, emphasizing the need for companies to prioritize their specific organizational needs over trends.

Feb 26 • 05:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Accelerators on the Desktop: Success in Free Electron Laser Oscillation, Advancing Towards Practical Use by Osaka University et al.

A research team led by RIKEN and Osaka University has successfully taken significant steps towards miniaturizing particle accelerators, potentially allowing for desktop-sized versions to be developed.

Feb 26 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Switching to one diet after turning 45 can add three years to your life

A new study indicates that changing your diet after 45 could potentially increase lifespan by three years.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The new tea rebellion: how Henrietta Lovell has revolutionized our understanding of infusions

Henrietta Lovell, known as The Rare Tea Lady, has transformed the perception of tea through her personal journey and deep research into the beverage's varieties.

Feb 26 • 04:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

7 out of 10 young people are not worried about the climate: 'A surprise'

A recent study reveals that 73% of Swedish teenagers express low concern about climate change, which researchers found surprising.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how much life expectancy is after an early dementia diagnosis

A Finnish study indicates that individuals diagnosed with early-onset dementia live on average just under nine years following their diagnosis, with the darkest prognosis for those suffering from frontotemporal degeneration.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera interviews an Egyptian scientist who unified the laws of transfer

The article features an interview with Dr. Mohamed Salama, who discusses his research on unifying the various laws governing the transfer of energy, mass, and electricity.

Feb 26 • 04:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Quick as a blink: Chinese scientists unveil 3D printing in under a second

Chinese scientists have developed a method to print 3D objects in under a second using holographic projection, marking a significant advancement in printing technology.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

If this disease strikes, life expectancy may be only 9 years

A recent Finnish study reveals that individuals diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65 typically have a life expectancy of just under nine years after diagnosis.

Feb 26 • 03:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Don’t spoil the ending: New book stresses dignity for patients, friends and family members facing death

A new book by Harvey Max Chochinov emphasizes the importance of dignity for patients and families confronting death, drawing on his extensive research in palliative care.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Antarctica, a continent of scientists

The article discusses Brazil's scientific presence in Antarctica, notably through the Comandante Ferraz Station, amidst the continent's harsh environment and its geological history.

Feb 25 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PTDF reviews five research projects, targets patents, commercialisation

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund reviews five research projects aimed at advancing Nigeria's energy sector through commercialization and patenting.

Feb 25 • 19:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How creating or contemplating art can benefit the brain, according to the Mayo Clinic

The article discusses the therapeutic benefits of art as a form of healing and well-being, highlighting insights from three artists and research from the Mayo Clinic.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A single daily pill against HIV to replace more complex treatments in patients with resistances

New research suggests that a single daily pill combining two medications may effectively substitute more complex HIV treatments.

Feb 25 • 18:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Magne Lund-Hansen (31) "played" that he was injured in a study. Now researchers have new answers about muscle memory.

Research inspired by Magne Lund-Hansen's faux injury during a study reveals new insights into muscle memory.

Feb 25 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

One in Four Ads: The Great Fraud Machinery on Social Media

Research has revealed that one in four ads on Meta platforms in Germany is associated with fraudulent activities, suggesting a sophisticated industry at play.

Feb 25 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After almost 90 years, Gallup will stop conducting presidential approval polls

Gallup has announced it will discontinue presidential approval polling after nearly 90 years, shifting its focus to other research areas.

Feb 25 • 16:55 UTC

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