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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

124 billion yen support for Tokyo University of Science recognized as a top-tier university; Minister expresses regret over China’s list

The Japanese Ministry of Education announced a 12.4 billion yen funding for the Tokyo University of Science, now recognized as a top-tier research university, while expressing regret about its designation as a dual-use entity by China.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Horses whistle and sing at the same time when they neigh

Research reveals that horses combine whistling and singing when they neigh, as detailed in a study published in Current Biology.

Feb 27 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uema opens registrations for the First Steps in Science Program; find out who can apply

The State University of Maranhão (Uema) has opened registrations for its First Steps in Science Program, aimed at selecting projects and supervisors for scientific initiation scholarships.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Scientist’s Opportunity to Work at the University of Latvia Allows Continuation of Work with Students in Her Hometown Dnipro

Ukrainian scientist Natālija Amirulojeva is balancing her roles between Dnipro and Riga while continuing her research and teaching at the University of Latvia.

Feb 27 • 02:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Margarita Salas, my mother: "Her legacy is inspiring, it showed that excellence speaks for itself"

The article reflects on the life and legacy of Margarita Salas, a pioneering Spanish scientist in molecular biology, as recounted by her daughter, Lucía.

Feb 26 • 23:02 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
🇪🇪 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
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
🇶🇦 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanyang University Selected as the Operating Institution for the '2026 Public Technology-Based Market-Linked Startup Exploration Support Project' Organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT

Hanyang University has been selected as the operating institution for a startup support project aimed at connecting public research results to business models, with an investment of approximately 15 billion won per year for five years.

Feb 24 • 23:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Electrons Like in Mud: First Detection of 'Polaron' Formation

Researchers have successfully tracked the formation of polarons for the first time, revealing fundamental insights into electron behavior in polar materials.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Quantum chemistry software promises a revolution in the discovery of new drugs and materials

A powerful quantum chemistry mechanism is now available to assist scientists in tackling complex chemical problems, potentially accelerating drug discovery and materials science research.

Feb 24 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Presented a version of why the Moon is asymmetrical

Researchers analyzed samples from the far side of the Moon and proposed a possible explanation for its asymmetry.

Feb 24 • 06:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Hyung-min's Research Team Develops Real-Time Capture and Analysis Technology for Underwater Micro and Nano Plastics

A research team led by Professor Kim Hyung-min at Kookmin University has developed an innovative technology that captures and analyzes micro and nano plastics in real time within water bodies.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

See four strategies to resume New Year's resolutions

A 2024 study by Pew Research Center indicates that over 40% of people abandon their New Year's resolutions shortly after making them; this article outlines four strategies to help individuals recommit to their goals.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ovarian cancer: science discovers how it spreads quickly

Researchers from Nagoya University have uncovered the biological mechanisms behind the rapid spread of ovarian cancer, revealing the crucial role of mesothelial cells in forming protective pathways for cancer cells.

Feb 23 • 08:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Do-kyung's research team at Kyung Hee University selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT's 'IP Star Scientist' Phase 2 project

Kyung Hee University Professor Kim Do-kyung leads a research team selected for Phase 2 of the 'IP Star Scientist' project to commercialize next-generation cancer treatments.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Research Featured on the Cover of Top Journal – Image from Minnesota

A Finnish ice fishing study appears on the cover of the prestigious journal Science, featuring an image from Minnesota instead of the actual research location in Eastern Finland.

Feb 23 • 05:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The number of scientists from the U.S. seeking to move to Spain doubles: 'My colleagues are having a hard time'

The number of U.S. scientists applying to relocate to Spain has doubled, with one-third of candidates for the Atrae program coming from the U.S., marking a significant increase attributed to political control over science in the U.S.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Architectural principles inspire research into tiles encouraging coral settlement

Researchers are developing architectural prototypes to create structures that promote coral larvae settlement for reef restoration.

Feb 23 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contest 'Beautiful, Scientist, and from the Bar' opens registrations for women researchers in Juiz de Fora

A contest aimed at promoting women researchers has opened registrations in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, facilitating their presentation of academic work in an informal setting.

Feb 22 • 20:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia's only gut machine helps scientists study digestion and its processes

Estonia has introduced its only gut simulator machine which aids scientists in researching digestion and the health impacts of food by analyzing beneficial compounds like dietary fibers.

Feb 22 • 19:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: João Gomes interrupts show in Sapucaí to honor scientist leading research on polylaminin

Singer João Gomes interrupted a performance to pay tribute to researcher Tatiana Sampaio, who is recognized for her work on polylaminin for treating acute spinal cord injuries.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Perla Wahnón, President of Scientists: "By not protecting it, Spanish knowledge ends up exploited by foreign powers"

Perla Wahnón, an eminent physicist and president of a scientific organization in Spain, urges the government to increase research funding to prevent foreign exploitation of Spanish knowledge.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

AI Analysis of 550,000 Cats Reveals Disease Risks by Breed - Canadian Research Team

A Canadian research team used AI to analyze data from 550,000 cats, revealing that disease risk varies by breed.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Are Women More Empathetic than Men? What Science Says

Scientific research is challenging long-standing gender stereotypes about empathy and opening new ways of thinking about masculinity.

Feb 21 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Scientific societies call for caution and precision in the debate over poly-laminin

Scientific societies in Brazil urge caution in the discussion surrounding poly-laminin, a protein under investigation for spinal cord injury regeneration, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing experimental research from established clinical application.

Feb 21 • 15:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian team is working on a new experiment sensor at the European Organization for Nuclear Research

A team from Latvia is developing a new sensor for experiments at CERN that aims to advance understanding of fundamental particles like the Higgs boson.

Feb 21 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Polylaminin and Tatiana Sampaio go viral on social media, but fall well below Virginia, says survey

Biologist Tatiana Sampaio has gained 16 million interactions on social media, receiving significant attention for her research on polylaminin, a protein aimed at aiding spinal cord injury regeneration.

Feb 20 • 19:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of the 5th Scientific Method

The article discusses the rise of artificial intelligence as a fundamental element of scientific discoveries, as highlighted by recent Nobel Prize winners in Physics and Chemistry.

Feb 20 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Cats Become Unexpected Allies Against Breast Cancer

A new international study has revealed that genetic alterations in feline tumors share similarities with those in humans, potentially aiding breast cancer research and treatment.

Feb 19 • 19:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Research Professor and Founder of the Blue Lagoon Win the Ásu Awards

Sigurður Reynir Gíslason and Grímur Sæmundsen have received the Ásu Awards for their contributions to science and innovation in Iceland.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

How the European Union Helps Latvian Universities and Science?

The European Union invests significantly in science and education in Latvia, aiding universities in infrastructure development and providing young scientists access to research databases and grants.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What Science Says About Watching Your Ex on Social Media

Monitoring an ex-partner's social media can exacerbate emotional distress rather than provide comfort or closure, according to recent psychological research.

Feb 17 • 17:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Maria Gunther: No Turning Back for American Research

The American scientific community is struggling to regain its footing after a year of severe budget cuts and layoffs, as discussed at the recent AAAS conference in Phoenix.

Feb 17 • 15:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776

Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

Feb 17 • 08:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The work of the University of Latvia recognized as one of the most significant achievements in Latvian science in 2025

The University of Latvia's research focuses on quantum physics to create smaller, more powerful electronic devices, which may redefine technology standards.

Feb 17 • 06:35 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Our Changing World: Science for future fashion

The UPWEARS project seeks to address sustainability issues in the textile industry by innovating the supply chain through scientific research involving 14 partners from seven countries including New Zealand.

Feb 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientists to Al Jazeera Net: 'Hidden' Structures Deep in the Earth Changing its Magnetic Field

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found magnetic evidence that two massive, extremely hot rock formations at the Earth's mantle's base are affecting the planet's magnetic field.

Feb 16 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Project Brings Science to Farmers' Fields

A pilot project supported by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture aims to conduct field trials in collaboration with farmers to ensure scientific knowledge is practically applicable.

Feb 16 • 07:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The discovery on a moon of Saturn could redefine what we know today about extraterrestrial life

Recent research suggests that Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has a more complex interior than previously thought, challenging assumptions about the potential for extraterrestrial life.

Feb 16 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Revolutionary Discovery About Chimpanzees: Researchers Were Amazed Even After Seeing Everything

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about chimpanzee decision-making that reveals their cognitive abilities exceed previous assumptions.

Feb 14 • 14:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

US decisions undermine order in medical science. A conversation with infectious disease specialist Dumpis about concerns and lessons not learned

In an interview, infectious disease specialist Uga Dumpis expresses concerns about the political situation in the U.S. and its impact on medical research and vaccines, reflecting on the lessons not learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 14 • 05:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

How to Use the Wind to Your Advantage in Ski Jumping: Analysis by Supercomputers, Including Ryoyu Kobayashi

A research team has utilized simulations from a supercomputer to analyze the flight patterns of elite ski jumpers, focusing on how to harness wind for better performance.

Feb 14 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

"We Are One Humanity": New Crew Launches to the International Space Station

NASA has launched a new crew of four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to conduct research at the International Space Station.

Feb 13 • 13:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Secret of Elephants' Whiskers Has Been Discovered by Researchers

Researchers in a study published in 'Science' have uncovered the unique properties of the whiskers on elephant trunks that allow them to combine strength and delicacy.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is the Problem of US President Donald Trump with Scientists?

The article discusses the challenges and conflicts between former US President Donald Trump's administration and the scientific community, focusing on the migration of scientists and the impact of Trump's policies on scientific research.

Feb 13 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Pseudoscience in the USA: Resisting Political Challenges

The article discusses the rise of pseudoscience in the USA, fueled by political ideologies and the allocation of research resources, which poses significant challenges to scientific integrity and democratic values.

Feb 13 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Human Jaw is an Evolutionary Byproduct

New research suggests the unique structure of the human jaw may have evolved without direct adaptive necessity, distinguishing humans from other primates like chimpanzees.

Feb 13 • 05:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chinese Science Raises Concerns in the USA. Only One American University Keeps Up

The article discusses how Chinese universities, particularly Zhejiang University, are surpassing American institutions in scientific research output, raising alarm in the U.S.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC

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