NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * The Science Life: Daniel Du Neuroscientists are always looking for new tools that can bring the brain into sharper focus. For postdoc Daniel Du, that means shooting lasers at state-of-the-art microscopes to take better snapshots of molecules that are the building blocks of the brain. His story is the latest in The Science Life, an illustrated series that explores the cutting edge of neurosc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Science on the Double: How an AI-Powered 'Digital Twin' Accelerates Chemistry and Materials Discoveries A new AI-accelerated platform creates digital replicas of chemical experiments, enabling real-time optimization and rapid feedback. The advance could revolutionize research across energy, chemical manufacturing, and materials science. Key Takeaways * Berkele  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * New Publications: January 2026 * Every month, research from MBL scientists and affiliates is published in academic journals across the globe. In January 2026, 8 new studies were published. MBL-affiliated authors are in bold. Liu, J., Man, Y., Costello, J., & Kanso, E. (2026). Feeding rates in sessile versus motile ciliates a  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * New study maps key species threats in Costa Rica New research has revealed the biggest threats driving species towards extinction in northern San Jose, Costa Rica. Led by Newcastle University, the study found that the greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San Jose, Costa Rica, lies in addressing habitat loss and degradation due to livestock  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * New research proposes public health shift: Change agricultural production to make staple foods healthier By Addison DeHaven A new study from an SDSU researcher advocates improving wheat and other staple foods through agricultural techniques, making the food people love to eat healthier. Ali Parsaeimehr, assistant research professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Biol  more