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Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

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Mar 4, 2026

The ‘Itch-to-Brain’ Circuit, Neural Change and Depression

Does chronic itch re-wire the brain to be more susceptible to depression?
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Mar 2, 2026

Families Want More Research on How Virtual Reality May Affect Kids

Parents want more research-based information on how VR technologies may influence brain and behavioral development.
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Feb 27, 2026

How Invasive House Sparrows Are Helping Scientists Detect Dangerous Contaminants

A new study is using discarded bluebird eggs to detect heavy metal contaminants in their habitats, which often border human communities.
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Feb 25, 2026

Improving Atmospheric River Forecasting

Students launch weather balloons to better understand atmospheric rivers.
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Feb 24, 2026

How Studying Yeast in the Gut Could Lead to New, Better Drugs

A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs.
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Feb 23, 2026

Study Finds Online Racism Associated With Black Young Adults Seeking Mental Health Support

Black young adults who experience high levels of online racism are also more likely to use digital mental health tools.
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Feb 23, 2026

Lina Quesada-Ocampo Named Executive Director of the IR-4 Project

The IR-4 Project’s new leader brings over 15 years of experience in applied pest management research and Extension work to her new role.
photo shows the lower body of a man in athletic gear running on pavement. one of the man's lower limbs is a prosthetic device

Feb 17, 2026

Personal Perception of Body Movement Changes When Using Robotic Prosthetics

The way we understand the movement of our own bodies plays an important role when learning physical skills, but a new study finds this phenomenon works differently when learning to use robotic prosthetic devices.
Image of superomniphobic material's creation and testing.

Feb 16, 2026

Researchers Create Ultra-Stretchable, Liquid-Repellent Materials Via Laser Ablation

Researchers have used laser ablation to create ultra-stretchable, superomniphobic materials without the use of harsh chemical solvents.
Supercapacitor yarns integrated in a fabric for powering LEDs'

Feb 16, 2026

Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

Fiber batteries could one day be used to create smart clothing with a wide array of functions, from charging electronic devices to acting as wearable controllers. But scientists face two major obstacles before the technology is ready for practical use.