Research & science

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Research & science Home counseling visits increase HIV testing for couples, viral suppression for mothers in Kenya A home-based counseling program for pregnant women and their male partners increased couples HIV testing and helped mothers living with HIV achieve viral suppression, new research shows. University of Michigan News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia’s reefs. But we could find ways to protect them Crown-of-thorns starfish and long-spined sea urchins can rapidly devour healthy reefs. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science RSC Applied Polymers - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Study could unlock key to more reliable truffle cultivation As one of the world's most revered gourmet foods, some truffles can sell for more than €1,000 per kilogram, making cultivation a lucrative business. However, the industry remains unpredictable, with some trees capable of producing a valuable harvest—while others that are seemingly similar are not. New research from the University of Stirling has revealed that growing truffles depends not just o… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science RSC Applied Interfaces - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science RSC Pharmaceutics - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Toxicology Research - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science RSC Mechanochemistry - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Energy Advances - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Food & Function - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Supreme Court cases: U-M law experts available to discuss The U.S. Supreme Court's final decisions of the term are expected to influence everything from government authority to everyday life. As opinions are released and their implications unfold, University of Michigan Law School experts are available to help explain what the rulings mean, why they matter, and what comes next. University of Michigan News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Rubin Observatory launches 10-year cosmic survey - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Consciousness: how ‘working memory’ may mysteriously give rise to it The ‘doorway effect’ suggests that when information is removed from working memory, it immediately seems to leave consciousness. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Retrofitting diesel buses for electricity instead of replacing them One of our biggest "to-dos" on the path to net-zero is transportation. Electric vehicles are replacing internal combustion engines; public transit is expected to grow, while private vehicle use is likely to decrease. Buses are a particularly attractive option for expanding public transportation: Unlike railways, they require virtually no new infrastructure. If private vehicle use declines at th… TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Journal of Materials Chemistry B - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Physical pressure could make EV batteries last twice as long and reduce environmental impact The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialized materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science UC Berkeley quantum computing chip to be buried in national time capsule celebrating America’s 250th birthday The eight-qubit quantum processor is one of California’s contributions to the time capsule, which will be opened in 2276. UC Berkeley News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Lab on a Chip - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Materials Advances - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Analytical Methods - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Environmental Science: Advances - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Organic Chemistry Frontiers - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Food noise: why thoughts about eating aren’t always something to be feared Strategies to reduce harmful thoughts about food that are persistent, intrusive and distressing can help people better cope with “food noise.” University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Prehistoric plague could have caused population collapse in stone age Europe A new study reveals that plague was lethal thousands of years ago, during the Neolithic. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science UK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation says The draft bill would ban ‘abusive’ conversion practices. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Materials Horizons - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Journals Browse - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Chemical Communications - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Dalton Transactions - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Nanoscale - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Fast food, fries and science: Inside U-M’s lab studying cravings The experiment starts before anyone takes a bite. There's no drive-thru. No cashier calling the next order. No glowing sign announcing the restaurant is open. University of Michigan News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people’s lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed. The Conversation US — Environment · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Celebrating Independence Day Around Atlanta Celebrating Independence Day Around Atlanta Superadmin Tue, 06/30/2026 - 08:11 The Institute will close on Friday, July 3, ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4. Students also get a break from classes on Thursday, July 2. Celebrate the holiday weekend by exploring the city and everything it has to offer.   Stone Mountain Fantastic Fourth Celebration   When: July… Georgia Tech News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Inclusion bases in mainstream schools – the evidence for this government policy is lacking It isn’t clear that these bases are the answer to providing inclusive education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Academics researching LGBTQ+ topics face hostility and career risks, study finds They say all publicity is good publicity, but new research has revealed the significant challenges academics researching LGBTQ+ topics face when bringing their work into the public eye. Swansea University News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Not all green space is equal: New framework highlights overlooked ecological factors in nature prescribing A new study led by Swansea University argues that the health benefits of nature-based healthcare may depend not only on access to green space, but also on the biodiversity and ecological quality of the environments involved. Swansea University News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Ukrainian families have been torn apart by the war – reunifying them is no easy task Many relatives have not seen each other for years because travelling around Ukraine is unsafe and trips abroad are expensive and, sometimes, restricted. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Don't Forget the Past! Understanding and Communicating Earth's History is Important for a Sustainable Future Global Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Global Challenges (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026