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Flint water contamination researcher Siddhartha Roy wins 2026 Maddox Prize

The Rutgers University scientist has been recognised for defending evidence on lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, despite facing opposition and threats. Kerala-based liver specialist Cyriac Abby Philips was also among this year’s nominees.

MIT develops implantable ultrasound device to improve drug delivery to the brain

The research prototype combines a drug-delivery tube with 24 miniature ultrasound transducers to help substances spread farther through brain tissue. Tested in laboratory tissue models and mice, the technology could eventually support targeted treatment for aggressive brain tumours, but it has not been proven in patients.

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NTU researchers develop light-activated compounds for safer 3D printing

The new photoinitiators can cure liquid resins under light, with laboratory tests showing low toxicity to human cells and reduced material shrinkage. Their performance in large-scale manufacturing remains to be established.

Water vapour slows grain growth in zirconia ceramics, study finds

Experiments suggest that steam can slow microstructural changes in a ceramic used in high-temperature protective coatings, potentially helping the material retain porosity and thermal insulation properties.

IUCN launches global strategy to strengthen invasive species research and monitoring

The 10-year strategy sets four objectives through 2036, including improving scientific data, research tools and early-detection systems to tackle invasive alien species. Its impact will depend on implementation, national capacity and sustained funding.

NASA compares 2026 El Niño with powerful 1997 event using satellite data

NASA Earth Observatory’s latest comparison shows similar sea-surface-height patterns in the Pacific during the developing 2026 El Niño and the 1997–98 event. Scientists caution that the resemblance does not guarantee the same weather impacts.

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