CRISPR-Edited Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer Could Transform Sustainable Agriculture
UC Davis researchers have developed a groundbreaking CRISPR-edited wheat variety that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer, potentially revolutionizing sustainable farming practices and reducing environmental impact.
Atmospheric Science Advances: 53 New Studies Illuminate Climate Research Frontiers in 2026
The January 2026 issue of MDPI’s Atmosphere journal presents 53 peer-reviewed studies that collectively advance our understanding of atmospheric processes, climate change impacts, and environmental monitoring technologies.
How AI Will Transform News by 2026: Insights from 17 Global Media Experts
A new Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report synthesizes forecasts from 17 media experts worldwide on how artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape news production, distribution, and consumption by 2026.
USDA Unveils 2026 Agricultural Research Priorities Under Secretary Rollins
Agriculture Secretary Rollins has announced the USDA's research and development priorities for 2026, emphasizing climate-smart agriculture, technological innovation, and food system resilience to address emerging challenges in American agriculture.
Scientists Create Microscopic Robots Smaller Than a Grain of Salt That Can Think and Move Autonomously
Researchers have developed microscopic robots smaller than a grain of salt that can sense their environment, make decisions, and move independently using light-powered computing systems.
AI System Automates Radiology Labeling to Streamline Medical Imaging
Researchers have developed an AI system that automatically labels radiology images, addressing a major bottleneck in medical imaging workflows while maintaining high accuracy standards.
Digitizing Supply Chains Accelerates Renewable Energy Innovation, Chinese Pilot Program Shows
New peer-reviewed research tracking 276 Chinese cities shows that government-led supply-chain digitization policies raised renewable-energy patenting by roughly 9%, revealing an under-used lever for accelerating clean-tech innovation.
New Research Reveals Climate Change Impacts on Global Drought Synchrony and Regional Water Systems
A synthesis of cutting-edge studies shows that climate-driven drought synchrony now affects up to 6.5 % of global land, while hydro-climatic risks to thermal power plants complicate decarbonization plans.
Revolutionary PVC Upcycling Method Transforms Plastic Waste into Valuable Chemicals
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking mechanochemical method that transforms polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste into valuable chemical catalysts through ball-milling technology, offering a sustainable solution to plastic pollution while creating useful industrial compounds.
Skeptical Science’s Weekly Research Roundup: Navigating the Latest Climate Studies
An educational look at how Skeptical Science’s weekly climate-research digest curates, summarizes and contextualizes the newest peer-reviewed studies for journalists, educators and citizens.
Understanding Climate Change: A Comprehensive Look at Current Research and Impacts
This comprehensive analysis examines the most recent climate change research from Nature, covering thermal power decarbonization challenges, forest carbon dynamics, municipal finance risks, and innovative solutions for building climate resilience.
USDA Announces Transformative 2026 Research Priorities to Advance Agricultural Innovation and Food Security
The USDA has unveiled its comprehensive research and development priorities for 2026, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, food security innovations, and sustainable farming technologies that will shape the future of American agriculture and global food systems.