News & Comment
NSRI News and Comment covers research developments, community updates, and editorial perspectives relevant to student researchers around the world.
These brain cells clear proteins that contribute to Alzheimer's
When specialized cells called tanycytes stop working, disease-causing tau proteins build up in the brain.
05 Mar 2026
Climate change is speeding up — the pace nearly doubled in ten years
Earth is now warming at a rate of around 0.35 °C per decade, fresh analysis finds.
06 Mar 2026
Daily briefing: The return of the snail — the month's best science images
The most jaw-dropping science images from February. Plus, whether cancer blood tests actually work and what we lose when we can't see the stars.
04 Mar 2026
Celebrate women in research and the networks that sustain them
An editorial on the importance of supporting women in STEM fields.
06 Mar 2026
Climate change is speeding up — the pace nearly doubled in ten years
Earth is now warming at a rate of around 0.35 °C per decade, fresh analysis finds.
06 Mar 2026
Genetically modified pig liver keeps man alive until human organ transplant
A breakthrough in xenotransplantation offers hope for patients on organ waiting lists.
06 Mar 2026
The Epstein scandal is a wake-up call — new rules are needed on links with rich donors
Universities must re-evaluate their ethical guidelines regarding philanthropic contributions.
05 Mar 2026
The first 'AI societies' are taking shape: how human-like are they?
Researchers are observing emergent social behaviors in multi-agent AI environments.
05 Mar 2026
Engineer awarded for flexible electronics and solar cell stability
Recognizing outstanding contributions to sustainable technology.
04 Mar 2026