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Researchers integrated NMR spectroscopy, rigidity-theory algorithms, and molecular simulations to map how tryptophan residues and a sodium pocket coordinate allosteric activation of the adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR), a major GPCR drug target. The study reveals that sodium egress promotes...

The University of Nairobi and Leiden University co-hosted a "Learning Mindset" workshop focused on modernizing student education through interactive, digital-first pedagogical approaches. The event emphasized three core pillars: autonomous learning, game-based learning, and AI integration in...

UCF researchers partnering with Meta are investigating how people learn to control digital systems using electromyographic (EMG) muscle signals, with the goal of creating adaptive interfaces that improve alongside users through co-adaptation. The project combines engineering with ethics to develop...

A University of Rhode Island TESOL professor delivered English language pedagogy workshops to 100 teachers in Bahrain as part of a U.S. State Department specialist program, focusing on genre-based writing instruction and AI tools for language learning. The assignment aimed to build educational...

ASU launched CreateAI in 2025, an institutional AI toolkit that democratizes custom AI experience creation across the university, with over 20,000 employees already generating 7,000+ applications ranging from medical training simulations to fashion branding tools. The platform integrates 50+ large...

South African researchers from multiple universities are collaborating to develop AI language models for African languages like isiXhosa, isiZulu, and Sepedi, addressing the significant data scarcity and linguistic complexity challenges that have left these languages underrepresented in AI systems....

HKUST's Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre has signed a strategic partnership MoU with Southeast University to collaborate on space robotics, deep space energy systems, and embodied intelligence research. The collaboration aims to support China's national aerospace ambitions and advance...

Vanderbilt University is launching multiple new academic programs for 2026-27 across AI, data science, national security, and environmental studies to prepare students for emerging global challenges. The initiatives include undergraduate and graduate degrees in generative AI, data science, and...

Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory trained a generative AI model that can reconstruct molecular structures from ion momentum data generated by Coulomb explosion imaging, a technique where X-rays blast molecules apart in a vacuum. This breakthrough addresses the computational...

NERSC is issuing a 2026 call for proposals to fund AI for science projects using the Perlmutter supercomputer, offering up to 10,000 GPU node hours and 20,000 CPU node hours to teams developing deep learning solutions for scientific discovery. The initiative seeks projects that combine deep...

Clemson chemistry student Lukas Garcia developed Crystal-XG, an AI-powered startup that uses machine learning to optimize pharmaceutical crystal synthesis—a process critical to drug development. By analyzing 940 scientific papers and compiling 10,000+ crystallization experiments, Garcia created the...

The University of Rhode Island is hosting its 38th annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on March 27, 2026, bringing together professionals from various sectors to discuss legislative trends and emerging workplace issues. One notable session will address the implications of rapid artificial...

Case Western Reserve University's Interactive Commons is leveraging extended reality (XR) technology to transform student learning by converting complex 2D concepts into interactive 3D experiences. The initiative demonstrates that XR-based learning produces significantly faster comprehension and...

UCLA researchers applied AI deep learning to satellite imagery to create high-resolution maps of California's kelp forests that are 10 times more detailed than previous monitoring tools. These maps revealed striking regional variability in kelp recovery following the devastating 2014–2016 marine...

Florida International University opened two federally-funded research laboratories ($11.5 million) focused on coastal restoration and environmental monitoring in South Florida. The Marine Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab develops autonomous systems and sensors for ecosystem monitoring, while the...

The Miami HEAT and FIU have established a collaboration using the Break Through Tech Sprinternship program to rapidly develop tech talent for 601 Analytics, the HEAT's data and analytics division. This partnership addresses the growing need for AI-ready engineers who can immediately contribute to...

The University Libraries' DPLA-funded project develops AI-assisted workflows for metadata remediation in digital collections while deliberately centering human expertise and decision-making rather than pursuing full automation. The initiative combines practical metadata work with student...

Harvard researchers used AI to analyze CT scans and discovered that thymic health in adults is a significant predictor of longevity, disease risk, and cancer treatment outcomes—challenging the long-held belief that the thymus becomes irrelevant after puberty. Adults with healthy thymus showed 50%...

The University of Toledo's Board of Trustees approved a new Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program, along with several other degree programs including accelerated bachelor's degrees in public health and professional studies. The online master's program targets STEM...

Al Akhawayn University in Morocco has opened a Digital Innovation Lab as part of the Upanzi Network led by Carnegie Mellon University Africa, aimed at strengthening digital public infrastructure and responsible AI across the African continent. The lab received a $50,000 seed grant and serves as a...

This article discusses the dual nature of generative AI in healthcare, highlighting risks when patients use ChatGPT for self-diagnosis (which can reinforce incorrect assumptions) while showcasing beneficial applications when physicians use AI tools like Open Evidence, Abridge, and remote monitoring...

UMass Amherst is hosting a Nursing and Engineering Innovation Symposium on April 8, 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to explore interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare. The event will feature keynote speakers discussing topics including AI integration in...

Researchers at Oklahoma State University have developed a neuroadaptive control framework that enables robots to detect error-related potentials (ErrPs) from human brain signals via EEG caps, allowing machines to recognize when operators perceive mistakes and adjust behavior in real-time. This...

UNC Charlotte's Charlotte AI Institute for Research (CLTAI2) is partnering with AI//Forward to host an inaugural "ThinkAI Research and Innovation" symposium on May 14, 2026, bringing together regional AI thought leaders, researchers, and industry experts. The event aims to explore cutting-edge AI...

A University of Tennessee survey of business leaders reveals that 63% of Tennessee employers use AI to complement rather than replace workers, with only 10% reporting workforce reductions due to AI adoption. While tariff impacts persist, most employers remain optimistic about Tennessee's economic...

Researchers monitoring the 2026 Dutch municipal election campaign found that 192 AI-generated posts were shared across social media platforms, with 90% lacking any disclosure or labeling. The CampAIgn Tracker reveals that AI-generated campaign content is widely distributed across municipalities,...

The Technical University of Munich launched the TUM Security and Defense Alliance to pool expertise across aerospace, land, naval, and cyber domains to strengthen European security capabilities. The alliance highlights the startup TYTAN Technologies, founded by TUM graduates, which develops...

Professor John Ball from Mississippi State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has been honored with the 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award for his contributions to research, teaching, and service. His work focuses on advanced driver-assistance systems, deep learning,...

Case Western Reserve University is accepting applications for the Freedman Faculty Fellowship program, which provides funding for faculty and researchers to advance digital research and technology-enabled teaching. The program has distributed over $290,000 and is particularly interested in projects...

Two newly named Regents' Professors at the University of Georgia—Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd—will deliver the 2026 Charter Lecture, discussing digital technology's human impact and climate resilience respectively. Karahanna is recognized as one of the world's most cited information...

The University of Arkansas World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio is hosting its fourth Innovative Pedagogy Expo on March 19, featuring educational technology tools for classroom integration. The event showcases four presentations including AI applications for language learning and case...

Virginia Tech researchers have developed MARIO (Multi-Agent Robotic System for Inspection On Site), a coordinated team of humanoid, quadruped, and aerial robots equipped with AI sensing and computer vision to enable real-time monitoring of construction sites. The system addresses critical industry...

Graduate student Shehryar Khan is applying machine learning methods to patent data to identify innovation trends and assess novelty in patent submissions. His research explores how large language models like ChatGPT can generate genuinely novel patent ideas while avoiding existing concepts,...

NCSA implemented Open OnDemand, a browser-based interface, to democratize access to high-performance computing resources for researchers without extensive command-line expertise. The platform significantly lowered barriers for interdisciplinary researchers in machine learning and data-driven fields...

Berkeley Lab has received the Cech Early Access System (EAS), a pilot supercomputer that serves as a testing ground for the full-scale Doudna supercomputer arriving in late 2026. The EAS enables NERSC and Dell Technologies to refine deployment, installation, and software integration processes...

Berkeley Lab has received the Cech Early Access System (EAS), a pilot supercomputer that serves as a testing ground for the full-scale NERSC-10 "Doudna" supercomputer arriving in late 2026. The EAS enables NERSC staff and Dell Technologies to refine deployment processes, software integration, and...

The University of Houston has partnered with Google to deploy Gemini for Education and NotebookLM across its institution, creating a secure, data-sovereign AI infrastructure for research and education. This initiative aims to protect intellectual property while ensuring all students graduate with...

Dartmouth University is launching expanded AI education programs across multiple schools (Engineering, Business, Medicine, and Arts & Sciences) that emphasize both technical expertise and critical, ethical use of AI technology. The initiative builds on Dartmouth's historical role as the birthplace...

Missouri S&T computer science students won multiple hackathon competitions over six months, including first place at the Midwest Blockathon for an AI-powered immigration legal assistance platform and honors at Stanford's extended reality hackathon. The students demonstrated competitive capability...

The ATLAS Collaboration at the LHC used machine-learning techniques to search for supersymmetric particles predicted by SUSY theory, analyzing data from 2015-2018 to detect low-energy decay products. Although no SUSY particles were detected, the searches set stringent new limits on chargino and...

Researchers at UCSF developed a multiview deep neural network architecture that analyzes multiple echocardiogram views simultaneously to improve cardiac disease detection, rather than analyzing single views independently. The multiview DNN demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy for detecting...

Michigan State University researchers developed a hybrid machine learning and ecosystem modeling system that predicts nitrous oxide emissions from U.S. croplands with over 80% accuracy, compared to conventional methods achieving only ~20%. The system was trained on 12,000+ measurements across 17...

This article describes a faculty workshop at Fulbright College that explored active learning techniques as a response to AI's capability to complete traditional assignments. The workshop used experiential learning methods to help instructors understand and implement engagement strategies that...

Researchers at the University of Florida discovered three previously unknown vulnerabilities in thermal cameras used by autonomous drones and robots that allow them to be fooled into missing real obstacles or detecting phantom ones through environmental heat sources, without requiring hacking or...

The Gulf Coast Business Council and University of Southern Mississippi launched a nine-month executive leadership academy to prepare senior leaders for responsible AI integration across their organizations. The inaugural cohort includes 18 organizations spanning healthcare, finance, government, and...

This article profiles Izabella Hedjazi, a University of Nevada, Reno student who shifted her academic focus to explore AI ethics and governance after recognizing the need for responsible AI integration in education. She founded Wolf Pack AI Collective, a student club designed to foster balanced...

Researchers from Brown University and Mass General Brigham have demonstrated an implantable brain-computer interface (iBCI) that enables rapid text communication for paralyzed patients by decoding motor cortex signals into QWERTY keyboard inputs. Two clinical trial participants achieved typing...

StreamCI is an NSF-funded, AI-ready streaming data platform designed to lower barriers for domain scientists to manage sensor data and develop ML/AI models. This workshop brings together researchers and cyberinfrastructure partners to explore StreamCI's capabilities through live demonstrations and...

Professor Johanna Pirker at TUM combines artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and human-computer interaction to create intelligent virtual environments for education and industry applications. Her research addresses how gaming and computer science can make learning more accessible and...

Peking University researchers developed "cf-EpiTracing," a machine learning-powered diagnostic platform that detects diseases from minimal blood samples (50 μl) by analyzing epigenomic features in cell-free chromatin. The platform achieved 92.2% accuracy in validating colorectal cancer detection...

George Mason University established the C5I Center Korea in Incheon to advance AI-driven defense transformation for South Korea through a strategic U.S.-Korea partnership. The center leverages George Mason's three-decade legacy in command, control, communications, computing, cyber, and intelligence...

Iowa State University researchers are developing the BRIDGE app, an AI-powered tool that helps farmers identify crop pests, weeds, and diseases through photo analysis and provides management recommendations. The project, funded by a $400,000 NSF grant as part of the international AI-ENGAGE...

Tevfik Kosar is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at University at Buffalo specializing in sustainable and efficient computing infrastructure. His research focuses on optimizing energy consumption in data centers, cloud computing systems, and AI applications through software platforms...

University of Florida's RoboPI Laboratory, led by Dr. Md Jahidul Islam, is developing autonomous marine robots to safely explore ocean environments and protect critical underwater infrastructure, including subsea data centers. The research addresses the unique challenges of underwater...

UB researchers have developed the first AI detection system specifically designed to identify AI-generated radiology reports versus those written by human radiologists, achieving 92-100% accuracy using a BERT-Mamba-based model. The team created a novel dataset of 14,000 paired human and...

The University of Hong Kong achieved record-breaking success at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in March 2026, securing 46 awards across multiple faculties and research centers. The awards recognized innovations spanning biomedical engineering, immunization methods, cancer...

HKUST won 62 awards at the Geneva Inventions Expo, with over 60% of projects leveraging AI across healthcare, manufacturing, and energy sectors. The achievement demonstrates the university's strength in "AI + X" interdisciplinary innovation and its commitment to translating research into real-world...