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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 7-Apr-2026 05:15 ET (7-Apr-2026 09:15 GMT/UTC)
New software safeguards research participants’ privacy
WashU MedicineA simple shot shows promise to reverse osteoarthritis within weeks
University of Colorado at BoulderA CU Boulder-led team has developed a suite of new therapies aimed at reversing osteoarthritis in a single injection. With animal studies showing promise and funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) extended, the team could be ready for human trials by 2028.
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AI Exploration Day at NJIT: A university-wide reckoning in the age of artificial intelligence
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyGevo licenses catalyst technologies for jet fuel production
DOE/Oak Ridge National LaboratoryMizzou roaring with momentum after record $553 million in research expenditures
University of Missouri-ColumbiaUT Arlington helps power UT System’s No. 4 patent ranking
University of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas at Arlington is playing a key role in reinforcing The University of Texas System’s standing as a global leader in innovation. The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently announced that the UT System ranked No. 4 on its list of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2025.
Schelble’s ARO agreement to help create more secure human-AI teams
University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleBinghamton University research moves closer to smart sensors in knee replacements
Binghamton UniversityIf you have a knee replacement, imagine pointing your phone at your knee and pulling up an app that tells you how much stress the artificial joint is experiencing. Knowing the activities that cause the biggest problems — which can lead to a second replacement surgery — would be invaluable.
Rethinking learning through curiosity
Indian Institute of Technology GandhinagarInviting reflections on how curiosity shapes flexible thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar hosted the Curiosity Conference 2026 on March 21–22. The third edition of the conference brought together scholars, scientists, artists, engineers, and school students to foster interdisciplinary dialogue. This year’s theme was at the intersection of art, science, and technology. The discussions focused on how education should focus on exploration-driven learning. Workshops, a poster session, hands-on activities, and panel discussions provided the platforms to participants for understanding that curiosity is a necessity that equips us to navigate an ever-evolving world.