30-Mar-2026 Are pesticide residues present in meat products? Study examines food safety in local markets Sultan Qaboos University The study analyzes pesticide residues in meat products from local markets using advanced detection methods. Results show that residues were present at low levels within safety limits; however, their detection highlights the need for continuous monitoring to assess potential long-term health risks and ensure food safety. Journal Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science [SQUJS]
30-Mar-2026 Improved carp boosts profits by 25% in Bangladesh’s polyculture ponds WorldFish A selectively bred carp strain is boosting productivity and profits across polyculture ponds in Bangladesh, improving overall pond performance in smallholder systems. A recently completed study shows that the third generation (G3) rohu, developed by WorldFish, grows 32.6% faster than conventional local fish and increases net margins by 24.8% for farmers, with higher total production and revenue across polyculture pond systems. Journal Aquaculture Research
30-Mar-2026 CityUHK scholars discover novel compound, charting new course for treating psychiatric and neurological disorders Communications and Institutional Research Office, City University of Hong Kong Scientists at CityUHK achieved a breakthrough in recent months with the discovery a novel compound, named MF-8. The compound and its associated pharmaceuticals demonstrate significant potential to provide safer, more effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, such as memory impairment, depression and anxiety, while effectively mitigating the side effects associated with existing medications. Journal Nature Communications
29-Mar-2026 China’s steel decarbonization faces resource constraints despite technology promise Higher Education Press China’s steel industry powers half the world’s supply but faces a decarbonization dilemma: carbon capture demands massive water and energy, while hydrogen steelmaking risks higher emissions when scaled up. Why can’t technology alone solve this climate challenge? Journal Engineering
29-Mar-2026 AI and high-resolution satellites poised to transform weather prediction Higher Education Press Weather forecasts could soon pinpoint individual clouds and tornadoes using AI. A new study reveals how merging artificial intelligence with satellite data may overcome decades-old computing limits, transforming everything from hurricane tracking to daily forecasts—if scientists can rethink how they process the flood of information from space. Journal Engineering
29-Mar-2026 Anti-polyelectrolyte-effect hydrogel unlocks efficient uranium extraction from concentrated seawater Higher Education Press Scientists have created a smart hydrogel that swells in salty water to capture uranium from concentrated seawater—achieving four times higher extraction rates than conventional materials while fighting off bacteria. This innovation could transform how we harvest nuclear fuel from the ocean. Journal Engineering
29-Mar-2026 Scientists assemble first haplotype-resolved pentaploid genome of medicinal plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum Higher Education Press Scientists have cracked the genetic code of a powerful medicinal herb used in traditional medicine for centuries. This pentaploid genome reveals how the plant evolved the ability to produce the same healing compounds as ginseng through an entirely different genetic pathway—offering new hope for drug development and sustainable cultivation. Journal Engineering
29-Mar-2026 AI and multi-omics reshape plant terpenoid research: From pathway mapping to ecological functions Higher Education Press From cancer-fighting Taxol to fragrant rose oils, plant terpenoids shape our world in surprising ways. Scientists are now using AI and multi-omics technologies to decode how plants build these complex molecules—and discovering their hidden roles in defending crops against pests and communicating with soil microbes. Journal Engineering
29-Mar-2026 Making batteries from a candle constituent? Lower costs and zero environmental pollution DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) - DGIST Professor Kim Jinsoo’s team has developed dry-electrode technology for batteries using paraffin material - Achieving a primer-free, solvent-free process… Stable charge-discharge performance for over 1,000 cycles - 95% reduction in costs compared to conventional fluorine-based binders, with a global warming potential of 0.05% Journal Nature Communications
29-Mar-2026 Unlocking designed roots for future cereal crops University of Queensland A plant signalling gene has been identified as a promising target for breeding cereal crops to produce a steeper, narrower root system architecture, but with associated yield penalties in barley. University of Queensland PhD candidate Richard Dixon said collaborative research with scientists at the Australian National University revealed the gene, known as CEPR1, has a conserved function across multiple grain crops. Journal Journal of Experimental Botany Funder University of Queensland, Australian National University, Australian Research Council
