Make Science More Reliable by Studying People in Their Everyday Lives
Researchers say the behavioural sciences must move beyond laboratory experiments and focus on real‑world contexts to improve the generalizability of their findings. The call comes as the field grapples not only with the well‑known replication crisis but also with concerns…
Cancer Cells Co‑opt Spermine to Block Iron‑Driven Ferroptosis
Researchers have discovered that cancer cells can synthesize and deploy the polyamine spermine to bind iron, thereby preventing the metal from triggering ferroptosis—a form of iron‑dependent cell death. The study, published online June 22, 2026 in Nature, reveals a previously unknown survival…
Europe Must Seize the Moment to Lead on Free and Open Science
European research leaders are urged to step up their commitment to democratic science, a call made by the editorial board of Nature in a piece published online on June 23, 2026. The article argues that Europe, an under‑appreciated research powerhouse, has a…
Europe Aims to Re‑establish Scientific Might as US and China Surge Ahead
By Herald Express Staff BRUSSELS — European leaders are charting a course to transform the continent into a global “research haven” amid growing uncertainty in U.S. science policy and heightened geopolitical tension with China. The strategy, outlined in a recent commentary in…
NASA Plans 200‑Kilometre Satellite‑Rescue Mission to Raise Orbital Altitude
NASA has announced plans to lift the orbit of a defunct satellite by roughly 200 kilometres, a move that could prevent potential collision risks with other space assets. The agency said the plan involves a dedicated rescue vehicle that would…
