Friday, October 16, 2026

Science

A One-Time Gene Therapy Helped Children Born Deaf Hear Soft Speech

In an early study of 12 children with a rare form of inherited deafness, nine reached the trial’s main hearing target and six could hear soft speech without assistive devices.

A tiny carbon architecture gives hydrogen fuel cells a longer run

A Washington University-led team has designed a platinum-cobalt catalyst that kept 85 percent of its performance after 150,000 severe voltage cycles in laboratory testing.

Boost for Science & Tech in Latin America: Major Funding Set for 2026

Momentum builds toward 2026 as multi-year investments lock in Good news for innovators: 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for science and...

Empowering Lung Cancer Treatment via Mitochondrial Transplantation

Researchers have pioneered a novel strategy that significantly enhances lung cancer therapy: transplanting healthy mitochondria into tumors. This innovative approach fortifies the immune response...