Research Nature +1 LongevityBrain gene therapy shows signs of reducing seizures in three-person pilot — Show the summaryA three-person pilot reported signs of fewer seizures while patients took a companion drug after experimental brain gene therapy. The findings offer an early clinical signal for an approach to drug-resistant epilepsy.
Energy-Storage.news +3CEP EnergyRevera doubles credit facility to US$300 million for UK and Australian batteries — Show the summaryRevera Energy has doubled its credit facility to US$300 million to advance battery projects in the UK and Australia. The financing could help move a multi-project storage pipeline towards construction, supporting more flexible electricity grids.
BBC News +2BBCHVAM CultureDavid Bowie archive objects go on display in Dundee from 4 November — Show the summaryV&A Dundee is scheduled to open an exhibition of around 100 David Bowie archive objects on 4 November, many on public display for the first time. Lyrics, instruments and costume studies offer a closer look at his creative process.
New York Times +2NG ConsciousnessBereaved coyotes offer clues to the biology of loss — Show the summaryEmily Anthes explores animal grief through reporting from a coyote research laboratory. Differences in stress-receptor binding between widowed and paired females inform the feature’s examination of bereavement.
Research BBC +2BBC AdvancesCERN experiment finds evidence of an exceptionally rare particle decay — Show the summaryA preprint reports LHCb evidence for a particle decay predicted to occur once in ten billion neutral B-meson decays. The measurement offers a new precision test of the Standard Model of particle physics.
Research Science News +2IDF LongevityFlint newborn death rate halves following launch of family cash support — Show the summaryA cohort study found Flint’s newborn death rate fell from 10.2 to 5.1 per 1,000 live births in 2025 after family cash support began. The decline, alongside stable rates elsewhere in Michigan, links the programme to a potentially important health gain.
ESS News EnergyChina’s Mengxi grid passes 20 GW of operating energy storage — Show the summaryChina’s Mengxi grid had 20.23 GW/70.47 GWh of operating energy storage by 27 October, according to operator figures. Reported emergency dispatch reached 12.25 GW, demonstrating substantial backup capacity for the grid.
Brussels Signal +1BSUE WorldEU recommends emergency preparedness lessons in primary schools — Show the summaryThe European Commission has issued four non-binding guidelines covering school preparedness, household supplies, disability inclusion and risk communication. They offer EU authorities practical ways to help people prepare for emergencies.
CalMatters +2KQ AbundanceCalifornia voters approve up to $25bn in bonds for new-home deposits — Show the summaryCalifornia voters have approved authority for up to $25bn in bonds to finance second mortgages on qualifying new homes, election projections show. The programme could help buyers bridge deposit gaps while tying assistance to new construction.
El País +3EMMPT PlanetSpain approves mandatory fines for breaches of low-emission zones — Show the summarySpain’s Cabinet has approved rules requiring councils to enforce low-emission zones with effective penalties and access controls. The amendment aims to turn nominal restrictions into action against urban traffic pollution.
Research Yale Environment 360 +2IDF PlanetChina’s mangrove area grew by 166% between 1998 and 2020 — Show the summaryChina’s mangrove area grew from 10,617 to 28,194 hectares between 1998 and 2020. An observational study links the expansion to greater recorded bird diversity, informing coastal restoration.
The Guardian +3LH CulturePhilippe Jaenada wins Prix Goncourt for novel about murdered Paris model — Show the summaryPhilippe Jaenada has won the 2026 Prix Goncourt for L’Inconnue du quai de Javel. His archival novel revisits the unsolved 1949 murder of artists’ model Louise Cansot, bringing renewed attention to her life.
Research Tech Xplore +1TXBM AdvancesMultiplying bacteria explore possible answers in a prototype biological computer — Show the summaryResearchers demonstrated bacteria exploring tiny connected channels that encode mathematical problems. As the bacteria divide, they add more agents to explore possible answers in parallel.
Mongabay +1WI PlanetBotswana communities receive payments for wildlife caught on camera — Show the summaryTwo Botswana communities have received 57,600 pula through a pilot that pays for wildlife photographed by camera traps. Residents collectively choose how to spend the money, giving them a financial incentive to coexist with wildlife.
Research CNN +3 AdvancesPossible blood-cell remnants found in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bone — Show the summaryResearchers detected haem-derived molecules associated with mineralised cell-like structures in a 115-million-year-old dinosaur bone. The finding adds evidence that molecular remnants can persist over geological time.
Research PsyPost +3PH ConsciousnessDescribing touch objectively reduces sensory brain responses in autistic children — Show the summaryIn a scanning experiment, 47 autistic children aged 8–15 showed lower sensory brain responses when describing unpleasant textures objectively. The finding shows how cognitive framing can alter sensory processing.
Nautilus +2NEMB ConsciousnessA mouse brain region tracks several signs of sickness at once — Show the summaryA Nautilus interview explores mouse research linking activity in one brain region to several signs of sickness together. It offers a perspective on how the brain represents changes inside the body.
Research South China Morning Post (SCMP) +3 LongevityIza-bren nearly doubles time without lung cancer worsening in phase 3 trial — Show the summaryIn a phase 3 trial of previously treated EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer, iza-bren extended median time before progression or death from 5.7 to 11.1 months. The result offers a potential treatment option after earlier therapy.
Research ilsole24ore.com +3ICCE LongevityExperimental compound slows growth in cancer models with a specific genetic weakness — Show the summaryAn experimental compound suppressed growth in cancer cells and organoids deficient in the TNKS1 enzyme. Its selective action offers a route to investigating more targeted cancer treatments.
The Guardian +3CHN EnergyBrazil publishes voluntary global plan to move away from fossil fuels — Show the summaryBrazil’s COP30 presidency has published a voluntary framework to help countries plan a shift away from fossil fuels. It offers self-assessment tools and proposed stages through 2033 to guide cleaner energy systems.
ESS News +2PMIQI EnergyItaly authorises nearly 7 GW of battery storage in September and October — Show the summaryItaly authorised about 6.9 GW of battery storage projects in September and October 2026. If built and connected, the projects could help the electricity system absorb more renewable power and balance supply and demand.
Research ANSA +3BSN AdvancesChanges inside an ultracold atom cloud provide an internal clock — Show the summaryAn experiment with about 24,000 ultracold atoms used entropy exchanges to construct an internal clock that broadly tracked the cloud’s evolution. It offers a laboratory test of how time can be defined through changes within a system.
Research Tech Xplore +2TXSCTUD EnergyIron powder could store renewable power for winter in former coal plants — Show the summaryA model estimates annual electricity, hydrogen and district-heating savings of €15–18bn across its European study region in 2035–45. It explores storing renewable power in iron powder and reusing coal plants to generate electricity in winter.
Mongabay +4UDOON PlanetUN grants flagship status to Ethiopia’s Desa’a forest restoration — Show the summaryThe UN has recognised Ethiopia’s Desa’a restoration initiative, with more than 23,000 hectares under restoration. Flagship status opens access to technical, monitoring and advocacy support for the ongoing work.
