Science Feed Discoveries May 2026

Research Archive

May 2026

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Physics

Quantum Computing Boosts Factory Defect Detection in Real Time

Nature · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Scientists harvest electricity from alkali metals at room temperature

Nature · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Flexible silicone films deliver cancer drug over extended time periods

Nature · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Two Molecular Forces Work Against Each Other to Control Immune Receptor

JACS · 29 May 2026
Chemistry

New Alloy Breaks Down Ammonia More Efficiently Using Light and Heat

JACS · 29 May 2026
Chemistry

Chemical Transformation of Porous Frameworks Creates Better Energy Storage Materials

JACS · 29 May 2026
Physics

Diamond quantum sensor could reveal elusive altermagnets

Phys.org Physics · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Photos: The Class of 2026 turns the page

MIT News · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Renowned Architect Tells Graduates: Lead with Kindness and Truth

MIT News · 29 May 2026
Astronomy & Space

NASA Plans Moon Base Missions to Establish Permanent Lunar Presence

Sky & Telescope · 29 May 2026
Astronomy & Space

NASA Plans Moon Base Missions to Advance Lunar Exploration Goals

Sky & Telescope · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

MIT Nanoscientist Graduates Alongside Her Service Dog

MIT News · 29 May 2026
Astronomy & Space

Evidence of Water Plumes from Jupiter’s Moon Europa Vanishes

Sky & Telescope · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Protein traffic jams in cells may cause aging and Alzheimer’s

ScienceDaily · 29 May 2026
Biology

Brain Waves Reveal How We Perceive Smell Strength, Not Amount

PLOS Biology · 29 May 2026
Biology

Brain regions team up to help animals adapt their goals

PLOS Biology · 29 May 2026
Biology

Gene mutations cause blood disorder by shutting down protein production

PLOS Biology · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Dengue Hospitalizations in Oman Follow Distinct Seasonal Patterns

PLOS ONE · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

The influence of job content and autonomy on psychological well-being through work identity and job crafting among pharmacists in Pakistan

PLOS ONE · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Lithuanian hospital identifies key predictors of severe COVID-19 outcomes

PLOS ONE · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Europe’s Record-Breaking May Heat, India Deaths, and Nigeria’s Solar Revolution

Carbon Brief · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Europe Faces Shocking May Weather While India Reports Deadly Heatwave

Carbon Brief · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Astronomers finally solve Saturn’s decades-long spin mystery

ScienceDaily · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Key Chemistry Question Answered, No Quantum Computer Required

Quanta Magazine · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Brazil’s rolling stone reefs hide unexpected treasure trove of marine life

Science · 29 May 2026
Astronomy & Space

Journey to the centre of a galaxy cluster

ESA Space Science · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

New Antiviral Pill Tested to Prevent Ebola Infection

Science · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Facebook surveys reveal global COVID-19 pandemic impact across populations

PNAS · 29 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Ancient cooking fats reveal different food cultures in early Japan and Korea

PNAS · 29 May 2026
Physics

Twisted graphene reveals a hidden superconductivity switch

ScienceDaily · 29 May 2026