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2026
This study examined more than 2,000 adolescents to explore how habitual smartphone use affects attention. While frequent habitual use predicted poorer attention regulation, smartphones also fulfilled psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and…
2026
This research investigates the role of oligodendrocytes in Fragile X syndrome, revealing delayed cell maturation and disrupted myelin development. Using human stem cell and mouse models, it identifies these overlooked cells as promising therapeutic…
2026
This research combines foam fractionation and ultraviolet treatment to permanently remove PFAS "forever chemicals" from contaminated water. By first concentrating PFAS into foam and then destroying their strong carbon–fluorine bonds with UV-…
2026
This research develops bio-inspired autonomous underwater vehicles by combining evolutionary simulation with physical prototype testing. Optimising swimmer shape and motion through an iterative feedback loop enables more energy-efficient AUVs…
2026
This research uses LiDAR and individual tree segmentation to replace traditional polygon-based forest inventories with precise, tree-level data. By modelling the growth and interactions of individual trees, it enables more accurate forest management…
2026
This research seeks blood-based biomarkers that predict which people infected with Chagas disease will later develop life-threatening cardiomyopathy. By analysing immune proteins in blood samples from Bolivia, it aims to enable earlier diagnosis,…
2026
This research uses airborne laser scanning and predictive modelling to identify subtle Indigenous archaeological sites hidden beneath British Columbia's forests. Working in partnership with the Gitxsan Wilp Gwininitxw, it combines remote sensing,…
2026
This research develops a fast algorithm to identify rare gravitational lenses in images from the Euclid Space Telescope. By analysing how galaxies bend light, it maps the distribution of invisible dark matter, helping astronomers investigate one of…
2026
This research explores how redesigning onboarding experiences for contact tracing apps can improve public understanding, trust, and adoption. Through co-design workshops with experts and smartphone users, it identifies strategies that better explain…