I found a few articles that may be handy for writers/creatives who need current relevant research.

Just to avoid the ever-present "Zeerust" and "Science marches on" tropes.

• Phys.org has an article about how humans became so good at long-distance running. Turns out, a single gene might be responsible. Genetics writers should take a look at this. https://phys.org/news/2018-09-gene-mutation-humans-optimal-long-distance.html

• ExtremeTech has an article about how an AI program found several more Fast Radio Bursts from a distant galaxy. SETI is interested in them. Could come in handy for writers doing a 'first-contact' story. https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/276756-more-mysterious-bursts-of-light-from-deep-space-found
• Digital Trends asks "What would happen if you covered the entire Sahara Desert with Solar and Wind farms?". Well, it would make it rain. Read this if you're writing Cli-fi AfroFuturist story. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/sahara-covered-wind-solar-farms/
• And finally, the debate about Pluto is not over. Some planetary scientists believe the planet should get returned to major planet status because the new definitions are wrong. Expect more naysaying from Neil DeGrasse Tyson any minute now. https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/is-pluto-a-planet-new-p