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Research reveals hidden diversity of E. coli driving diabetic foot infections (medicalxpress.com)

New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the diversity and characteristics of E. coli strains that drive diabetic foot infections.

2026-01-13 15:00:01 +0100
How global laws can give workers real power (phys.org)

A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European "due diligence" laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labor and environmental abuses are beginning to give a voice to some of the world's most vulnerable workers.

2026-01-13 14:58:16 +0100
Five healthy habits to build in your 20s and 30s (medicalxpress.com)

Establishing a foundation of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management early on is crucial for long-term health, according to Stanford Medicine experts.

2026-01-13 14:37:46 +0100
Board games boost young kids' math skills, research review shows (phys.org)

Playing linear number board games, those where players move pieces along a straight numbered path, can significantly strengthen young children's math skills, according to a new report by the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice at the UO.

2026-01-13 14:27:16 +0100
Glazed sherds in remote Gobi Desert reveal ancient Persian trade connections (phys.org)

In a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, Dr. Ellery Frahm and his colleagues analyzed two unusual blue-green glazed ceramic sherds discovered in the Gobi Desert in 2016.

2026-01-13 13:30:03 +0100
Heart-healthy habits to consider starting in the new year (medicalxpress.com)

According to Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, when it comes to heart health, prevention still delivers the greatest return. Taking steps now—no matter how small—provides far greater benefits than managing heart disease later. Fortunately, there are many practical, sustainable ways to lower your risk, even if heart disease is common in your family.

2026-01-13 12:53:40 +0100
SpaceX knocks 3rd Space Coast launch of 2026: Readies for Crew-11 return (phys.org)

SpaceX launched its third mission of the year from Florida's Space Coast on Monday afternoon while preparing for the early return later this week of Crew-11 from the International Space Station.

2026-01-13 12:52:02 +0100
Stem cell expert Q&A: Innovative pathways in biomedical research (medicalxpress.com)

New scientific methods could one day render animal studies—the standard in research laboratories for more than 100 years—obsolete. Clive Svendsen, Ph.D., executive director of the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute at Cedars-Sinai, is helping to pioneer New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), which are beginning to change research practices.

2026-01-13 12:33:04 +0100
Study shows cognitive training improves resilience for warfighters (medicalxpress.com)

Results from the Warfighter Brain Fitness Study, which was published in the journal Military Medicine, show that the combination of two brain fitness programs delivered significant improvements across multiple key measures of cognitive resilience, a health and readiness priority of the US military.

2026-01-13 11:56:34 +0100
Conservation planning 'good for biodiversity and business' (phys.org)

The Northern Territory's investment in solar and wind energy production needs to benefit people and the planet, but new research highlights critical pitfalls in planning.

2026-01-13 11:46:21 +0100
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular lava display (phys.org)

Hawaii's Kilauea was spraying a spectacular fountain of lava on Monday, keeping up its reputation as one of the world's most active volcanoes.

2026-01-13 11:20:01 +0100
Treatments for low back pain can cost thousands—but some of the best fixes are free (medicalxpress.com)

Among the myriad of medical treatments for low back pain—a leading cause of disability that affects more than 600 million people worldwide—new Australian research has found that simpler and relatively more affordable lifestyle solutions may make the biggest difference.

2026-01-13 11:13:30 +0100
Google's corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs (techxplore.com)

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion, a once seemingly unfathomable milestone that's become more like a rite of passage amid an artificial intelligence arms race.

2026-01-13 11:06:24 +0100
A new diet option for mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease (medicalxpress.com)

"What should I eat?" is perhaps the most common question patients with inflammatory bowel disease ask their doctors.

2026-01-13 11:00:08 +0100
Recovering tropical forests grow back nearly twice as fast with nitrogen (phys.org)

Young tropical forests play a crucial role in slowing climate change. Growing trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air, using photosynthesis to build it into their roots, trunks, and branches, where they can store carbon for decades or even centuries. But, according to a new study, this CO2 absorption may be slowed down by the lack of a crucial element that trees need to grow: nitrogen.

2026-01-13 11:00:06 +0100
Electric vehicles could catch on in Africa sooner than expected (techxplore.com)

The number of vehicles in Africa is expected to double between now and 2050—faster than on any other continent. The question is not whether mobility will increase, but how. A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, in collaboration with African partners from Makerere University, University of Port Harcourt and Stellenbosch University, shows that electric vehicles, combined with solar-powered off-grid charging systems, could be economically competitive in many African countries well before 2040.

2026-01-13 11:00:03 +0100
Rapid test could help pinpoint IBD diagnosis, study suggests (medicalxpress.com)

A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition, a study suggests.

2026-01-13 11:00:01 +0100
Open-sourcing the future of food: New cell bank makes cultivated-meat tech public (phys.org)

For the last two years, the cultivated meat industry has been experiencing growing pains. Many startups have shrunk, shut down, or pivoted. Their advances aren't going to waste, though.

2026-01-13 10:56:39 +0100
A novel DNA-based therapy achieves significant increase in overall survival in platinum resistant ovarian cancer (medicalxpress.com)

A new clinical study published in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer reports encouraging results for women facing platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC). Researchers evaluated a novel DNA-based therapy, Elenagen, administered in combination with the standard chemotherapy gemcitabine in women with PROC and elevated CA-125.

2026-01-13 03:10:01 +0100
Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults' medical needs (medicalxpress.com)

Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It's been given new life as a homeless shelter for seniors. The Medically Vulnerable People shelter—or MVP shelter, as it's known—is for people 62 and older or for younger adults with chronic health issues.

2026-01-13 02:10:05 +0100
Happiness, autonomy and wealth: Worldwide analysis reveals a nuanced relationship (phys.org)

Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there's been disagreement about whether it's universal or simply a reflection of the situation in wealthier, more individualistic countries. Understanding this nuance would help policymakers focus efforts to boost well-being where they matter most.

2026-01-13 01:50:02 +0100
Molecular mechanism underlying peripartum cardiomyopathy revealed (medicalxpress.com)

Scientists at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation have identified a previously unknown molecular safeguard that protects the heart during pregnancy, shedding new light on the causes of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare and life-threatening form of pregnancy-related heart failure.

2026-01-13 01:20:05 +0100
Yeast DNA changes reveal hidden triggers for cancer-linked chromosome chaos (phys.org)

Changes in genes have been linked to the development of different diseases for a while. However, it's not exactly clear what the mechanisms, or the causes behind those specific genetic changes, are. Recent studies using fission yeast, which can act as an ideal model for human cells, have highlighted one possible mechanism linked to disease onset.

2026-01-13 01:10:02 +0100
Gamma rays quickly toughen nitrogen‑fixing bacteria (phys.org)

Heat-resilient biofertilizers could help crops cope with rising temperatures but engineering them has been slow and uncertain. A new study at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) shows that pairing experimental evolution with controlled gamma-ray mutagenesis can accelerate the path to heat-tolerant nitrogen-fixing bacteria, shortening development timelines and opening practical routes to more reliable, climate-ready microbial products for agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and biofuel production.

2026-01-13 00:50:02 +0100
Psychosis patients 'living in metaphor': New study radically shifts ideas about delusions (medicalxpress.com)

People experiencing delusions during an episode of psychosis may be "living out" a deeply held emotion, according to new research that provides a "radically different perspective" on one of the most puzzling elements of psychosis.

2026-01-13 00:30:08 +0100
Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to concerns that can be overcome, study suggests (medicalxpress.com)

Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is rooted in concerns that can be addressed and effectively reduced over time, according to a new study following more than 1.1 million people in England between January 2021 and March 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, published in The Lancet.

2026-01-13 00:30:03 +0100
Not just 'eunuchs' or sex workers: In ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power (phys.org)

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

2026-01-13 00:00:01 +0100
Inside the battle for the future of addiction medicine (medicalxpress.com)

Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on complex medical cases. People who'd been battling addiction for decades. Chronic pain patients on high doses of opioids. Sex workers and people living on the street.

2026-01-12 23:50:02 +0100
Clinicians use intraocular pressure as continuous risk factor for glaucoma management (medicalxpress.com)

Clinicians seem to generally use intraocular pressure (IOP) as a continuous risk factor in their treatment patterns in patients with glaucoma, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

2026-01-12 23:20:03 +0100
Gut bacteria protect mice with influenza A from bacterial pneumonia, study finds (medicalxpress.com)

Select gut bacteria protect mice against post-influenza virus secondary bacterial pneumonia, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

2026-01-12 23:20:02 +0100
Fruit flies' embryonic stage reveals that climate adaptation begins early (phys.org)

As the climate changes, scientists are concerned about how well plants and animals will adapt to rapid warming. A new University of Vermont study has explored the early embryonic life stage of a globally common fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, looking at how the eggs responded to temperature variability at the genomic level.

2026-01-12 22:57:31 +0100
Robotic nanoprobe enables precise extraction of a single mitochondrion from a living cell (phys.org)

Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with various chronic diseases and cancers, including neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic syndrome. Gently extracting a single mitochondrion from within a living cell—without causing damage and without the guidance of fluorescent makers—has long been a challenge akin to threading a needle in a storm for scientists.

2026-01-12 22:55:41 +0100
Designer enzyme enables yeast to produce custom fatty acids, reducing need for palm oil (phys.org)

Whether they are laundry detergents, mascara, or Christmas chocolate, many everyday products contain fatty acids from palm oil or coconut oil. However, the extraction of these raw materials is associated with massive environmental issues: Rainforests are cleared, habitats for endangered species are destroyed, and traditional farmers lose their livelihoods.

2026-01-12 22:40:03 +0100
Fungal mechanism reveals how powdery mildew overcomes wheat immune defenses (phys.org)

Cereals have natural resistance to pathogenic fungi, but powdery mildew, for example, can overcome this resistance. A team at the University of Zurich has now discovered a new mechanism that enables powdery mildew to outsmart the immune system of wheat. This opens the door to targeted development of resistant varieties with a reduced risk of resistance breakthrough.

2026-01-12 22:40:01 +0100
Novel AI method sharpens 3D X-ray vision (techxplore.com)

X-ray tomography is a powerful tool that enables scientists and engineers to peer inside of objects in 3D, including computer chips and advanced battery materials, without performing anything invasive. It's the same basic method behind medical CT scans.

2026-01-12 22:28:21 +0100
Open-source model more accurately measures greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas (phys.org)

McGill engineering researchers have introduced an open-source model that makes it easier for experts and non-experts alike to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. natural gas supply chains and yields more accurate results.

2026-01-12 22:16:29 +0100
Study shows potential for sustainable azelaic acid production from vegetable oils (techxplore.com)

Azelaic acid is a renewable monomer used in the production of lubricants, polymers, and skincare. While conventionally produced via the energy-intensive ozonolysis of oleic acid, recent advances enable its production from high-oleic vegetable oil via the two-step oxidative cleavage (TSOC) process, improving process safety.

2026-01-12 21:21:10 +0100
Superpixel-based virtual sensor grid enables robust, low-cost infrastructure monitoring (techxplore.com)

Structural health monitoring (SHM) and condition monitoring are crucial processes that ensure reliability and safety of engineering systems in a variety of fields, including aerospace, civil engineering, and industry. These systems are often assessed using vibration-based methods, where damage is detected by analyzing changes in a structure's vibration characteristics.

2026-01-12 21:03:16 +0100
Stablecoins are gaining ground as digital currency in Africa: How to avoid risks (techxplore.com)

A notification popped up on my LinkedIn the other day: Africans were doing a traditional celebratory dance at the Africa Stablecoin summit in Johannesburg.

2026-01-12 19:50:18 +0100
Algorithm captures nonlinear climate dynamics to optimize air-conditioning energy use (techxplore.com)

Researchers have developed a new algorithmic model that can improve predictions of cooling demand for greener buildings. This kind of control will be a key factor in energy efficiency, allowing interior climate control systems to optimize cooling periods and so reduce energy demands.

2026-01-12 19:28:16 +0100
NYC apartment residents report greater comfort after switching to heat pumps (techxplore.com)

Initially, the residents of a five-story New York City apartment building feared the conversion from their oil-based heating system to electric heat pumps would mean less warmth in the winter.

2026-01-12 18:42:11 +0100
Novel OLED design doubles screen brightness while preserving flat display structure (techxplore.com)

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are widely used in smartphones and TVs thanks to their excellent color reproduction and thin, flexible planar structure. However, internal light loss has limited further improvements in brightness. KAIST researchers have now developed a technology that more than doubles OLED light-emission efficiency while maintaining the flat structure that is a key advantage of OLED displays.

2026-01-12 17:46:44 +0100
New technique could facilitate faster nuclear forensics (techxplore.com)

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have, for the first time, used a breakthrough technique with a goal of better identifying the origin of nuclear materials—a tool that could someday help efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear material around the globe.

2026-01-12 14:35:28 +0100
Canadian ice master makes Olympic history with the Games' 1st indoor temporary speedskating rink (techxplore.com)

No ice is colder and harder than speedskating ice. The precision it takes has meant that Olympic speedskaters have never competed for gold on a temporary indoor rink—until the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.

2026-01-12 10:25:21 +0100
AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback (techxplore.com)

Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics Show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant.

2026-01-11 20:10:02 +0100
AI toys look for bright side after troubled start (techxplore.com)

Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their fun creations infused with generative artificial intelligence don't turn naughty.