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India shows how urban forests can help cool cities, as long as planners understand what nature and people need (phys.org)

For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai, where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44° C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot.

2026-01-14 20:51:22 +0100
Rocks and rolls: The computational infrastructure of earthquakes and physics of planetary science (phys.org)

Sometimes to truly study something up close, you have to take a step back. That's what Andrea Donnellan does. An expert in Earth sciences and seismology, she gets much of her data from a bird's-eye view, studying the planet's surface from the air and space, using the data to make discoveries and deepen understanding about earthquakes and other geological processes.

2026-01-14 20:49:17 +0100
AI sheds light on hard-to-study ocean currents (phys.org)

The Indonesian Throughflow carries both warm water and fresh water from the Pacific into the Indian Ocean. As the only low-latitude current that connects the two bodies of water, it plays a key role in ocean circulation and sea surface temperature worldwide.

2026-01-14 20:47:24 +0100
Researchers uncover hundreds of emojis in patient records (medicalxpress.com)

Analysis of 218.1 million notes from 1.6 million patients' electronic health records revealed growing use of emojis.

2026-01-14 20:44:34 +0100
Nutritional monitoring eases celiac symptoms in children, yet social challenges persist (medicalxpress.com)

According to a recent study by researchers at the University of the Basque Country (EHU), raising social awareness is essential to improving the well-being of celiac individuals.

2026-01-14 20:43:32 +0100
Bis-pseudoindoxyls: A new class of single benzene-based fluorophores for bioimaging applications (phys.org)

Fluorophores are chemical compounds or molecules that absorb light energy at one wavelength and re-emit it as light at a longer, lower-energy wavelength, acting as glowing tags or markers. The absorption process is known as excitation, and the re-emission is visible as fluorescent light, which makes these molecules crucial for biological imaging, diagnostics, and tracing cellular molecules like proteins or lipids under normal or various infectious conditions.

2026-01-14 20:39:24 +0100
CRISPR–Cas3 genome-editing system holds therapeutic potential (phys.org)

Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material—deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)—of an organism.

2026-01-14 20:38:48 +0100
Bulk inorganic crystals grown from water emit 'handed' light (phys.org)

Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered that a purely inorganic crystal grown from water solution can emit circularly polarized light, a special form of light whose "handedness" distinguishes left from right.

2026-01-14 20:33:27 +0100
How policy, people, and power interact to determine the future of the electric grid (techxplore.com)

When energy researchers talk about the future of the grid, they often focus on individual pieces: solar panels, batteries, nuclear plants, or new transmission lines. But in a recent study, urban systems researcher Anton Rozhkov takes a different approach—treating the energy system itself as a complex, evolving organism shaped as much by policy and human behavior as by technology.

2026-01-14 20:28:17 +0100
While exploring the cosmos, astronauts also fuel explorations of the biology of aging and cellular resilience (medicalxpress.com)

When the four-member crew of Axiom-2 launched into space in May 2023, their 10-day mission was chock full of experiments aimed at understanding human physiology. Results from some of those experiments, now online at Aging Cell, highlight spaceflight as a unique model for studying aging as well as cellular resilience. The research sets the stage for testing potential anti-aging interventions for those of us who have no plans to travel in space.

2026-01-14 20:27:51 +0100
Reddit and TikTok, with the help of AI, are reshaping how researchers understand substance use (medicalxpress.com)

When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok or YouTube probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the stories shared on social media platforms are offering unprecedented insights into the world of substance use.

2026-01-14 20:21:25 +0100
Researchers film foraging strategy of wood mice choosing between healthy and moth-damaged chestnuts (phys.org)

A mouse scurries up to six chestnuts. Three look healthy. Three have exit holes where moth larvae ate the insides before they left. What does the mouse do?

2026-01-14 20:20:24 +0100
AI and high-throughput testing reveal stability limits in organic redox flow batteries (techxplore.com)

In numerous scientific fields, high-throughput experimentation methods combined with artificial intelligence (AI) show great promise to accelerate innovation and scientific discovery.

2026-01-14 20:17:22 +0100
Atomic-level surface control boosts brightness of eco-friendly nanosemiconductors by 18-fold (phys.org)

Light-emitting semiconductors are used throughout everyday life in TVs, smartphones, and lighting. However, many technical barriers remain in developing environmentally friendly semiconductor materials.

2026-01-14 20:14:20 +0100
New synaptic formation in adolescence challenges conventional views of brain development (medicalxpress.com)

Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, challenging the long-held view that adolescent brain development was dominated by synaptic pruning. This hotspot fails to form in mice carrying a schizophrenia-associated gene, pointing to a potential link between adolescent synaptic formation and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia.

2026-01-14 20:00:11 +0100
Near-atomic imaging reveals promising target for 'Brain on Fire' condition (medicalxpress.com)

Scientists have identified a promising target for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease affecting the brain.

2026-01-14 20:00:08 +0100
Ancient teeth are treasure troves of data on Iron Age lifestyles (phys.org)

Teeth provide a wealth of information about the lives of Iron Age Italians, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Roberto Germano of Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and colleagues.

2026-01-14 20:00:06 +0100
Avocadoes may become easier to grow in India—but not if global emissions remain high (phys.org)

A new study suggests that with low to moderate levels of global greenhouse emissions in coming decades, more of India could become suitable for growing avocadoes. However, with high enough emissions, growing zones could shrink and destabilize by 2070.

2026-01-14 20:00:01 +0100
Eleven novel factors essential for mouse zygote development discovered (phys.org)

A research team led by Associate Professor Hirofumi Nishizono and graduate student Masaki Kato from the Research Support Center at the Medical Research Institute of Kanazawa Medical University has identified eleven novel factors essential for the development of fertilized eggs. This achievement was made possible through the integration of one-cell embryo cryopreservation technology, an inhibitor library screening, RNA-seq analysis, and CRISPR-Cas9-mediated gene editing.

2026-01-14 19:26:27 +0100
Plants use bacterial-like gene to make alkaloids, offering new route for sustainable medicines (phys.org)

Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals, using them in painkillers, treatments for disease and household products such as caffeine and nicotine.

2026-01-14 19:25:21 +0100
How prolonged maternal care in horses builds better brains and improves social skills (phys.org)

As with humans, the maternal bond in nature is important for animals to find their way in the world. In mammals, a mother does not just provide milk; she also teaches her offspring survival skills and how to play well with others. But according to new research into domestic horses published in the journal Nature Communications, staying with mom fundamentally changes the developing brain and body of foals.

2026-01-14 19:20:01 +0100
Peering below Callisto's icy crust with ALMA (phys.org)

What exists beneath the surface of Jupiter's icy moon, Callisto? This is what a recent study accepted by The Planetary Science Journal hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated the subsurface composition of Callisto, which is Jupiter's outermost Galilean satellite. This study has the potential to help scientists better understand the interior composition of Callisto, which is hypothesized to possess a subsurface liquid water ocean, and develop new techniques for exploring planetary subsurface environments.

2026-01-14 19:18:34 +0100
Revealing the parental role in preventing childhood internet addiction and how to combat it (phys.org)

New Swinburne-led research has found that the use of mobile devices by primary school-aged children for gaming, social media and streaming significantly increases the risk of internet addiction—and parents are the main influence.

2026-01-14 19:15:40 +0100
Quantum simulator reveals how vibrations steer energy flow in molecules (phys.org)

Researchers led by Rice University's Guido Pagano used a specialized quantum device to simulate a vibrating molecule and track how energy moves within it. The work, published Dec. 5 in Nature Communications, could improve understanding of basic mechanisms behind phenomena such as photosynthesis and solar energy conversion.

2026-01-14 19:09:16 +0100
Youth rank safety as top priority again, study shows (phys.org)

This year's Values Report from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA has revealed that despite navigating extreme weather events, global geopolitical conflicts and economic strain, today's young people remain remarkably grounded, with their values reflecting core human needs more than fleeting wants.

2026-01-14 19:03:53 +0100
Medieval burials shed light on Menga dolmen's multicultural significance over thousands of years (phys.org)

The Menga dolmen in Antequera, Spain, is a Neolithic monument and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The monument, built in the fourth millennium BCE, has seen continued use for burials and rituals through the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Antiquity, and medieval times.

2026-01-14 19:00:03 +0100
Researchers expand human genome map to 2.37 million regulatory DNA elements (phys.org)

A research team led by Zhiping Weng, Ph.D., and Jill Moore, Ph.D."18, at UMass Chan Medical School, has nearly tripled the known number of potential regulatory elements in the genome to 2.37 million, creating the most comprehensive map to date of the DNA sequences that control when and where genes are turned on and off in human cells, as published in Nature.

2026-01-14 19:00:01 +0100
Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo and Hyundai Palisade win the 2026 North American vehicle awards (techxplore.com)

The Dodge Charger won the 2026 North American Car of the Year award, while the Ford Maverick Lobo took the crown for the truck honors, and the Hyundai Palisade won the utility award.

2026-01-14 18:55:15 +0100
Researchers solve mystery of universe's 'little red dots' (phys.org)

Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) went into operation, red dots in its images have puzzled researchers around the world. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have explained these enigmatic findings, revealing the most violent forces in the universe concealed in a cocoon of ionized gas. The discovery is published in Nature.

2026-01-14 18:40:01 +0100
Underwater robots inspired by nature are making progress, but hurdles remain (techxplore.com)

Underwater robots face many challenges before they can truly master the deep, such as stability in choppy currents. A new paper published in the journal npj Robotics provides a comprehensive update of where the technology stands today, including significant progress inspired by the movement of rays.

2026-01-14 18:30:01 +0100
Detailed map reveals groundwater levels across the U.S. (phys.org)

How much fresh water is in the United States? It's a tough question, since most of the water is underground, accessible at varying depths. In previous decades, it's been answered indirectly from data on rainfall and evaporation. Knowing how much groundwater is available at specific locations is critical to meeting the challenges of water scarcity and contamination.

2026-01-14 18:21:51 +0100
A 'cosmic clock' in tiny crystals reveals the rise and fall of Australia's ancient landscapes (phys.org)

Australia's iconic red landscapes have been home to Aboriginal culture and recorded in songlines for tens of thousands of years. But further clues to just how ancient this landscape is come from far beyond Earth: cosmic rays that leave telltale fingerprints inside minerals at Earth's surface.

2026-01-14 18:20:01 +0100
How psoriasis affects joints: Researchers discover how inflammatory cells migrate from the skin (medicalxpress.com)

Approximately 20% to 30% of all people who suffer from psoriasis also develop painful inflammation in their joints over time. If left untreated, this condition known as psoriatic arthritis can lead to permanent damage to bones and joints. Until now, it was a mystery why the disease progressed this way in some patients and not in others.

2026-01-14 18:11:18 +0100
The best hydrogen for heavy-duty transport is locally produced and green, say researchers (techxplore.com)

If trucks ran on hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, carbon dioxide emissions from heavy-duty road transport could be significantly reduced. At the same time, a new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows that differences in how the gas is produced, distributed and used greatly affect its climate benefits.

2026-01-14 18:10:13 +0100
A pendulum-based system allows energy to be extracted from ocean currents (techxplore.com)

Converting the vibrations generated by water currents in contact with an object into energy. This is the basis of the new system designed by Francisco Huera, a researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The device harnesses the energy of water currents from the vibrations that occur when water passes around a cylinder and creates vortices behind it. This method has a very simple structure: a submerged cylindrical tube hanging from an axis that oscillates like a pendulum when the water current makes it vibrate.

2026-01-14 18:08:18 +0100
Study focuses on safer opioid prescribing (medicalxpress.com)

With an estimated 5 million Americans battling opioid use disorder—resulting in tens of thousands of deaths each year—a new study by the University of Texas at Arlington examines how updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines can help nurse practitioners reduce misuse and protect patients.

2026-01-14 18:03:43 +0100
Scientists identify pre-cancerous states in seemingly normal aging tissues (medicalxpress.com)

A new single-cell profiling technique has mapped pre-malignant gene mutations and their effects in solid tissues for the first time, in a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and the New York Genome Center.

2026-01-14 17:56:50 +0100
Digital medical device developed for jaw pain and TMD self-management (medicalxpress.com)

Jaw pain shouldn't be a mystery, yet for one in 15 people living with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), care can be fragmented, confusing, and at times outdated.

2026-01-14 17:29:25 +0100
Bacterial toxin can counteract colorectal cancer growth (medicalxpress.com)

A toxin secreted by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing any measurable damage to the body. This is shown by a new study by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden. Systemic administration of the purified bacterial substance changes the immune microenvironment in tumors, and the results may open the way for research into a new type of cancer treatment.

2026-01-14 17:28:47 +0100
An earthquake on a chip: New tech could make smartphones smaller, faster (techxplore.com)

A team of engineers has made major strides in generating the tiniest earthquakes imaginable. The team's device, known as a surface acoustic wave phonon laser, could one day help scientists make more sophisticated versions of chips in cellphones and other wireless devices—potentially making those tools smaller, faster and more efficient.

2026-01-14 17:00:14 +0100
Chat-based crisis response planning shows promise for preventing teen suicide (medicalxpress.com)

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents, yet many teens do not receive timely mental health care.

2026-01-14 16:30:02 +0100
Taking a fresh look at definition of autism (medicalxpress.com)

A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid rising interest in the disorder across the country.

2026-01-14 16:10:06 +0100
Blood test predicts which patients with lung cancer will benefit from newly approved immunotherapy drug (medicalxpress.com)

A team led by investigators at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute has discovered that a particular marker on tumor cells circulating in the blood indicates whether a patient with lung cancer will experience a lasting response to a newly approved immunotherapy called tarlatamab.

2026-01-14 16:00:07 +0100
What's the difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle? (medicalxpress.com)

After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year.

2026-01-14 15:50:19 +0100
Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries (techxplore.com)

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications—and can repair itself more than 1,000 times. The researchers estimate their self-healing strategy can extend the lifetime of conventional fiber-reinforced composite materials by centuries compared to the current decades-long design-life.

2026-01-14 15:40:04 +0100
First-ever dataset to improve English-to-Malayalam machine translation fills critical gap for low-resource languages (techxplore.com)

The world's first dataset aimed at improving the quality of English-to-Malayalam machine translation—a long-overlooked language spoken by more than 38 million people in India—has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey.

2026-01-14 14:55:24 +0100
Multi-kilogram-scale biomass processing facility transforms agricultural biomass waste into fiber and textiles (techxplore.com)

UC Riverside chemical engineering researchers have completed construction of a multi-kilogram-scale biomass processing facility that transforms forestry and agricultural biomass waste into pulp that can be made into many fiber and textile consumer products.

2026-01-14 14:38:35 +0100
New framework helps AI systems recover from mistakes and find optimal solutions (techxplore.com)

If you use consumer AI systems, you have likely experienced something like AI "brain fog": You are well into a conversation when suddenly the AI seems to lose track of the different ideas you have been talking about and how they fit together.

2026-01-14 13:59:21 +0100
Apple bundles creative apps into $13-a-month subscription (techxplore.com)

On Jan. 13, Apple Inc. announced a new subscription bundle of creative apps called Creator Studio, an attempt to give its photo- and video-editing software fresh momentum in the face of intensifying competition.

2026-01-14 13:00:01 +0100
How bits of Apple history can be yours (techxplore.com)

In March 1976, Apple cofounders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak both signed a $500 check weeks before the official creation of a California company that would transform personal computing and become a global powerhouse.

2026-01-14 12:31:14 +0100
Perovskite-based betavoltaic battery achieves high efficiency and long-term stability (techxplore.com)

A research team led by Professor Su-Il In of the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at DGIST has achieved a breakthrough improvement in the performance of the radiation absorber, a key component of perovskite-based betavoltaic batteries, by applying additive engineering and antisolvent process control techniques.

2026-01-14 03:20:01 +0100
Adding batteries to hydropower facilities could increase dam lifespan and potential revenue (techxplore.com)

In its current form, the nation's electric grid largely doesn't store energy. The vast majority of electricity generated by fossil fuels, hydropower, and other sources flows into the grid and is immediately used by consumers. But as battery energy storage becomes cheaper and more powerful, researchers have been investigating new ways to use it to support the power grid.

2026-01-14 00:30:07 +0100
Q&A: Will self-driving cars reduce traffic injuries? Researchers examine promising data (techxplore.com)

Driverless vehicles haven't yet taken to Canadian roads, but they've already rolled out in some other countries. Proponents say the technology will mean fewer accidents, while others have raised concerns about safety, liability and public acceptance, among other issues.

2026-01-13 21:48:27 +0100
Smart transparent woods can block UV and save energy (techxplore.com)

Environmentally friendly buildings are highly attractive for sustainable development and efficient energy consumption. Recently, scientists have made significant strides toward the development of energy-efficient smart windows—with features such as optical modulation, high transparency, low thermal conductivity, and ultraviolet (UV) blocking and heat shielding capabilities—to replace traditional glass windows. Smart windows are a lucrative technology to protect household items as well as human health from the adverse effects of UV radiation.

2026-01-13 20:25:47 +0100
Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill (techxplore.com)

Microsoft said Tuesday it will shoulder the full electricity costs of its US data centers to prevent American households from facing higher power bills driven by surging AI energy demand.