All News
Phys.org / The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change
This year's COP30 comes after the international Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) finally acquired the required number of ratification votes by United Nations member states.
Phys.org / Ancient Maya game board with unique mosaic design discovered in Guatemala
Centuries before Monopoly, there was Patolli, a high-stakes Mesoamerican game of strategy and luck where players wagered crops and wealth as they raced their opponents around a cross-shaped board.
Phys.org / Quantum ground states: Scalable counterdiabatic driving technique enables reliable and rapid preparation
Quantum ground states are the states at which quantum systems have the minimum possible energy. Quantum computers are increasingly being used to analyze the ground states of interesting systems, which could in turn inform ...
Medical Xpress / Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn't enough to address America's obesity problem. Here's why
The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, 2025, will reduce the monthly prices of these medications by hundreds ...
Medical Xpress / Macrophage-killing bacterial toxin weakens the gut's defenses against ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases, a lifelong condition that can cause chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. This can lead to symptoms such as rectal ...
Tech Xplore / Direct approach can bond and debond 2D semiconductors without any glue-like materials
A key objective of electronics engineers is to further reduce the size of devices, while also boosting their speed, performance and efficiency. Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, single-layer and thin materials with a controllable ...
Phys.org / Thousands of oysters are being re-introduced to Dublin Bay as nature's super water cleaners
For over 200 years, native oysters (Ostrea edulis) have been absent in Dublin Bay. Once abundant along the Irish coast, they thrived in the sheltered estuaries and tidal flats that shaped the city's maritime life.
Phys.org / Neanderthal women and children were the victims of selective cannibalism at Goyet, study reveals
The study of an assemblage of Neanderthal human bones discovered in the Troisième caverne of Goyet (Belgium) has brought to light selective cannibalistic behavior primarily targeting female adults and children between 41,000 ...
Phys.org / Streamlining what universities offer could backfire for disadvantaged students
The government's vision for higher education in England, set out in a recent policy paper, includes some changes that will benefit students from poorer backgrounds.
Phys.org / Amazon summit seals climate deal without fossil fuel plan
Nations sealed a modest deal at the UN climate summit in the Amazon Saturday, as Europe and others dropped their demands for a plan to phase out fossil fuels after fraught negotiations with oil-producing countries and emerging ...
Tech Xplore / Fuel made from just air, power and water is taking off, but several things are holding it back
Imagine powering long-haul aircraft and heavy ships with fuels derived from just air, water and renewable electricity. This is moving from science fiction to the verge of reality, thanks to the falling price of renewables ...
Medical Xpress / It's possible to get addicted to pot. Here's what to know
Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can't get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and ...
