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Phys.org / Ancient hominin fossils reveal two human ancestors lived side by side

With the help of newly identified bones, an enigmatic 3.4-million-year-old hominin foot found in 2009, is assigned to a species different from that of the famous fossil Lucy providing further proof that two ancient species ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Uncovering a new genetic code in archaea opens doors for bioengineering applications

The genetic code is the recipe for life, and provides the instructions for how to make proteins, generally using just 20 amino acids. But certain groups of microbes have an expanded genetic code, in which one or two additional ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / New study shows why some minds can't switch off at night

Australian researchers have found compelling evidence that insomnia may be linked to disruptions in the brain's natural 24-hour rhythm of mental activity, shedding light on why some people struggle to "switch off" at night.

Nov 26, 2025 in Neuroscience
Tech Xplore / New polymer electrolyte design promises safer, longer-lasting solid-state lithium batteries

A research team affiliated with UNIST has demonstrated a simple yet effective method to extend the lifespan of all-solid-state batteries—by simply stretching film-shaped electrolytes to improve safety and performance.

Nov 26, 2025 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Missing cancer gene explains why some lung tumors respond well to immunotherapy

For some patients with the most common type of lung cancer, known as lung adenocarcinoma, there's new hope. In a new study published in Cell Reports, Mayo Clinic researchers have found several previously unknown genetic and ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Starquakes reveal red giant's turbulent history and rapid spin in black hole system

Astronomers from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) have uncovered the turbulent past of a distant red giant by listening to its celestial "song." Subtle variations in the star's brightness suggest that ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / 'Cognitive Legos' help the brain build complex behaviors

Artificial intelligence may write award-winning essays and diagnose disease with remarkable accuracy, but biological brains still hold the upper hand in at least one crucial domain: flexibility.

Nov 26, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Novel mRNA therapy curbs antibiotic-resistant infections in preclinical lung models

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Nov 26, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Tech Xplore / Magnetic fields power smarter soft robots with built-in intelligence

Soft robots are prized for their agility and gentle touch, which makes them ideal for traversing delicate or enclosed spaces to perform various tasks, from cultivating baby corals in laboratories to inspecting industrial ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Robotics
Phys.org / Plants use engineering principles to push through hard soil

Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern agriculture compress the soil to such an extent that crops struggle to grow. In many regions, the problem ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Musicians drift less in blindfolded walk: Could musical training be utilized in cognitive rehabilitation?

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Université de Montréal report that extensive musical training can steady the body in space, both with and without guiding sounds, during a blindfolded stepping test.

Nov 25, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Recently discovered X-ray transient traced to possible collapsar origin

Using various ground-based and space telescopes, an international team of astronomers has observed a recently discovered fast X-ray transient designated EP 241021a. Results of the multiwavelength observational campaign, published ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Astronomy & Space