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Phys.org / Stonehenge Altar Stone's epic transportation across ancient Britain detailed in new study

New research by Curtin University has revealed how one of Stonehenge's most mysterious stones was likely transported hundreds of kilometers across Britain through challenging terrain, highlighting the remarkable capabilities ...

Jun 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Maternal RSV vaccine cuts infant hospitalizations by 70%, study shows

A study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published in JAMA Network Open, found that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy reduced the risk of hospitalization in ...

Jun 5, 2026
Phys.org / The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

The World Cup pitches cover so much ground they'll be hard to ignore. The crews that put them there would prefer if fans didn't notice them at all.

Jun 6, 2026
Tech Xplore / Pilot plant uses catalytic process to convert mixed plastic waste into oil

The Catalysis Engineering Group at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has developed a new robust process for the recycling of mixed plastics waste. A newly developed pilot plant aims to demonstrate how this can be transformed ...

Jun 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / 1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited access to professional help still remains one of the largest roadblocks to effectively dealing with mental health issues. Soon after AI chatbots ...

Jun 3, 2026
Tech Xplore / China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market.

Jun 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Bile acid receptor emerges as sleep apnea target to curb artery plaque

Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients with sleep apnea worldwide. The study, presented at ASM Microbe 2026, showed ...

Jun 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Stroke patients split into three sedentary profiles during inpatient rehab, study finds

Researchers at Kanazawa University and the Japanese Stroke & Physical Activity Multiple Center Research Team have identified distinct sedentary behavior patterns among patients with stroke undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.

Jun 6, 2026
Phys.org / Measuring gravitational waves in a humming universe with a coordinate-free approach

Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in spacetime. Their first direct detection in 2015 marked a revolutionary moment in astronomy. Today, we have a thorough understanding of signals that travel far from their sources through ...

Jun 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Two common IV fluids perform equally well for treating septic shock in kids

A randomized clinical trial conducted across five countries in 47 pediatric emergency departments, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, established that both commonly used IV fluids for treating ...

Jun 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / PET imaging links brain metabolism patterns to effectiveness of Alzheimer's disease treatment

A specific pattern of brain metabolism visualized with PET imaging can predict which patients are most likely to benefit from Alzheimer's disease therapy. In a retrospective study of patients who received Alzheimer's treatments, ...

Jun 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Light-triggered arrhythmia reveals rapid brain oxygen shifts in mice

An irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, leads to inefficient pumping of blood by the heart, which then prevents blood and oxygen from getting to the body's other organs. When blood and oxygen flow poorly to the brain, the ...

Jun 5, 2026