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Tech Xplore / Soft, 3D transistors could host living cells for bioelectronics

New research from the WISE group (Wearable, Intelligent, Soft Electronics) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU-WISE) has addressed a long-standing bioelectronic challenge: the development of soft, 3D transistors.

Phys.org / Chemist proposes shared 'model proteins' to improve reproducibility in protein science

Protein scientists could improve reproducibility and coordination across the field by rallying around a small, shared set of "model proteins," according to a new Perspective by Connecticut College chemist Marc Zimmer.

Jan 15, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / The hidden risk of combined stressors for soils

Global change—a term that encompasses climate change and phenomena such as changes in land use or environmental pollution—is increasingly putting ecosystems around the world under pressure. Urban soils in particular are ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / DNA's hidden 'traffic controller' protein may hold clues to cancer prevention

A new LUMC study has changed our understanding of how cells work. Researchers have discovered that the CFAP20 protein acts as a kind of "traffic controller" on DNA. Without this protein, chaos ensues, potentially causing ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Most beef cattle in South America experience hundreds to thousands of hours of heat-related discomfort each year: Study

A new study has quantified, for the first time, how much heat stress beef cattle actually experience across South America—as cumulative time spent in heat-related discomfort.

Jan 16, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Is feeding birds and other wildlife a good thing or a bad thing?

Is that bird feeder in your backyard really helping nature? How about feeding the chipmunks that come to your patio? Or handouts to wildlife in their natural environment, far from human habitation?

Jan 16, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Charging gold nanorods with light energy

Gold nanorods are promising photocatalysts that can use light energy to drive chemical reactions—such as converting CO₂ into usable fuels or producing hydrogen from water. In this process, the nanorods act like tiny antennas ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / From yoga to awe walks: Many paths lead to better mental health, largest analysis of well-being interventions finds

As another new year gets under way, many of us will be looking for a way of boosting how we feel, but is it better to hit the gym or meditate in nature? Now new research by Swansea experts has provided the largest ever comparison ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / How cells stay healthy: New insights into a selective protein cleanup system

To stay healthy, our cells rely on a self-cleaning mechanism that removes defective or unnecessary components. This process, known as autophagy, has been linked not only to cellular maintenance but also to various diseases ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Massive impact could be the cause of our lopsided moon

Our nearest neighbor, the moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains ...

Jan 13, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Crowd sensing for the environment: Citizen science and plant apps map how urbanization alters city soils and climate

Plants reflect urban climate and soil conditions with remarkable precision. Using more than 80 million observations from plant identification apps, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry have produced ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Increased deciduous tree dominance reduces wildfire carbon losses in boreal forests, study shows

As climate change drives more frequent and severe wildfires across boreal forests in Alaska and northwestern Canada, scientists are asking a critical question: Will these ecosystems continue to store carbon or become a growing ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth