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Phys.org / Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management

On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn't exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.

Aug 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer

More than a decade ago, Dr. Matthew Hebb was treating patients with Parkinson's disease using deep brain stimulation by implanting tiny electrodes into the brain and delivering electrical signals to control tremors. He wondered ...

Aug 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / A timed liver signal may boost fat breakdown, pointing to potential metabolic treatments

What if one of the keys to a healthier metabolism is understanding how and when the liver communicates with the rest of the body?

Aug 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / Prostate cancer prognosis linked to prostate-specific antigen levels below threshold

After treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, a drop in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood is an indicator that treatment is working. A recent real-world study indicates that reaching a PSA level below ...

Aug 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists uncover 'hidden switch' that helps cancer cells hide from the immune system

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps cancer cells evade detection by the body's ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Thinking fast and slow: Wild fish reveal how cognition evolved in two closely related species

Why do two individuals faced with the same information sometimes make completely different decisions? It is a question made famous by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, whose book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" explored the contrast ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Hurricane Hunter data reveal early signs of strengthening tropical cyclones

Before tropical cyclones can significantly strengthen, they generally must first become vertically aligned, with their rotating centers stacked through the atmosphere. New research using nearly three decades of NOAA Hurricane ...

Aug 12, 2026
Tech Xplore / Ribbon-like fiber unlocks pressure sensitivity up to 1,000 times higher than standard designs

Optical fiber has already transformed the modern world. New research now suggests it could do even more. A new flat-fiber fabrication technique produces a high-fidelity sensor for a wide range of applications, from batteries ...

Aug 13, 2026
Science X / A baby's lungs may begin responding to vitamin D sooner than scientists once thought

Many pregnant women around the world are low in vitamin D. This is a very common issue that has prompted inquiries over the years. It is believed that low levels in pregnant women can cause harm to fetal development. Currently, ...

Aug 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' the body

Thomas's phone alarm buzzes at 9:30 p.m.—it's time for the aspiring bodybuilder to start injecting several banned peptides into his stomach.

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. Authorities urged people on affected coastlines to move to higher ground.

Aug 15, 2026
Phys.org / While Great Lakes ice cover is slipping, a 'temporary respite' may be on the way

There's good news and bad news for folks who love a good coat of ice on the Great Lakes for the activities and businesses it supports. The good news is that, after decades of declining annual average ice cover, there's reason ...

Aug 13, 2026