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Phys.org / Starting kindergarten soon? Summer is a perfect time to support a child's early literacy learning

The first day of kindergarten is a momentous occasion for children and families. It's an exciting milestone that comes with new friends, teachers, and learning opportunities. It can also bring parental anxiety about whether ...

Jun 5, 2026
Phys.org / Rare wild goats in Northumberland prove to be a genetically distinct breed

New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations. Led by Newcastle University, this is the first genetic study to determine the ancestry and genetic health of a UK feral goat ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Strange winds on seven hot Jupiters reveal strongest signs yet of exoplanet magnetic activity

A team of astronomers has found the strongest evidence yet that some planets outside our solar system may be magnetic. Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) and the Gemini North telescope, ...

Jun 2, 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
Phys.org / Overlooked DNA structures help organize the genome

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that little-studied DNA structures play a central role in organizing the human genome and controlling gene activity, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of ...

Jun 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Topical gel helps burn wounds heal faster using an existing FDA-approved drug

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and the University of Arizona College of Medicine have developed a topical gel formulation with 4-aminopyridine (4-AP), to treat burn wounds, achieving near-complete ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / The best pollinators can drive evolutionary changes in flowers

A new study by plant biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, challenges a longstanding idea that stems from the large number of flowers in the mountains of Central and South America that have evolved to be ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / White storks: Why introducing non‑native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea

White storks (Ciconia ciconia) are a majestic bird with a two-meter wingspan and an enormous circular nest.

Jun 5, 2026
Phys.org / Deep-Earth seismic anomalies may be explained by newly discovered manganese compound

Scientists know that manganese, in its various oxide forms, plays a significant role in Earth's geochemical cycles. However, the exact forms of manganese, their abundance and the mechanisms behind these cycles that occur ...

Jun 3, 2026
Tech Xplore / Standalone 'leaf' produces liquid fuel from sun, water and CO₂ with record efficiency

A Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone device that produces the liquid fuel methanol using only sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide as the ingredients. The artificial "leaf," like its namesake in nature, ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / A giant star may have destroyed itself in one of the universe's rarest explosions

Astronomers may have discovered one of the clearest examples yet of a rare "pair-instability" supernova. It is a catastrophic explosion thought to completely destroy some of the most massive stars in the universe, leaving ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Newfound velociraptor cousin probably glided on four 'wings' and hunted early birds

A fossil bed in northwestern China is littered with the remains of hundreds of prehistoric birds—including some whose broken bones were crushed into pellets, similar to those coughed up by modern owls. For years, scientists ...

Jun 4, 2026