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Phys.org / Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms
Hawks are taking cinematic flight. In two recent literary adaptations, they are entwined with the lives and emotions of their respective protagonists – Agnes Shakespeare (née Hathaway) and Helen Macdonald.
Medical Xpress / How to keep plant-based foods on the table now that Veganuary is over
Campaigns like Veganuary (an initiative that encourages people to eat a plant-based diet in January) have been hugely successful in raising awareness about the climate and the health benefits of eating this way. However, ...
Phys.org / Why futuristic, tech-centered 'smart city' projects are destined to fail
For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it's easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.
Phys.org / Reading the moon's diary, one speck of dust at a time
Magnetism on the moon has always been a bit confusing. Remote sensing probes have noted there is some magnetic signature, but far from the strong cocoon that surrounds Earth itself. Previous attempts to detect it in returned ...
Medical Xpress / Physical fitness of transgender and cisgender women is comparable, current evidence suggests
Transgender women might have more muscle mass than cisgender women one to three years after hormone therapy, but their physical fitness is comparable, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online ...
Medical Xpress / Grief best managed through talk therapy, evidence shows
Talk therapy is the best way to ease grief and depression following the death of a loved one, a new evidence review has concluded.
Medical Xpress / A newly identified protein is key to regulating cholesterol release
Two UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a protein that plays a key role in controlling the liver's release of cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins into the bloodstream, a discovery that could lead to new ...
Medical Xpress / Demand grows for doulas who can help moms with addiction
"Don't give me narcotics." Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff. Doctors were operating on the woman to clear tissue after a miscarriage.
Phys.org / Global plastics treaty negotiations: Success is still possible, researchers argue
Plastic pollution is causing severe problems worldwide. However, negotiations at the United Nations in Geneva last August did not result in the expected global plastics treaty. On 7 February 2026, the Intergovernmental Negotiating ...
Phys.org / Study finds long-term research partnerships can strengthen sustainable urban farming
In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job training, and sustainable practices such as hydroponics—helping combat food deserts and build local food ...
Medical Xpress / Why regularly taking laxatives over the long term can be a bad idea
If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving.
Tech Xplore / Texas Instruments to buy chip designer Silicon Labs in $7.5 bn deal
US chipmaker Texas Instruments has signed a deal to acquire chip designer Silicon Labs, both companies said Wednesday, in a transaction worth around $7.5 billion.
