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Phys.org / Bones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons

For decades, scientists have disputed the meaning of the weapons found in the burial chambers of some ancient Egyptian princesses. Were they symbolic or practical tools? Now, a reassessment of five royal women's mummies from ...

Jul 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Which genes make people more susceptible to depression and other psychiatric disorders?

A study by the University of Barcelona has identified nearly 20 genes that could contribute to some people being more susceptible to depression, anxiety and traits such as irritability and neuroticism. These genes are regulated ...

Jul 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cancer survivors and providers differ in views on medical cannabis, study finds

For many cancer survivors, cannabis has become part of how they manage symptoms such as pain, nausea and anxiety. Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. territories, and its use continues ...

Jul 18, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists create stable 'boron graphene' and uncover quantum liquid crystal state

Graphene has long been regarded as one of the most promising materials for future electronics, but its relatively weak electron interactions have limited its potential for applications such as high-temperature superconductivity. ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Study demonstrates the importance of emotional support from pets for vulnerable people

People experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic violence and economically vulnerable people are at higher risk of social exclusion. For them, pets are an important source of emotional support. A study by the Affinity ...

Jul 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Breakdown of immune cells' interaction is key driver in aging, study finds

We may age at different rates, but none of us escapes aging. A study in mice and human cells by Stanford Medicine researchers pins much of the blame on a particular type of immune cell's increasing inability, with advancing ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Single fission experiment maps excess gamma rays from more than a dozen unstable nuclei

In a single experiment, physicists have measured the "excess" emission of high-energy gamma rays from more than a dozen heavy, unstable atomic nuclei. Mapping the gamma-ray emissions of so many isotopes produced in nuclear ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Graphene nanoribbons survive gamma radiation, revealing potential sensors for fusion reactors

University of Arizona researchers have demonstrated a promising new application for graphene nanoribbons, a nanoscale semiconductor material with the potential to withstand extreme environments. The team's findings could ...

Jul 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / New perovskite emitter boosts vapor-deposited LEDs efficiency

Seoul National University College of Engineering announced that a joint research team led by Professor Tae-Woo Lee of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at SNU and Professor Samuel D. Stranks of the University ...

Jul 17, 2026
Science X / Ancient asteroid impact may explain Curiosity's first pure sulfur crystals on Mars

The bright yellow sulfur crystals discovered by NASA's Curiosity rover have puzzled scientists because sulfur on Mars is normally associated with mineral formations, not elemental deposits.

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / 3,400-year-old gold diadems and mouth-pieces from Cyprus blend the art of Egypt, Greece and the Near East

Buried in the rubble outside an ancient city, archaeologists have discovered golden diadems and mouthpieces stamped with sun-crowned bulls and running ibexes. Their designs borrow from nearly every corner of the ancient Mediterranean, ...

Jul 13, 2026
Phys.org / Researchers identify 'dimmer switch' for plants' immune system

As sulfur becomes increasingly scarce in soils worldwide, scientists are studying how plants decide whether to invest limited resources in growth or defense.

Jul 17, 2026