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Phys.org / NZ's new forestry rules promise consistency: Will they also increase environmental risk?

One of the most important changes to New Zealand's environmental regulations in recent years came into force this week. Yet outside policy circles, the forestry sector and a handful of councils, few people are likely to have ...

Jun 6, 2026
Phys.org / Canada's aerial wildfire‑fighting plan is a start—but it is not yet a strategy

The Canadian government recently announced that it will lease a fleet of 10 firefighting aircraft and other support assets to be deployed for the 2026 wildfire season. The plan will see these 10 leased aircraft being managed ...

Jun 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cohort makes data from more than 5,800 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 available to the scientific community

The Biostatistics Unit at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), in collaboration with researchers from several Catalan health care and research institutions, has published the DIVINE study database in Scientific ...

Jun 6, 2026
Phys.org / Visual AI tracks nearly 100 wildlife species to improve conservation

Wildlife research projects worldwide could benefit from a new AI system which can automatically find, name, and follow individual animals in footage.

Jun 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Newborn balance testing could flag hidden vestibular problems alongside hearing loss

A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows that the balance system can be assessed during the first months of life. Using new, child-friendly methods, health care services can detect vestibular dysfunction in ...

Jun 6, 2026
Phys.org / Stonehenge Altar Stone's epic transportation across ancient Britain detailed in new study

New research by Curtin University has revealed how one of Stonehenge's most mysterious stones was likely transported hundreds of kilometers across Britain through challenging terrain, highlighting the remarkable capabilities ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Warming boosts natural methane emissions as microbes fail to keep pace

A new study led by Professor Mark Trimmer of Queen Mary University of London, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, explains how increases in natural methane emissions will be maximized under future climate warming.

Jun 5, 2026
Phys.org / How a Richard Feynman formula could explain your dining habits in a new city

One of the dilemmas facing anyone in a new and unfamiliar city is where to dine out. You might consult guides, speak to locals, check reviews, and ultimately, try your luck. But if you're there for a while, at some point ...

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
Medical Xpress / We've been testing therapy like it's a pill—and some patients are paying the price

If you've had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public health care system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare in Australia, there's a good chance it was cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Even with private health ...

Jun 5, 2026
Science X / A calmer, happier you? One everyday escape may hold the key

A walk through a park may do more than clear your head—it could measurably improve your mental health. In one of the largest reviews of its kind, researchers analyzed nearly 4,000 studies involving more than 10 million people ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Concerns over camper wastewater chemicals in regional wastewater systems

The surge in caravan and camper usage within Australia could place extra pressure on regional wastewater treatment systems because of the chemicals commonly used in caravan and camper toilet systems, according to new research ...

Jun 6, 2026