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Phys.org / International laws alone cannot save the ocean; activists say direct action is also needed
After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, as of January 2026, the High Seas Treaty has come into effect. It has been ratified by 61 states around the world and is intended to protect international waters and ...
Tech Xplore / Greener method recovers critical metals from spent batteries
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent.
Phys.org / Koala overpopulation in South Australia prompts call for humane fertility management
Research into South Australia's koala populations, led by Dr. Frédérik Saltré from UTS and the Australian Museum, provides the first comprehensive population estimate for the region and identifies a cost-effective, humane ...
Medical Xpress / Most patients support AI to help read mammograms with doctor oversight
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a go-to tool in health care, helping clinicians such as radiologists make diagnoses and personalize care. But what do patients think about this?
Tech Xplore / Machine learning lends a helping 'hand' to prosthetics
Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you'll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other hand, needs a little more grip strength.
Phys.org / Decline in botanical education threatens response to climate action and food security
A new international study reveals what inspires people to study plant biology, a subject essential for building the future workforce needed to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and food security.
Medical Xpress / Being close to someone with a gambling problem may raise your own risk
Being close to someone with a gambling problem puts you at risk of developing a gambling issue of your own, according to new research involving the University of Bath. Strong family relationships can help reduce this risk. ...
Medical Xpress / For diabetic patients, novel angiography FFR imaging with glucose-lowering drug effectively protects the heart
A study led by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Hospital, has demonstrated ...
Medical Xpress / What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities
Dorje Dundul recently had his foot gnawed by a brown bear—a member of the species Ursus thibetanus, to be precise.
Phys.org / Export concentration leaves Canada's canola sector vulnerable, research finds amid trade talks
As Canada and China announce a landmark tariff agreement, new research from The Simpson Center shows that Canada's canola sector remains structurally vulnerable due to heavy export concentration and limited diversification ...
Medical Xpress / Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neuron disease, our new study indicates
The scientist Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of motor neuron disease, for 55 years. He was one of the longest-surviving people with the condition.
Medical Xpress / Gut microbiota can predict long-term complications of acute pancreatitis
A Europe-wide study led by the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) shows that the microbial composition of the gut, known as the gut microbiome, can predict long-term complications following severe acute pancreatitis. ...
