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Phys.org / Study finds rediscovered music yields wildly different performances without shared traditions

Rediscovering long forgotten music does not mean recovering how it was meant to be performed, and that is a major challenge for the arts, finds a new study from the University of Surrey. An expert has found that rediscovered ...

11 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / New research shows God-believing 'nones' align closely with religious Americans

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans now identify as religious "nones," and new research from University of Nebraska–Lincoln sociologist Philip Schwadel suggests that this fast-growing group is far more ideologically diverse than commonly ...

11 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Study of tumor environment is first to show how vesicles are exchanged in tissue

A new study may change the way scientists think about the distance traveled by tiny bubbles carrying signals between cells that are embedded in tissue. These particles, called extracellular vesicles, are known to safely carry ...

11 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / New analysis links flu vaccination to 18% lower odds of heart attack

Influenza vaccination is associated with significantly lower odds of myocardial infarction (MI), according to a large meta-analysis published late last week in BMC Public Health. In the study, researchers led by a team from ...

11 hours ago in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / Healthy versions of low-carb and low-fat diets linked to better cardiovascular and metabolic health

The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a study published in JACC.

10 hours ago in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / Biochemical markers could improve diagnosis of hidden heart injuries after chest trauma

Researchers are exploring a new generation of biochemical markers that may help clinicians detect myocardial contusion, a frequently overlooked form of heart injury caused by blunt chest trauma, earlier and more accurately. ...

11 hours ago in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / Hair extensions contain many more dangerous chemicals than previously thought

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, a new study by Silent Spring Institute identified dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, including products made from human hair, providing the strongest evidence yet ...

12 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Rural cancer patients do just as well when having surgery close to home

Adults living in rural communities often travel long distances when seeking treatment for cancer, but distant travel may not always be necessary to receive high-quality surgical care, according to a new analysis published ...

11 hours ago in Surgery
Phys.org / Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows

Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species' ability to survive, according to a new international study.

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Early stroke sign and symptom recognition tool for Spanish-speaking populations shows promise

The Spanish-language stroke-recognition acronym RÁPIDO, which was developed at UTHealth Houston, shows encouraging results in boosting early stroke awareness among Spanish-speaking adults. These results were recently published ...

11 hours ago in Cardiology
Tech Xplore / French AI firm Mistral to build data centers in Sweden

French AI developer Mistral said Wednesday that it would build data centers in Sweden, its first outside France, as it races to compete with the sector's biggest names.

12 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Phys.org / Rapid response launched to tackle new yellow rust strains threatening UK wheat

The UK's wheat is under threat from a newly identified strain of the yellow rust pathogen, prompting an urgent mobilization of research institutes to protect harvests. The new strain, identified in 2025, has overcome a key ...

13 hours ago in Biology