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Phys.org / Astronomers de-fog exoplanet atmospheres with new cloud-detecting method

Sand clouds form every morning but clear up by nightfall on WASP-94A b, a well-studied gas giant in a constellation located nearly 700 light years away from Earth. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), research ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Unusual nonlinear thermoelectric effect appears in chiral tellurium, confirming theoretical predictions

An unusual thermoelectric effect has been observed in the semiconductor tellurium by RIKEN physicists for the first time. This demonstration points to the potential of similar materials to be used in applications such as ...

May 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI-powered stretchable computing patch can run algorithms directly on the body

A new skin-like computing patch developed at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) can analyze health data using artificial intelligence in an unprecedented way. Unlike today's ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Faster gene screening method targets deadly fungus

Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed a faster way to identify potential drug targets against a dangerous fungal pathogen, allowing for the study of hundreds or thousands of genes simultaneously instead of ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Extraterrestrial life may be slipping past space missions, astrobiologists warn

Suppose there are signs of extraterrestrial life and we have not yet been able to detect them. What does that mean? In Nature Astronomy, researchers discuss the consequences of these so-called false-negative results. "We ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Rediscovering science: New knowledge hidden in old data

What if the knowledge that could fuel the next scientific breakthrough has simply been forgotten in an old graph or table? Valuable scientific insights may already exist across decades of published experiments, yet remain ...

May 22, 2026
Tech Xplore / Enhanced YOLO framework boosts 360-degree small-object detection to 90% accuracy

Omnidirectional cameras are widely popular as they capture a full 360-degree view. They are often utilized for surveillance, traffic analysis, and autonomous systems. But the same wide-angle vision also leads to a technical ...

May 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / DKA may trigger lingering inflammatory surge in children with type 1 diabetes

Many children who develop type 1 diabetes, the inability to produce insulin and process blood sugar, do not know they have the condition until symptoms arise. These symptoms are often driven by a severe and sometimes fatal ...

May 22, 2026
Phys.org / Musk's SpaceX bonus comes with unique condition: Colonize Mars

SpaceX's blockbuster IPO filing included some out-of-this-world details, including a provision that founder Elon Musk's massive bonus only kicks in if one million humans settle on Mars.

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Travel hookups go digital, bringing intimacy, risk and emotional exhaustion

New research shows that gay dating apps during travel can bring excitement and connection but also emotional exhaustion, catfishing and vulnerability.

May 22, 2026
Phys.org / Central Asia's record-breaking ice loss in 2025 raises water risks for millions

A new international study led by Lander Van Tricht (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, ETH Zürich), shows that glaciers in Central Asia experienced their most extreme mass-loss year on record in 2025, designated as the International ...

May 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / Six minutes to recharge? Battery advance could rewrite what fast charging means for electric cars

Researchers at Adelaide University have discovered a promising new strategy that could deliver fast battery charging. The team, led by Professor Shi-Zhang Qiao, an ARC Industry Laureate Fellow in the University's School of ...

May 21, 2026