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Phys.org / Young environmental activists' identities are multidimensional and partly contradictory, study finds

A new study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on young Finnish environmental activists, discovering that their activist identities are multidimensional and even contradictory at times. The study has ...

22 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Sinking boreal trees in the deep Arctic Ocean could remove billions of tons of carbon each year

Global efforts to reduce pollution will not be enough to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, scientists say. We will also need to extract over 10 gigatons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year for the ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Millions of Americans are expected to drop their Affordable Care Act plans: They're looking for a plan B

Marketplace plans from the Affordable Care Act no longer feel very affordable to many people, because Congress did not extend a package of enhanced subsidies that expired at the end of 2025. Last week, the House did pass ...

14 hours ago in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Huntington's disease: Treatments are finally on the horizon after recent advances

Huntington's disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose ...

21 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Mentoring programs help close education gap for disadvantaged children in Germany

Even when they perform equally well in elementary school, children from less privileged families in Germany are less likely to enter the high track in secondary school. A study by the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence at ...

15 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Fluid gears rotate without teeth, offering new mechanical flexibility

A team of New York University scientists has created a gear mechanism that relies on fluids to generate rotation. The invention holds potential for a new generation of mechanical devices that offer greater flexibility and ...

Jan 13, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Researchers solve mystery of universe's 'little red dots'

Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) went into operation, red dots in its images have puzzled researchers around the world. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have explained these enigmatic findings, ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Coyote, bobcat sightings are on the rise in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth; here's how to stay safe

Amid a recent spate of reported sightings of bobcats and coyotes in Frisco, local experts are encouraging North Texas residents to be aware and to take precautions to avoid negative encounters between pets, people and wildlife.

17 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Obamacare enrollment drops after premium subsidies expire

Fewer Americans are signing up for Obamacare this year after extra financial help that lowered monthly premiums expired, new counts show.

15 hours ago in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Thousands to lose AIDS drugs under Florida cuts

At least 10,000 Floridians could lose access to life-saving HIV medication because Congress didn't extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits last fall, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration.

16 hours ago in HIV & AIDS
Phys.org / New state of matter discovered in a quantum material

At TU Wien, researchers have discovered a state in a quantum material that had previously been considered impossible. The definition of topological states should be generalized.

Jan 14, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Study: Cross-border merger and acquisition activity predicts changes in economic growth, foreign exchange returns

In a world facing rising economic uncertainty and instability, look to cross-border investment activity for solid clues about what's next for economic growth and foreign exchange rates.

19 hours ago in Other Sciences