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Phys.org / High-resolution map shows dark matter's gravity pulled normal matter into galaxies

Scientists have created the highest resolution map of the dark matter that threads through the universe—showing its influence on the formation of stars, galaxies and planets.

Jan 26, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Deep learning techniques can enhance diagnosis of Meniere disease

Deep learning techniques can enhance diagnosis of Meniere disease (MD) and severity grading, according to a study published in the January issue of Medical Physics.

Medical Xpress / Study suggests link between viral infection and ALS

A large, multidisciplinary team led by researchers from Texas A&M University has made a potentially game-changing discovery about the development of devastating motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ...

22 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / New sensor surface distinguishes aggressive cancer cells by physical behavior

A new study reveals a simple and fast, label-free way to distinguish aggressive cancer cells by how they physically behave. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed this novel way to identify aggressive ...

22 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Practice using bags and lunchboxes: How to build your child's confidence as they start school

Starting school is a big moment in a child's life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people and new places. These changes can also mean it is sometimes a stressful time. But it doesn't have to be.

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / 3′UTR-derived small RNA couples acid resistance to metabolic reprogramming in Salmonella within macrophages

Acid resistance is a crucial property that enterobacteria must possess to withstand host acidic environments during infection, including the gastrointestinal tract and macrophage phagosomes. The facultative intracellular ...

21 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / New study may offer hope to women suffering menopausal hot flashes, night sweats

A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic). The study found that having ...

21 hours ago in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Medical Xpress / Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Digging out from the weekend's massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart.

19 hours ago in Cardiology
Phys.org / How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

A severe winter storm that brought crippling freezing rain, sleet and snow to a large part of the U.S. in late January 2026 left a mess in states from New Mexico to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power ...

23 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / The new US food pyramid is scientifically questionable, and upends decades of trusted public health advice

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) for 2025-2030 have caused significant controversy, with polarized opinions between their supporters and detractors. They are disruptive, to say the least, both in how they are ...

22 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Are meat eaters really more likely to live to 100 than non-meat eaters, as a recent study suggests?

People who don't eat meat may be less likely than meat eaters to reach the age of 100, according to a recent study. But before you reconsider your plant-based diet, there's more to these findings than meets the eye.

23 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, research shows

Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research led by Professor Melanie Holden at Keele University and Professor George Peat at Sheffield Hallam University.

23 hours ago in Arthritis & Rheumatism