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Phys.org / Spectacular ice blocks clog up Germany's Elbe river

People in northern Germany flocked to the Elbe river Monday to marvel at giant Arctic-style ice floes that have clogged up a stretch of the waterway, creating a headache for shipping but delighting visitors.

12 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / As EPA ponders Clean Water Act, activists say business eclipsing environment

The long-term health of the ocean off the coast of Southern California, and the health of the region's freshwater streams and rivers and lakes, soon could hinge on the Trump administration's definition of a single word: ditch.

20 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / States race to launch rural health transformation plans

Imagine starting the new year with the promise of at least a $147 million payout from the federal government.

10 hours ago in Medical economics
Phys.org / Interactional dynamics of self-assessment and advice in peer reflection on microteaching

Peer reflection on microteaching plays a crucial role in teachers' training programs as it equips novice teachers with opportunities to understand their peers' practices. It enhances their reflective thinking, teaching awareness, ...

11 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Spreading drug costs over the year may ease financial burden for Medicare cancer patients

A new study examines the potential impact of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P)—an opt-in policy implemented in 2025 under the Inflation Reduction Act that allows beneficiaries to spread out-of-pocket (OOP) costs ...

18 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Hospital partnership improves follow up scans, decreases long term risk after aortic repair

Through a statewide partnership, hospitals in Michigan drastically increased the number of patients who receive follow-up imaging after undergoing aortic aneurysm repair, according to a recent study.

18 hours ago in Cardiology
Phys.org / Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out

Wildfires that have killed 19 people in southern Chile and wiped out entire towns, raged for a third day Monday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds at the height of the southern hemisphere summer.

12 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Families explore how a smartwatch can give early warnings of severe tantrums

Evenings in the Staal household often carried a delicate unpredictability. After a full school day—and as Ethan's medication began to wear off—the shift from playful to overwhelmed could happen in seconds. Ethan has ADHD, ...

20 hours ago in Attention deficit disorders
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 / Wormholes may not exist—we've found they reveal something deeper about time and the universe

Wormholes are often imagined as tunnels through space or time—shortcuts across the universe. But this image rests on a misunderstanding of work by physicists Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen.

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Trump is winning the fight against offshore wind despite court losses

President Donald Trump's campaign against offshore wind power in the U.S. sustained major setbacks last week when three different judges blocked enforcement of a government ban and allowed projects in New York, Rhode Island ...

17 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / White paper released on Credit for Prior Learning as a catalyst for internal mobility and retention

University of Phoenix announced the publication of a new white paper, "Untapped Potential: How Credit for Prior Learning Can Redefine Employer Outlook on Professional Development," by Devin Andrews, MBA, M.Ed., Vice President ...

18 hours ago in Other Sciences